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Abia State Governor Alex Otti has told political godfathers in Abia State that leadership positions in the state now belong to young citizens, not them. Governor Otti stated this at the Labour Party office in Umuahia on Thursday while receiving the 2023 governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, Ngozika Gladys Johnson Chukwunenye into […]
Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The South-east All Progressives Congress (APC) has endorsed the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) position calling for all APC candidates to receive the party’s support in the 2027 general election. The PGF had recently declared that it would not participate in, support or endorse any alliance or political arrangement capable of undermining […]
A witness for the Department of State Services (DSS) on Thursday told the Federal High Court in Abuja how 49 students and teachers abducted from schools in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State were subjected to what she described as a “dehumanising” ordeal during 56 days in captivity. The witness, identified as AAA for […]
The Benue State Police Command has brought together political party leaders, candidates, security agencies and other stakeholders in the state to sign a Peace Accord aimed at promoting peaceful political activities and strengthening security during the electoral period. This was disclosed in a statement signed by DSP Orchia Peter Aondongu, Police Public Relations Officer, for […]
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has presented the Staff of Office to two new traditional rulers in Uturu, Isuikwuato LGA. The new monarchs are Eze Chijioke Nweke of Ohaukwu Amarie and Eze Kelechi Ogbuehi of Amaokwe Achara autonomous communities. Presenting the staff of office in Umuahia, Governor Otti urged the monarchs to rule their people […]
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Chairman of Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State, Blessing Albert, has threatened to evict any driver who does not wear an All Progressives Congress, APC-branded cap from motor parks in the locality. DAILY POST reports that Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, had during the swearing-in of […]
Ogun State Water Corporation, OGSWC,has disclosed that a major crackdown is underway to address illegalities perpetrated by some individuals who engage in illegal water connections, meter bypasses as well as unauthorised service lines. This was made known by the Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Water Resources, Damilola Otubanjo, at her office in […]
The Federation Account Allocation Committee, FAAC, has disbursed N2.338 trillion August 2026 revenue to the Federal Government, states and local councils. This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday by the Director of Press and Public Relations at the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa. A total sum of N2.338 trillion, being the August […]
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Fatai Tijani, has called on residents and other community stakeholders to work closely with security agencies in the fight against crime and the maintenance of peace. Tijani made the appeal on Thursday at a stakeholders’ security meeting organised by the Area D Police Command in Mushin. The meeting, which was […]
Lagos governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has said he will conduct his campaign in Yoruba ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Rhodes-Vivour made this known during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday. He was responding to questions about his inability to speak Yoruba, an issue that featured prominently in […]
The Taraba State Ministry of Tertiary Education has dismissed a report linking the suspension of the rector of the College of Agriculture, Science and Technology, COAST, Jalingo, Dr Yakubu Ali Garjila, to an alleged dispute over TETFund intervention funds. The ministry described the report published by an online newspaper as “false, baseless and misleading,” insisting […]
The Mbamnga Unity and Development Association (MUDA) has appealed for calm and restraint following the outbreak of conflict in parts of Mbamnga community in Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State. The association, in a statement dated September 16, 2026, condemned the violence, attacks and destruction of property reportedly linked to the crisis, warning that […]
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has declared that there was “no life” in the legal challenge by Shehu Gabam to the leadership of the party, following the Supreme Court’s dismissal of his appeal. Adebayo said the decision of the apex court had brought what he described […]
The Akwa Ibom State High Court has granted bail to Princess Godsown Udoito after she spent 270 days at the Uyo Correctional Facility over alleged defamatory remarks against Governor Umo Eno. The State High Court, as well as the Court of Appeal in Calabar, had earlier denied Udoito bail on the grounds of the gravity […]
The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, popularly known as the Task Force, has cautioned transport unions and other stakeholders against allocating pedestrian walkways and public spaces to their members. The chairman of the task force, Adetayo Akerele, issued the warning in a statement on Thursday following an engagement with transport unions, market […]
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Farouk Aliyu, has said the ruling party will not condone conduct capable of causing division within its ranks by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. Farouk stated this while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Thursday. Wike, who is serving in the […]
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has called for greater attention to the mental health and overall well-being of men in uniform, emphasising that their psychological well-being was essential to the effective and professional discharge of their duties. The IGP made the call while delivering a keynote address at the […]
The first of the 15 Agro-mechanisation projects earmarked by the South East Development Commission (SEDC) in all the 15 senatorial zones of the region is set for flag-off, Tuesday. Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Commission, Mark Okoye, made this known during a site and community engagement visit to Nomeh Unateze community in […]
By Elizabeth Osayande ABUJA – An Abuja-based non-governmental organisation, Flow With Pride Impact Hub, has received official approval from the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Education Secretariat to introduce its Menstrual Health Society (MHS) programme in secondary schools across Abuja. The approval was communicated during a meeting at the FCT Education Secretariat through the Office of […]
By Nwafor Sunday Polycarp, Online News Editor The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has released a copy of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi’s 2014 handover report, which showed a net balance of N86.67 billion in the state’s financial position at the end of his administration. Tanko shared the document on X […]
Chairman of the National Policy Dialogue, Abdulrahaman Musa-Ododo, has defended the Progressive Governors Forum, PGF, for rejecting the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike’s Rainbow Coalition. He said the Governor Hope Uzodinma-led Progressive Governors Forum did the right thing by stating its position on the Rainbow Coalition, adding that the issue was not […]
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Aliyu Farouk, has said President Bola Tinubu is unlikely to be happy with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, over his recent attacks on governors elected on the platform of the ruling party. Farouk stated this while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show […]
The gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State, Rt. Hon. Isa Mohammed Ashiru, has appealed to lecturers of Kaduna State University (KASU) to consider the future of students and return to the classrooms. He urged the Kaduna State Government to urgently address and fully implement its legitimate agreements with the Academic […]
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja_ The World Health Organization, WHO, has raised alarm over the rising burden of non-communicable diseases, NCDs, in Africa, warning that millions of people living with chronic conditions face avoidable harm due to unsafe care. In his message to mark World Patient Safety Day 2026, the WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr. […]
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin The Kwara State Government yesterday said it has recorded a significant rise in internally generated revenue as more residents and businesses entered the tax system, with the state’s IGR increasing from N69.19 billion in 2024 to N92.19 billion in 2025. The Executive Chairman of the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KW-IRS), […]
By Cynthia Alo & Kafayat Kokumo More than five billion people worldwide rely on forests to some extent for their livelihoods, yet its contribution to food security and nutrition remains largely overlooked in national statistics and policy frameworks, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has said. The FAO made this known […]
Al-Nassr icon, Fahad Al-Harifi has slammed Cristiano Ronaldo and called for his expulsion from the club. Al-Harifi made the call following the Knights of Najd’s devastating 4-0 defeat to Al-Ain in their AFC Champions League Elite encounter on Tuesday. Al-Nassr was thoroughly dominated throughout the match as Al-Ain demonstrated superior performance across the full 90 minutes. […]
Lagos State is expanding its urban-greening efforts, with 13,401 trees planted across its five divisions by June 30, 2026, towards a target of 20,000 trees for the year. Through geo-tagging, monitoring and local-council custodianship, the initiative seeks to move beyond ceremonial planting to building a greener, more liveable city, with residents’ participation essential to its […]
There is very little authorities in Nepal could have done to prevent the deaths and devastation caused by the flash flood on its border with Tibet in late August, scientists with the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group have said. Launching a study that highlighted the role of climate change in causing the glacial rock and […]
Print article Share Article Contents Expand menu Close Flatlining fossils Clean-energy growth matches power demand Which states led the clean-power shift? Fall in oil and gas consumption continues Rapid emission growth from heavy industry continues New investments in coal Outlook for India’s emissions About the data A surge in clean energy has kept carbon dioxide […]
Men of the Oyo State Police Command have arrested one suspect in connection with a land dispute in Eruwa town. The command made this declaration via a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade. The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Wednesday evening. DAILY POST gathered that Eruwa is one of […]
As many as 60 suspects, including traders at Watt Market, Calabar, were reportedly arrested by police operatives on Wednesday. The suspects were reported to have descended on a police constable who attempted to impound a motorcycle which had stepped on his leg while on duty. The incident happened on Wednesday at Goldie by Etim Edem […]
Goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed as a result of fire that ravaged some shops in one of the markets in Oyo town in Oyo State. The incident occurred at Akunlemu Market in Oyo on Tuesday night. It was learnt that many shops were affected during the incident. Goods and household items worth […]
The Ile-Ife community has called on the Osun State Government to intervene in renewed tension between Ile-Ife and Modakeke over the purported installation of a monarch for Okuu-Omoni, a disputed area. The appeal was made by the Great Ife Movement, GIM, which also urged the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to suspend processes […]
The first piece documented who disappeared into Somalia’s detention system. The second — “The Journalists Who Disappeared” — documented who was silenced for reporting it. This piece documents the officials whose orders produced those outcomes — and the institution that now protects them. They are not in hiding. They are not in exile. They are […]
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in an appeal by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) against a Court of Appeal judgment voiding provisions of the Electoral Act 2026 dealing with political party primaries and membership registers. A seven-member panel of justices, presided over by Justice Adamu Jauro, reserved the judgment after hearing arguments […]
The Supreme Court, on Wednesday, reserved judgment in three different appeals filed by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, against a Court of Appeal judgment voiding parts of the Electoral Act 2026 dealing with political party primaries and membership registers. Social Democratic Party, SDP, and the Youth Party, YP, also filed separate appeals against INEC over […]
Cross River State Governor, Bassey Otu, has constituted a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the recent communal clash between Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr Local Government Area of the state. The commission, constituted through a statement issued on Wednesday by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Anthony Owan-Enoh, is chaired by retired Justice Obojor […]
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed arrest of two suspects allegedly linked to the murder of a Police Inspector, Henry Effiong, attached to the residence of the Commissioner for Trade, Commerce and Investment, Rex Anunobi. A statement issued through the desk of the Command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, said the suspects, 31 year old Olivia […]
Sudan’s Comprehensive Peace Agreement, signed in 2005, seemed to vindicate a model for how wars might end in the Horn of Africa. Under the auspices of the African Union, led by hegemonic Ethiopia and backed by the United States, it wrangled the government and the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army to the table with the promise […]
This piece is the winner of the Canon Collins 2026 essay competition. The annual competition invites essays that demonstrate thought leadership and offer fresh perspectives on issues affecting southern Africa. ++++++++++ An essay on why a pen aimed at the Constitution is a dagger aimed at the people The Obituary of a Promise There […]
Print article Share Global fossil-fuel emissions are set to fall by around 0.5% in 2026 amid the fallout from the Hormuz crisis, according to Carbon Brief analysis. The US-Iran war has severely disrupted trade through the strait of Hormuz, causing a spike in oil and gas prices that continues to ripple around the global economy. […]
The Minister of Power, Joseph Tegbe, has reacted to the Federal Government’s completion and commissioning of a three-megawatt mini-grid project at Yakubu Gowon University, formerly known as the University of Abuja, on Wednesday. In his remarks, Tegbe said the solar energy initiative would benefit 58,726 students at the UniAbuja campus. According to him, the electrification initiative […]
The Yobe State Police Command said it has secured 198 convictions and arrested 240 suspects for various offences between July and date in the ongoing fight against crime in the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Usman Kanfani Jibrin, disclosed this on Wednesday while briefing journalists in Damaturu. “The command recorded 145 criminal cases within […]
The Kano State Police Command has recovered 12 vehicles allegedly stolen by an interstate motor vehicle theft syndicate, with 11 of them found without registration numbers. The Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, disclosed this on Wednesday during a press briefing at the Tarauni Area Command in Kano. Bakori said 10 suspects had been arrested […]
Ahmad Sorondinki in Kano The Kwankwasiyya Movement has accused the Kano State Government of using state institutions to intimidate opposition voices and obstruct development projects across the state. In a press statement signed by its spokesperson, Dr. Habibu Sale Mohammed (Mai Lemo), the movement said recent actions by the government represented a dangerous trend for democracy in […]
Francis Sardauna in Katsina The Katsina State Government has approved N31 million for the training of early childhood education teachers and the procurement of learning materials to strengthen Early Childhood Care, Development and Education (ECCDE) across the state. In an exclusive interview with THISDAY Tuesday evening, the Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education […]
By Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado-Ekiti The Ekiti State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has adjourned further hearing of the petition challenging the outcome of the 2026 governorship election following an application by the petitioners seeking the relocation of the proceedings over an alleged assault on counsel to the Social Democratic Party (SDP). The three-member tribunal, chaired by […]
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Ahead of the 2027 general election, leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have pledged to work together to mobilise one million votes for President Bola Tinubu. The commitment was made at an endorsement rally organised in Akure by the Emerging Political Platform (EPP), a support group backing […]
By Chidinma Chukwu, Abuja The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged African countries to prioritise patient safety in the treatment of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), warning that patients face risks of avoidable harm at different stages of care. The WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Janabi, made the call in a message marking the 2026 […]