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The Ogun State government has flagged-off a Remediation Exercise aimed at freeing Ogijo and neighboring communities from any form of Lead contamination. This followed detailed process audit of all Used Lead Acid Battery, ULAB facilities and series of tests carried out on soil, water, air and blood tests on residents of the Industrial town after […]
Manchester City defender, Josko Gvardiol has opened up on new manager, Enzo Maresca’s style of play and tactics following their preseason defeat to Inter Milan on Saturday. He believes the Italian is capable of upholding the standards set by Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. He is confident that the former Chelsea manager possesses the necessary […]
The All Progressives Congress, APC, and Governor Ademola Adeleke’s campaign team, The Imole Campaign Council, TICC, have exchanged fresh allegations over security, political violence and governance ahead of the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, with both sides urging voters to support their respective candidates. In a statement issued on Sunday through the Osun APC Director of Media […]
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged the Commissioner of Police deployed for the August 15 governorship election in the state, Samuel Etaifo, to ensure a violence-free poll. Oyintiloye made the call while speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, stressing that a credible election could only be achieved in a […]
By Idris Salisu, Gusau At least six military were reported to have been killed by the suspected bandits abducting over seventy (70) residents of Kasuwar Daji in Kaura-Namoda local government area of Zamfara state. Sources from the area told Vanguard via telephone that, the suspected bandits attacked Kasuwar Daji community around 11:30 pm Saturday night […]
Residents of Zagah village and frequent users of the Bali–Takum road in Taraba state have issued an urgent appeal to the Taraba state government, the Federal Ministry of Works, the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency, FERMA, and other relevant authorities to immediately intervene in the worsening condition of a severely eroded section of the highway. According […]
The National Security Adviser(NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has noted that the synergy between the Federal Government and Kaduna State Government under Governor Uba Sani, is tackling insecurity. Malam Nuhu who disclosed this at the graduation of the pioneer batch of Armed Forest Guards, was represented by Malam Sani Sani, the Director of Internal Security at […]
A female driver has died after the Toyota Sienna she was driving veered off the road and crashed into a roadside building at Mongoro, inward Ile-Zik, in Lagos. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday, describing it as a tragic lone road crash. The agency said preliminary […]
— Says walkways will end decades of risk By Dayo Johnson Akure Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has announced plans to reclaim land for riverine communities across the state’s coastal areas, saying the initiative is aimed at improving living conditions and addressing long-standing environmental challenges. Aiyedatiwa disclosed this at the weekend in Obe-Nla, Ilaje Local […]
A fast-moving wildfire neared the US city of Spokane on Saturday, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate as Washington state declared an emergency over one of its worst fire seasons on record. More than 200,000 acres (80,900 hectares) were burning across the northwestern state during a record fourth consecutive year of statewide drought. “Our record-setting […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has defended his political style, saying his Christian faith does not require him to conduct himself like a cleric. Wike stated this during a special media chat in Port Harcourt on Saturday, where he argued that politics and religion operate under different principles. His remarks […]
The Jigawa State Police Command has urged residents of the state not to panic over the sound of gunshots as it conducts a shooting range exercise for its personnel in Birnin Kudu Local Government Area. This was contained In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, issued to DAILY […]
The Yobe State Government has constituted a 15-member technical committee for the establishment of Local Government Development Area Councils, LGDACs, in the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Hussaini Mai Suleh, on behalf of the state government. According to the statement, the committee was established […]
. FG receives N4.57tn; States, N4.47tn; LGs, N3.13tn . Lagos remains highest recipient of gross FAAC allocations with N477.05bn Ndubuisi Francis in Abuja Gross Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) revenue in the first half of 2026 stood at N18.72 trillion, while actual disbursements to the three tiers of government totalled N12.59 trillion, or 67 per […]
By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BOMADI — Chairman of Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State, Hon. Rawlings Dagidi Andaye, has visited victims of the early morning fire incident at Bomadi-Overside, the commercial hub of the riverine community, and pledged relief support for those affected. The visit followed appeals by residents and sympathisers to the Delta […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Development and Property Corporation (LSDPC) has rehabilitated the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) Zone 25 office, serving the Bariga and Oworonshoki corridors, which was destroyed during the 2020 #EndSARS unrest. As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, LSDPC also donated two brand-new operational vehicles to the […]
Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has stepped up enforcement of environmental sanitation regulations by shutting down several markets, shopping complexes and commercial premises in the Ikotun-Igando area over persistent waste management violations. The agency also announced the commencement of fresh compliance notices to businesses operating along the Ojuelegba-Lawanson-Itire corridor ahead of another phase of enforcement. […]
Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has urged residents to refrain from politicising the state’s security challenges, calling instead for prayers, unity and support for security agencies working to restore peace. Radda made the appeal on Saturday during the 2026 Yaumul Shukur (Thanksgiving Day), held to commemorate the 1934 merger of the former Katsina and Daura Provinces. […]
Lagos State Police Command has apprehended the alleged leader of a criminal syndicate accused of defrauding vehicle dealers of 29 luxury automobiles valued at over N1 billion across the state. The suspect, who had reportedly remained on the run for a prolonged period, was arrested after investigators traced him through information provided by other members […]
Sunday Aborisade in Abuja The National Campaign Council set up by the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the forthcoming Osun State governorship election has summoned an emergency meeting as the ruling party intensifies preparations ahead of the August 15 poll. The meeting, scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2026, is expected to bring together all members […]
Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan The Judicial Commission of Enquiry established by the Oyo State Government to investigate and determine the circumstances surrounding the abduction of schoolchildren and teachers in the Esinele and Yawota communities of Oriire Local Government Area (LGA) of the state has called on members of the public with relevant information to submit […]
Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has said the biggest mistakes made by his successor, Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State, were trying to do things alone and attempting to build his own political structure too early after assuming office. Wike said it was shocking that […]
Linus Aleke in Abuja Troops of Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have foiled an attempted mass abduction by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists and rescued 31 civilians during a swift military operation along the Buratai–Kamuya Road in Biu Local Government Area (LGA) of Borno State. Acting Media Information Officer of OPHK, Capt. Mohammed Goni disclosed this in a […]
In February 2026, the US and Israel went to war against Iran. Since then, there have been multiple attempts at partial de-escalation through negotiations. However, the recent Memorandum of Understanding signed by the US in June in Versailles has fallen under strain in the past week, with the US seeking to enforce a new blockade […]
The Kogi Police Command has commenced a comprehensive investigation into the killing of Rev. Fr. Samuel Opeyemi, whose lifeless body was discovered on July 29 in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of the state. ASP Afusat Saliu, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Lokoja. Saliu […]
By James Ogunnaike The media office of the Ogun State Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate has accused the state government of allegedly politicising the education sector, following a directive purportedly requiring public school teachers and head teachers to attend a meeting with the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Senator Solomon Adeola aka Yayi. […]
The Lagos State Police Command said it has commenced an investigation into a viral video showing the alleged assault of a gold seller by police officers in the Festac area of Lagos. The incident, which reportedly occurred on Friday, gained widespread attention on Saturday after the victim shared videos alleging that he was assaulted by […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Abia South Senatorial District, Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jr., has rejected the alleged substitution of his name as the party’s candidate for the 2027 general election, describing the purported action as unlawful and unconstitutional. In a press statement personally signed on Saturday, Erondu said he is not dead and […]
Leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in the South West have asked the party’s national leadership to immediately remove Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola as Interim National Secretary, accusing him of brazen constitutional violations that are threatening the party ahead of 2027. The South West leaders, in a petition dated July 28, 2026, signed by state […]
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Plateau elites to unite around former Governor and Senator Jonah David Jang to achieve “an enduring peace in Plateau.”He made the call at the 80th birthday celebration and book launch titled From Airman to Politics: My Life, the autobiography of Jonah David Jang. “I challenge the elites of […]
Some names have emerged as possible replacement of Gianni Infantino as the President of the world football governing body, FIFA. According to Sky News, actions are ‘accelerating,’ and there is ‘a determined effort’ to oust him. The report said that potential candidates to take Infantino’s position include CONCACAF chief Victor Montagliani or Paris Saint-Germain president […]
Boniface Okoro in Umuahia Immediate past Minister of Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has said her 19th free medical and surgery outreach aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda in Health, even as she sponsored the treatment of a baby born without anus estimated to cost about N5 million. Onyejeocha, who conducted the outreach at […]
VFD Group Plc has reported a strong financial performance for the first half of 2026, with profit after tax (PAT) more than doubling to N10.06 billion, representing a 100.8 per cent increase from the corresponding period of 2025. The investment company also announced an interim dividend of 24 kobo per ordinary share, amounting to a […]
By Adeola Badru Veteran journalist, renowned public relations practitioner and former Chief Press Secretary to several Oyo State governors, Oloye Lekan Alabi, is dead. Alabi, who held the traditional title of Abese of Ibadanland, reportedly died on Saturday morning in Lagos at the age of 76, according to a statement issued by the Olubadan Palace. […]
By Hadiza Yusuf Three persons have been arrested in connection with the robbery of a filling station in Kano State, where fuel dispensing machines worth about ₦10.2 million were stolen. Spokesperson of the Kano State Police Command, CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa, disclosed this on Saturday. According to the PPRO, the robbery took place in the early […]
By Ozioruva Aliu Edo State Government has ordered a probe into the death of a worker identified as David Yelsa in a Chinese company known as Rongtai Group of Companies in Utesi community, Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area, which resulted in violence. In a press statement by the deputy governor, Hon Dennis Idahosa’s Chief Press Secretary, […]
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and the gubernatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC in the state, Sharafadeen Alli have declared the death of Chief Lekan Alabi as another great loss to the entire State. Makinde and Alli made said this in their separate condolence messages issued on Saturday. DAILY POST gathered that Alabi, […]
The Benue State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with illegal firearms manufacturing and recovered two locally fabricated AK-47 rifles, five locally fabricated pistols, and several tools and accessories used for the manufacture of firearms in Kwande Local Government Area of the State. The operation was carried out by operatives of the Violent […]
Applying for a United States visa does not guarantee approval, as every application is assessed based on requirements established under U.S. immigration law. According to the U.S. Department of State, visa applicants are generally required to appear for an interview with a consular officer at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate, where their information and eligibility […]
The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo has announced the abduction of one of its seminarians, Mr. Kelvin Ochai, describing the incident as deeply distressing. This was contained in a statement by the Diocesan Chancellor, Rev. Fr. Joseph Aboyi Itodo, who said the incident occurred on Wednesday, at the Bishop’s Residence in Asa III, Otukpo, Benue State. […]
UEFA are demanding for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, after he scrapped the “shabby, back-room deal” to sell stakes in the World Cup. Infantino tried to sell a £3.1 billion stake to a group of private investors led by Josh Kushner, who is an extended relation of US President Donald Trump – But his […]
Officers of Owode-Egba division of the Ogun State Police Command have nabbed a suspected rapist and armed robber in the Obafemi-Owode local government area of the state. The suspect, Zacheus Joseph, 27, was said to have taken the victim to a nearby bush at knifepoint, where he assaulted her and made away with her iPhone […]
The Senior Pastor of Kingsway International Christian Centre (KiCC), Pastor Mathew Ashimolow, has called on leaders to emulate the leadership model and kingdom-minded approach of Pastor Korede Komaiya. Ashimolowo made the remark during his visit to the newly dedicated Dreamland complex at Master’s City, Warri, where he ministered on the theme ‘Timely Technology for Timeless […]
By Ibrahim Sani Shawai The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Gombe State, Dr. Jamil Isyaku Gwamna, has been conferred with the traditional title of Walin Bojude by the District Head of Bojude in Kwami Local Government Area, Alhaji Muhammad Ibrahim. The title was conferred during a ceremony held on Friday, with traditional rulers, […]
By Demola Akinyemi Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has approved the sponsorship of the 2026 Common Entrance Placement Examination for pupils seeking admission into Junior Secondary Schools across the state, noting that no registered pupil is required to pay any fee for the examination, as the state government has taken full responsibility for the […]
By Adeola Badru Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, has demanded an apology and retraction from Professor Ademola Dasylva over comments alleging that the monarch arrived three hours late to the inauguration of the Alaafin’s Institute of Yoruba Studies at Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo. In a statement issued by his Director of Media […]
Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, has pledged that the Commission will take all necessary measures to avert violence during the Osun governorship election scheduled for August 15, emphasizing that no life should be sacrificed for political ambitions. Amupitan made this statement during a courtesy visit to the Ataoja of […]
Hull City owner, Acun Ilicali has slammed Real Madrid for supposedly fabricating ‘false narratives’ regarding the Tigers’ alleged interest in acquiring Los Merengues player, Carlos Espi. The Tigers, who triumphed in the EFL Championship play-off final in May, are eager to secure a new forward as they prepare for the Premier League this summer. Consequently, […]
The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the management and Governing Council of the Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, FUAZ, in Kebbi State, over the alleged non-implementation of the 2025 agreement reached with the Federal Government. The notice, which took effect on July 29, followed a special congress of […]
Police officers stationed at the Odo Iya Alaro Link Bridge in the Maryland area of Lagos State have been accused of pushing a motorist off the bridge during an altercation over an alleged Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, lane violation. The allegation surfaced in a video shared by Objectv Media on Facebook on Friday. According to the […]