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By Soni Daniel DAMATURU — The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Yobe State has denied reports that some of its members and supporters have defected en masse to the faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) aligned with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The state chairman of the ADC, Umar […]
Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has congratulated the government and people of Abia State on the 35th anniversary of the state. Abia was created from the old Imo State on August 27, 1991, by the military administration of General Ibrahim Babangida. In a statement on Thursday, Kalu, who […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Ahead of the 2027 general elections, leaders and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos West Senatorial District have reaffirmed their commitment to party unity, reconciliation and grassroots mobilisation. The Lagos West Senatorial District Leadership Meeting, hosted by Ikeja Local Government, Onigbongbo and Ojodu Local Council Development Areas, was held […]
The Kaduna State Police Command said it has disrupted criminal activities across the state, recovering firearms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition and arrested several suspects in intelligence-led operations. The Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, stated this while briefing journalists on the Command’s recent security operations. According to him, a suspected gun runner was arrested […]
The Citizens Action Network, CAN, has called on the Lagos State Government to urgently address the escalating cost of accommodation across the state, warning that rising rents are placing an unsustainable burden on workers and low-income households. The group, in a statement issued on Thursday, August 27, 2026, by its Convener, Ade-Adewunmi Adeoye, described the current […]
Former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate in Ondo State, Eyitayo Jegede, SAN, has resigned his membership of the opposition party amid its prolonged internal crisis. Jegede communicated his decision in a resignation letter dated August 7, 2026, addressed to the chairman of the PDP in Ward 11, Owode/Imagun Ward, Akure South Local Government Area, […]
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Balarabe Adamu over the alleged defilement of his eight-month-old stepdaughter in Toro Local Government Area of the state. The Command said the incident was reported on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at about 5:34 p.m. According to the police, Adamu, a resident of Lame in […]
Ayodeji Ake The Association of Resident Doctors, Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH-ARD), has issued a seven-day ultimatum to the Lagos State Government to resolve outstanding issues involving specialist allowances and salary arrears owed to resident doctors. The association warned that failure to address the demands within the stipulated period could lead to further industrial […]
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja A member of the National Assembly representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Emmanuel Nwachukwu, has backed Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’s vision for the state. He has also called for stronger institutions and infrastructure capable of meeting the needs of present and future generations. Nwachukwu made the call in a goodwill message […]
By Demola Akinyemi Kwara State Police Command and vigilantes have rescued the traditional ruler of Igbesi community in Isin Local Government Area of the state, Oba Moses Oyinloye, who was abducted on August 22, 2026. Oba Oyinloye was abducted by armed bandits who invaded Igbesi community on the fateful day. Vanguard reliably gathered that the […]
Over 160 rescued victims of the kidnapping incident that occurred in February 2026 in Woro Community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, have reunited with their families, DAILY POST reports. Spokesman of the local government council chairman, M.D. Baniya, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday night. The victims, who were rescued by joint security forces […]
Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have successfully rescued the abducted monarch, the Onigbesi of Onigbesi Community in Isin Local Government Area of the state, Oba Moses Oyinloye Omotayo, and two other abductees. Their rescue followed a decisive security operation around the Elerin/Ijomu-Oro axis of Kwara State, during which one of the kidnappers was […]
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a suspected gunrunner and recovered two AK-49 rifles, 228 rounds of RPG ammunition and 275 rounds of 7.62mm AK-47 ammunition in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing in […]
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin ILORIN — A total of 163 residents abducted from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have reunited with their families after spending more than two weeks receiving medical treatment in Ilorin. The victims were among residents abducted during the February 3 attack on Woro community and were […]
By Adeola Badru Former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has withdrawn from the legal and internal battle over the 2027 governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, urging the party’s national leadership to address grievances arising from its recent nomination process. Adelabu, in a personally signed statement issued on Thursday, said […]
Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has declared a state of emergency on environmental challenges ravaging the state, describing environmental degradation as the state’s “number one existential threat.” He said more than 30 per cent of the state’s total landmass has already been eroded, warning that dedicating the entire state budget to ecological remediation would […]
Akwa Ibom State Government says it has banned the use of ambulances to convey corpses for burial across the state, saying such an act poses a public health threat. It noted that corpses should only be conveyed by hearses for burials. Commissioner for Health, Ekem John, disclosed this while briefing newsmen during the monthly media […]
Two kidnapped victims have been rescued from their captors by troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, who also recovered 94 rustled livestock during separate operations in Kaduna and Kano states. The successful operations were conducted on August 25 and 26, 2026, disrupting terrorist activities across the Joint Operations Area. Lieutenant […]
Tens of thousands of indigenes and party supporters, on Wednesday, stormed the streets of the three Federal constituencies in Ogun Central Senatorial District as the Peoples Democratic Party officially flagged off its campaigns for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections. In Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency, where the flag-off began, excited residents waved ecstatically on the […]
* Governor promises regular gratuity payments * Commends founding fathers Boniface Okoro in Umuahia Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has appealed to all Abians to commit to building and handing over a better Abia where value creation, rather than minerals buried in the bowels of the earth, will drive growth and development. In a statewide broadcast […]
…PDP candidate harps on issue-based campaign By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — The Ebonyi State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2027 election, Chief Ifeanyichukwuma Odii, has said he will not embark on white elephant projects if elected governor of the state. Odii said his administration would prioritise projects that directly […]
The Ondo State House of Assembly complex was thrown into chaos on Thursday following an invasion by suspected thugs amid the impeachment saga against the Speaker, Olamide Oladiji. The alleged invaders, who suddenly arrived at the legislative premises of the Assembly, combed the hallways, moving from office to office in what witnesses described as a terrifying display […]
A three-storey building in Aba collapsed on Wednesday, creating panic around the vicinity. The house, which was still under construction, crashed in the morning hours before the arrival of site workers for the day’s work. The house which was being constructed for commercial purposes, caved in, on approaching the roofing stage. Although concerned residents blamed […]
The Rotary Club of Ewutuntun, Rotary Club of Ewutuntun Prestige, and Rotary eClub of Ewutuntun Global are set to host membership awareness seminar and campaign walk on Saturday, August 29, 2026 on Airport Road, Lagos.. According to the President Rotary Club of Ewutuntun, Rotarian Oswald Ikegbulam, “The initiative is part of the clubs’ ongoing commitment to […]
Boniface Okoro in Umuahia The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Abia State in the 2027 elections, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has said that any responsible government must prioritise the affairs and future of the youths, describing them as partners in progress and the extension of the present generation. Anosike stated this at the Ohuhu Youth […]
Thousands of indigenes and supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday stormed the streets of the three Federal constituencies in Ogun Central Senatorial District as the party y officially flagged off its campaigns for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections. In Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency, where the flag-off began, excited residents waved ecstatically on the […]
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara Central senatorial district of Kwara state yesterday said that the exit of the Senator representing the district in the National Assembly, Saliu Mustapha, from the APC to the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) would not affect the electoral victory of the APC in the forthcoming […]
By Chinedu Adonu Motorists plying the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway have raised the alarm over an abandoned heavy-duty truck obstructing the highway at 9th Mile Corner, describing it as a death trap and a threat to road users. The truck, which reportedly broke down about five days ago, has remained on the expressway, allegedly causing traffic congestion […]
Community leaders in Katsina and Nasarawa states have commended the Department of State Services (DSS) for the arrest of an alleged arms trafficking kingpin, Abubakar Mubarak, and the dismantling of a network suspected of supplying weapons to terrorists operating across the two states. The community leaders, who spoke separately with newsmen, said Mubarak was arrested […]
By Emma Nnadozie A retiree, Chiedozie Nwankwo, has petitioned the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Force Headquarters, Alagbon Annex, Ikoyi, Lagos, Simeon Akpanudom, over an alleged attempt to dispossess him of a parcel of land in Badagry, Lagos State, and alleged threats to his life. In the petition, titled “Fraud, OBT, Breach of Public Peace […]
Streamer Davrel has said he would no longer go ahead with his planned livestream after clashing with his cameraman over a router mix-up. In a video circulating online, Davrel could be heard angrily confronting the cameraman after he allegedly failed to change the router he was supposed to use for the stream. “I have the […]
Osun State governor, Ademola Adeleke, has described the recent governorship election as the toughest test of the state’s identity since its creation 35 years ago. Adeleke stated this in a statewide broadcast marking the 35th anniversary of the creation of Osun State, where he praised residents for their conduct during the election. He said the […]
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin Former Senate President, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has hosted the Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District, Senator Saliu Mustapha, and the PDP Kwara North Senatorial candidate, Dr Baba Giya Kolo, alongside their supporters, at his residence in Ilorin. Saraki welcomed Senator Mustapha, who recently resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) […]
Jos – The Federal Government has described Plateau State’s ongoing efforts to establish a state-specific anti-corruption framework as a significant step towards strengthening accountability in governance. The Head of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy (NACS) Secretariat, Victoria Ojogbane, made the assessment on Wednesday in Jos while representing the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, […]
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue state has pledged to recruit more teachers and sustain investments in education, infrastructure and human capital development as part of efforts to consolidate his administration’s achievements in the state. The Benue APC Publicity Secretary, Benedict Yawe Alia, disclosed this in a statement on the ongoing Thank-You […]
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Federal Government has onboarded Benue State into the National Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (NEMSAS), as the state simultaneously launches its State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (SEMSAS) to improve emergency response and save lives. The initiative was launched on Wednesday in Makurdi during a two-day stakeholders’ sensitisation […]
Siraheem, son of businessman and socialite, Olawale Okoya, has announced his decision to stop releasing new music. This is despite saying he has recorded what he considers the best material of his career.The singer made the announcement in a statement shared on social media, describing his decision as a “professional exit” from the music industry. […]
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja A 16-year-old secondary school student, Nwabueze Olaedo, has launched an innovative initiative aimed at introducing vulnerable children to Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through basketball. The programme, known as ‘Dunks to Discovery”, recently held its maiden outreach at the Hope for Survival Orphanage, where children participated in basketball-themed learning activities […]
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja Given the high degree of uncertainty globally, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has tasked central banks to be explicit about risks, with the goal of reflecting the degree of underlying macroeconomic uncertainty accurately. The multilateral lender said in a world of frequent shocks, central bank communications should anchor expectations by explaining […]
By Vincent Ujumadu A 20-year-old man, identified as Pascal Ogbogu, has been arrested by the Anambra State Police Command for allegedly killing his 56-year-old father with a machete in Abatete, Idemili North Local Government Area of the state. Preliminary information from the Police indicated that the suspect allegedly attacked his father on Tuesday evening before […]
By James Ogunnaike Gunmen have abducted a senior driver with Dangote Cement Company, Ibese Plant, Ogun State, Usman Umar, popularly known as “Baba Olowo,” in Yewa North local government area of the State. Umar was reportedly abducted around midnight on Wednesday at Ajibawo Village, near Ijako-Orile, shortly after returning home from work. According to sources, […]
Former Delta State Commissioner for Oil and Gas Producing Areas, Sir Kenny Okolugbo, has slammed the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, over the latter’s promise to restore fuel subsidy if elected president in 2027. DAILY POST reports that Atiku’s position on the subsidy had sparked widespread debate, with members of […]
GUSAU — The Zamfara State Government, under Governor Dauda Lawal, has committed about N125 billion to the construction, reconstruction and rehabilitation of roads across the state in 2026, in a major infrastructure drive aimed at improving connectivity and opening up communities. The projects, spread across the three senatorial zones, include major inter-town roads, emergency routes, […]
Alicia Daniella has issued an official statement through her legal representatives as the public fallout with her estranged husband, photographer David Martins, continues. In the statement, Alicia’s lawyers firmly denied allegations that she was involved in an affair or maintained an inappropriate relationship with any third party, insisting that she has conducted herself with dignity […]
Print article Share More than 40% of children under the age of 10 globally are already experiencing at least 20 additional “heat-stress days” due to climate change. This is according to a new attribution study, published in Science Advances, which combines climate models with demographic data to assess the age groups and regions that are […]
Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja Given the high degree of uncertainty globally, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has tasked central banks to be explicit about risks, with the goal of reflecting the degree of underlying macroeconomic uncertainty accurately.The multilateral lender said in a world of frequent shocks, central bank communications should anchor expectations by explaining how […]
Cross River State Governor, Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to youth empowerment, assuring young people of sustained investment in skills acquisition and opportunities for economic advancement. Otu gave the assurance through the Deputy Speaker of the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Sylvester Agabi, who represented him at a […]
By Demola Akinyemi, Ilorin Stakeholders in Kwara Central have expressed support for Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Rt. Hon. Salihu Yakubu Danladi, following Senator Saliu Mustapha’s defection from the APC to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The stakeholders made their positions known separately through Hon. Ibrahim Sulyman Salah, councillor […]
The Chairman of Kuje Area Council, Samuel Shekwolo, has said some of his recent remarks that sparked public backlash were “taken out of context,” insisting that they did not reflect his intentions or the official position of his administration. Shekwolo had come under criticism after he threatened to send away anyone who refuses to vote […]
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) is set to contest Saturday’s local government election in 20 of the 21 local government areas of Anambra State, with opposition parties failing to field candidates in the affected councils. The only council where a contest is expected is Anambra East, where a candidate […]