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By Oyekale Deborah Samsung has officially unveiled its new 2026 foldable and flip phones. The devices were revealed at Samsung’s Unpacked event on July 22, 2026 in London, it is the biggest design change in a long time. The main highlight is the new “passport-shaped” Galaxy Z Fold8. It was made for people who love […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Federal Ministry of Works has suspended indefinitely the planned rehabilitation of a section of the Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The repair work, which was scheduled to begin on July 28, 2026, was expected to last two weeks. Announcing the suspension on Tuesday, the Acting Federal Controller of Works in […]
By Anayo Okoli ENUGU — The South East Development Commission (SEDC) says it has concluded inspections of about 4,000 hectares of land in Enugu State ahead of the commencement of its agro-mechanisation programme aimed at boosting food production and enhancing food security. The inspection followed a series of stakeholder engagement meetings held across the state’s […]
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has boasted that the Accord Party cannot withstand it in the forthcoming August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State. The National Chairman of the party, Nentawe Yilwatda, said this on Tuesday at the inauguration of the Osun State APC Governorship Campaign Council in Abuja. He likened the APC’s political strength in […]
Suspected bandits have renewed attacks on several communities in Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State, killing five people, injuring several others and forcing hundreds of residents to flee their homes over the past month. The attackers are reported to have taken control of communities including Kunini, Jimlari, Garin-Magaji, Donnada and Garin-Dogo, where residents say […]
The chairman of the Kano State Joint Task Force on Drug Abuse, Illicit Drug Trafficking and Gang-Related Violence, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji Rimin Gado, has said available security statistics indicate that drug abuse remains a major driver of criminal activity in Kano. He lamented that about 70.2 per cent of more than 3,080 major crime arrests […]
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has rescued 32 persons abducted by armed bandits and thwarted a major attack in Maikujera Village, Rabah Local Government Area, bordering Zamfara State. The operation, carried out in the early hours of Tuesday, followed a distress call at about 8:30 a.m. reporting a large contingent of […]
.Tasks security forces to track down killers of innocent villagers in Kauru LGA Deji Elumoye in Abuja President Bola Tinubu has vowed to punishthose who seek to destabilise the hard-fought peace and security, which Kaduna State has enjoyed in recent times. The attack on innocent citizens in the early hours of Monday led to the […]
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, Abuja The Court of Appeal in Abuja has vacated the judgment that directed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and four other political parties accused of failing to meet constitutional requirements. The appellate court, in a unanimous decision by a three-member panel of justices, held […]
Apple has unveiled a new leasing programme that will allow customers to lease iPhones, Macs and other premium devices, as the tech giant looks to make its products more affordable amid rising electronics prices and slower upgrade cycles. The programme, launched in partnership with payment platform Klarna, will be available in the United States from […]
By Musa Ubandawaki Sokoto State Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its ongoing offensive against banditry, rescuing 32 kidnapped victims and thwarting a large-scale criminal operation during a coordinated security response in Rabah Local Government Area of the state. The successful operation, carried out on Monday at Maikujera Village, a remote settlement bordering Zamfara […]
A National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, member serving in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Okebaram Stanley Chimaroke, has been found dead under unclear circumstances. Chimaroke, a graduate of Civil Engineering and former President of the Students’ Union Government, SUG, of the Federal Polytechnic Nekede, was reportedly declared missing before his lifeless body was […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike has promised to deliver Inner Southern Expressway (Goodluck Jonathan Way) awarded in December 2014, and abandoned for 12 years in December. Wike gave the promise in Abuja on Tuesday, after inspecting the project, along with the ongoing construction of the service carriageways of the Southern […]
Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti The Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekit has discharged and acquitted a man, Ogboninu Sunday, of a murder charge brought against him by the state government over the death of one Olaiya Wasiu following a dispute allegedly triggered by missing buckets. Justice Bamidele Omotoso of High Court 6 […]
By Vincent Ujumadu The management of Oko Polytechnic has claimed that no student died, or was trapped in the collapsed building. The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Dr. Oguegbu Celestine Udoka said the affected building is a privately owned lodge situated in Amaokpala, a neighbouring community to Oko, adding that it accommodated both students and non-students. […]
By Vincent Ujumadu Students of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, have accused owners and managers of private hostels of ignoring repeated complaints about structural defects, following the collapse of a three-storey building that accommodated students and other residents. Some students who spoke after the incident alleged that the landlord and caretaker of the collapsed […]
By Omeiza Ajayi Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has declared that Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara committed no wrongdoing by reconciling with his political camp, insisting the governor had no other option than to return to the political family that produced him. Speaking with journalists on Tuesday after inspecting some ongoing […]
The Lagos State Government has advised motorists to prepare for partial traffic disruption around the Kara Bridge axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as repair works on the bridge’s expansion joint are set to begin on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. A statement by the Ministry of Transportation disclosed that the Federal Ministry of Works will carry out […]
Presidential candidate of the of the African Alliance Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has dropped his plan to feature the Director General of the Department of the State Service, DSS, Oluwatosin Ajayi as his witness in his trial over alleged defamation of President Bola Tinubu. Sowore on Tuesday admitted that the evidence in respect of which he had […]
Students of ICT Adegbenro Polytechnic, located along the Wasinmi–Itori axis in Ewekoro Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Tuesday protested over the killing of an HND 2 Marketing student during an armed robbery attack in the Eruku area of the institution. The students alleged that they are frequently robbed on their way to and from school, […]
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have foiled a suspected abduction attempt along the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, rescuing the victim unhurt and restoring calm to the area. The incident occurred on Saturday, 26th July, 2026, at about 7:10 p.m. at Onigaari area of the expressway. Confirming the development to DAILY POST on Tuesday, the Police […]
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has cautioned President Bola Tinubu to stay away from influencing the governorship election in Osun State. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, Primate Ayodele warned the presidency against forcing any candidate on the people of Osun State through illegal means, noting […]
Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti The Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekit has discharged and acquitted a man, Ogboninu Sunday, of a murder charge brought against him by the state government over the death of one Olaiya Wasiu following a dispute allegedly triggered by missing buckets. Justice Bamidele Omotoso of High Court 6 […]
Amnesty International has condemned the killing of at least 30 people in a deadly overnight attack on Naridon Village in Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government Area, Kaduna State, describing the assault as one of the deadliest attacks on communities in southern Kaduna in recent years. According to Amnesty, heavily armed gunmen stormed the village […]
The Senate has clarified that the proposed amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) Establishment Act, 2007, does not create a new prohibition against preaching or hawking in commercial vehicles. According to the upper chamber, both activities have long been classified as offences under existing laws, including Section 10(4) of the FRSC Establishment Act […]
Kidnappers, who abducted Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court, have demanded a N200 million ransom for his release, as security agencies intensify efforts to rescue the judge. The latest development was disclosed on Monday by the Kebbi State Commissioner of Police, CP Umar Muhammad Hadejia, while briefing journalists in Birnin Kebbi […]
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto The All Progressives Congress (APC), has celebrated the first anniversary of Professor Nentawe Yilwatda as the National Chairman, describing his tenure as a turning point for the ruling party. In a statement on Sunday in Sokoto, the party said the past 12 months had been used to rebuild trust and reposition […]
Fidelis David in Akure The leadership crisis rocking the Ondo State House of Assembly took a dramatic turn yesterday as the Chairman of the House Committee on Information and spokesperson for the Assembly, Olatunji Fabiyi, alleged that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa was making efforts to persuade lawmakers to abandon the impeachment process against Speaker, Olamide Oladiji. […]
The Anambra State Government has introduced a plea bargain policy for eligible criminal suspects, as part of efforts to accelerate the administration of justice and reduce delays in the prosecution of criminal cases across the State. The initiative, however, excludes suspects standing trial for serious offences such as murder, rape, armed robbery and kidnapping, which […]
Steve Aya The Federal High Court will commence its 2026 annual vacation on Monday, July 27, with judicial activities across its divisions expected to resume on Friday, September 11, following the approval of the Chief Judge of the court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho. The annual break is in accordance with the provisions of Order 46, […]
The Anambra Government says it has taken tough measures against incessant building collapses in the state to safeguard lives and property. The state Commissioner for Information and Value Reformation, Dr Law Mefor, made the disclosure in a statement made available to newsmen in Awka on the outcome of the state Executive Council meeting. Mefor said […]
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI – The Imo State Police Command has arrested one Dike Chibuike Micheal, for allegedly killing a trader in an illegal car race in Imo State. It was gathered that one Chibuike Friday, a trader, and another were hit down on Sunday evening during a car racing activity in front of the […]
By Shina Abubakar Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has disclosed that the August 15 governorship election in the state can neither be rigged nor stolen by anyone. The governor, while addressing supporters at the rally held in Oke-Ila, Ifedayo Local Government Council Area of the state, said the people’s votes will count. In a statement […]
By Omeiza Ajayi Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has directed the territory’s traffic section to stop car racing in residential neighbourhoods, following complaints from residents that the practice endangers other road users. Wike gave the directive while responding to questions on Monday in Abuja. The minister said no formal complaint had reached him […]
The Kano State Special Taskforce Committee on Illegal Structures has resealed a block industry along the Zaria Road flyover after its operators allegedly ignored an earlier government order to stop construction. The committee said it found that the owners had continued work on the site and had even built a large gate despite being ordered […]
Daji Sani in Yola The crisis in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over its Adamawa governorship candidacy has deepened following a peaceful protest staged by a political movement known as ‘Adamawa Forward Political Organization’ at the party’s state secretariat in Yola on Monday. The demonstration was triggered by the emergence of Ambassador Omar Suleiman Omarana […]
By Hadiza Yusuf Three passengers are still in captivity after suspected bandits attacked a commercial bus travelling along the Jos-Kano highway in Doguwa Local Government Area of Kano State. The Kano State Police Command disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by its Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa. According to the statement, […]
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has withdrawn a controversial sexual harassment advisory poster following widespread criticism on social media, reaffirming its commitment to combating sexual harassment while rejecting all forms of victim-blaming. The poster, produced by the University’s Student Affairs Division, came under fire after it advised female students against actions such as shaking hands […]
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT, Nyesom Wike, has assured that between eight and 10 major road projects across the territory will be completed and delivered before the end of the year, stressing that the FCT Administration will not relent in its promises to residents. The minister gave the assurance […]
The Governor’s Liaison Officer in Abeokuta North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Wale Bello, has asked the opposition in the state to focus on campaigns instead of “birth and origin” debates. Recall that the opposition party in the state had questioned Yayi’s origin and urged residents to reject the imposition of governorship candidates from […]
The Senate has clarified that the ongoing amendment to the Federal Road Safety Commission, FRSC Act does not introduce a new ban on preaching or hawking, but only restates existing provisions relating to commercial vehicles. In a statement issued on Monday by the Directorate of Media and Public Affairs, Office of the Leader of the Senate, the […]
Some students of the Federal Polytechnic, Oko, who resided in the three-storey building, Elite Five Star Lodge, located beside Tonimas Filling Station, Amokpala, Oko, in Orumba North Local Government Area, that collapsed on Sunday night have accused the landlord and caretaker of the building of negligence. Some of the students, in voice messages made available to DAILY […]
A group of members of the Adamawa State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took to the streets on Monday to protest an alleged plot to replace the party’s governorship candidate, Omar Suleiman. Monday’s protest, organised by the Adamawa Forward Political Organisation, was the second over the same matter in less than a week, following a […]
The Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC), Prof. Tunji Olaopa, has explained how to make the Integrated Personnel and Payroll Information System (IPPIS) serve the civil service better. Olaopa spoke on Monday in Abuja during the Go-Live Ceremony and Official Launch of the IPPIS Human Resource Modules by the Head of the Civil Service of […]
David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka A three storey building collapsed Sunday night in Oko, Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State, trapping unspecified number of residents, mostly students of Federal Polytechnic, Oko. The building was identified as Elite Five Star Lodge, beside Tonimas Filling Station, at Amaokpala community, near Oko. A press release by the […]
The Jigawa State Government has unveiled five-year Development Plans (2025–2030) for the state’s 27 Local Government Areas, aimed at strengthening grassroots governance, improving service delivery and promoting evidence-based development across the state. Governor Umar Namadi unveiled the plans on Monday at the Council Chamber of the Government House in Dutse. He described the initiative as a historic […]
Akwa Ibom State Police Command says its operatives have busted an illegal firearms fabrication syndicate in the state and arrested three suspects in connection with the crime. The Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, who disclosed this in a statement in Uyo, on Monday listed the suspects arrested as Miracle Udo, 27 years, Edet Okon and Kufre Stephen, 35 years ‘She […]
Bandits in military uniform have killed at least four and injured several others in an attack on Unguwan Lalle community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The incident, which started around 8pm on Sunday, was said to have lasted until 2am on Monday. The bandits, during the attack, reportedly looted homes and […]
brahim Oyewale in Lokoja Palpable fear may have gripped the female students of the Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, following the return of cultism and sex for marks syndrome in the hitherto conducive academic environment of the institution . Investigations revealed that in the last few months after the resumption of Professor Salihu Sanusi Avidime as the rector of the polytechnic, that […]
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Vice-Chancellor of Wigwe University, Prof. Marwan Al-Akaidi, has dismissed reports alleging mass termination of staff at the institution, describing the claims as false and misleading. Speaking in a telephone interview, the Vice-Chancellor clarified that no mass dismissal had taken place at the university, stressing that only two or three staff […]