Amid rising insecurity in Nigeria, civil society organisations, CSOs, in Akwa Ibom State have urged citizens to work with security agencies especially, in intelligence sharing to tackle terrorism. State director of Centre for Human Rights and Accountability Network, CHRAN, Otuekong Franklyn Isong, stated this on Saturd…

By Dickson Omobola Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has disclosed how Governor Alex Otti of Abia State rejected a Federal Government plan to build an airstrip in the state and instead opted for a full-fledged international airport. Keyamo also revealed that negotiations were ongoing for th…

Tunisia head coach Hervé Renard has challenged his players to fight and win their last group game against the Netherlands at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. The Carthage Eagles were eliminated from the competition following a 4-0 defeat to Japan on Sunday morning. DAILY POST recalls the North Africans were thrashed 5-1 by…

…an insult to the intelligence of the electorate," he added. Meanwhile, civil society organisations that observed the election acknowledged the peaceful atmosphere that characterised the exercise but expressed concerns over incidents of electoral offences. The Co-Convener of the Nigerian Civil Society Situation Room and…

…Its modest 0.98% growth rate reflects a broader pattern in North Africa, where urbanisation is deemed to have already matured compared with the explosive expansion seen further south and west. 9. Nairobi, Kenya - 5,603,502 people Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya, climbed to 5,603,502 residents in 2026, a 3.52% jump f…

…systems, tyres, windshield wipers, lighting systems, indicators and steering mechanisms, are in good condition before travelling during periods of heavy rainfall. He also cautioned drivers against excessive speeding during rainfall, noting that wet road surfaces increase braking distances and reduce tyre grip, thereby…

…commended Ekiti voters for coming out enmasse to vote for Oyebanji and his deputy, Mrs Monisola Afuye, for a second term, adding that the action would facilitate more infrastructure and other development across the state. According to him, the continuity of Governor Oyebanji in the state will witness further transforma…

…rejects result, threatens legal action By Daniel Abia P/Harcourt An ally of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Barr Nyesom Wike, and member of the Rainbow Coalition, Senator Olaka Nwogu was on Saturday declared winner of the Rivers southeast senatorial bye-election held weekend. The Independent Nationa…

…seek to repeat Argentina World Cup ‘miracle’ against Spain Saudi Arabia coach Georgios Donis said his side cannot show Spain too much respect as they aim to repeat a shock victory over eventual winners Argentina at the 2022 World Cup. Spain are under pressure to bounce back from a 0-0 draw against World Cup debutants C…

…teams in the world,” he said. “Our aim is to play all the games with courage, in an organised way but also without fear.” Elsewhere on Sunday, Iran will face Belgium in Los Angeles while Egypt take on New Zealand in Vancouver. Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei said he had been informed that travel restrictions affecting his te…

…with private investors and development agencies. Radda disclosed that his administration had introduced a ward-based agricultural empowerment programme covering all the 361 political wards in the state to ensure that women and small-scale farmers benefit directly from government interventions. He added that the state h…

…outcome as a reflection of his performance and the confidence of the people in his administration. Among those who celebrated the governor's re-election were Imo State Governor and Chairman of the Progressive Governors' Forum, Hope Uzodinma; Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun; and Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele. Chairm…

…qualify for international protection. Commenting on the deportations, Irish Justice Minister Jim O’Callaghan defended the government’s decision, stressing the need for a credible and effective immigration system. “Our immigration system must be rules-based and robust. The enforcement aspects of our laws, including depo…

…He said the election result represented a strong endorsement of the governor’s administration, adding that the margin of victory reflected the electorate’s confidence in progressive governance and policies centred on development and inclusiveness. According to him, “The success of the APC in Ekiti has reinforced the pa…

…Jatau spoke in Jos at the opening of the meeting of Federal and State Security Administrators held at Victoria Gowon Hall, Little Rayfield. According to him, security challenges are no longer isolated to Plateau, Benue and other states previously perceived as conflict-prone, but have increasingly become a broader natio…

…with Governor Abdullahi Sule commending the conduct of the exercise, while former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, alleged irregularities and technical glitches in some polling units. Governor Sule, who cast his vote at Polling Unit 002, Gudi Motor Park, alongside his wives, Hajiya Silifat Abdullahi Sule and Haji…

…on Friday. Japanese authorities said the changes are aimed at addressing rising administrative costs, inflation and shifts in exchange rates since the last review in 1978. Under the new structure, the cost of a single-entry visa will rise from ¥3,000 ($18.60) to ¥15,000 ($92.99), representing a 400 per cent increase. T…

…Bar Association (NBA), Jalingo Branch, Dr Daniel Philemon Saredau, has said his administration will prioritise the digitalisation of bar practice to improve public access to the association's activities in Taraba State. Dr Saredau also disclosed that strategic engagement with government and other critical stakeholders…

…charge filed against him by the Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. The Nyanya bomb blasts, which occurred on the outskirts of Abuja in April 2014, killed at least 70 people and injured several others, making it one of the deadliest terrorist attacks recorded in the nation’s capita…

…to ensure compliance with environmental sanitation laws. He also urged residents to patronise accredited waste managers operating in their areas and to desist from dumping refuse on roads and other public places.

…authorities said the move is aimed at generating additional revenue to cover the administrative costs associated with the country's growing foreign population. Before the revision, the maximum fee for changing residency status or extending a stay was ¥10,000, while permanent residency applications were capped at the sa…

…of a woman to a terrorist enclave. According to him, troops of the 222 Battalion (Mechanised) carried out the operation at an internally displaced persons, IDPs, camp in Konduga, where the suspects were picked up based on intelligence findings. The security expert noted that the suspects were alleged to be linked to fa…

…He made the appeal on Saturday at the maiden Geo-economic Optimisation Summit organised by the Citadel School of Government in Lagos, themed "From South-West Nigeria to the Globe: Lagos as a Geo-economic Hub." Sanwo-Olu said Lagos remains Nigeria's economic nerve centre and continues to shoulder disproportionate nation…

…member of the party. He also sought an order directing the commission not to recognise Duke as PRP's presidential flagbearer or to delete his name from its database as the presidential candidate of the party. The plaintiff further sought an order directing the electoral umpire to recognise him as PRP's presidential can…

…to prioritise the national interest." "The establishment of effective compliance mechanisms is essential to prevent a recurrence of unlawful expenditure and to ensure that constitutional and statutory safeguards are strictly complied with." "Public hearings on the National Assembly's budget would enhance public partici…