The NHRC made the call in a statement commemorating this year's International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.The NHRC made the call in a statement commemorating this year's International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Mr Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, had threatened to file a N5 billion lawsuit against Mr Okonkwo.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, says it has suspended an electoral officer allegedly involved in the voter data leak concerning Nollywood actor and politician, Emeka Ike. The Commission disclosed on Thursday that investigations by security agencies and data protection regulators are still ongoing. …
Dangote Refinery has again reduced its gantry petrol price nationwide to N1,125 per litre from N1,175 per litre. The spokesperson of Dangote Group, Anthony Chijiena, confirmed the latest reduction to DAILY POST on Thursday. This means that the refinery dropped its petrol gantry price by N50 per litre. “It is true our p…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for urgent investments in health, education and skills development across northern Nigeria. Shettima said that communities in the region had continued to bear the consequences of inadequate human capital development. Represented by Sen. Ibrahim Hadejia, Deputy Chief of Staff, O…
The Senate has passed constitutional amendments to establish state police in Nigeria. The lawmakers passed the bill on Wednesday. Earlier, the senators resolved to adopt manual voting for the consideration of the state police bill after its electronic voting device developed a technical fault. The resolution came after…
SpaceX has raised $25 billion through its first major debt offering as a public company, less than two weeks after
President Bola Tinubu has sent the name of Professor Abayomi Fashina to the Senate for confirmation as a non-career ambassador/high commissioner-designate. Senate President Godswill Akpabio made the announcement during plenary on Wednesday. In the letter, Tinubu said the nomination was made in line with constitutional …
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has arrived at the Federal High Court sitting in Kaduna for the continuation of his ongoing trial over alleged financial misconduct and wire taping the National Security Adviser, brought by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC. The f…
The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has awarded N10 million in general damages against the Federal Republic of Nigeria over the physical assault, unlawful arrest, and seizure of property belonging to Jide Oyekunle, a journalist with Independent Newspaper. The landmark ruling in Suit No. ECW/CCJ/APP/29/25 was secured …
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared a curfew in 10 local government areas of the state. DAILY POST gathered that the 10 local government areas are those surrounding the Old Oyo National Park. Our correspondent reports that the park has been a source of concern for residents. It was learnt that the park is w…
"The Portugal captain struck in the sixth minute of the Group K encounter, silencing critics who questioned his performance in Portugal's opening 1-1 draw against DR Congo."
The current record was set at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil when Algeria, Nigeria and Côte d'Ivoire all progressed from their groups. Twelve years later, that achievement is set to be bettered
A former chairman of the Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Muhammadu Besse, has died in bandits’ captivity. Besse was abducted earlier in June. This was disclosed on Tuesday in a post on X by Bakatsine, a journalist who reports on conflict and insecurity in Nigeria's North-West region. D…
In February, the President urged the National Assembly to amend the Constitution to allow the establishment of state police, describing the initiative as a critical measure for tackling terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes. During his Democracy Day address earlier this month, Tinubu reiterated his a…
By Ndahi Marama The Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), has recorded yet another significant humanitarian success with the rescue of 47 persons, mostly women and children who were held captive by Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Kangarwa village, Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. This su…
The World Cup match between France and Iraq was suspended at half-time on Monday due to a severe weather alert, as fans were told to take shelter from an approaching thunderstorm. A FIFA official said the game in Philadelphia, which kicked off at 2100 GMT, would be delayed for at least half an hour, including the sched…
Ayeni pleaded not guilty to all 18 counts when they were read to him. The former bank chairman was first arraigned on May 4, 2026, on a 17-count charge. Following his plea, Justice Onwuegbuzie adjourned the matter until July 6, 2026, for commencement of trial.
According to the public announcement, the deadline for the completion of these movements has been set for Wednesday, 24 June 2026, after which the government will recover the affected parks and spaces for other overriding public purposes.
The former governor is being investigated over the alleged diversion of funds accruing to Delta State from the 13 per cent derivation allocation from the Federation Account between 2015 and 2023, when he served as governor.
The police said the suspension followed reports circulating on social media alleging that the officer collected N500,000 from a suspect to secure his release from detention.
Argentina's attacking play was led by captain Lionel Messi, who remained the focal point of their attack throughout the match
Crisis is brewing in the Plateau chapter of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as David Dama, a leading aspirant for
Africa’s economic future is increasingly being shaped by ambitious entrepreneurs, expanding financial institutions and corporate champions pushing beyond their home
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has ordered all airport cab operators across the country to upgrade their fleets