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Chuks Okocha in Abuja A pro-election non-governmental organisation, Yiaga Africa, has weighed into the debate of whether or not the media can publish election results, standing with the media on this. In a statement, the Executive Director of Yiaga Africa, Samson Itodo, said the media could report results that had been officially announced at polling […]
The Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC) has activated a Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC), following the Federal Government’s announcement of an Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This is contained in a public advisory by the centre’s Director-General, Prof. Muhammad Adamu-Abbas, in Kano on Tuesday. Adamu-Abbas said the centre is […]
The Management of Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, has announced indefinite suspension of all academic activities at its School of Post-Basic Psychiatric Nursing following the death of a nursing student. The suspension was contained in a notification on Tuesday, signed by Coordinator of Programme/Head of School, Dr Taiwo Omirin, on behalf of the Acting Provost and […]
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has said the volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity of contemporary warfare placed increasing demands on the military to develop relevant doctrines and innovative operational thinking to prepare personnel for complex security challenges. He stressed that meeting these demands required […]
Kwara State Governor, Alhaji AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, yesterday, urged the leadership of Renewed Hope Youth Engagement (RHYE) to mobilise youths across the 16 local government areas of the state for the electoral victory of President Bola Tinubu and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the 2027 elections. AbdulRazaq made the appeal in Ilorin, during the inauguration […]
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has said the late elder statesman and Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti, continued to influence government decisions positively even at the age of 100. Aiyedatiwa stated this during a condolence visit to the deceased’s country home in Akure, Ondo State, where he described Fasoranti as an […]
The Zamfara State Government donated 500 bags of grains to communities displaced by banditry attacks in Bukkuyum Local Government Area to cushion their hardship.Deputy Governor of the state, Mani Malam Mummuni, announced the donation during a condolence visit to the affected communities. Six communities were reportedly displaced by the attacks.A press statement by the Press […]
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Chief Olu Falae, has dismissed concerns about a possible succession struggle in Afenifere, saying the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation has a tradition of producing leaders without contests or internal fights. Falae, a former Minister of Finance and traditional ruler of Ilu-Abo in Ondo State, […]
The Court of Appeal in Sokoto has dismissed an appeal by Senator Sahabi Ya’u Kaura and upheld an earlier judgment ordering the All Progressives Congress (APC) to conduct a fresh senatorial primary election for Zamfara North. The ruling upheld the decision of the Federal High Court in Gusau, which had ruled in favour of Dr […]
Barcelona manager, Hansi Flick, has provided an explanation for his team's 4-2 loss to PSG in the Champions League on Tuesday. The German tactician attributed the defeat to insufficient physical conditioning, mounting exhaustion and lapses in defensive organization as key contributing factors. Flick conceded that his squad did not perform at optimal physical capacity during […]
Former lawmaker, who represented Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, has slammed Vice President Kashim Shettima, stating that his record in public office does not earn him a second term. Melaye made this criticism in an article posted on his verified X handle titled "A Record That Cannot Carry A Second Term", questioning the impact […]
James Sowole in Abeokuta The Ogun State Government has suspended the Eselu of Iselu Kingdom in Yewa North Local Government Area, Oba Akintunde Akinyemi, with immediate effect over alleged partisan political activities. The suspension was approved by the State Executive Council pursuant to Section 52(1) of the Ogun State Obas and Chiefs Law, 2021, pending […]
By Vincent Ujumadu The governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has congratulated His Grace, Most Rev. Valerian Maduka Okeke, the Archbishop of Onitsha and Metropolitan of Onitsha Ecclesiastical Province, on his 73rd birthday. In the goodwill message, Governor Soludo described the Archbishop as a shepherd of uncommon humility, wisdom and moral courage, whose ministry […]
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The people of Ndiebor Ishieke Autonomous Community in Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have called for strict compliance with the directive of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, on borrow-pit operations along the ongoing Calabar–Ebonyi–Enugu-Benue–Nasarawa–Abuja Superhighway project. The community urged the relevant authorities and the project contractor to […]
…as PDP conclude plans to convene SEC over chairman”s exit By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in Cross River State has thrown its doors open to Mr Vena Ikem, the former state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, days after he quit the opposition party’s leadership citing a “crisis of […]
The Speaker of the Yobe State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Chiroma Buba Mashio, has reaffirmed the commitment of the House to ensuring transparency and accountability in the financial transactions of the state. Mashio gave the assurance while declaring the opening of a session of the House Committee on Public Accounts on the 2025 audit […]
Yemi Kosoko in Jos The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Plateau State has unveiled Hon. Chungdung Bitrus Pwajok Kele as the running mate to its governorship candidate, Brig.-Gen. John Sunday Sura (rtd), ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The event, which took place in Jos, attracted party officials, stakeholders, supporters and political associates from across […]
Dike hails rapprochement with Fubara By Daniel Abia, Port Harcourt A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Princewill Dike, has described the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, as the “political Chike Obi of Rivers State,” citing his political calculations, strategic manoeuvres and ability to win elections. Dike, a Port Harcourt-based […]
By Gift ChapiOdekina, Abuja The House of Representatives has mandated its Committees on Public Service Matters and Legislative Compliance to investigate a circular requiring the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to approve official foreign trips by National Assembly presiding officers, principal officers and members. The House also reaffirmed the constitutional independence of […]
The Senate has shelved a bill seeking to relocate the Federal Polytechnic in Nasarawa State to Nasarawa Eggon after Senate President Godswill Akpabio advised its sponsor to seek the establishment of a new institution instead. The bill, sponsored by Senator Envulu-Anza Danladi, who represents Nasarawa North, sought to amend the Federal Polytechnics Act to move […]
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The newly appointed judges of the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice have pledged to uphold judicial independence and integrity, tackle delays in adjudication and strengthen compliance with the court’s judgments, amid renewed emphasis on restoring public confidence in regional justice delivery. The judges made the commitment as they began a five-day […]
By Davies Iheamnachor The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has asked the Rivers State House of Assembly to explain the legal basis for reversing its earlier decision declaring the seats of three lawmakers vacant after reportedly notifying the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct by-elections. The affected lawmakers are Hon. Victor Oko-Jumbo, Bonny State Constituency, […]
General Overseer of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has said his ministry does not collect tithes, insisting that his primary mission is to demonstrate spiritual power. The cleric disclosed this during an appearance on the Honest Bunch Podcast, in an episode uploaded to YouTube on […]
The Department of State Services (DSS) on Tuesday arraigned five men before the Imo State High Court over the alleged kidnapping of 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members and four other persons in the state.Three of the defendants, Usman Aliyu, 25, also known as Chonge; Babangida Aliyu, 21; and Mohammed Ali, 23, aka […]
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt A group, Fasttrack Development Initiative (FDI) has called on youths to build right character and take decisive actions to achieve a better future. Executive Director of FDI, Mr Justus Ngerebara gave the charge at their Annual Emerging Leaders Conference with the theme “Choices, Character and the Future,” held in Port […]
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have recorded another operational success with the rescue of 27 kidnapped victims and recovery of a motorcycle in Katsina State. Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, Media Information Officer, made this known on Tuesday, noting that the successful operations underscore the sustained offensive posture and operational effectiveness of troops […]
By Emmanuel Iheaka The Department of State Services has arraigned three suspects, namely Usman Aliyu, Babangida Aliyu and Mohammed Ali, over the kidnapping of 20 NYSC corps members along the Owerri-Onitsha road. The three suspects pleaded not guilty to the three-count charge of abduction and hostage taking, collection of ransom of N48 million and dollars, […]
A power outage at a Google Cloud data centre near London caused serious failures to services on Tuesday, the US technology giant said, as several UK banks reported widespread disruptions. Google said in a service update that its Cloud services suffered an outage “due to a power event”, adding that a full recovery was expected […]
The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has sued the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and Senator Shehu Buba Umar over his eligibility to contest the 2027 Bauchi State governorship election on the platform of the PRP. The party is asking the Federal High Court in Bauchi to nullify Buba’s nomination, alleging […]
A community leader in Taraba state, King Eltopzy, has announced the apprehension of a suspected member of an armed robbery group operating in the Shavoh and Yagai areas. King Eltopzy disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, saying the operation also led to the recovery of a motorcycle allegedly stolen from his residence and two […]
The Anambra State Government has stepped up surveillance and contact tracing following the confirmation of a Lassa fever case in Omasi community, Ayamelum Local Government Area. The government has activated its emergency response system to contain the infection and prevent possible transmission to other residents. The Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, announced the measures […]
By Jeremiah Urowayino Dr Aghogho Agbahor has expressed sadness over the death of diplomat Dele Cole, saying in a world where true friendship is scarce, Cole showed what loyalty, respect and genuine friendship should look like. Cole died in London on Saturday, October 17. Agbahor said he knew the late diplomat as his father’s friend, […]
The Anambra Government has confirmed a Lassa fever case involving a patient linked to Omasi in Ayamelum Local Government Area (LGA), who is currently receiving treatment at the Federal Teaching Hospital, Abakaliki (FETHA), Ebonyi. The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Afam Obidike, disclosed this on Monday at an emergency stakeholders’ meeting in Awka. Obidike said […]
…promises new salary structure By Chinedu Adonu The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has warned staff of the commission against partisan politics, urging them to maintain neutrality and professionalism in the discharge of their electoral duties. Amupitan gave the warning on Monday during an interactive session with INEC […]
Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has sworn in Mr Olayemi Sanusi and Mrs Adenike Ademokun as commissioners, charging them to place the interest of the state above personal considerations, political differences and sectional loyalties. Abiodun gave the charge on Monday during the swearing-in ceremony held at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, where he urged the new […]
Twenty-one local government area chairmen and 226 councillors in Adamawa State, all elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have defected to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The wave of resignations began making headlines late on Monday, October 19, and continued into the early hours of Tuesday, with most of the defectors […]
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Osun State Police Command has declared two former chieftains of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Wakili Nurudeen, popularly known as Alowonle, and Olayemi Ojo, alias Sibi, wanted in connection with the murder of Dauda Oyeyemi, also known as Emir. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, disclosed this […]
Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote has revealed how indispensable his mobile phone is to his daily life, saying he would prefer to be imprisoned rather than give up the device. The billionaire businessman made the disclosure in Lagos while unveiling his “Vision 2030” plan, an initiative aimed at accelerating industrialisation across Africa. During the event, […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Taraba State University (TSU) branch, has reaffirmed its total and indefinite strike, directing members to suspend all teaching activities, including online lectures, project supervision and teaching practice supervision. In a statement issued on Monday, the branch chairperson, Dr. Garba Mbave Joshua, urged members to remain united, disciplined and […]
Segun Awofadeji in Gombe Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic death of the Executive Secretary of the Bauchi State Health Contributory Management Agency (BASHCMA), Alhaji Ibrahim Ladan Duguri and four of his children in a fatal road accident. Governor Inuwa Yahaya described the incident as heartbreaking, saying […]
The draw for the 2026/2027 FA Cup was conducted on Monday night. Sheffield Wednesday will take on Oldham Athletic, while ninth tier Tadley Calleva could face Barnsley. The first round sees the entrance of teams from Leagues One and Two. Eighth-tier AFC Rushden & Diamonds take on Burton Albion and Peterborough have been drawn against […]
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has issued a stern warning to politicians, political parties and electoral officials against any attempt to manipulate the 2027 general elections by undermining the constitutional right of Ndigbo to freely elect their leaders. Ohanaeze declared unequivocally that Ndigbo would not accept the theft of their votes, the imposition […]
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has shut its Ejigbo Fire Station indefinitely following repeated reported attacks on its personnel, while calling on security agencies to investigate the incidents impartially. The Service said the closure was necessary to protect firefighters and firefighting equipment after personnel were allegedly assaulted at the station on Tuesday, October […]
The Akwa Ibom State Government has dismissed allegations that it prevented other airline operators from doing business at the state-owned Victor Attah International Airport. Ibom Air has been the sole airline operator in the state since its inception in 2019, prompting speculation that it enjoyed a monopoly. At a ministerial press briefing at Government House, […]
* As Wike-Fubara peace, reconciliation moves continue Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Rivers State House of Assembly has rescinded its decision to declare the seats of three pro-Governor Siminalayi Fubara lawmakers vacant. The development signals renewed drive in reconciliation efforts between the governor and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. […]
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2027 general election, Omoyele Sowore, on Monday, lost his bid to compel the Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Oluwatosin Ajayi, to personally appear in court as a witness in his trial for allegedly cyberbullying President Bola Tinubu. Justice Mohammed Garba […]
The National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN), has assured its staff members of improved welfare and remuneration ahead of the 2027 general elections. Amupitan gave the assurance while addressing INEC Staff in the South-East on preparedness for the 2027 General Elections in Enugu on Monday. The chairman came […]
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sworn in six new permanent secretaries, bringing the total number appointed under his administration to 135. The newly appointed officials are Dr Olawale Adegbite, Mrs Folashade Thomas-Orogan, Mr Adebayo Haroun, Mrs Olayinka Oye-Bamgbose, Mr Olatunbuson Ogunbanwo and Mrs Toyin Adekoya. Sanwo-Olu also inaugurated the chairmen and members of the […]
The Osun State Police Command has arrested six suspects over alleged armed robbery, recovered stolen mobile phones and detained another suspect in connection with the burglary of a Jumia collection centre in Ogun State. The command has also arrested a suspect over the killing of four people during a violent clash between rival groups at […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps, Lagos Sector Command, has attributed a tanker crash and subsequent fire under the Otedola Bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway to speeding. DAILY POST recalls that the lone crash, involving a diesel-laden tanker, occurred on the outward section of the expressway at about 4:10 pm on Monday. A statement issued by […]