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By Luminous Jannamike The National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, on Friday openly defied Governor Ademola Adeleke’s order suspending its activities in Osun State, insisting that no state governor has the power to shut down the operations of the nationally recognised transport union. Read Also: Adeleke bans NURTW activities in Osun What began as a […]
Five months after the deadly attack on their communities, residents of Kaiama, Woro, Nuku and surrounding areas in the Kwara North Senatorial District, on Friday, protested the endless captivity of over 100 abducted victims still in kidnappers’ den. Aside scores who lost their lives, about 179 residents were abducted during the attack on the communities […]
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has warned that any uncompleted house discovered to be harboring kidnappers or other criminals will be demolished. Governor Otti made the vow on Thursday while responding to questions from J=journalists during his monthly media chat. He said that regular surveillance was being beamed on uncompleted buildings and forests, to ensure […]
Tunde Akanni The news of the passing of Engineer Gani Adekunle on Saturday, June 27, 2026, came with a heaviness that words can hardly adequately convey. For many of us from Ile Asawo in Ede, Osun State, it was not merely the demise of an individual; it was the departure of a phenomenon, a mentor, […]
Senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has dismissed allegations that he received ransom money or served as a go-between in negotiations between kidnappers and the government, insisting he has never handled N1 billion in cash. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, on Friday, Ndume described the claims as false while responding to allegations made by […]
By Vincent Ujumadu The President-General of Nzuko Ora Nnewi, Prince Jude Osumuo, has dismissed reports that Nnewi Ichi, one of the four quarters of Nnewi in Anambra State, is threatening to withdraw from the community’s umbrella body over the tenure of the Mayor of Nnewi North Local Government Area. Speaking in an interview in Nnewi, […]
The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, says he has never in his life seen N1billion cash. Ndume made this known on Friday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He was responding to kidnap intermediary allegation leveled against him for by one Samaila Kaigame, the […]
Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo The Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) yesterday hailed the return of the Senator representing Osun Central Senatorial District, Senator Olubiyi Fadeyi Ajagunla, to the party, describing his decision as a courageous, patriotic and timely homecoming.Senator Ajagunla had earlier this year defected from the PDP to the All […]
By Yinka Kolawole in Osogbo The Imole Campaign Council (TICC) has reiterated its confidence in Governor Ademola Adeleke’s chances of winning the August 15 governorship election in Osun State, noting that the daily influx of members of the APC into the Accord is a pointer to where the people stand ahead of the poll. Speaking […]
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has directed police officers across the country to shoot on sight anyone found carrying illegal firearms, as part of intensified efforts to curb insecurity. Disu issued the directive on Friday during a stakeholders’ meeting at the Government House in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, saying the move followed President […]
US President Donald Trump will return to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner amid heightened security on Friday, three months after an alleged assassination attempt forced his chaotic evacuation from the event. Defying threats from what he called “lunatics,” Trump is set to give the speech he was prevented from delivering in April when gunshots were […]
The latest generation of phones is closing the gap with professional cameras, offering improved sensors, advanced image processing and stronger low-light performance for photography enthusiasts and content creators. Photography accessories brand Moment has released its list of the top six camera phones of 2026, ranking devices from Apple, Samsung, Google, OnePlus and Xiaomi based on […]
Abia State government has urged residents of Amamba Uzuakoli in Bende LGA whose houses and lands were destroyed by gully erosion, to relocate from the affected areas. The Commissioner for Environment, Philemon Ogbonna, who gave the advise on Friday when he visited the community, said the affected areas are presently unsafe for habitation or farming. Ogbonna who […]
A section of the newly commissioned LAMECO flyover in Osogbo, the Osun State capital, has sustained damage barely three weeks after it was opened to traffic, following prolonged rainfall. The 672-metre flyover, commissioned by Governor Ademola Adeleke on July 1, 2026, developed a noticeable depression on one section of the carriageway after an overnight downpour […]
This summer has seen Europe suffer through a series of record-breaking heatwaves. Amid widespread media coverage of the number of deaths and the influence of climate change, the UK’s Daily Telegraph reported on new research with the incorrect headline: “Heatwaves caused by fall in pollution.” The article was shared on social media by Richard Tice […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has released the merit admission list for candidates who sat for the 2026 screening test into Lagos State Model Colleges and upgraded secondary schools following the screening exercise. In a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, the government […]
By Gift Chapi Odekina Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, on Friday defended the agency’s role in the controversial budgetary allocation to the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), insisting that despite provisions made in the 2026 Appropriation Act, not a single kobo was released or spent because the statutory conditions […]
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kaduna State chapter, has called for the conduct of a primary election to validly nominate its gubernatorial candidate, either through consensus or a direct primary election. A statement issued on Friday by Tanko Marafa Tsoriang, the State NDC Publicity Secretary, said, “The Kaduna State NDC members are about to be […]
Women from Uzoagba Ancient Kingdom in Ikeduru LGA of Imo State have staged a protest against the chairman of the council, Justice Nze, accusing him of imposing a traditional ruler and President General, PG, on the community without following laid down rules. The protesters described the alleged action of the council chairman as unconstitutional as […]
African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has waved off the recent insinuation by President Bola Tinubu in respect of the Federal Government pension backlog, describing it as unnecessary ghosting and futile political shadow chasing by an inept APC-led administration. DAILY POST recalls that Tinubu blasted Atiku for ‘privatizing government assets and leaving pensioners […]
As 2026 passes its halfway point, the world is watching one of the most rapidly intensifying El Niño events in the modern record take shape in the tropical Pacific. The developing El Niño is boosting expectations for global temperatures, both this year and next. El Niño is the warm phase of a recurring climate pattern […]
Empowering women through greater access to finance could “strengthen” households’ resilience to “climate shocks”, according to a new study. Published in Climate Risk Management, it analyses the impact of financial access on “women-headed households” in sub-Saharan Africa. The study finds that where women had formal financial access – such as through owning a bank account […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Lagos Sector Command, in collaboration with the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has urged motorists to use alternative routes following multiple auto crashes on Kara Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the early hours of Friday, claiming one person. The incident has led to terrible […]
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo A section of the recently commissioned 672-mete4 LAMECO flyover in Osogbo has suffered damage. The State Governor had on July 1st this year, commissioned the flyover and opened it for public use. However, a section of the flyover sunk earlier hours of Friday, following the downpour which happened for almost 8 […]
The Community of Kuteb Students (CKS), Federal University Wukari (FUW) chapter, Taraba State, has raised concern over the reported health condition of Miss Faith Dan-Asabe Amindi, a student of Taraba State University, Jalingo, who is allegedly experiencing a severe mental breakdown following an incident of abuse. The student body, in a special appeal on Friday, urged […]
Operatives of the Jesse Division in Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State, alongside community youths have arrested a twenty-eight(28)year old notorious cultist, Oghenebuba Mamatime who has been on the Command’s wanted list for allegedly shooting a victim. The suspect was arrested on the 2nd of July 2026 along Ujomi road, Jesse Town after shooting […]
Chuks Okocha in Abuja The political crisis brewing within the Accord Party (AP) in Osun State has deepened as elders and stakeholders loyal to the party’s presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, constituted a seven-member high-powered committee to determine its next political direction following the expiration of its seven-day ultimatum to Governor Ademola Adeleke. The move marks […]
By Vincent Ujumadu AWKA — The Anambra State Government has introduced a plea bargain option for suspects undergoing criminal trial as part of efforts to accelerate the administration of justice and reduce delays in the prosecution of cases. However, suspects standing trial for murder, rape, armed robbery and kidnapping are excluded from the initiative. The […]
Warns against interference, says any deviation could trigger litigation By Dayo Johnson Akure The Oduduwa Citizen Liberation Vanguard (OCLV) has urged the Ekiti State Government to allow the selection process for the new Alara of Aramoko-Ekiti to proceed in accordance with the state’s Chieftaincy Declaration. In a statement jointly signed by its Coordinator, Korede Olanipekun, […]
Troops of the Joint Task Force North East, Operation HADIN KAI, in collaboration with the Yobe State Hunters Group, have arrested five suspected kidnappers during a coordinated raid operation in Fune Local Government Area of Yobe State. Security expert, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a post on X. Makama said that the operation was conducted […]
BUA Cement recorded a net foreign exchange gain of N16.57 billion during the first half of 2026 compared with only N782.8 million in the same period last year and a N9.70 billion foreign exchange loss for the full 2025 financial year. This marked reversal reflects the relatively more stable exchange rate environment that has followed the sharp currency […]
Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has announced a 14-day special security operation aimed at dismantling criminal networks responsible for killings, kidnappings and other violent crimes across Benue State. Speaking at a town hall meeting with stakeholders in Makurdi on Thursday, the IGP described the security situation in the state as alarming, saying the persistent attacks had […]
James Sowole in Abeokuta Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, replied to claims by former Ogun State governor, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, that he deceived leaders of the Alliance for Democracy (AD) during the political realignments preceding the 2003 General Election. Obasanjo declared that he neither misled nor deceived anyone in processes that led to the Election […]
In commemoration of World Youth Skills Day 2026, Lagos Ikoyi Elite Lions Club, under Lions International District 404A3, organised a Basic Art of Bead Making training programme for pupils of Premier Day Nursery and Primary School and Raufu Williams Primary School, Surulere, Lagos. The programme was organised in line with the Lions International Global Cause […]
By James Ogunnaike, ABEOKUTA FORMER President Olusegun Obasanjo, yesterday, faulted claims made by former Ogun State Governor, Aremo Olusegun Osoba, that he deceived leaders of the Alliance for Democracy, AD, during the political realignments leading to the 2003 general elections, insisting that he neither misled anyone nor acted in bad faith. The former President, in a […]
The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has blamed the Federal and the Sokoto State governments for what he described as the worsening security situation across the state. Dan’iya’s reaction followed the reported abduction of more than 50 residents of Garin Idi, the hometown of Deputy Governor […]
Francis Sardauna in Katsina The Katsina State Government has refuted claims that the 2,158 teachers recruited in its latest employment exercise were engaged under the Transforming Education Systems at State Level (TESS) project. The Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Hon. Yusuf Sulaiman Jibia, made the clarification on Wednesday while responding to allegations that the […]
The United States Department of State has warned Americans to avoid unofficial websites offering passport renewal services, saying many of them pose as government portals while charging unnecessary fees for services available free through official channels. In a public advisory, the department said some third-party websites are designed to look like official government pages but […]
Google has unveiled a new selfie video sign-in feature that allows users to access their accounts using facial verification, marking another step in the technology industry’s shift away from traditional passwords toward biometric authentication. The company announced on Thursday that the feature is designed to provide users with an alternative way to regain access to […]
By James Ogunnaike Two persons suspected to be students of Ogun State-owned Gateway ICT Polytechnic, Saapade, have reportedly died after allegedly consuming a substance described as “laughing gas,” while two others were hospitalised in Isara-Remo, Ogun State. The incident was said to have occurred on Tuesday at Oke-Ola Phase II, Isara-Remo, where four young persons […]
A Federal High Court sitting in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Thursday declared Jimi Adebisi Lawal as the authentic governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, for the forthcoming Ogun State governorship election. The judgment, delivered by Justice Abiodun Adeyemi, resolved the protracted leadership and candidature dispute that had divided the party into rival factions, […]
The Action Peoples Party, APP, in Imo State says it is fully prepared to contest the 2027 general elections and believes it will win. During a press conference in Owerri, the party’s chairman, Chief Ernest Njesi, said the party has already uploaded all its candidates to INEC. These include 3 candidates for the Senate, 10 […]
In commemoration of the 2026 World Day Against Human Trafficking, the Ogun State Government in collaboration with the International Centre for Migration Policy Development, ICMPD, has embarked on an awareness campaign to sensitise the general public about the inherent danger of human trafficking and the need to embrace safe means of migration. DAILY POST reports […]
Community leaders impose fines for theft, robbery Appeal to Bomadi LG council for security collaboration By Chancel Bomadi Sunday BOMADI — Traders and residents of Esenaebe community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State have raised concerns over persistent cases of burglary and theft targeting shops and homes in the riverine commercial hub. The […]
A 56-year-old US-based Pastor, Dale Sanders has been convicted on multiple federal fraud charges after a jury found he stole more than $340,000 from two churches and used the money to fund his personal lifestyle, including gambling, dining and living expenses. The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, David I. Courcelle, announced that […]
— Command promises prosecution By Dayo Johnson, Akure Residents of Ode-Irele, headquarters of Irele Local Government Area of Ondo State, have expressed concern over the failure of the police to disclose the identities of suspects arrested in connection with the abduction of Mrs. Morenike Falona, wife of prominent chief and businessman, Chief Babatunde Falona. Mrs. […]
The Oyo State chapter of All Progressives Congress, APC has declared that Governor Seyi Makinde cannot hide from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and other anti-graft agencies. Thd party declared that the governor will be asked to account for all the monies received by his administration since 2019 at the appropriate time. The […]
There was a rowdy session at the House of Representatives on Thursday when the Minority Caucus staged a walkout from the chamber in protest over the passage of the constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state police. The caucus accused the House leadership of violating constitutional provisions and the chamber’s Standing Orders. The Minority Leader, […]
The Bauchi State Police Command, in collaboration with local security outfits and hunters, has raided a suspected kidnappers’ camp at Yalwan Mball Mountain in Mball Ward, Tafawa Balewa Local Government Area of the state. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, followed credible intelligence that one of the fleeing suspected kidnappers had been sighted in the […]
By Maryam Abdul-Aziz UsmanThe Yobe State Government has warned public servants against abscondment from duty, habitual lateness and unauthorised early departure from the workplace, declaring that offenders will face disciplinary action in line with the Yobe State Public Service Rules.The warning followed an unscheduled inspection of selected Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) by a team […]