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The chairman of the Aba Power Ltd (APL), Prof. Barth Nnaji, has expressed concerns about future sustenance of the company’s operations given poor response of customers in bill settlement. Only less than six months after commencing electricity distribution in the commercial city of Aba, in Abia State, poor response to debt payment is becoming a serious and insidious issue, such that, residents and commercial business operators are owing the firm about N4.2 billion for electricity supplied. Prof Barth Nnaji The omnipresent attitude of inability to pay bills is now a major challenge to the APL which is the distribution arm of Geometric Power Ltd. Nnaji expressed worries that barely six months after it took over electricity distribution in Aba, his company is owed N4.2 billion by consumers.

The Imo State Police command has commenced the orderly room trial of the policemen who were caught on a viral video flogging and assaulting students of in Imo State University recently. The Nigeria Policemen are: 1.) Inspector Amadi Sunday (The Team Leader) 2.) Inspector Amajuoji Charlse 3.) Sgt Noachian Chinese 4.) Sgt Onwuka Emmanuel 5.) Cpl Nzewuodo Goodness 6.) Pc Emmanuel Chimezie. The police command will punish the officers of found guilty. It will recalled that a video went viral last week as the police officers were flogging the students for refusing access to their phones.

Suspected Fulani Herdsmen  causing mayhem in Benue State have killed a Chairman of the Labour Party, Mr. Nathaniel Ochoche. Ochoche, who was the Edikwu Ward 2 Chairman of the party in Apa Local Government Area of the state, was murdered alongside four others at the weekend. The party’s Publicity Secretary in the state, Mr. Tersoo Orbunde confirmed the incident in a statement he issued and made available to reporters on Monday. It read: “It is with rude shock that the Benue State Secretariat of the Labour party received the news of the gruesome murder of its Chairman in Edikwu Ward 2 in Apa LGA, Nathaniel Ochoche, who was ambushed and killed by armed Fulani militia. “Until his death, Mr. Ochoche was a consummate party man who worked assiduously hard for the growth of his community, constituency and country both in words and works.” He called on the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency, put up measures that would ensure a glorious end to the menace.

By Barr Onyebuchi Ememanka (CPS to Gov Ikpeazu) It was an outpouring of encomiums for the Late Professor Eleazar Uchenna Ikonne at the Colloquium and Day of Tributes organised in his honour as part of activities to mark his final exit. Speaking at the event held at the Dr. Micheal Okpara Auditorium Umuahia, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu noted that what matters most is the impact one makes in life, describing the Late Professor as a man of great courage with an undisputed capacity for evidence based leadership. Gov Okezie Victor Ikpeazu The Governor noted that when the question of whom he will support in the build up to the 2023 elections came up, he took his time to look for an individual who is possessed of clear leadership qualities, hands on administrative experience, courage and above all, the fear of God. He added that he had no difficulty opting for Professor Ikonne and stated that if the same set of circumstances presented themselves again, he would also make the same choice. He furth...

In an interview with DAILY POST on Tuesday, the legal practitioner advised successful candidates not to get too comfortable. A human rights activist, Festus Ogun, has predicted many Certificates of Return issued after the February 25 and March 18 polls in Nigeria would be handed back. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been accused of delivering controversial conduct despite receiving billions of naira for preparation. The umpire’s “sins” include the malfunction of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) and the failure to promptly update the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV). Ogun noted that the “failure on the part of INEC to conduct a free, fair, transparent and credible” exercise has brought about hundreds of cases across the country. The lawyer, however, expressed confidence about the shocker that awaits a number of winners that will be sworn in on May 29 and in June (federal and state lawmakers). “I am involved in quite a number of election cases where...

Asiwaju Ahmed Tinubu Nigeria’s President-Elect, Bola Tinubu has returned to the West African country after over one month away in Europe. The aircraft that conveyed the former Lagos State governor touched down at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja around 04:30pm on Monday. The All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, who was officially out of Nigeria since March 22, returned about one month before his inauguration on May 29, 2023. Tinubu won the February 25 poll and was declared the President-Elect by the electoral umpire. On March 22, after controversy surrounded his whereabouts, Tinubu’s spokesman, Tunde Rahman said his principal travelled to Paris in France to rest and observe the lesser hajj. No photo of the President-Elect has been made public since his post-electoral victory appearances in February. In 2021, Tinubu was away in the United Kingdom for over three months where he underwent surgery and therapy for a knee injury. He subsequently travelled to the UK and ...

A public health parasitologist at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Prof. Dennis Aribodor, has said the high cost of malaria drugs is pushing most families to the use of concoctions for the treatment of the disease. Aribodor called on the government at all levels to declare the treatment of malaria free for children in all public health facilities in the country. The public health expert stated these in Awka on Monday as parts of activities marking this year’s World Malaria Day which takes place on April 25. Aribodor, who is also the founder of Malaria Eradication and Safe Health Initiative of Nigeria and the South-East Zonal Coordinator of the Civil Society Network in Malaria Control, Immunization and Nutrition, said there was a need not only to control the spread of malaria infections but to also eradicate it completely because it has resulted in many preventable deaths. He said, “The essence is to ensure that children who are the most allergic to the infection are diagnosed and t...

Victor Osimhen Napoli Football Club fans yesterday night stormed the streets of Naples to celebrate their darling club's 0-1 away victory over rival Juventus. With this victory, Napoli now needs just a win and draw to be crowned Champions of Italy after about 3 decades. Nigerian star, Victor Osimhen is currently the club's hitman and the highest goal scorer in the current Italian Seria A.

Mr & Mrs David Adeleke Chioma Adeleke, the wife to international music star, Davido, has been told by social media users to get close to Tuface’s wife, Annie Idibia, in order to “seek a piece of advice on how to handle Davido’s endless baby mama controversies”, from her. This came about, after rumours emerged that Davido had gotten one of his baby mamas pregnant. The saga initially started when controversial anonymous blog, Gistlover, shared posts, and dropped hints about a particular celebrity who was expecting another child from one of his baby mamas. According to Gistlover, a certain famous musician with a huge fanbase who recently got married is expecting a second child with one of his baby mamas in Atlanta. Although the blog didn’t mention names, his vivid description however gave a lot of people an idea of who he was referring to. To add fuel to an already burning fire, another unconfirmed story circulating on the internet spoke about how Chioma allegedly moved out of Davido’...

File Photos. Unidentified gunmen, on Friday morning, ambushed policemen at Okpala junction in Ngor Okpala Local Government Area of Imo State. DAILY POST gathered from a reliable source who craved anonymity that a couple, Mr and Mrs Chinaka Nwagu, who were from the Amankwo Okpala community, were also killed. The source said due to the tragedy, business activities in the entire neighbourhood had come to an end. He said, “The dead officers traveled from the nearby Abo Mbaise police division to eat at the junction.” He claimed that some gunmen arrived on the spot and started shooting at the policeman while they were eating. He claimed that while three police officers were slain at the spot, two others who fled were killed alongside a couple at a shop where they ran for cover. “The shop belonged to the couple. “The attackers took away five riffles after killing the police officers. “This is very regrettable. Our neighborhood is in pain. Everyone is perplexed. About a year ago, the couple mo...

Alex Otti The Abia State Governor elect, Dr Alex Otti and his team has postponeded the prayer rally where a former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon was billed to attend. A Statement endorsed by a member of the Otti's team and coordinator of the Abia State chapter of the Nigeria prays Apostle Chuks Alozie, the team said it was due to the unforseen circumstances and challenges. It will be recalled that the prayer event had come under severe opposition by majority of Abians and Southern easterners over the choice of General Yakubu Gowon as the leader of the prayer rally to herald Alex Otti's Inauguration as the Governor of Abia State come May 29th 2023. Below is the Statement..⬇️ Following unforseen circumstances and challenges the Nigeria Prays South East Zone National Prayer Rally have been postponed till further notice. We regret the inconveniences this might have caused to those who have prepared to come out to join in the prayers and guests invited. The Leadership of Nigeri...

File Picture A carpenter in Ogun State, Michael Agosu, has told the police that he beat his wife to stupour because she denied him sex. The father of four, who was arrested on Thursday, confessed that he beats his wife of 14 years, Kafiat, because she denies him sex. “We have been together for over 14 years and have four children. It was only my grandmother who was aware of the marriage. My parents were not aware. After I gave birth to my first child, I went to see my father before he passed on. “My husband is from Cotonou (Benin Republic). He worked as a carpenter in the Mushin area of Lagos.” After his arrest, Agosu said: “My wife always asks for money, but she refuses to allow me touch her. She wears pants at night to and denies me access to her. If by any chance she allows me to make love to her, she will quickly wear back her trouser after one round. In her reaction, his wife Kafiat narrated her ordeal thus: “I am not happy with the domestic violence. Please, before he kills me, t...

BY COMRADE EMMA POWERFUL, MEDIA & PUBLICITY SECRETARY FOR IPOB. The global family and movement of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) under the command and leadership of our great leader Mazi Nnamdi Okwuchukwu KANU advise Dr. Alex Oti, the incoming Governor of Abia State not to commence his tenure with insulting the memories of our people massacred during the 1967 Genocide against the Biafran people. He must not take the goodwill of our people for granted by such reckless action if indeed he is the person behind Gowon’s invitation to his inauguration. It is very imperative that he cancel the invitation of the genocidist General Yakubu Gowon to his inaugural prayers scheduled for Sunday, April 23, 2023. The genocidist Yakubu Gowon is not welcomed into Biafra Land for anything, including prayers. IPOB want to believe that Dr. Oti can not and will not exhibit this high level of insensitivity to invite a man who led the massacre of Biafrans during the genocidal war into Biafraland a...

Late  Elder Emeka Augustine Igara. Following the death and burial date of the former Chiarman of Ariaria International Market Aba, Elder Emeka Augustine Igara, the Executives of Ariaria International market, Aba humbly invites the Patrons, Stakeholders, Zonal Leaders, Traders of Ariaria International market and well wishers to the burial of their former Chairman, late Elder Emeka Augustine Igara, on Friday 21st April, 2023 at his home town Umuobiakwa, Isiala Ukwu Mbato Autonomous Community Obingwa Local Government area, Abia state. A release signed by Mr Michael Amaku (MC Boss) – Chairman, Ariaria International Market, Aba and made available to  www.nwokeukwumascot.com equally wish to inform their esteemed customers that Ariaria International market will not be open for businesses on that burial day. The Chairman, Mr. Michael Amaku however regret any inconveniences this may cause their traders and customers, while urging all and sundry to join them to give their late Chairman ...

By Dr. M.L. Shuaib Belgore, Permanent Secretary. April 18, 2023. President Muhammadu BUHARI. The Federal Government has declared Friday 21st and Monday 24th of April 2023, as Public holidays to mark this year’s EIdil-Fitr Celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola  made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulates all Muslims for the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan. Ogbeni Aregbesola calls on all Muslims to imbibe and practice the virtues of kindness, love, tolerance, peace, self-denial, sacrifice and good neighbourliness, as exemplified by the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him). “The self-restrain, self-denial, sacrifice and deep spiritual consciousness that accompanied the fasting period should not end but be maintained and improved upon, in order to be a better person and true worshipper”, the minister advises all Muslims. Ogbeni Aregbesola assures that President Muhammadu Buhari is fully committed to a peacef...