April 13, 2021

Nigerians In London Suspend Protest Against Buhari’s UK Trip

Nigerians In London Suspend Protest Against Buhari’s UK Trip

The Reno Omokri-led protest against President Muhammadu Buhari in London, United Kingdom, has been suspended.

Omokri, a former presidential aide, disclosed this on Tuesday in a tweet via his Twitter handle.

According to him, the protest was suspended temporarily due to the Ramadan fast, which began today.

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He, however, warned that if President Buhari makes an attempt to see his doctors, the protest will resume.

‘Due to the Ramadan fast which began today, we have decided to temporarily suspend #HarassBuhariOutofLondon to allow General @MBuhari to observe his fast in

Outcry As Buhari Issues 60 Days Ultimatum To Bandits In Zamfara

President Buhari Reappoints Prof. Ekele As CMD UATH

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reappointment of Prof. Bissallah Ahmed Ekele, as the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the University of Abuja Teaching Hospital (UATH), Gwagwalada, Abuja.

A statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja on Tuesday, revealed that the appointment of Prof. Ekele would be valid for another term of four years.

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Buhari while congratulating him on his reappointment, urged him to use the responsibility given to him to continue with the development of the hospital and health sector in the country.

‘Prof.

Court Orders RMAFC To Reduce National Assembly Members’ Pay

Courts Turned To Ghost Places As JUSUN Strike Enters 8th Day

Courts in Abuja, the nation’s capital city are still under firm lock against judges, lawyers, litigants and the general public as the nationwide indefinite strike action embarked upon by state and federal judiciary workers enters its 8th day today.

The courts comprising Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, Federal High Court headquarters and that of the Federal Capital Territory were firmly locked up and their gates chained when DAILY POST visited them.

Similarly, the National Industrial Court at Area 3, Tax Tribunals and even the Magistrates and Sharia courts were …

Ramadan WHO Warns Of Possible Covid-19 Surge

Ramadan: WHO Warns Of Possible Covid-19 Surge

However, the World Health Organisation (WHO) had warned of a possible surge in coronavirus infections during the month of Ramadan.

Ramadan, the Muslim fasting month which would begin Today (Tuesday) in many Arab countries, as the holy month comes amid restrictions for the second year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Egypt, and Tunisia announced on Sunday night that the new moon was not spotted and therefore, Monday marks the last day of the Islamic month of Shaaban.

The beginning and end of Islamic months are determined by the sighting of the new moon.

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Lobbying Scandal UK To Investigate David Cameron

Lobbying Scandal: UK To Investigate David Cameron

Former Britain Prime Minister David Cameron is currently under intense pressure as the government has announced an inquiry into lobbying of ministers prior to the collapse of finance firm Greensill.

This is coming just a day after Cameron finally broke his silence on the scandal, Downing Street said the inquiry would be led by senior lawyer Nigel Boardman and report back soon.

We recognise the public interest here and that’s why the prime minister has commissioned this independent review,‘ Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman told reporters.

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Kanu Attracted Nigerians, Africans To Arsenal – Anichebe

Kanu Attracted Nigerians, Africans To Arsenal – Anichebe

Anichebe who is a product of Arsenal academy made this known in an interview with Premier League Productions, where he also said that Kanu’s mesmerizing skills and despite his height caught his attention.

Recall that the former Arsenal star recorded 273 appearances in the Premier League, scoring 54 goals while providing 29 assists.

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Anichebe, who relished the rare opportunity of training alongside Kanu

Why I Won’t Discuss My Marriage On Social Media – Harrysong

Why I Won’t Discuss My Marriage On Social Media – Harrysong

Popular singer, Harrison Okiri, popularly known as Harrysong, has explained why he wouldn’t be discussing anything about his marriage on social media.

The serial hitmaker signed the dotted lines with his soul mate in Warri, Delta State over the weekend

In an interview on Monday, Harrysong stated that he purposely opted for a wedding in Warri because he did not want too much media frenzy.

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He said, ‘Being married is good. I feel complete. Now, I have a companion. I have someone that sincerely has my back and I am building

South Sudan President, Salva Kiir Sacks Army Chief

South Sudan President, Salva Kiir Sacks Army Chief

The President of South Sudan Salva Kiir on Monday sacked the country’s army chief, Johnson Juma Okot without providing any reasons.

According to reports three other senior intelligence officers were also sacked.

Kiir announced the sack in a decree aired on State television (SSBC) on Saturday evening.

The new army chief would be replacing Santino Deng Wol who was there till Sunday night.

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Okot was appointed chief of South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) in May last year to replace Gabriel Riak Jok.

No reasons were given for the decision to …

Customs Rakes In ₦159.58B Revenue In 3 Months In Nigeria

Nigeria Customs Rakes In ₦159.58B Revenue In 3 Months

The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Apapa Command on Monday announced that it generated over ₦159.58 billion between January and March of 2021.

The Area Controller of the command, Ibrahim Yusuf, at a media briefing said that the revenues were receipts from customs duty and other charges.

He said the amount represented a 44.8 percent increment on duty collection when compared to 2020 figures of over ₦110 billion of the same corresponding months of January to March.

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The difference recorded was made possible because of robust stakeholders engagement, officers’ resolve

We Practice Religion Without Faith, Works In Nigeria – Kukah

We Practice Religion Without Faith, Works In Nigeria – Kukah

Highly outspoken Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, Hassan Kukah, has stated that Nigerians profess two main religions with strong themes of love and togetherness but sadly, these themes do not reflect in their everyday lives.

He has now attributed the frequent rise against one another to the lack of practice of love.

The Bishop made the remark on Monday at a ceremony in Adamawa State where he was invited as a guest of honour.

‘In Nigeria, religion has become a liability to us. The fruits of Christianity and Islam are alien to us, otherwise, we will not

Buhari Writes Senate To Confirm Yahaya As COAS

Buhari Is A Failure, Completely Out Of Ideas – Orbih

The National Vice Chairman, South-south zone of Nigeria’s biggest opposition party – the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Dan Orbih, has asserted that the Nigerian government under the leadership of President Muhammadu Buhari has failed woefully in all ramifications.

According to him, the crises facing the country ranging from insecurity to poverty and economic starvation, among others, have become such a huge embarrassment.

He claimed from recent analysis how difficult it is to point out one sector where the current administration has succeeded.

Orbih, who spoke during an interview on a radio programme, The Discourse on Classic FM 97.3, argued …

LG Autonomy States Responsible For Delay – Gbajabiamila

LG Autonomy: States Responsible For Delay – Gbajabiamila

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has shifted the blame for the delayed autonomy for local governments in Nigeria to the state Houses of Assembly declaring that the National Assembly should be held responsible.

While answering questions from journalists in Abuja on Monday, Gbajabiamila recalled how the 8th National Assembly passed a bill to grant autonomy to the LGs but the proposal did not get the nod of two-thirds of the states to scale through.

The Speaker spoke at a leadership training sponsored by the Minority Leader of the House, Ndudi Elumelu, for council chairmen and …