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Former US President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, his son Hunter Biden revealed. Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father’s deteriorating condition, describing it to BBC as very sad to watch. “The cancer has spread, metastasized into his bones and further,” he said. “It’s very painful and it’s […]
By Idris Salisu, Gusau Troops of the Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA (JTF NW OPFY), have recorded fresh operational successes against terrorists in separate operations across Zamfara State. The operations were conducted on August 7, 2026, according to a statement by the Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West), Operation FANSAN […]
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has condemned the alleged vandalism of the bridge linking Alakija and FESTAC in Lagos State. The Islamic cleric described the removal of iron rods from its concrete pillars by scavengers as “pure wickedness.” Gumi made the remark in a Facebook post on Saturday while reacting to a video showing suspected scavengers allegedly […]
George Okoh in Makurdi The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Benue State, Herman Hembe, has declared that the ADC’s presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, will win the 2027 election. Hembe disclosed this in Makurdi yesterday while unveiling his deputy, John Abba. He had constituted a committee to select the party deputy governorship […]
Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council has described as laughable and defeatist the attempt by the Osun State All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship Campaign Council to link Governor Ademola Adeleke to an alleged oath-taking video currently circulating on social media, stating emphatically that the governor has absolutely no connection whatsoever with any such activity. […]
Hunter Biden, son of former United States President Joe Biden, has disclosed that his father’s prostate cancer has spread to his bones, describing the condition as “very painful” and “debilitating”. Hunter made the disclosure in an emotional interview with the BBC published on Saturday, providing a fresh update on the former president’s health. “I wish he […]
Troops of Joint Task Force North West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have disrupted terrorist movements in Zamfara State and intercepted a logistics supplier. A statement by the Media Information Officer of the Operation, Lt-Col Aliyu Danja on Saturday, said troops also recovered military accoutrements and neutralised an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, on a major road. Danja […]
Akwa Ibom State Police command says its operatives have arrested ten suspected cultists in separate intelligence led operations in Esit Eket local government area of the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John disclosed this in a statement issued to journalists in Uyo on Saturday. The PPRO stated that the five suspects, Benjamin James, […]
Onuminya Innocent The Special Adviser to the Kebbi State Governor on Media Strategy and Communication, Abdullahi Zuru, has declared that Governor Nasir Idris has performed credibly well and deserves to be re-elected for a second term in 2027. Zuru made the declaration yesterday while responding to questions from journalists who paid him a courtesy visit. […]
The Taraba State Universal Basic Education Board (TSUBEB) has dismissed allegations that five of its directors and other senior officials are unlawfully remaining in office beyond the statutory retirement age. The allegations, which have been circulating on social media, were described by the board as false, reckless and defamatory, with the management accusing those behind […]
Femi Afolabi Brown, husband of TV host, Morayo Brown, has weighed in on the ongoing feud involving P-Square brothers Peter Okoye and Jude Okoye, stating that he would ensure every kobo owed to him was recovered before offering forgiveness. Speaking during an episode of the Brown Couch series alongside his wife, Morayo Brown, Femi was […]
Governor Uba Sani’s efforts to enhance heathcare delivery system has received a boost, as the Muslim World League commissions a state-of-the-art Cardiac Centre at Tudun Wada, a community in Kaduna South local government on Tuesday. In a statement issued by the Director General of Kaduna State Interfaith Bureau, Malam Tahir Umar Tahir on Saturday, the health facility […]
Francis Sardauna in Katsina Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has directed the state Ministry of Works, Housing and Transport to carry out assessment of structural defects at the state’s National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) orientation camp for renovation after 25 years. Radda, who gave the directive Friday at the swearing-in of the 2026 Batch […]
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has donated 100 vials of Panaf Premium Anti-Snake Venom, ASV, valued at over N25 million, to the Benue State Government to support the treatment of snakebite victims and check recent deaths recorded across the state. The intervention is aimed at reducing illness and […]
The traditional ruler of Ntalakwu Ancient Kingdom in Itumbauzor, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, Eze Chike Okorie, has appealed to the Federal Government and the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, to fix the dilapidated Umuokpe Ntalakwu road and address the water crisis in his community. The monarch, who spoke to DAILY POST about […]
The Governor of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has congratulated former governors, Willie Obiano and Dr Chris Ngige on their birthdays. Both men were born on August 8, and are celebrating their 71st and 74th birthdays respectively on Saturday. The governor described his predecessors in glowing words, noting their contributions to the growth of the state. To […]
The Cross River State Commissioner for Local Government Affairs, Chief Victor Felix Idem, has explained that the recent adjustment in the salaries of local government teachers was not a deliberate wage cut, but the reversal of an erroneous upward adjustment that had created a disparity between the earnings of local government teachers and their counterparts […]
An appeals court on Friday upheld an order halting work on Donald Trump’s prized White House ballroom, enraging the US leader and setting up another Supreme Court battle over the limits of presidential authority. The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, which had allowed construction to continue while it considered the case, agreed […]
President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general on Saturday after Senate Republicans shrugged off Democratic concerns over politicization of the Justice Department. Blanche, who has already been serving as the top US law enforcement officer in an acting capacity, represented Trump as his private attorney in several criminal […]
Smartphone cameras have become remarkably powerful, with manufacturers increasingly competing on sensor size, megapixel counts, optical zoom and computational photography. While Apple’s iPhones remain popular among mobile photographers, several Android manufacturers now offer phones with camera systems capable of capturing exceptional levels of detail. From Samsung and Xiaomi to OPPO, vivo and Honor, here are […]
The Idoma Association USA, IAUSA, has resolved to take the worsening security crisis in Benue South to the United States government. It revealed plans to present a position paper the President of the United States, Donald Trump and seek an opportunity for the Och’Idoma V to present the security and humanitarian situation before members of […]
A group under the auspices of Fulani Youths Movement, FYM, has issued a stern warning to ethnic youths in Plateau State that they will no longer sit back and watch attacks on herdsmen. The FYM, which gave the warning after its inaugural meeting in Jos on Friday, stated that the rate at which Fulani herders were […]
Former Chelsea player, Craig Burley, has hit out at ex-football stars for failing to slam FIFA president, Gianni Infantino following the failure of the FIFA World Cup plans. He urged prominent players and FIFA chief, Arsene Wenger to speak out despite being paid by the football governing body. In a discussion on ESPN, Burley said […]
Oluchi Chibuzor with agency report A United States federal appeals court yesterday ordered Donald Trump’s administration to stop construction on a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House’s demolished East Wing, dealing the Republican leader a major setback in a case testing his presidential authority. “Each President is a temporary tenant, not […]
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, has said President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, will use the Osun State election as a dress rehearsal for their nefarious preparation for the 2027 presidential election. Momodu made the claim in a warning to Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State ahead of […]
The Jigawa State Police Command says it has arrested several suspects in connection with theft, shopbreaking and possession of suspected stolen property across the state. The command said the arrests were made during a series of intelligence-led operations carried out by its operatives in different parts of the state, leading to the recovery of a […]
The Senate has explained that the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, will not be part of the new state police system, stressing that Abuja does not have the necessary constitutional institutions to run its own police force. Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Yemi Adaramodu, said the FCT does not have a governor […]
David-Chyddy Eleke in Awka Controversy is currently trailing the construction and allocation of multi-billion-naira blocks of shops constructed at Agbedo Motor Parts Market in Nnewi, Anambra State. A prominent figure in the town, Chief Gabriel Chukwuma, also widely known as Gabros had in a viral video claimed that there were shady dealings in the market, especially […]
Francis Sardauna in Katsina The Katsina State Government has revealed that enrolment under its Contributory Health Insurance Scheme has risen to 583,460 beneficiaries, representing a 64 per cent increase from the 355,000 enrollees recorded in 2023. Governor Dikko Umaru Radda disclosed this yesterday during the flag-off of the enrolment of 184,105 beneficiaries into the Basic […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni LAGOS — The Lagos State Government has uncovered alleged vandalism of critical infrastructure beneath the newly constructed bridge linking Festac Town with the Alakija area of Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of the state. The discovery was made during a special enforcement operation conducted by state government agencies in line with the directive […]
By Femi Bolaji JALINGO — Taraba State Governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, has indicated that the Deputy National Women Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Zainab Ibrahim, may be his running mate in the 2027 governorship election. Kefas made the disclosure on Friday at the TY Danjuma House in Jalingo while hosting the National Chairman […]
— Adams seeks FG support, new innovations By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo OSOGBO — There was excitement among worshippers and participants at the Osun-Osogbo Festival as the Arugba, Osunbunmi Moradeke, led the annual procession into the Osun Sacred Grove with the sacred votary for the first time since her selection two years ago. Moradeke was selected […]
By Adeola Badru IBADAN — The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Owoade, has welcomed the newly granted autonomy to the Oyo Passport Office, describing the development as a significant step towards decentralising government services and stimulating economic activities in the ancient city. The monarch said the development would bring critical government services closer to residents, […]
By Nkiruka Nnorom The United States has ordered a major crackdown on birth tourism, with President Donald Trump signing an Executive Order directing federal agencies to deny visas, revoke travel authorizations and deport foreign nationals who enter the country to give birth. The order, signed on August 6, 2026, described U.S citizenship as “among the […]
Emir of Yashikira, Kwara North Senatorial District, Alhaji Umar Seriki Usman, has said seven abducted members of his royal family were released on Wednesday by armed bandits. In a chat with DAILY POST on Friday, the monarch disclosed that three of his wives and four children were among those released by the bandits who invaded […]
The Presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, who doubles as Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has directed all roadside traders around Agodi-Gate to vacate the area without wasting more time. Makinde ordered that all the traders immediately vacate the area and relocate to the newly constructed shops and stalls constructed by the […]
The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, has denied reports that its Osun State chapter election has been relocated from the state to Abuja. The clarification was contained in a rejoinder dated August 6, 2026, and signed by the National Organising Secretary of IPAC, Chinyere Ogekalu. Ogekalu said the attention of her office had been drawn to […]
The Taraba State Coordinator of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Mr Ella Aji Williams, has assured corps members deployed to the state that their welfare and security remain the scheme’s top priorities. Williams gave the assurance on Friday during the swearing-in and inauguration of 1,166 corps members deployed to Taraba State for the 2026 […]
By Ben Ngwakwe, Gombe The Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Gombe State, Abdulrahman Buba Zaune, has resigned from the party, triggering speculation over his next political move ahead of the 2027 governorship election. Zaune announced his resignation in a letter dated August 5, 2026, addressed to the Chairman of the ADC […]
The Lagos State Government has arrested 27 suspected hoodlums for allegedly vandalising critical structural components of the newly constructed bridge linking FESTAC Town to Alakija. A statement issued by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the suspects were arrested during a joint midnight enforcement operation by officers of the Rapid Response […]
The Osun State All Progressives Council, APC, Governorship Campaign Council and The Imole Campaign Council, TICC, have traded accusations over a social media video allegedly showing groups of citizens taking oaths of allegiance ahead of the August 15, 2026, governorship election. The APC campaign council, in a statement signed by its Head of Media and Publicity […]
Steven Stone is acting director of the United Nations Environment Programme’s Office of Science In 1934, American economist Simon Kuznets presented a paper to Congress advocating for a new way of measuring economic performance. The United States was reeling from the Great Depression, and Kuznets – a future Novel prize winner – wanted to gauge just […]
By Boluwaji Obahopo Several people have been reported killed in a reprisal attack that followed the alleged killing of an unarmed herder by a local vigilante in Kupa Kingdom, Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State. While the actual figures are yet to be ascertained by security agencies, locals report that 8 persons […]
Dubai has been ranked as the world’s second-leading intelligent city in a newly published global assessment. The feat highlights the emirate’s rapid progress in artificial intelligence, digital transformation and smart city development. TV BRICS, a NAN partner, reported that the international index evaluated 61 cities across 39 countries. It measured how effectively urban centres deploy […]
…Police, Amotekun launch rescue operation By Dayo Johnson, Akure Suspected gunmen have abducted two farmers in Parubber Community, Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State, with the kidnappers reportedly demanding a ransom of N100 million for their release. A family source said the victims were ambushed on their farms on Monday and taken into a […]
The Kano State Police Command on Friday alleged that an elderly man featured in a viral video, who claimed to be the biological father of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I. Jibrin, was paid N1,000 to play the role. The video, which circulated widely on social media, showed the elderly man appearing […]
Controversy is currently trailing the construction and allocation of multi-billion naira blocks of shops constructed at Agbedo Motor Parts Market in Nnewi, Anambra State. A prominent figure in the town, Chief Gabriel Chukwuma, also widely known as Gabros, had in a viral video alleged shady dealings in the allocation of the newly constructed blocks of […]
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has disowned a viral notice claiming that a special window for corps members’ redeployment was open. The scheme flagged the notice as fake on its verified X handle on Friday. The fraudulent notice, titled “URGENT NOTICE: NYSC REDEPLOYMENT”, was addressed to “Parents/Guardians” and claimed that the redeployment window was […]
Onuminya Innocent Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has convened another emergency security meeting as part of renewed efforts to contain emerging security challenges in some parts of the state. The meeting, held in Birnin Kebbi, brought together heads of security agencies and key government officials to review the current security situation and strengthen the […]
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja The Academic Staff Union of Secondary Schools(ASUSS), Kogi State chapter, has expressed serious concern over the persistent attacks on schools and educational communities in the country and the state in particular. This was contained in a communique issued by the Executive Council(EC) of the ASUSS and copy of which was made available […]