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By Suleiman Ibrahim Much of what we read these days on Kwara politics are mostly ‘feel good analyses, authored out of insufficient considerations of all variables, misunderstanding, or to paint a picture that amounts to shadow-chasing. Many of them simply do not add up. Many of the writers had in fact written before May 2026 […]
Dike Onwuamaeze Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has advised operators in the bakery and confectionery industry to ensure the delivery of safe products and regular review of their ingredients, production processes, marketing information, and complaints handling. The advice was outlined yesterday by Executive Vice Chairman of FCCPC, Mr. Tunji Bello, in his remarks […]
By Dayo Johnson, Akure AKURE — Police detectives in Ondo State have arrested a 27-year-old man, Solomon Onaola, over the alleged sexual abuse of a 15-year-old domestic worker in Omifon, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. The case was initially reported at the Odigbo Divisional Police Station by the girl’s guardian and was later […]
By Efe Onodjae Men dressed in what appeared to be Lagos State Task Force uniforms, alongside others in plain clothes, yesterday forced a Vanguard reporter to transfer money to them after stopping and damaging his vehicle on the Mile 2 Bridge in Lagos. The men jumped onto the reporter’s car, demanded money, damaged the vehicle […]
Somalia’s foreign passport crackdown reveals a governance crisis hiding in plain sight On the afternoon of June 24, 2026, Somalia’s Second Deputy Prime Minister, Jibril Abdirashid Haji, arrived at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport aboard a flight from Mogadishu. Kenyan immigration officers stopped him at the gate. According to multiple reports, his Kenyan passport had […]
Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Osun State governorship election, Dr. Najeem Salaam, on Tuesday promised to restore Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s progressive legacy and create jobs for 20,000 youths if elected.He also promised that his administration would provide 24-hour electricity across the state.Speaking at the Arise News Town Hall […]
Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the August 15 Osun State governorship election, Bola Oyebamiji, has pledged to prioritise agriculture, education, healthcare and human capital development if elected governor of the state. Oyebamiji, who spoke during an Arise News Town Hall programme broadcast live, said his administration […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has prosecuted at least 280 persons for alleged indiscriminate waste disposal across the state in the last six months as part of efforts to enforce environmental sanitation laws. The Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr Muyiwa Gbadegesin, disclosed this on Tuesday at a media parley […]
By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki ABAKALIKI — The Ebonyi State Ministry of Capital City Development and Urban Planning has demolished a dilapidated one-storey building in Abakaliki, the state capital, after declaring the structure unsafe for habitation. The Commissioner for Capital City Development and Urban Planning, Hon. Richard Ugo Idike, said the demolition was in line with […]
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The 2027 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State, Chief Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, has called for a non-partisan approach to tackling insecurity, saying the protection of lives and property must rise above political considerations. Aondoakaa made the call during a condolence visit to Abaashwa community in Mbaasar, […]
Kebbi State Governor, Dr Nasir Idris, has reunited five underage children rescued from suspected human traffickers with their parents. The children were rescued while allegedly being trafficked from Kebbi South Senatorial District to Edo State. The governor, represented by his Deputy, Senator Umar Abubakar Tafida, handed the rescued children over to their parents and warned […]
Four human rights groups in the United States have sued the Trump administration for “illegally sanctioning” individuals and organizations affiliated with the International Criminal Court (ICC). The lawsuit was filed in the Southern District of New York on August 11 by the American Friends Service Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Human Rights Watch, and Open […]
This article is translated and adapted from an Arabic article published in Sudanese Online. The ideas reflect arguments presented by the author in his book on agriculture in Sudan. For decades, Sudan has been described as one of Africa’s countries with the greatest agricultural potential. Its vast arable land, diverse climatic zones, water resources, and […]
Layers of red dust coat South Africa’s Saldanha Bay, a legacy of the one billion-plus tonnes of iron ore exported from what was once a quiet coastal fishing town in the 1970s. Now the government wants to turn this area into the “oil and gas hub of South Africa”, but opposition from local communities and […]
By Adeola Badru The Judicial Commission of Inquiry set up by the Oyo State Government to unravel the circumstances surrounding the abduction of 46 pupils and teachers in Oriire Local Government Area has invited members of the public to submit evidence that could assist its investigation. The government, in a statement issued on Tuesday, said […]
Senator Francis Fadahunsi, representing Osun East Senatorial District, has clarified his controversial “Kill Accord” comment, saying the remark was a political metaphor urging All Progressives Congress supporters to defeat the Accord Party at the ballot box. Fadahunsi came under scrutiny after a video circulating on social media showed him speaking in Yoruba while accusing members […]
By Henry Umoru ABUJA — An Abia socio-political group, Reality Organisation, has criticised the state leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over its threat to sanction former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, over alleged anti-party activities. The group described the allegation as politically motivated, warning that moves to […]
The Kogi State House of Assembly has called for urgent intervention to assist victims of the recent mining disaster in Alufele, Enjema District of Ankpa Local Government Area, and demanded stronger safety regulations to prevent a recurrence. The member representing Ankpa II State Constituency, Ibrahim Abbas, moved a motion of urgent public importance during Tuesday’s […]
Residents of Ivrogbo-Irri in Isoko South local government area of Delta State have called on the state government to rehabilitate their damaged access road and restore electricity to the community. The community youths, women and community leaders, appealed to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori to urgently intervene, saying the deteriorating road and prolonged absence of electricity have […]
The President of the Court of Appeal, Hon. Justice Monica Dongban-Mensem, has called on African leaders to strengthen democratic institutions, uphold constitutional governance and protect judicial independence as critical steps towards safeguarding democracy across the continent. Dongban-Mensem made the call on Tuesday while delivering her address at the 2026 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy Dialogue, held at the […]
By Dayo Johnson Akure Police detectives in Ondo State have arrested a 27-year-old man, Solomon Onaola, for the alleged defilement of a 15-year-old domestic help. Vanguard gathered in Akure, the state capital, that the incident occurred in Omifon, Odigbo council area of the state. It was learnt that the guardian of the victim reported at […]
By Adewale Adesewa Bishop Thomas Aremu, a former senior pastor and vice president of Living Faith Church Worldwide, popularly known as Winners’ Chapel, has advised men to take care of their wives financially, urging them to provide money for their spouses and attend to their needs. Aremu gave the advice while speaking at MLF Day […]
By Boluwaji Obahopo Kogi State Government has fixed N150 million as the official fee payable by presidential candidates for the placement of campaign billboards, posters and other promotional materials across the state ahead of the 2027 general elections. The government also approved N50 million for senatorial candidates, N30 million for House of Representatives […]
Two separate fire outbreaks were recorded in Dawakin Tofa and Kumbotso Local Government Areas of Kano State, affecting an Access Bank branch and a residential building. The Kano State Fire Service disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, by its Public Relations Officer, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi. According to the statement, the […]
…As Natasha says campaign must be house-to-house By John Alechenu ABUJA — The Kogi Central chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has inaugurated its campaign organisation for the 2027 general elections, with a charge to members to take the party’s campaign to the grassroots. The campaign council was inaugurated in Okene under the leadership […]
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe GOMBE — Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has intensified efforts to attract Federal Government intervention in major road projects across the state, particularly those considered critical to agricultural, commercial, industrial and tourism development. Yahaya renewed the push during a meeting with the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, on Monday […]
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Tuesday warned the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, that President Bola Tinubu wants him out of office. Ayodele also informed the governor that the All Progressives Congress, APC, wants to perform magic in the poll. In a statement signed by his media aide, Osho Oluwatosin, […]
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has said that the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, is still suffering from the pain of his defeat in the 2022 governorship election in the state. DAILY POST reports that Oyetola, who was going for a second term as candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, lost […]
By Emma Nnadozie A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Onyekachi Onyekwere, has urged the Igbo to shun ethnic and confrontational politics and support candidates of the party to strengthen their participation in national politics. Onyekwere, a businessman based in Lagos, made the call while speaking with reporters in Lagos, saying the Igbo […]
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — An All Progressives Congress, APC, stalwart and businessman, Bashir Abdullahi II, has criticised the Kano State Government over its reported expenditure of more than ₦1.5 billion on a mass wedding programme involving 1,500 couples. Abdullahi described the reported expenditure as a “costly misplaced priority,” arguing that Kano State required greater […]
Arise Television’s The Morning Show anchor, Rufai Oseni, has predicted a bloody Osun State governorship election. He said it would be a “miracle” for Governor Ademola Adeleke to win amid what he described as the deployment of federal might. Oseni made the remarks on Tuesday while analysing the forthcoming election. According to him, the influence of the […]
The public expenditure monitoring organisation, Tracka, has called attention to the deteriorating condition of the Majaga Primary Health Care Centre in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. It warned that the situation could endanger thousands of residents who relied on the facility for basic medical services. Tracka raised the concern after a monitoring visit […]
Actress Judy Austin has dragged veteran actress, Rita Edochie before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, over alleged defamatory statements, demanding N1 billion in damages. Austin disclosed the development in a post on her verified Instagram, where she shared a copy of a writ of summons filed against Edochie. The suit listed Austin […]
The Plateau Initiative for Growth and Development has urged the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Chief Kefas Ropshik Kefiano, to present a detailed development agenda instead of centring his campaign on a pledge to serve only one term. PIGD made the call in a Monday statement by its National Coordinator, Nengak David, who said the […]
Residents of Mika Sabon-Gida community in Pupule ‘B’ Ward, Yorro Local Government Area of Taraba State, have raised the alarm over a prolonged power outage that has left the community without electricity for more than four months. The residents, who spoke with DAILY POST, appealed to the Taraba State Government, Yola Electricity Distribution Company (YEDC), […]
National Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, Yusuf Dantalle, has expressed concern over the rising cases of electoral violence in Osun State ahead of the August 15 governorship election. DAILY POST reports that several local government areas in the state have been identified as hotspots for potential election-related violence ahead of Saturday’s poll. Dantalle […]
Chuks Okocha in Abuja Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over the institutional loopholes and administrative lapses within the Bola Tinubu government. Atiku said the PFIPC scandal underscored profound administrative incompetence in the Tinubu administration that enabled phantom entities to infiltrate the heart of the federal government. The […]
Dear Editor ‘Fair and Square’ 2) Much Ado about ‘First Elected’ Female NBA President I read your two articles about the NBA Elections. The public is aware of the complaints that have trailed the NBA elections in the past few years, yet, nothing seems […]
The people of Ofugo and surrounding communities in Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State are increasingly finding themselves in a difficult situation, as the activities of coal mining continue to affect their roads, land, environment and other community resources. What should concern every responsible citizen is not merely the extraction of natural resources, but […]
By Egufe Yafugborhi WARRI — The controversy surrounding the alleged assault of the Senior Special Assistant, SSA, on Protocol to the Delta State Government, Mr Simon Mudi, popularly known as Temple, has deepened following the indefinite suspension and court remand of the Commissioner for Works (Highway and Urban Roads), Hon. Izeze Rume Reuben. The commissioner […]
By Egufe Yafugborhi WARRI — The controversy surrounding the alleged assault of the Senior Special Assistant, SSA, on Protocol to the Delta State Government, Mr Simon Mudi, popularly known as Temple, has deepened following indefinite suspension and court remand of the Commissioner for Works (Highway and Urban Roads), Hon Izeze Rume Reuben. The commissioner was […]
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta A 33-year-old poultry farmer, Mr Oreoluwa Osonuga, has been abducted by gunmen at the Ikenne Farm Settlement in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State. Osonuga was reportedly kidnapped at about 12:05 p.m. on Sunday when the assailants allegedly intercepted his vehicle, shot at it and forced him into the bush. […]
The United States Department of State has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals, the Trump administration announced on Monday. The action affects those who violated visa terms, committed crimes, defrauded Americans, urged violence against U.S. citizens, abused the immigration system, or endangered national security. Most of the visas were revoked because of law […]
The Plateau Initiative for Growth and Development has urged the Peoples Democratic Party governorship candidate, Chief Kefas Ropshik Kefiano, to present a detailed development agenda instead of centring his campaign on a pledge to serve only one term.PIGD made the call in a Monday statement by its National Coordinator, Nengak David, who said the pledge […]
Seeks larger budget to bridge infrastructure gaps By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, has said the state has spent more than N700 billion on road rehabilitation over the past 15 years, stressing that a significantly larger budget is required to meet its growing infrastructure needs. Hamzat disclosed this on […]
By Emmanuel Iheaka OWERRI — The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, Imo State University, IMSU, branch has commenced an indefinite strike over alleged non-payment of salaries, promotion arrears and other entitlements owed its members. The union announced the commencement of the industrial action on Monday, August 10, 2026, saying the strike would be total […]
…Odey unhurt — Press Secretary By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR CALABAR — The convoy of the Cross River State Deputy Governor, Dr Peter Odey, was on Sunday involved in an accident along the Ikom-Calabar highway near Ugep, headquarters of Yakurr Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred while the deputy governor and members of […]
Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have neutralised scores of terrorists in Gajiram, Nganzai Local Government Area of Borno State. Captain Mohammed Goni, acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Maiduguri, said in a statement that at about 12:20 am on August 10, […]
Chelsea have agreed to a deal for the transfer of defender, Ishe Samuels-Smith to League One club Notts County on a season-long loan, as reported by football.london. The 20-year-old defender, who joined Chelsea’s academy from Everton in 2023, is poised to join the Magpies for the upcoming season in search of regular first-team opportunities. An […]
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja has once again warned Mogajis, compound heads, against involvement in any criminal activities. Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State noted that Mogajis who are the practical representatives of the Olubadan within their compounds, will henceforth be held accountable for any security lapses in their domains. The traditional […]