Nigeria

A human rights lawyer in Nasarawa State, Yahaya Dauda Kana, has resigned his membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. Kana announced his exit from the ruling party on Tuesday, stating his decision to pursue his political ambition under a new platform after accepting calls from supporters to contest 2027: Rights […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Resident Electoral Commissioner for Osun State, Mrs Oluwatoyin Babalola, has attributed the success achieved in the fight against vote buying to the strategic role played by the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offenses Commission, ICPC. Mrs Babalola also acknowledged the contributions of […]

Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has revealed how his team will approach their UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg tie against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday. When asked at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday how his team will approach the Atletico game in Spain, Arteta said, “Understanding what’s happening at the moment, how they’re […]

Nasarawa Amazons head coach, Christopher Danjuma, has urged his players to go for early goals in their matchday 17 encounter against Osun Babes. The Amazons will square up with Osun Babes at the Lafia City Stadium on Wednesday (today). Danjuma stated that their target is to secure a Super Six playoff spot with a win NWFL: Danjuma wants early goals as […]

Abdullahi Biffo will be named one of the assistant coaches to Flying Eagles helmsman, Abdu Maikaba, DAILY POST reports. Maikaba is expected to take charge of the Flying Eagles from erstwhile handler of the team, Aliyu Zubairu. The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, is expected to announce these coaching appointments soon. Biffo will be elevated to Flying […]

Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, says spirituality is the only explanation to the shooting to death of a suspect by a personnel of the command. Edafe made this statement on Wednesday while fielding questions in an interview on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’. He was reacting to the extrajudicial killing of a […]

At least 11 persons have died and 12 others sustained varying degrees of injuries in a fatal road accident along the Dakingari–Kamba road in Kebbi State. This was contained in a post shared by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama via his X handle. Security sources said the accident occurred at about 10:00 p.m. 11 killed, 12 […]

Coventry City have confirmed Frank Onyeka will join the club on a permanent transfer from Brentford, Completesports.com reports. Onyeka moved to the CBS Arena on loan from Brentford in January. An obligation to make the deal permanent if Coventry City secured promotion to the Premier League was included in the contract. Coventry will pay €9m Transfer: […]

A public affairs commentator, Mahdi Shehu, on Wednesday criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over its claim that a large percentage of Nigerian university students are involved in internet fraud, popularly known as “Yahoo Yahoo.” Shehu described the statement as damaging to the image and future of many innocent students. He […]

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has directed the immediate implementation of outstanding promotions for civil servants, assuring that all affected workers will receive their financial benefits before the end of May. The governor issued the directive while receiving officials of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Adamawa State chapter, during […]

There was tension in Eda Oniyo Ekiti, Ilejemeje Local Government Area of Ekiti State when suspected gunmen stormed a church during an open-air crusade on Tuesday evening. According to Vanguard, the assailants invaded the crusade ground located at the outskirts of the community in large numbers, opened fire, killed a pastor and abducted several worshippers. […]

The proprietor and principal of Daarulkitab Islamic Training Centre in Kogi State, Mohammed Tajudeen, has rejected claims by the state government that his school is unregistered, insisting the institution is duly recognized by relevant authorities. Tajudeen made the clarification on Monday following the abduction of 26 persons, including pupils from the […]

A group under the auspices of the Berom Diaspora Coalition, BDC, has called on the Nigerian government to declare the Mahanga in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State a terrorist enclave, describing the community as a major stronghold for armed Fulani bandits and terrorists where they come out from to attack villages and retreat Plateau attacks: […]

Five students of the Gateway Polytechnic, Sapade, Ogun state, have been abducted by armed criminals suspected to be kidnappers. The students were said to have gone to buy food and were returning to their hostel when the incident happened. When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, confirmed the incident to DAILY POST Five […]

A claim attributed to the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, alleging that six out of ten university students in Nigeria are involved in cybercrime, also known as “yahoo yahoo”, has been rejected by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). A statement issued by its Senate President, Usman Adamu […]

Security forces in Kogi State have rescued 17 pupils who were recently kidnapped in the state, leaving nine others including two women in captivity. The rescue happened after days of joint operations by security agencies following a school abduction reported on April 27. According to Zagazola Makama on X, those freed include Sultan, Zeidah, Ahmed, Police […]

Nollywood actor, Saga Adeolu has shared his opinion about kissing in movies, revealing that if he had his way, he would avoid it. Speaking in an episode of the Nolly Icons podcast, the reality star said contrary to the assumption that actors enjoy kissing each other, most actors don’t but just doing it for better ‘I’ve never had any good onscreen […]

The Nigerian stock market has bounced back on a bullish run after a day of downturn as investors added N3.205 trillion to their portfolios. Market capitalization rose from N143.969 trillion to N147.174 trillion, representing a 2.23 percent increase. In the same vein, the All-Share Index advanced by 4,977.51 points, or 2.23 percent, to close at Nigerian […]

Some chieftains of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Ondo State chapter, have petitioned the National Chairman of the party, Prof Nentawe Yilwatda over the ambition of the National Vice Chairman (South-West) of the party, Issac Kekemeke, to contest the ticket of the Ondo South Senatorial District. According to the leaders from Agadagba-Obon, in Ese-Odo […]

An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has convicted three individuals for kidnapping, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of weapons, sentencing them to a combined 97 years in prison without the option of a fine. The convicts; Augustine Agbogbo, Adeniyi Olamilekan, and Ademoh Gabriel, were handed jail terms of 40, 25, and 32 Ekiti court jails […]