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Author: Doris Israel Ijeoma

  • 27-Year-Old Steel Company Worker Dies in Ogun Factory Incident

    27-Year-Old Steel Company Worker Dies in Ogun Factory Incident

    Yahaya Ibrahim, a 27-year-old worker at KAM Steel Integrated Company, tragically lost his life at the factory located along the Sagamu-Ogijo Expressway in Ogun State.

    Reports say that the fatal incident occurred when Ibrahim slipped and fell onto an engine roller while working early Sunday morning, around 4:50 am.

    The Ogun State Police Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the accident, noting that Ibrahim’s body has been transferred to the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital morgue in Sagamu.

    Police officers responded to the scene following a distress call and identified the event as an industrial accident.

  • FG Lists 36 State Universities That Can Apply For Students’ Loan 

    FG Lists 36 State Universities That Can Apply For Students’ Loan 

    The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) on Sunday announced that approval has been given to students from state-owned tertiary institutions to access the federal government loan.

    NELFUND, in a statement on Sunday via its official X account, listed 36 state-owned tertiary institutions that can now apply for student loans.

    The statement disclosed that the management of these institutions have successfully submitted their student data to the NELFUND Student Verification System (SVS).

    It also urged all other state-owned tertiary institutions to submit their complete student data to the NELFUND Student Verification System timely to enable their students benefit from the scheme.

    Below are the institutions that can now apply.

    1. Adamawa State University, Mubi
    2. Ramat Polytechnic, Maiduguri
    3. Borno State University
    4. Mohammet Lawan college of Agriculture, Borno State
    5. Edo State University, Uzairue
    6. Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti
    7. Gombe State University
    8. Kingsley Ozumba Mbadiwe University, Imo State
    9. Imo State University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Umuagwo
    10. Nuhu Bamalli Polytechnic, Zaria
    11. Yusuf Maitama Sule University, Kano
    12. Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina
    13. Katsina State Institute of Technology and Management
    14. Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero
    15. Confluence University of Science and Technology, Kogi state
    16. Lagos state university of education
    17. Lagos State University
    18. Nasarawa State University, Keffi
    19. Tai Solarin University of Education, Ogun state
    20. University of Medical Sciences, Ondo
    21. Osun State University
    22. UNIVERSITY OF ILESA, OSUN STATE
    23. GTC, ARA Osun State
    24. GTC, GBONGAN Osun State
    25. GTC, IJEBU-JESA Osun State
    26. GTC, ILE-IFE Osun State
    27. GTC, INISA Osun State
    28. GTC, IWO Osun State
    29. GTC,OSU Osun State
    30. GTC, OTAN AYEGBAJU Osun State
    31. OSUN STATE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ILA-ORANGUN
    32. GOVERNMENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE ILE-IFE
    33. OSUN STATE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
    34. Taraba State University, Jalingo
    35. Umar Suleiman College of Education, Gashua, Yobe State
    36. Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara.

    It would be recalled that NELFUND had previously announced that students of state-owned institutions would not be able to access loans on the platform yet.

  • Tinubu Inherited Nigeria’s Worst Government – Edwin Clark

    Tinubu Inherited Nigeria’s Worst Government – Edwin Clark

    Elder statesman and leader of the Southern and Middle-Belt Leaders Forum (SMBLF), Pa Edwin Clark, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu inherited the worst government in Nigeria’s history.

    In an interview with the Daily Sun newspaper, Clark shared his views on Tinubu’s performance, stating that one year in office is too early for a proper assessment. He emphasized that Tinubu took over from a government that left significant challenges.

    Clark remarked, “I think one year is too early. He met the worst government in Nigeria; that is what he inherited. I told him during the June 12 commemoration that there’s nothing to celebrate. What did Buhari’s government ever produce? Continuing with his programs and policies will be difficult.”

    He expressed confidence that Tinubu could address some of the previous administration’s numerous mistakes and mismanagement issues. “For me, I won’t assess him. He has a lot he is doing now,” Clark added.

    The 97-year-old Ijaw leader also urged the release of the Indigenous People of Biafra leader, Nnamdi Kanu, questioning the fairness of his continued detention. “Kanu should be released unless you are holding him because he belongs to the Igbo tribe. The war has been over for about 50 years now; why detain Kanu? It’s unfair. He should be free,” he stated.

  • Anambra exposes 427 ghost workers on payroll scam

    Anambra exposes 427 ghost workers on payroll scam

    Anambra Local Government Service Commission has uncovered over 427 ghost workers receiving salaries from the State Government despite not being legitimate employees.

    Chairman of the Commission, Vin Ezeaka, speaking to journalists in Awka, the Anambra state capital on Friday, disclosed that a comprehensive audit had uncovered more than 427 ghost workers receiving salaries despite not being actual employees.

    Ezeaka stated that the discovery occurred during a staff personnel audit aimed at sanitizing the local government system in the state. During this process, it was found that over 427 individuals were on the local government payroll without holding legitimate employment positions.

    He said: “Out of the 427 ghost workers uncovered, 59 were staff of the commission who had died a long time ago, 40 others had retired & are still on the payroll of the commission, while about 11 others are staff living abroad whose names were still on the payroll of government.

    “Others were some staff members of UNIZIK, and Nwafor Orizu College of Education, Nsugbe. 59 deceased staff of the institutions, 40 retirees, and above all 222 workers on the payroll who nobody could identify as workers in any of the 21 LGAs and we have many of them living abroad and still receiving salaries.

    “The commission also found instances of certificate forgery, where six senior employees allegedly submitted fake credentials from IMSU.

    “We are going to finish our investigation and those caught in this unholy act will face the full wrath of the law in accordance with civil service rules.”

  • BREAKING! Our Law On Same Sex Marriage Supersedes Samoa Agreement 

    BREAKING! Our Law On Same Sex Marriage Supersedes Samoa Agreement 

    The Federal Government has confirmed signing Samoa agreement, saying the law on same sex marriage supersedes the agreement.

    The agreement reportedly has some clauses that compel underdeveloped and developing nations to support the agitations by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community for recognition, as condition for getting financial and other supports from advanced societies.

    Named after the Pacific Island Samoa, where it was signed, the agreement is gradually gaining traction, despite opposition by many countries that cherish Islamic and Christianity values, in addition to the sensitivity of their cultures.

    The issue has generated controversy, with some clerics and human rights activists, criticising the government over the agreement.

    But in a statement on Thursday night, Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information, gave further clarity to issues on the agreement.

    “On 28 June 2024, Nigeria signed the Samoa Agreement at the Organisation of African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS) Secretariat in Brussels, Belgium. The partnership agreement is between the EU and its Member States, on one hand, and the members of the OACPS on the other.”

    “Negotiations on the agreement started in 2018, on the sidelines of the 73rd United Nations General Assembly. It was signed in Apia, Samoa on the 15th of November 2018 by all 27 EU Member states and 47 of the 79 OACPS Member states.

    “The agreement has 103 articles comprising a common foundational compact and three regional protocols, namely: Africa –EU; Caribbean-EU, and Pacific-EU Regional Protocols with each regional protocol addressing the peculiar issues of the regions.

    “The African Regional Protocol consists of two parts. The first is the Framework for Cooperation, while the second deals with Areas of Cooperation, containing Inclusive and Sustainable Economic Growth and Development; Human and Social Development; Environment, Natural Resources Management, and Climate Change; Peace and Security; Human Rights, Democracy and Governance; and Migration and Mobility.

    “Nigeria signed the Agreement on Friday 28 June 2024. This was done after the extensive reviews and consultations by the Interministerial Committee, convened by the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning (FMBEP) in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Federal Ministry of Justice (FMOJ). It was ensured that none of the 103 Articles and Provisions of the Agreement contravenes the 1999 Constitution as amended or laws of Nigeria, and other extant Laws.

    :In addition, Nigeria’s endorsement was accompanied by a Statement of Declaration, dated 26th June 2024, clarifying its understanding and context of the Agreement within its jurisdiction to the effect that any provision that is inconsistent with the laws of Nigeria shall be invalid. It is instructive to note that there is an existing legislation against same sex relationship in Nigeria enacted in 2014.

    “It is necessary to assure Nigerians that the President Bola Tinubu Administration, being a rule-based government will not enter into any international agreement that will be detrimental to the interest of the country and its citizens. In negotiating the Agreement, our officials strictly followed the mandates exchanged in 2018 between the EU and the OACPS for the process.

    “The Samoa Agreement is nothing but a vital legal framework for cooperation between the OACPS and the European Union, to promote sustainable development, fight climate change and its effects, generate investment opportunities, and foster collaboration among OACPS Member States at the international stage.”

  • Surprise: Governor gifts Corpers N320 million, 600 bags of rice, 20 cows

    Surprise: Governor gifts Corpers N320 million, 600 bags of rice, 20 cows

    Niger State Governor Umaru Bago has donated 600 bags of rice and 20 cows to the corps members posted to the state.

    This donation fulfills the pledge Governor Bago made on Tuesday during the swearing-in ceremony of the 2024 Batch ”B” Stream One orientation course. The Coordinator of the NYSC in Niger State, Olayinka Abdulwahab, confirmed that the items were delivered on Thursday.

    Additionally, the governor promised N200,000 to each of the 1,600 corps members in this batch, totaling N320 million. According to Bago, this gesture aims to enhance the corps members’ comfort and encourage them to remain in the state after completing their service year.

    Mr Bago equally promised to sink five boreholes and provide additional toilet facilities at both the male and female hostels.

    Mrs Abdulwahab noted that she had taken delivery of the 600 bags of rice and 20 cows, adding that the items were received with great elation by both corps members and camp officials.

    She said the process for the payment of the N200.000 for each of the corps members was ongoing, while the survey for the five boreholes and the toilets had commenced.

    The coordinator said the donation of the items would help mitigate the challenges faced by corps members during the orientation exercises. 

  • BREAKING: Many feared dead as two-storey building collapses in Anambra market

    BREAKING: Many feared dead as two-storey building collapses in Anambra market

    A building has collapsed at Eke Amawbia Market in Awka, Anambra State, leaving many feared dead.

    The tragic incident happened at about 12 noon on Thursday, causing panic in the area.

    Eyewitnesses report that a two-storey shop building suddenly crumbled, burying numerous vegetable traders beneath the debris.

    As of press time, DAILY POST learnt that one person has been rescued and rushed to Amawbia Maternity Home for urgent medical attention, but many more are believed to be trapped inside the wreckage.

    A large contingent of police officers has arrived at the scene to coordinate rescue efforts and maintain order.

    Traders, who witnessed the collapse, blamed the disaster on substandard engineering work, alleging that the building’s structural integrity had been compromised.

    The rescue operation is ongoing, with emergency responders working tirelessly to search for survivors amid the rubble

    The atmosphere at the market is tense, with onlookers anxiously waiting for news of loved ones feared trapped in the building.

    The incident has sent shockwaves throughout the community, with many calling for an investigation into the cause of the collapse.

    Authorities have yet to comment on the incident, but promised to release a statement soon.

    As the rescue efforts continue, the death toll remains uncertain, but fears are mounting that the tragedy may have claimed multiple lives.

    The Amawbia Market, a bustling commercial hub, has been plunged into mourning, with traders and residents struggling to come to terms with the devastating loss.

    The incident has raised questions about the safety of buildings in the area, sparking concerns about potential risks to occupants.

  • Governor declares Monday public holiday 

    Governor declares Monday public holiday 

    The Oyo State Government has declared Monday, July 8, 2024, a work-free day in commemoration of the Islamic New Year, Hijrah 1446AH.

    In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, the state government acknowledged the significance of Hijrah in the lives of its Muslim residents.

    “Monday, July 8, 2024, has been declared a work-free day to mark the Hijrah, which signifies Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD,” Oyelade said.

    The commissioner emphasised that this day is a gesture of respect and solidarity with the Muslim community. He called on all residents to use the occasion to pray for peace, unity, and prosperity in Oyo State and Nigeria.

    Oyelade urged everyone to reflect on the teachings of Hijrah and to come together in the spirit of solidarity and brotherhood.

    “The Hijrah is a time for reflection, prayer, and community spirit. Let us come together on this day to pray for peace, unity, and prosperity in our state and our nation,” he added.

  • Nnamdi Kanu’s Release Not Discussed in South-East Governors Meeting- Obasanjo

    Former President Olusegun Obasanjo clarified that the issue of releasing the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, was not part of his discussions with the South-East governors in Enugu, Enugu State, on Tuesday.

    Obasanjo, accompanied by former Secretary General of the Commonwealth, Chief Emeka Anyaoku, met with the governors primarily to discuss regional development issues. These included security, infrastructure, economic cooperation, and collaboration aimed at complementing the national economic development agenda.

    In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, Obasanjo emphasized that the agenda did not include Nnamdi Kanu’s release. The meeting was convened at his invitation before the governors’ summit began.

    The South-East Governors Forum, comprising Peter Mbah (Enugu), Alex Otti (Abia), Prof Charles Soludo (Anambra), Francis Nwifuru (Ebonyi), and Senator Hope Uzodimma (Imo), had resolved during the six-hour meeting to visit President Bola Tinubu and engage with the Federal Government to secure Kanu’s release.

    Additionally, the forum expressed condolences over the passing of Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, a former Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation and the first civilian governor of Abia State.

  • EFCC Warns Against Planned Protest

    EFCC Warns Against Planned Protest

    While still unable to arrest fugitive former kogi state Gov Yahaya Bello, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has switched attention, issuing a strong warning to alleged promoters of a planned protest against the commission.

    A statement by the commission through its Head, Media & Publicity, Dele Oyewale on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, alerted members of the public about plans by some people to stage a protest against the commission.

    The statement reads, “EFCC wishes to alert the general public on the plan by a shadowy group to instigate a “protest” against the Commission.

    “In the last couple of days, the group has been actively campaigning in the social media, recruiting impressionable young Nigerians, including students, to take up “arms” against the EFCC.

    “This insidious campaign is being promoted as resistance to the operational activities of the Commission, especially in respect of the enforcement of the laws dealing with cybercrimes.

    The EFCC identified those behind the planned protest. 

    “The Commission, while not averse to protests by citizens, is alarmed by emerging evidence that suggest a grand design by corrupt elements under investigation or prosecution by the Commission to exploit the so-called protest to orchestrate a national uprising that may threaten the peace and security of our dear nation.

    “As a responsible law enforcement organisation, the Commission will not tolerate any breakdown of law and order anywhere in the country, especially around its office locations across Nigeria.

    “EFCC, working in concert with sister security agencies, is therefore taking necessary measures to deal with possible threats to the peace and security of Nigeria. 

    The Commission, however, appeals to parents, guardians and heads of tertiary institutions to take responsibility in ensuring that their wards are not recruited to be used as cannon fodder in a proxy war against the Commission by vested corrupt interests.

    “The war being waged by the Commission against corruption and cybercrime is to protect the future of the youth of this country. That future is imperilled if Nigeria degenerates further in global reckoning as a den of fraudsters,” the statement concluded.