The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says he did not owe any salaries, pensions, gratuities or any money when he was Anambra State Governor. Obi stated this in response to recent claims by the current Anambra State government. Recall that Anambra State Government headed by Governor Chukwuma Soludo recently had said it was repaying loans obtained by previous administrations, including those of former governors Peter Obi and Willie Obiano. According to the state government, it has focused largely on paying existing obligations rather than accumulating new debts. Recommended DAILY POST reports that Peter Obi served as the…
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Abia State Government has dismissed allegations that it imposed N50,000 tax on women selling Akara in the streets of the state. The government also denied reports that it is subjecting school proprietors and other business owners in the state to excruciating taxations. Abia State Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, made the clarification on Monday in Umuahia while briefing journalists on the outcome of this week’s executive council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. Kanu who said that the state government had earlier abolished multiple taxation and did not introduce any new tax as being alleged by the opposition. Recommended “There is another one…
Three suspected kidnappers were reportedly neutralized while two abducted victims were rescued during a gun battle between security operatives and armed men in Wawa Forest, Borgu local government area of Niger State. The operation followed a report received at the New-Bussa Area Command on September 10, 2026, that armed men had abducted two persons from Wako village through New-Bussa and were demanding ransom. According to a statement issued by the Niger State Police Command spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, on Monday, the command’s surveillance team attached to New-Bussa Area Command mobilised with vigilantes to the forest on September 11 to rescue the…
The United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated Russia’s VTB Bank for aiding Iranian sanctions evasion. Washington said VTB Bank opened offices in Iran, built banking ties with sanctioned Iranian financial institutions, and worked to move billions of dollars in assets. The U.S. government pledged continual targeting of those who provide material, technological, or financial support that allows Iran to “sustain its terrorist enterprise.” “Treasury will not tolerate any support to the regime and will continue to identify, expose, and isolate Iran’s enablers,” said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Recommended On Monday, the U.S. Central…
The naira continued its appreciation against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Monday, beginning the week on a positive note. Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, data showed that the naira strengthened to N1,326.30 on Monday, up from N1,326.52 exchanged on Friday last week. This means that the naira firmed up slightly by N0.22 on Monday compared to Friday. Meanwhile, at the black market, the naira remained unchanged at N1,390 per dollar on Monday, the same exchange rate recorded at the close of trading last week. Recommended The mixed sentiments at the official and parallel foreign exchange markets came as the country’s external reserves…
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has named Dean Huijsen as the player who eats the most food at the club. The England midfielder was discussing the unique characteristics of his teammates at the Santiago Bernabeu. Bellingham, 23, attended the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, just a day after he played and scored in Madrid’s 4-1 league victory against Rayo Vallecano. While at the Madrid circuit, he shared amusing observations about his teammates. He picked Vinicius as the funniest member of the team and selected Thibaut Courtois and Antonio Rudiger as the most intelligent players. When asked about who is the hungriest…
The Oyo State government has revealed that no fewer than five suspected terrorists have been arrested over an attack on a security base in the Oke Ogun area of the state. Commissioner for Information, Dotun Oyelade, disclosed this in a statement on Monday. DAILY POST reported that gunmen attacked the security base situated along Igbeti/Igboho Road. It was learnt that a generator and motorcycle were carted away by the attackers during the attack which took place in the early hours of Sunday. Recommended Oyelade disclosed that five suspected terrorists have been arrested. He further disclosed that the Acting Governor, Mr Bayo Lawal,…
A United States firm working for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has raised questions over the planned meeting between President Bola Tinubu and President Donald Trump, as well as a proposed US-Nigeria minerals agreement expected to be signed on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. Von Batten Montague York-LC, in a post on X on Monday, alleged that highly placed Nigerians had claimed the Nigerian Presidency was privately expressing confidence that Federal Bureau of Investigation, FBI, and Drug Enforcement Administration, DEA, records would not be released. The firm also alleged that the Presidency believed the proposed Tinubu-Trump meeting would…
President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has urged billionaires with private aircraft worth $900 million to put their wealth into production in Nigeria. He made the disclosure on Monday in his remarks as Dangote Refinery’s Initial Public Offering officially went live on the Nigerian Exchange Limited. According to him, Nigeria cannot become a great nation without doing something productive. He said he got his first private jet at the age of 22 and a half. Recommended “I try as much as I can to encourage people who are riding $900 million aircraft to please go and put that into production. We are…
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho, has told Yan Diomande that he has a lot of learn tactically. Mourinho, however, hailed the Ivorian winger’s incredible potential. Diomande made his first start for the LaLiga giants in the 4-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. In previous games, Diomande, who is Madrid’s record signing, had only made brief substitute appearances since arriving from RB Leipzig last month. Recommended “He has a lot to learn tactically,” Mourinho said. “But you can see he has incredible potential in one-on-ones, his crossing, and his shooting. He’s a very strong player who gives us a lot…