Magajin Garin Daura, Musa Umar, the traditional ruler in Daura Emirate Council in Katsina State, who was abducted by gunmen in May, has regained freedom, Daily Trust reports. DAILY POST recalls that kidnappers on Wednesday, May 1 abducted the Magajin Garin Daura, Musa Umar, in his Daura residence. The traditional ruler,Continue Reading
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the termination of appointment of the Current Executive Secretary of the NHIS, Prof. Usman Yusuf and has approved the appointment of Prof. Mohammed Nasir Sambo as the new Executive Secretary. This was made known in a statement on Monday night by Mrs. Boade Akinola, theContinue Reading
The All Progressives Party (APC) on Monday chose Alhassan Doguwa as the House of Representatives leader. Alhassan Doguwa was the Chief Whip of the House of Representatives of Nigeria. He is an All Progressive Congress (APC) member representing Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency of Kano State. Details follow shortly…Continue Reading
The body of a suspected stowaway fell from a plane shortly before it landed at Heathrow Airport. The man’s body fell into a garden in Clapham, south London at 3.41pm on Sunday, according to a statement from airline operator Kenya Airways. It is thought the man had been hiding in theContinue Reading
Plateau State Governor Simon Lalong on Monday disclosed President Muhammadu Buhari was shocked by the alleged non-payment of allowances to the Super Eagles players in the ongoing African Cup of Nations football competition in Egypt. He spoke with State House correspondents after meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari at the PresidentialContinue Reading
An internal probe has been launched into claims a man hanged himself after losing disability benefits, MPs have been told. Work and Pensions Secretary Amber Rudd said she was taking the case “very seriously” and confirmed her department is investigating. Independent Frank Field, chairman of the Work and Pensions Committee,Continue Reading
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) says no amount of media campaign against Ibrahim Magu, its acting chairman, will stop the prosecution of Bukola Saraki, former president of the senate. In a statement on Sunday, Tony Orilade, EFCC spokesman, alleged that Saraki made a false claim against Magu. HeContinue Reading
Despite protests, the Federal Government will establish Ruga settlements for herders, according to the The Nation. The government said the scheme had already taken off in 12 of the 36 states. It was learnt that each of the 12 states actually applied and indicated the quantum of land available. But RugaContinue Reading
The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party National New Media Group (PDP-NNMG) has alleged that Governor Kayode Fayemi’s “2023 presidential ambition” was reason for his refusal to act decisively on herdsmen menace. It said Fayemi was acting in a way that he would not be seen as offendingContinue Reading
A group of bandits holed up in their hideout on the forest between Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State and BirniGwari in Kaduna state are pleading with the Governor of Katsina State, Aminu Bello Masari to dialogue with them and grant them amnesty to enable reintegrate their lives andContinue Reading
