< 1 mn read In 2023, Europe faced unprecedented heat, leading to over 47,000 deaths across the continent, marking the year as the hottest ever recorded. A study by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, published in Nature Medicine, highlighted southern Europe as the most affected, with Greece, Italy, and Spain experiencing the highest mortality rates. Vulnerable groups, particularly […]

< 1 mn read Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has announced the immediate removal of the curfew imposed on Kaduna and Zaria towns, effective from August 13, 2024. The curfew, which had restricted movement from 6 pm to 8 am, was lifted following a comprehensive review by the Kaduna State Security Council. Governor Sani, who chaired the assessment meeting […]

< 1 mn read In response to recent unrest, the Kano State Police Command has transferred 76 individuals, including a foreign national, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja for a detailed investigation into charges of sedition. The suspects are implicated in protests across northern Nigeria, during which they were reportedly seen waving Russian flags. The protests, initially sparked by […]

< 1 mn read The Association of Senior Civil Servants of Nigeria (ASCSN) has issued a strong warning to state governments that fail to implement the newly mandated ₦70,000 national minimum wage, signaling potential disruptions to state activities if compliance is not achieved. The ultimatum was announced by Shehu Muhammed, the newly elected ASCSN President, during the association’s 5th […]

< 1 mn read In a bid to tackle Nigeria’s youth unemployment crisis, the Bola Tinubu administration has launched the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) Programme. Announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during the Nigeria Police Youth Summit in Abuja on August 12, 2024, the initiative is set to generate three million jobs for […]

< 1 mn read A tragic boat accident occurred in the Dundaye community of Wamakko Local Government Area (LGA) in Sokoto State, resulting in the deaths of four individuals. The incident, which happened on the evening of August 11, 2024, involved a boat carrying 24 people. As of August 13, 2024, rescue operations have successfully recovered four bodies, and […]

< 1 mn read On August 13, 2024, the Federal Government made a significant contribution to healthcare in Osun State by donating multimillion-naira worth of medical equipment to the Ijebu-Jesa General Hospital in Oriade Local Government Area. The donation, which is part of President Bola Tinubu’s ‘Renewed Hope Health Intervention’ programme, was facilitated through the National Lottery Trust Fund […]

< 1 mn read Dr. Ayodele Festus Olorunfemi, the Labour Party (LP) candidate for the upcoming Ondo State governorship election, has pledged to eradicate corruption in public offices if he wins the election. In a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Olorunfemi emphasized his commitment to zero tolerance for corruption and the mismanagement of public funds. […]

< 1 mn read President Bola Tinubu is set to undertake a pivotal three-day official visit to Equatorial Guinea starting August 14, 2024. This diplomatic mission, marked by high-level meetings and discussions, aims to enhance cooperation between Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea, with a focus on the oil and gas sector and security collaboration. The visit, at the invitation of […]

2 mn read The Kwara State Government has inaugurated a 300-man surveillance taskforce to check indiscriminate dumping of refuse in the Ilorin metropolis of the state capital. Commissioner for Environment Hajia Nafisat Musa Buge disclosed this during the official inauguration of the environmental taskforce held at the ministry’s conference hall in Ilorin on Monday. Buge declared: “Indiscriminate dumping […]

< 1 mn read Ladoja Receives Beaded Crown from Olubadan in Ceremony at New Palace. High Chief Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, the Otun Olubadan of Ibadanland, has officially received the Ibadan beaded crown from the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin Ige Olakulehin I. The significant ceremony took place on Monday at the new Olubadan palace in Oke Aremo, […]

< 1 mn read The Rivers State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has expressed confidence that Governor Siminalayi Fubara will effectively implement the new N70,000 minimum wage for civil servants in the state. In an exclusive interview with DAILY POST, Alex Agwanwor, the NLC State Chairman, highlighted the positive relationship between the current administration and the union, […]