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The enforcement of the Ogombo land judgement in Eti-Osa, Lagos State, is now being carried out, following the decision of the High Court of Lagos State. The case involved interests connected to the historic estate of Late Iyalode Efunroye Tinubu and members of the Kosoko royal family, with Mr. Shafiu Kassim Lumosa and others representing […]
Former Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Lawal Daura, has explained why he abandoned the African Democratic Congress, ADC, for the All Progressives Movement, APM. Daura, who spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday, said his decision to leave the ADC was primarily influenced by what he described as a lack of leadership […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has arraigned a man, Osaretin Osagiede, before a Lagos State High Court in Ikeja over an alleged ₦700 million fraud involving unauthorised access to computer material and the alleged receipt of stolen property. A statement by the anti-graft agency said Osagiede was arraigned on Friday, September 4, 2026, […]
By Ebunoluwa Sessou The Federal Ministry of Education has directed that King’s College, Lagos, be concessioned to the King’s College Old Boys Association (KCOBA), with an immediate commencement of the handover process. The directive was contained in an official letter received by the Parents and Teachers Association (PTA), according to the PTA Chairman, Engr. Peter […]
By Golok Nanmwa Plateau State Government has made face masks compulsory for passengers using TinCity Metro buses as part of measures to contain the spread of diphtheria in the state. Management of Plateau Express Services Group announced the “No Face Mask, No Entry” policy on Monday, saying the directive would take effect from Tuesday, September […]
Former Director-General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Lawal Daura, has said he does not regret his role in the blockade of the National Assembly during the administration of late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Daura, who is the vice presidential candidate of the All Progressives Movement, APM, stated this while fielding questions on Channels […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it will introduce a real-time tracker to monitor its preparations for the 2027 General Election across the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory. INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, made this known on Monday, September 7, 2026, while opening a two-day strategic workshop for Administrative Secretaries at the Marriott […]
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the alleged mob killing of a man identified as Basit Kolade following a road traffic incident on Freeman Street, Lagos Island. The suspects were arrested after the command intensified efforts to identify individuals allegedly involved in the attack, according to a statement issued by the […]
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The apex socio-cultural organisation of the Boki people in Cross River State, Ochibe Boki, has condemned what it described as “incessant violence” among Boje, Iso-Bendeghe and Nsadop communities, calling for the immediate and safe return of two youths who have been missing since August 5. In a statement issued on […]
Fidelis David in Akure The Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, has arrested 53 suspects in connection with various criminal activities, including kidnapping, murder, cultism, robbery, rape and suspected illegal immigration across the state. The Commander of the Corps, Adetunji Adeleye, disclosed this on Monday while parading the suspects in Akure, where he […]
King Charles III on Monday said his son Harry and the prince’s wife Meghan are not to be considered “working members of the royal family” after they moved back to Britain from the United States. The couple left Britain and quit royal duties in 2020 amid a royal family feud. But in a surprise move […]
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: Stakeholders in Taraba state under the aegis of Concerned Taraba Citizens have listed 42 unfulfilled campaign promises against Governor Agbu Kefas, insisting that the outstanding projects cannot be ignored as the governor seeks a second term in the 2027 governorship election. The group’s Executive Director, Yakubu Haruna, in a statement, said […]
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — The legal team of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State has denied filing any petition before the state governorship election tribunal challenging the outcome of the August 15 election. The denial followed the pasting of notices of petitions on Monday at the tribunal’s notice board at its […]
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned its Administrative Secretaries in the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory against operational lapses ahead of the 2027 general election. The INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, gave the warning on Monday, September 7, 2026, in Lagos while opening a two-day Strategic Operational Workshop for the commission’s […]
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The President-General of Udo Peoples Assembly (UPA), Udo Autonomous Community in Ezinihite Local Government Area of Imo State, Collins Onyewuchi, has appealed to relevant government authorities to investigate alleged cases of excessive use of force and infringement of the rights of residents of the community. Onyewuchi also called on security agencies […]
The Lagos State House of Assembly has commenced a public hearing on the proposed amendment of the state’s Magistrates’ Courts Law, 2015, with stakeholders examining provisions aimed at improving the administration of justice. The Magistrates’ Court Amendment Bill, 2026, among other provisions, proposes an increase in the mandatory retirement age for magistrates from 60 to […]
Benue State Governor Rev. Fr Hyacinth Alia has charged participants at the Benue 2035 Economic Transformation, Capital Formation and Prosperity Summit to develop practical strategies capable of attracting investment, creating jobs and improving the quality of life of residents. He gave the charge at the Fr Alia Conference Hall, SEMA, Makurdi, during his opening remarks […]
At a key leaders’ summit in Palau, Pacific island nations burdened by worsening climate change impacts and costly fossil fuel imports called for November’s COP31 climate summit to deliver finance to help the region transition to renewable energy and build more resilient communities. Heads of government from the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) – which […]
A relatively ambitious deal to reduce the shipping industry’s 3% of global emissions now looks more likely after four days of closed-door talks in London, observers say. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), which oversees the negotiations, said there had been “constructive discussions” and “genuine willingness within the group to make concrete further progress”. Em Fenton, […]
Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan The Oyo State governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Adegboyega Taofeek Adegoke, has received defectors from the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) in Ogo Oluwa and Surulere Local Government Areas of the state into the ADC. He received the defectors during his thank-you visit to Ogbomoso area of the state. […]
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has displayed two petitions filed by the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), challenging the re-election of Governor Ademola Adeleke. The petitions, which were dated September 5, 2026, were pasted on the notice board of the tribunal secretariat in Osogbo […]
The Osun State Police Command has arrested two suspects over alleged burglary and stealing. The police also recovered several items suspected to have been stolen during the burglary. According to a statement by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Zungura, and signed by the Command spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on Sunday, the suspects were identified […]
The Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has displayed petitions filed by the All Progressives Congress, APC, and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, challenging Governor Ademola Adeleke’s reelection. The petitions were pasted on the notice board of the tribunal secretariat in Osogbo on Monday, formally commencing the legal process arising from the August 15 governorship election. […]
The Benue State government has banned compulsory extra lessons in schools across the state as pupils and students resume for the 2026/2027 academic session. Commissioner for Education and Knowledge Management, Margaret Adamu, announced the directive during a press conference in Makurdi on Monday. Adamu said schools would no longer be permitted to compel learners to attend […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has disengaged some street sweepers, their supervisors and the service provider after investigations linked them to indiscriminate waste dumping along the Oworonshoki-Berger axis of the state. The authority also arrested two suspected illegal waste dumpers in the area. Speaking on the development at the […]
—Says no water in their stomachs By Dayo Johnson Akure A family in Ondo State is demanding a full investigation after three siblings were found dead near a stream inside the 32 Artillery Brigade Army Barracks in Akure. The deceased are 11-year-old twins, Joshua and Jacob Jonah, and their 5-year-old sister, Blessing. Their father, Samuel […]
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 20-year-old man, Isiyaku Usman, for allegedly defiling a seven-year-old girl and stealing two mobile phones in Darazo Local Government Area of the state. The suspect, a resident of Kari village in Darazo, was arrested following a complaint lodged by the victim’s 37-year-old father on Sunday. According to the […]
The founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has warned Yahoo boys attending his church against giving their offerings there, saying the church does not need money made through internet fraud. Ibiyeomie gave the warning during a church service while speaking against internet fraud and those who continue to engage in the practice despite attending […]
The Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, Yemi Sowunmi-Kolapo, has told members of the opposition not to be afraid of what she described as their impending defeat in the 2027 general elections. Kolapo said the PDP would not abandon its political opponents after defeating them at the polls. She […]
The Kebbi State Government has rejected allegations of financial mismanagement surrounding its N580.33 billion 2025 budget, saying the funds described as unaccounted for were never received by the state. Ibrahim Abubakar Jombali, Special Adviser to Governor Nasir Idris on Public Enlightenment and Orientation, stated this in response to an analysis by Bello Abdullahi, Director of […]
The Labour Party candidate for Ado State Constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly election, Nathaniel Ojoko Ogaragbo, has declared that the 2027 election will not be business as usual in the constituency. Ogaragbo made the declaration on Sunday during a consultation with the Labour Party Local Government Executive Committee in Ado Local Government Area of […]
Scores of chieftains and members of the ruling Allied Peoples Movement, APM, in Ogo Oluwa and Surulere local government areas of Oyo State have dumped the party. The APM chieftains and members dumped the party for the Action Democratic Congress, ADC. The APM chieftains announced their defection at the weekend. DAILY POST learnt that the […]
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Senate Minority Leader and Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Abba Moro, has accused the administration of Governor Hyacinth Alia of neglecting the district, saying the people of Zone C had “never had it so bad” under the present government. Moro spoke at St. Andrew’s Primary School Field, Otukpo, where he […]
By Kingsley Omonobi The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has arrested 10 suspected vandals in separate operations in Kubwa, Wuye and the National Mosque area of Abuja, recovering armoured cables and a vandalised solar-powered street light. The command said on Sunday that the arrests were part of its efforts to protect critical public infrastructure […]
In the build-up of the campaigns for the 2027 general elections, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has warned against any form of political violence in the state. The governor stressed that the state must not return to the era of division and fighting. Speaking during a New Month thanksgiving service at Qua Iboe […]
Fidelis David in Akure Tragedy has struck a family in Akure, Ondo State, following the discovery of the bodies of three siblings, including a pair of 11-year-old twins, at a farm around the Owena Army Barracks. The Ondo State Police Command, which confirmed the incident on Sunday, said the children died under circumstances that are […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Taskforce has dismissed as false and misleading a report alleging that its officials “gate-crashed” into a compound and an Okada garage during an enforcement operation at Agric Farm Estate, Agric Bus Stop, Ojo Local Government Area of the state. Director of Public Affairs of the Taskforce, Abdulraheem […]
By Innocent Anaba A Lagos State High Court has halted further demolition and construction on a disputed property at 168 Broad Street, Lagos Island, following a 48-hour quit notice issued by the Lagos Island Local Government of the state. Trial judge, Justice Yetunde Adesanya granted the pre-emptive order after the property’s alleged owner, Dr. Abimbola […]
By Christopher Ameh, Bauchi A 13-year-old boy, Mubarak Mohd, has died after accidentally shooting himself with a loaded dane gun in Udubo village, Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The incident occurred on Saturday, September 5, at about 4:30pm, according to the Bauchi State Police Command. The command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this […]
At least 15 villages in Dandume Local Government Area of Katsina State have been deserted following renewed attacks by bandits. Residents told the BBC that attacks have also increased in Funtua, Dandume and Bakori local government areas, particularly in communities in southern Katsina. They said the insecurity had created fear among residents, restricted movement and […]
Governor Ademola Adeleke has directed the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to probe the circumstances surrounding the reported appointment of another king for Koka Ilas. DAILY POST gathered that two kings are laying claim to the town. In a statement by Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Sunday, the ministry was instructed to […]
The Kano State Police Command has recovered four stolen motor vehicles and handed them over to their rightful owners. The Command said the recoveries were made through intelligence-led operations and cooperation with members of the public, in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu. According to the Police Public […]
Onuminya Innocent in Sokoto Troops of the COAS Special Intervention Battalion 7, Sector 2 of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have dislodged terrorist elements in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State and recovered a cache of high-calibre weapons and mobility assets during a series of clearance operations in the North West. The offensive, which formed part […]
Sir James Louis Okoye, a former Catholic Knight of St John International who reportedly denounced Christianity during the official opening of Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church, Nnewi, in January over non-recognition of late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, has been arrested. Okoye, also known as Ebube Anaedo, was arrested by local vigilantes in Nnewi after he […]
The Fusengbuwa Ruling House has alleged a plot by the enemies to disqualify it from producing the next Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, declaring that the house remains united and resolute. The ruling house said some individuals are deliberately stalling the succession process to create a basis to knock the family out of the […]
The Ogun State Government has ruled out the re-introduction of the monthly environmental sanitation exercise in the state. The government said it will instead invest more in waste management equipment for a cleaner, healthier and safer environment. Governor Dapo Abiodun stated this when he commissioned waste management equipment, operational vehicles and an office block to […]
The Lagos State Government has reminded parents and guardians of their consumer rights, saying schools should not unnecessarily compel them to buy approved books, uniforms and stationery directly from the school when equivalent items are reasonably available from other suppliers. The government, through the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency, LASCOPA, issued the statement, Sunday, as schools […]
By Dayo Johnson AKURE — Tragedy has struck a family in Oke Ogba, Akure, after three siblings who went missing on a farm were found dead near a riverbank less than 24 hours later. The deceased were 11-year-old twins, Joshua and Jacob Jonah, and their five-year-old younger sister, Blessing Jonah. The incident occurred on a […]
The Benue State Government has reiterated its determination to tackle persistent flooding affecting communities across the state, warning residents against erecting structures on waterways and other areas prone to flooding. The government said buildings constructed in low-lying areas or on natural water channels contribute significantly to flash floods, obstruction of water flow and the eventual […]
The leadership of the Mwaghavul Youth Movement, MYM, has raised alarm over what it described as a dangerous ethnic threat targeting the Mwaghavul people of Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State. The MYM was reacting to a widely circulated report in which suspected bandits who abducted two clergymen along the Barkin Ladi-Bokkos road last week reportedly said […]