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Survivors of the tragic canoe accident at Malamawar Yandutse in Ringim Local Government Area of Jigawa State have recounted their harrowing experiences, describing how local fishermen and farmers risked their lives to rescue them from the river. The accident occurred when a canoe ferrying about 40 passengers, mostly women and children, capsized while they were […]
The Rivers State Police Command has relaunched the Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices, POCACOV, in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu. The initiative is part of a renewed nationwide effort to tackle cultism, drug abuse, youth violence, and other social vices through preventive measures and public engagement. […]
The Kano State Police Command has arrested two men suspected of robbing tricycle riders in Kano and recovered a stolen tricycle. The police identified the suspects as Usman Ashiru, 26, of Rijiyar Lemo, and Abubakar Ali, 28. They were arrested after allegedly robbing a tricycle rider at gunpoint. The Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi […]
Print article Share The UK’s new prime minister Andy Burnham remained tight-lipped on his views on climate change during his leadership campaign. When asked his views on allowing new North Sea drilling in June – a move that the oil-and-gas industry and right-wing media have pushed for in recent months – he said he had […]
A fire outbreak on Thursday destroyed the electronics section on the second floor of Justrite Superstore along Akowonjo Road in the Egbeda-Akowonjo area of Lagos, with no casualties recorded. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service disclosed this in a statement saying it received a distress call at about 8:15 a.m. and arrived at the […]
Robinson Ewor, former Rivers State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Acting Chairman, has insisted that Governor Sim Fubara is the problem of Rivers State and not the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. Ewor claimed that a wrong perception was presented to the people of Rivers State when the war between Wike and […]
Wale Igbintade The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commenced an investigation into a petition filed by residents of Blue Roof Estate, Surulere Community, Alagbado in Lagos State, alleging human rights violations arising from the demolition of properties within the estate. The petition, dated May 5, was submitted by counsel to the community, Akeem Aponmade, […]
President of the Dorowa Babuje Youth Council in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, Pam Fom, was on Wednesday, July 22nd, 2026, reportedly ambushed and shot by suspected Fulani militias a day after he granted an interview condemning an attack on the community by terrorists on Tuesday, where two youths were killed. Conflict journalist, […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Abia State Sector Command, has commenced a special intervention patrol codenamed “Operation KWUSI IHE MBEREDE OKPOROUZO, as directed by its zonal Command Headquarters in Enugu. The operation, according to the FRSC, is part of strategic efforts towards achieving its 2026 corporate goal of reducing road traffic fatalities and injuries […]
Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has asked the Federal High Court in Abuja for time to obtain subpoenas compelling the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, to testify in his ongoing cybercrime and criminal defamation trial. The request was made […]
THE senator representing Borno South, Ali Ndume, has denied allegations that he acted as an intermediary between kidnappers and the government or private individuals, insisting he has never participated in ransom negotiations. Ndume’s reaction followed allegations by the President of the Borno Youth Alliance, Samaila Kaigama, who accused him of involvement in the handling of […]
Yiaga Africa has published its pre-election analysis regarding the current circumstances in Osun in anticipation of the upcoming governorship elections next month. According to Yiaga’s report, the integrity of the governorship election is at risk, noting an increase in the distribution of money or gifts by candidates or their supporters to voters. Yiaga Africa said […]
Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu has slammed Arise TV Show host, Rufai Oseni for sharing an old video of him, attacking the president and other top government officials. Rufai had posted on his official X handle, an old video of Bwala, where the latter stated that Tinubu did not […]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his support for President Bola Tinubu, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in the State, Kingsley Chinda, ahead of the 2027 general election. Fubara made the declaration during the foundation-laying ceremony of the RIVEN Medical Industries Project at Rumuosi, along the East-West Road in Abio/Akpor. Fubara […]
Esther Oluku A team of researchers from the University of Cambridge, UK, in partnership with the University of Lagos (UNILAG), will lead a consortium of stakeholders in a three-year research to identify the negative health risks of extreme heat across 10 selected settlements in Lagos. The deliberation was reached at a stakeholders meeting where the […]
By Adeola Badru IBADAN — A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan has restrained the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from proceeding with its proposed investigation into the finances of the Oyo State Government, describing the exercise as speculative and a fishing expedition. In a judgment delivered on Wednesday in suit FHC/IB/CS/61/2025, Justice Nkeonye […]
The National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prof. Sodiq Abubakar Gombe, said the party secured a Federal High Court judgment in Abuja on Wednesday directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise Dr Adebayo Ajala as the party’s sole candidate for the Osun State governorship election scheduled for August 8, 2026. He […]
By Innocent Anaba The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos Division, Wednesday, affirmed the judgment of a Federal High Court in Lagos ordering the final forfeiture of multiple assets linked to retired Major General Emmanuel Atewe (retd) to the Federal Government, holding that his appeal lacked merit. In a unanimous judgment delivered virtually via Zoom, […]
By Soni Daniel Lokoja — Political and community leaders in Kogi East Senatorial District have expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu and Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, for what they described as significant socio-economic and infrastructural development across the zone. The commendation came as the Renewed Hope Ambassadors and the Presidential Communications Team continued their […]
By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Moses Orshio Adasu University, Makurdi (MOAUM) branch, has suspended its 52-day industrial action following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Benue State Government and the university management. The lecturers commenced the strike on June 1, 2026, over the non-payment of […]
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Kaduna State, Isa Ashiru, has announced former three-term member of the Kaduna State House of Assembly, Irmiya Kantiok, as his running mate for the 2027 governorship election. Ashiru, in a statement announcing the decision on Wednesday, described Kantiok as […]
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has upheld the final forfeiture of N293.97 million, investment assets and several properties linked to a retired military officer, Major General Emmanuel Jebe Atewe. In a unanimous judgment delivered by Justice Boloukuromo Moses Ugo, the appellate court dismissed Atewe’s appeal and affirmed an earlier ruling of the Federal […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has begun a nationwide enforcement operation to remove alcoholic beverages packaged in sachets and PET bottles below 200ml from circulation in line with the Federal Government’s ban on the products. The agency disclosed in a statement that the exercise is being carried out across […]
The Federal High Court sitting in Jalingo has adjourned the suit filed by Alhaji Abdulhadi Lau against Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairman, to October 7, 2026, for definite hearing. The case came up on Wednesday for the commencement of trial. However, counsel to the plaintiff requested an extension of time to file responses […]
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists and recovered firearms, ammunition and other dangerous weapons during an intelligence-led operation in the Imota area of the state. The Command disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying the operation followed credible information from members of the public about the activities of suspected cultists […]
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, has relieved six commissioners in a minor cabinet reshuffle as part of efforts to reposition his administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. This came after the fifth State Executive Council meeting of 2026, held at the Government House in Lafia and presided over by the Governor. The governor, while […]
…Says Budget Targets Youth Reorientation in Bende By Gift Chapi Odekina, Abuja The Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has denied reports that N1 billion was allocated in the proposed 2026 budget for the purchase of musical instruments for churches in Bende Federal Constituency, describing the claim […]
Chairman of the Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Abayomi Tella, has urged residents to reject what he described as the imposition of governorship candidates from outside the state ahead of the 2027 elections. Tella insisted that the state should be governed by leaders who understand its people, culture and developmental needs. […]
The governing council of the University of Ibadan has appointed Professor Peter Olapegba as the new Vice Chancellor of the institution. Olapegba was announced as the 14th Vice Chancellor of the institution on Wednesday afternoon. The Pro Chancellor of the university, Chief Bisi Akande, in a statement obtained by DAILY POST on Wednesday noted that […]
Britain’s new prime minister announced in his first week that he will cut the cost of public transport and electricity, making lower-emission technologies like bus travel, electric vehicles and heat pumps more affordable for voters. But some of the funding for those policies will come from the budget for international climate finance, the government has […]
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has announced plans to begin monitoring education-related projects across Borno State to promote transparency, accountability and quality service delivery in primary and secondary schools. The ICPC Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner for Borno and Yobe states, Linus Gubbi, disclosed this on Wednesday shortly […]
By Shina Abubakar, Osogbo The leadership crisis in the Osun State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) has taken a new turn, as a faction loyal to Kazeem Oyewale has taken over the union’s state secretariat despite an order suspending its activities. Oyewale, popularly known as Asiri Eniba and a member […]
-This is not about Aiyedatiwa – House spokesperson By Dayo Johnson, Akure Crisis in the Ondo State House of Assembly deepened on Monday as 21 of the 26 members signed in support of the removal of Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji. The spokesperson of the Assembly, Hon. Olatunji Fabiyi, said the move was an internal […]
Justice Mohammed Garuba Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja has rejected the bid by presidential candidate of the of the African Alliance Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, to tender uncertified documents in his trial for allegedly making defamatory statements against President Bola Tinubu. The judge on Wednesday refused the bid when Sowore’s lead counsel, Olumide Fusika, […]
Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has launched a multi-agency task force on drug abuse and signed an executive order to tackle thuggery and other criminal activities in the state. According to a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, Yusuf said drug abuse remained one of the biggest challenges facing young people […]
Mixed reactions are trailing the announcement by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, that he has joined the Rainbow Coalition, a political movement founded by Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, ahead of the 2027 general elections. DAILY POST reported that the governor announced the development on Wednesday during the foundation-laying ceremony of the RIVEN Medical […]
The Osun State chapter of the Young Progressive Party, YPP, has distanced itself from a group identified as the YPP Decampees Group which pitched its tent with the All Progressives Congress, APC. The Osun YPP also rejected claims made during an APC campaign rally in Ede and insisted that the individuals involved do not represent […]
The Anambra State Police Command has said the killing of four herders and some cows in Anambra on Tuesday was a calculated attempt by some people to cause ethnic tension in the state. A press release by the State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the command responded promptly and gathered firsthand […]
By Vincent Ujumadu Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has explained that merit, experience and proven leadership informed the appointment of Prof. Kate Azuka Omenugha as the fifth substantive Vice-Chancellor of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam. Speaking at a thanksgiving Mass held at St. Paul Catholic Church, Nnobi, to mark Omenugha’s first anniversary in […]
Cameras and phones have become powerful enough to replace dedicated cameras for many people, and 2026 has brought some of the biggest improvements yet in mobile photography. From 200MP sensors and advanced zoom lenses to AI-powered image processing and professional-grade video recording, flagship phones are now capable of capturing stunning photos in almost any condition. […]
Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have foiled a kidnapping attempt along the Akwanga–Jos Road, rescuing four abducted victims after a gun battle with suspected kidnappers in Akwanga Local Government Area. The operation took place at about 9:40 p.m on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, following a distress call reporting the activities of suspected kidnappers […]
The Uburu Traditional Rulers Council in Ohaozara Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has announced a community-wide spiritual cleansing exercise and imposed a dawn-to-dusk curfew, weeks after the controversial death of Mary Habila at the residence of the Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi. The announcement was contained in a public notice dated July 21, […]
The Omoku Zonal Commander of the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area Organised Security Planning and Advisory Committee, OSPAC, Ozomela Stephen Nwaocha, has been shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Rivers State. Nwaocha was killed alongside three women during an attack on Tuesday evening along Oba Road in Omoku, while two other persons sustained gunshot wounds and […]
Segun Awofadeji in Bauchi The Bauchi State All Progressives Congress (APC) Elders Group has accused former Zamfara State Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West, Abdul’aziz Abubakar Yari, of allegedly sponsoring the governorship ambition of Senator Shehu Buba of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP). The group described the move as anti-party activity capable of destabilising the APC […]
Office of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has dismissed reports claiming that N1 billion was inserted into the 2026 budget solely for the procurement of musical instruments for churches in Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State. In a statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, the office described […]
The Social Democratic Party, SDP has approached the Court of Appeal, Abuja Judicial Division, seeking an order staying the execution of a Federal High Court judgment that recognised Salawu-Adeniyi Mustapha Olaitan as the party’s governorship candidate for the 2026 Osun governorship election, pending the determination of its appeal. The application, contained in a Motion on […]
Troops of Sector 2, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) have disrupted an alleged attempt by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists to extort money from residents in parts of Yobe State. The military said the operation was launched after intelligence indicated that suspected insurgents were moving in two Volkswagen Golf cars and on motorcycles to collect illegal levies from […]
By Steve Oko UMUAHIA — Lead counsel to the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, Mr Aloy Ejimakor, has threatened legal action over an alleged public call for the extrajudicial killing of his client. Ejimakor, in a statement yesterday, condemned what he described as a dangerous and unlawful remark […]
The lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has recounted how one Samaila Kaigame, the purported leader of Borno South Youth Alliance, wanted to use him to pay ransom for kidnapped victims. Featuring in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Tuesday, Ndume said Kaigame repeatedly contacted him, claiming the terrorist group was demanding […]
Reports of human rights and environmental abuses linked to Chinese companies’ overseas investments in the mining and refining of minerals needed for the clean energy transition are on the rise, research by a monitoring group has found. The number of recorded allegations of harm at projects tied to Chinese firms have increased every year since […]