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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…