The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Kebbi State, recently celebrated the promotions of two new Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) and 80 senior officers. Commissioner of Police (CP) Chris Aimionowane led the ceremony in Birnin Kebbi. These promotions followed recommendations from the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and received approval from the Police Service Commission. Commissioner Aimionowane congratulated the newly promoted officers on behalf of the IGP and emphasized the need for them to increase their dedication to their duties. He urged them to view their promotions as recognition of their hard work and the additional responsibilities they now…
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) denies failing to remit $15 billion in oil revenues to the Federation’s account. The Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, responded to the 2021 report by the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI). The 2021 NEITI report alleged that NNPCL did not remit $15 billion to the federation account. Due to its failure to look into the missing funds, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) filed a lawsuit against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. NNPCL clarified that, as of May 31, 2023, the subsidy bill had risen to N3.736 trillion. The…
A woman, identified simply as Miss Annie, has generated significant buzz on social media after a video from her 100th birthday party went viral. Recently, Miss Annie celebrated her 100th birthday with a lavish party that her family and friends attended. The trending clip of her grand entrance to her party has gotten people talking on social media. In the video, the centenarian showed up at her party in a beautiful blue sequined dress with thigh high slit and an open back paired with heels. Despite being a 100 years old, the woman wasn’t hunched over as she walked upright…
There have been plenty of heist movies and plenty of movies and TV shows involving hijacked planes, but have both ever been done at the same time? That’s the premise for Netflix’s Lift, written by Daniel Kunka and shot by The Fate of the Furious director F. Gary Gray, which sees expert thief Cyrus Whittaker (Kevin Hart) organizing the mid-air theft of $100 million in gold from a moving passenger plane. What could possibly go wrong? Lift also stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Vincent D’Onofrio, Úrsula Corberó, Billy Magnussen, Viveik Kalra, Yun Jee Kim, and Sam Worthington. How to watch: Lift lands…
Soldiers arrived in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, on Monday, November 6, as residents celebrated in anticipation of the November 11 governorship elections. These soldiers are a vital part of the security arrangements for the upcoming election, with the primary objective of ensuring a peaceful, fair, and credible voting process. During a recent visit to Kogi, General Christopher Musa, the Chief of Defense Staff, assured Governor Yahaya Bello of the readiness of the Armed Forces to guarantee a peaceful and violence-free election in the state. The CDS emphasized the safety of all eligible voters during the electoral process. This deployment…
Shay Given, the former Manchester City goalkeeper, has raised concerns about a growing division between Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and his players. This comes after Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday. Given observed tensions behind the scenes, particularly between Ten Hag and his team. Notably, there was a recent disagreement between Ten Hag and Jadon Sancho, with Ten Hag criticizing Sancho’s training performance on September 3, a statement that Sancho disputed. Given expressed his concerns about the dynamic between the manager and the players after Manchester United’s defeat by Newcastle, according to…
Former Power Minister Professor Bart Nnaji has accused diesel suppliers and generator dealers of undermining the efforts of the federal government and power distribution companies to ensure a consistent electricity supply in Nigeria. Dailystand.ng gathered that he made this statement during his participation in the FLO 94.9 FM program, ‘The South East Political Roundtable,’ held in Umuahia, Abia State. Nnaji explained that, much like other sectors, influential groups are profiting from the ongoing issues with unreliable electricity in the power industry in Nigeria. He also revealed that some diesel suppliers and generator dealers had approached him, expressing concerns that his…
In Benue State, Governor Hyacinth Alia has accused former governor Samuel Ortom of having 600 bank accounts but disclosing only 25 in his handover notes. Dailystand.ng gathered that this was revealed during a meeting with members of the State Correspondents’ Chapel, Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ), at the office of the Commissioner for Finance and Budget Planning, Michael Oglegba, in Makurdi, the state capital, on Tuesday. The finance commissioner disclosed that this discovery prompted Governor Hyacinth Alia to freeze all government accounts upon assuming office on May 29. He emphasized that when Governor Alia assumed office, he was presented with…
The Nigerian military rescued another four Federal University, Gusau (FUGUS) students kidnapped by terrorists. Daily Stand recalls that the abduction of the students happened on October 14, 2023, from an off-campus home in Gusau, Zamfara State. Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama, based in the Lake Chad region, credited Operation HADARIN troops with the successful rescue. They swiftly responded to distress calls from the students in terrorist captivity. The troops quickly set up a blocking position on a possible escape route, leading to a gunfight. Their superior firepower forced the terrorists to abandon their captives and flee. During the encounter, two students…
The North East Joint Task Operation Hadin Kai airstrikes of the Nigerian military reportedly killed over 100 Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) members in Borno State on Friday. Counter-insurgency expert Zagazola Makama reported these airstrikes. The Nigerian military targeted terrorists in the forest at Bukar Mairam, Marte Local Government Area, following surveillance detecting their presence. He said: “The ISR platform sighted a massive movement of the insurgents moving toward a location suspected to be a meeting point of the terrorists. “The strikes were successful, scoring devastating hits in the terrorists’ position. “The terrorists converged in the area…
Former UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya vows to return after deciding on a month-long break. Daily Stand recalls that Adesanya lost his middleweight title to underdog Sean Strickland in Sydney, Australia. This defeat was nailed the biggest upset in MMA history. Adesanya, a 34-year-old Australian fighter, takes a break to refocus after his third UFC loss. “I’m not making any excuses. Strickland got me on the night because he was the better fighter on the night, and he did his work well. He had a good team behind him. Now I’m going to take time to look after myself. I’m…
McTominay will remain at Manchester United in January, as the club’s manager, Erik ten Hag values his contribution this season. The Scottish has only started two matches out of eleven Manchester United games this season due to competition from Mason Mount and Sofyan Amrabat, which drew interest from West Ham and Newcastle. However, United declined West Ham’s $30 million offer for the 26-year-old, indicating a potential future transfer. Erik ten Hag reveals that he values McTominay’s dedication to training and decided to put him on the team. McTominay’s recent impact as a substitute against Brentford was substantial, as he scored…
The champions of the Nigerian Professional Football League, Enyimba, have made a significant signing. They recently announced the signing of Frank Boateng, a Ghanaian goalkeeper from Kotoku Royals FC. The 29-year-old goalkeeper’s arrival creates a competition between Olorunleke Ojo and Djeri Bassa for the starting goalkeeper position. He has played for the best clubs in Ghana, including Ashanti Gold, Medeama Sporting Club, and King Faisal. Moreover, Boateng has received numerous invitations to play for Ghana’s senior team, the Black Stars. On Sunday, as the new season begins, Enyimba will take on Gombe United in their season opener. This addition of…
RC Lens came from behind to defeat Arsenal 2-1 in the UEFA Champions League as Mikel Arteta’s men suffered their first group-stage defeat in 10 games. Roared on by a boisterous home crowd, the hosts took the game to the Gunners in the early stages with a few teasing deliveries into the box, but their energy was punctured on 13 minutes when Arsenal pounced for the opener. Bukayo Saka found Gabriel Jesus, and the Brazilian striker punished the Lens defence for being out of position with a pinpoint finish into the far corner. Just when it looked like the visitors…
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a suspected bandit attack that happened on Monday in the Soro community of the state’s Binji Local Government Area and resulted in the deaths of three people and injuries to others, according to PUNCH Newspaper. While verifying the attack, ASP Ahmad Rufai of the state police said that some gunmen, who were likely bandits, attacked the Soro community. However, the men of the command quickly rushed in and effectively repulsed the attack with the assistance of military personnel. However, according to the police spokesman, the attackers set some homes on fire out of…
The Department of State Security (DSS) detained Fildausi Ahamadu, a 23-year-old woman, for allegedly making suicide threats against those she believed were to blame for Nasiru Gawuna’s victory as the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate at the election petitions tribunal in Kano State. According to a confidential source within the DSS, the arrest of Fildausi, who claimed allegiance to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) and its governor, Abba Yusuf, stemmed from a viral video in which she voiced her grievances. In the video, spoken in Hausa, she vehemently criticized the tribunal’s Lead Judge and even threatened to carry out…
The price of a 12.5kg cylinder of liquefied natural gas (LNG) or cooking gas has increased to N12,500 in Nigeria as the country celebrates its 63rd Independence anniversary. This is a significant rise from the reported price of N10,000 at the end of last month. Newsmen market survey in Lagos revealed that gas retailers have increased their prices accordingly. Olatunbosun Oladapo, the President of the Nigerian Association of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Marketers, had earlier issued a warning that if the Federal Government did not take prompt action to regulate the activities of terminal owners, the price could rise as high…
A resolution has been reached following a meeting between the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Trade Union Congress (TUC), and the federal government. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mallam Mohammed Idris, signed a statement outlining the specifics of these resolutions. The meeting, which took place on Sunday, October 1, 2023, aimed to address the ongoing dispute regarding the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). The federal government engaged with the NLC and TUC leadership in order to find effective measures to resolve this issue. The Federal Government, on Sunday, October 1, 2023, met with the leadership of…
Juventus and Atalanta played to a 0-0 draw in their Serie A match on Sunday, October 1, 2023. The game was evenly contested throughout, with both teams having chances to score but failing to find the back of the net. Juventus started the game brightly and had the first good chance in the 14th minute when Dusan Vlahovic’s shot went just wide of the post. When Wojciech Szczesny saved Teun Koopmeiners’ free-kick in the 23rd minute, Atalanta responded well and had a chance of their own. The second half was a more open affair, with both teams creating more chances.…
Famous Nigerian singer Asake, also known as Ahmed Ololade, has recently revealed why he left his dancing career for music. In a recent interview, Asake explained that he chose a music career over dancing because he wasn’t sure dancing could bring him the financial success he desired. The Nigerian singer said, “The reason I left dance is for my love for money. I want to be very honest. Dance is something that I love. But I’m not sure dance can give me the kind of money I want. “Even if you want to make it so gangster-like and there are…
The South African national football team, also known as Bafana Bafana, has lined up friendlies against Ivory Coast and Eswatini ahead of their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Nigeria. The two friendlies will take place next month, with Bafana Bafana taking on Eswatini on October 13 and Ivory Coast on October 17. Head coach Hugo Broos is expected to name a 23-man squad for the games this week. The friendlies will provide Broos with an opportunity to assess his squad and test out tactics ahead of the important World Cup qualifier against Nigeria. Bafana Bafana are drawn in Group…
The Benue State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, sitting in Makurdi, delivered a verdict on Saturday, September 22, affirming the election victory of Governor Hyacinth Alia, representing the All Progressives Congress (APC). The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Titus Uba, its gubernatorial candidate, filed the petition, but the tribunal rejected it in a ruling today. Tribunal cited a lack of jurisdiction as the primary reason for the dismissal of the petition. According to the tribunal’s three-man panel of justices, led by Chairman Justice Ibrahim Karaye, the issues raised in the petition fell under the category of pre-election matters, as stipulated in…
The coach of the Super Eagles, Jose Peseiro, must select his final squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations by January 3, 2024. Each of the 24 teams must submit their rosters 10 days before the tournament begins. In addition, coaches, including Peseiro, must submit a prospective squad of 55 players by the end of this year. CAF, the tournament’s organizing body, disclosed the tournament’s seedings, placing the Super Eagles in Pot 2. This could mean they face formidable opponents in the group stage, such as Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire, Algeria, Tunisia, and Egypt. The drawing ceremony will take place…
Arsenal’s captain, Martin Odegaard, has become the club’s highest-paid player. According to The Athletic, he signed a new contract that is valid until 2028. Odegaard said, “Signing a new contract was a really easy decision for me. “What we are doing right now as a club is special, and I want to be a part of that,” he added. The Norwegian player is in his fourth season with Arsenal, initially joining on loan from Real Madrid in January 2021. He was named the Gunners’ Player of the Season last season for scoring 15 Premier League goals, the most by a…