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By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — The leadership crisis in the Sokoto State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) took a fresh turn on Monday as the Federal High Court in Sokoto adjourned proceedings in a suit over the party’s leadership to July 22, 2026. The court also imposed a ₦500,000 cost on counsel […]
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the killing of eight people following an attack by armed assailants on Otukpo-Nobi Community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State at the weekend. DSP Udeme Edet, the command’s spokesman, said in a statement that the attack occurred in the early hours of Sunday and left five […]
By Udeme Akpan Dangote Industries Limited has intensified efforts to combat illegal haulage activities involving its trucks by unveiling a public whistleblowing initiative that offers a cash reward to individuals who provide credible information leading to the arrest of offenders or the interception of unauthorized goods and transportation of persons. Read Also: Gunmen kidnap Oyo […]
A Benue group, Och’etoha K’Idoma Forum Worldwide, has strongly criticised security agencies for allegedly failing to act on prior intelligence provided by the Och’Idoma, His Royal Majesty, Dr. Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji, before deadly attacks on communities in Akpachi-Ugboju and Otukpo-Nobi in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. This was disclosed in a statement signed […]
Sunday Ehigiator Dangote Cement Plc has inaugurated a multi-million naira Cottage Hospital in Obajana, Kogi State, to improve access to quality healthcare for residents of its host communities. And in apparent show of gratitude by the communities, several top executives of the company were honoured with traditional chieftaincy titles. The Group Managing Director of Dangote Cement Plc, […]
By Ikechukwu Nnochiri …..fixes July 21 for arraignment ABUJA — The Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, gave the Inspector General of Police (IGP) the nod to arraign four persons for allegedly hacking into the financial records of a company. According to an eight-count charge before the court, the defendants used electronic communication […]
Nollywood actress and African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate for Abia State, Doris Ogala, has sparked reactions on social media after declaring that residents of the state have “no choice” but to accept her as their next governor. The statement was made during a TikTok Live session, a clip of which began circulating widely on […]
The Atiku Media Office has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of unlawfully granting portal access to a rival faction of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to upload candidates for the 2027 general election. The media outfit alleged that the move is aimed at weakening opposition parties. The allegation is contained in a statement […]
By Shina Abubakar OSOGBO — THE Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the August 15 Osun governorship election, Mr Benjamin Adereti, yesterday, described Governor Ademola Adeleke as a religious hypocrite, whose religous identity is questionable. Adereti, who spoke at the 70th anniversary celebration of Union Baptist Church, Osogbo, said the APC […]
Parents of pupils at the Federal Government College (FGC) Staff School, Sokoto, have lamented the salaries paid to teachers, some of whom have spent about 20 years in service, saying they are inadequate. The parents made the observation during the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Sunday, calling for a minimum monthly salary of […]
Apex socio-cultural organisation of the Idoma Nation, Ochetoha K’Idoma Forum Worldwide, has accused security agencies of ignoring prior intelligence that could have prevented the deadly attacks on communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State. In a strongly worded statement on Sunday, the group said the massacre in Akpachi-Ugboju and Otukpo’nobi, which claimed no fewer […]
Lagos State Task Force has impounded 309 commercial motorcycles during a coordinated enforcement operation along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway as part of efforts to improve traffic flow, restore order and enhance security along the busy transport corridor. The exercise forms part of the Lagos State Government’s ongoing crackdown on commercial motorcycle operators plying restricted routes, as […]
Ogun State Government has warned market leaders and traders to desist from indiscriminate waste disposal, saying any market found dumping refuse within its premises risks being shut down. The warning comes amid growing concerns over the accumulation of refuse and evidence of open defecation along sections of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway within the state. A visit […]
The Oba-elect of Oguntedo Town in the Ori-Ade Local Council Development Area, LCDA, Satellite Town, Lagos, Modiu Oladele Olarinde, has appealed to the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Tijani, to urgently intervene in the lingering communal crisis threatening peace and security in the community. Speaking at the weekend, Olarinde alleged that the unrest has been […]
Kuni Tyessi in Abuja The Governing Council of the University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University, has approved the promotion of 34 academic staff to professorial cadres. The decision was taken at the Council’s 101st Regular Meeting held on Friday, 10 July and Saturday, 11 July 2026, presided over by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of […]
The Ogun State Police Command says it has charged to court no fewer than 76 suspects arrested during its raid and bush-combing exercise codenamed Operation KOSAYE. DAILY POST had reported that the operation, meaning “No space” or “No chance” in English, is an initiative of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, aimed at wiping out […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit, popularly known as the Taskforce, has impounded 309 commercial motorcycles operating on restricted routes during a major enforcement exercise along the ECOWAS Road corridor and adjoining areas. The operation also led to the demolition of illegal structures, including shanties, makeshift shops, kiosks and […]
By Udeme Akpan Dangote Industries Limited has intensified efforts to combat illegal haulage activities involving its trucks by unveiling a public whistleblowing initiative that offers a cash reward to individuals who provide credible information leading to the arrest of offenders or the interception of unauthorized goods and transportation of persons. The company said the initiative, […]
The Ogun State Water Corporation (OGSWC) has attributed the persistent disruption of pipe-borne water supply in parts of Abeokuta to damage inflicted on water distribution pipelines during road construction and urban renewal projects executed by the previous administration, dismissing claims that the French Development Agency (AFD)-funded Ogun Urban Water Supply Project failed to achieve its […]
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for Benue State in the 2027 election, Chief Mike Kaase Aondoakaa (SAN), and his running mate, Dr. Ogbenjuwa Oyije Ocheakiti, have condemned the attack by suspected armed herders on Otukpo Nobi community in Otukpo District of Otukpo Local Government Area, which reportedly claimed the lives of more than […]
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Troops of the 19 Brigade, Sector 3 of the Joint Task Force North-East, Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have repelled an attempted infiltration by suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) fighters into Cross Kauwa community in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The military said the attackers suffered heavy casualties […]
Benue Deputy Governor, Dr Sam Ode has strongly condemned the gruesome attacks on Akpachi community in Ugboju District and Otukpo-Nobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. Ode said innocent citizens were brutally murdered in the early hours of July 12 by suspected armed herders. The deputy governor’s condemnation was conveyed in a […]
Dr David Olofu, African Democratic Congress (ADC) senatorial candidate for Benue South Senatorial District, has urged government at all levels to strengthen security in vulnerable communities following renewed attacks in Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA). Olofu made the call on Sunday while reacting to the early morning attacks on Apachi and Otukpo-Nobi communities in Okete […]
By Omeiza Ajayi ABUJA: National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, has announced the successful upload of all 471 candidates of the party for the 2027 general elections, saying the party’s attention now shifts to mobilisation and preparations for a decisive victory at the polls. Yilwatda disclosed this in a […]
By Joseph Erunke, Abuja The Governing Council of the University of Abuja, now Yakubu Gowon University, has approved the promotion of 34 academic staff to professorial ranks. The approval was granted under the leadership of the Council Chairman, Distinguished Senator Dr Olanrewaju Tejuoso. Seventeen senior academics were promoted to the rank of Professor, while another […]
Governor Hyacinth Alia has condemned the deadly attacks on Akpachi Village and the Otukpo-Nobi community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, describing the killings as a brutal assault on innocent lives and a threat to the state’s peace. The governor’s reaction followed the early Sunday morning invasion by suspected armed herdsmen, who reportedly stormed Akpachi […]
Emmanuel Jakpa, popularly known as Alavin, has retracted a viral video linked to the controversy involving businessman and social media influencer, Uyi Godson Agho, popularly known as Godson, urging members of the public to disregard its contents. Alavin’s statement comes days after Godson an associate of afrobeat star, Wizkid denied allegations that he defrauded social […]
By Golok Nanmwa JOS – No fewer than nine members of the same family, including a two-month-old baby, were killed in a fresh attack by suspected gunmen on Kum and Wereng-Camp communities in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State late Saturday night. The attack, according to residents, began at about 11:30 p.m. on Saturday […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni A Lagos State Special Offences (Mobile) Court has sentenced a 67-year-old lawyer, Taiwo Abidemi, to seven months’ imprisonment for violating the state’s environmental laws. Abidemi was convicted after pleading guilty to a three-count charge bordering on breach of peace, indiscriminate dumping of refuse at an unauthorised location and failure to engage the […]
The Senator representing Taraba North Senatorial District, Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau, has denied reports circulating on social media alleging that he has approached the Federal High Court in Jalingo to challenge the outcome of the All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial primary election for the district. The denial follows the circulation of a purported originating summons […]
Public affairs commentator Mahdi Shehu has warned that lawmakers allegedly involved in the abuse of constituency projects will eventually face the consequences of their actions. Shehu made the remarks in a post shared on his X account on Saturday night while reacting to reports that no fewer than 16 federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) […]
By Adesina Wahab The federal government, through the Federal Ministry of Education, has given approval for the National Examinations Council, NECO and the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, to increase the registration fee for their Senior Secondary Certificate Examination, SSCE, to N50,000 per candidate beginning from 2027.The examinations are conducted for internal candidates who are […]
By Vincent Ujumadu Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has appointed United States-based infectious disease specialist, Prof. Chinelo Ngozi Animalu, as Special Assistant on State HIV Diaspora Coordination and Development. The appointment was announced in a statement by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime, who said it reflects the administration’s commitment to leveraging […]
Osun State Police Command has said it is following due process before taking any action over allegations that wanted criminals are hiding inside the Osun State Government House. The command also insisted that legal procedures must be observed before the premises can be accessed. The command’s position follows comments by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode […]
Nollywood actor, Oluwole Cole, professionally known as Baraka, has stated that actress Mosunmola Filani is rude and pompous. He made the claim in his latest interview with the African A-List podcast. When asked about his encounter with the actress, Baraka said “Mosun Filani was very rude, and pompous.” Narrating his ordeal with her, the actor […]
Not less than 10 members of one family have been confirmed killed by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militias following an attack on Wereng-Camp in Kum village of Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, which was confirmed by both the President and National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youths Moulder-Association, Barr Dalyop […]
Michael Olugbode in Abuja The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (rtd.) has called for the protection of the girl-child against systemic vulnerabilities that drive women and youth toward drug abuse and exploitation. Marwa, who made the call in his remarks at the […]
Linus Aleke in Abuja A report by The New York Times has revealed how Boko Haram terrorists turned to artificial intelligence (AI) for weapons making, including bombs, as well as improving their operations generally. Former insurgents, the report noted, used multiple AI platforms, including ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok and DeepSeek. According to the report, former Boko Haram […]
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that seven people died while five others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal road crash along the Bauchi-Maiduguri Highway on Saturday. The Sector Command of the FRSC in Bauchi said the accident occurred at Kajutu village in Bauchi State and involved a commercial Galaxy Sharon […]
Boniface Okoro in Umuahia The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2027 Abia State election, Dr. Kelechi Anosike, has described Obingwa Local Government Area as the party’s strongest base and “headquarters of the PDP in Abia State.” Anosike made the declaration during a thank-you visit to Obingwa as part of his statewide tour of […]
Boniface OKoro in Umuahia The search for substantive Vice Chancellor for Abia State University, Uturu (ABSU), has begun. ABSU’s Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Dr. Agwu U. Agwu, inaugurated a six-man Search Team for the recruitment of the 9th Substantive Vice-Chancellor for the institution on Wednesday. They will go searching for qualified academics, especially, […]
.Allege Defence Properties Ltd illegally occupied Efab estate, demand troop withdrawal Sunday Aborisade in Abuja A coalition of civil society organisations has called on President Bola Tinubu and the nation’s security authorities to intervene in a dispute over a parcel of land in Abuja. The groups alleged that officials of Defence Properties Limited entered a property […]
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru The Presidency said on Saturday that the children and teachers rescued from Oriire community in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, are currently undergoing medical examinations. Responding to inquiries on whether and when the rescued pupils would be presented to President Bola Tinubu, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo […]
Despite the low turnout of voters and the late arrival of electoral officers and materials across several polling units in the 18 local government areas of the state, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has described the ongoing local government election as peaceful and encouraging. DAILY POST gathered that there were widespread reports of low voter turnout as […]
Despite the low turnout of voters and the late arrival of electoral officers and materials across several polling units in the 18 local government areas of the state, Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has described the ongoing local government election as peaceful and encouraging. DAILY POST gathered that there were widespread reports of low voter turnout as […]
The Kwara State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has tasked the state government to rescue the 176 abductees of Kaiama community. The party congratulated the Government and people of Oyo State on the successful rescue of the 49 abducted school children and teachers, who regained their freedom after spending 51 harrowing days in […]
By Emma Una, Calabar The torrential downpour which has been inundating the city of Calabar and environs in the past three days on Friday night pulled down a house and killed a father and four of his children. The tragedy happened at Ikot Anwatim in Ikot Ansa, a suburb of Calabar to the north. An […]
By Adeola Badru A government source has explained that the delay in granting an Oyo State Government delegation access to the rescued victims of the Oriire Local Government abduction at the 2 Division Medical Centre, Military Hospital, Ibadan, was due to routine military security and profiling procedures. The source, who spoke with Vanguard, said the […]
The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State has dismissed reports that it plans to replace any of its candidates who emerged from the party’s recent primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s state chairman, Dr. Aliyu Bello, made this known on Saturday in Lafia while distributing Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Forms EC9 and […]
By Emem Idio, Yenagoa The Bayelsa State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the state government’s proposed multi billion Naira stadium project at Igbogene in Yenagoa Local Government Area, describing it as a misplaced priority amid worsening economic hardship. In a statement issued by its Publicity Secretary, Ikaebimo Mark, the opposition party […]