By Ikechukwu Nnochiri, ABUJA A fresh petition before the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has sought to reopen an investigation into the educational qualifications President Bola Tinubu used to secure clearance to contest the 2023 presidential election. The petition, dated June 19, was filed by a civil …
By Samuel Oyadongha & Emem Idio The Bayelsa State government says it has spent a total of N26.1b for salaries related components for the months of April and May just as it has also received a gross Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) inflow of N76.1b for the Months of April and May. The Technical Adviser on …
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The National Pension Commission, PenCom, has commenced moves to bring millions of transport workers into Nigeria's pension system through the Personal Pension Plan, PPP, in what could become one of the largest pension inclusion initiatives targeting the informal sector. The initiative emerged dur…
By Victor Ahiuma-Young The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has welcomed the Federal Government's move to restore gratuity payments for workers but says the decision has opened fresh questions about decades of non-payment to retired public servants. NLC President, Joe Ajaero, said while the restoration of gratuity was com…
Justice Peter Odo Lifu of the Federal High Court, Abuja was far less known until June 15, 2026 when an ill-considered judgement he delivered led to political eruption in the country. It was capable of derailing the political process and, several persons and organisations including the judiciary, scrambled to douse the …
By Dayo Johnson The All Progressives Congress, APC, yesterday, won the Ekiti State governorship election and five of the six bye-elections held in Ondo, Enugu, Nasarawa, Kano, Kebbi and Rivers states. This was as winner of the governorship election in Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji ofa APC promised to "work hard…
By CHUKA NNABUIFE The Igbo people are among Nigeria's greatest wealth creators. They account for a remarkable number of the country's entrepreneurs, industrialists and billionaires. Yet, paradoxically, the South-East - the homeland of the Igbo nation - remains one of the least endowed regions in terms of infrastructure…
By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report UNITED Kingdom's Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation as prime minister today after overwhelming pressure from Labour MPs to make way for Andy Burnham to become Labour leader. Starmer's departure will set the UK on course for a seventh prime minister in 10 years, jus…
By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report UNITED States of America President, Donald Trump, yesterday threatened to restart war with Iran if it fails to stop its proxies in Lebanon from causing trouble. The fresh threat came as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials for the first talks under an interim peace deal, ov…
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has charged officers of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) to uphold the highest standards of integrity and accountability in their operations. This is contained in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, by the ICPC Spokesperson, Mr Okor Odey. Odey …
France captain, Kylian Mbappe, has named the best two players in the world. Speaking to the media, Mbappe was asked who is the best footballer between him, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. "Messi is the best together with Cristiano Ronaldo,” he replied. Mbappe scored twice in their first group fixture again…
There was pandemonium in Maraban Jos in Kaduna State after mob set ablaze a woman identified as Malama Ummulkhairi over allegations of child theft that have not been substantiated. The incident has triggered outrage across the state and renewed concerns about the growing menace of jungle justice, lawlessness and the da…
The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of "growing anxiety" over the political influence of its candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The party asserted that Ogun residents are ready for a new direction and tha…
Delta State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board is divided over allegations of marginalisation. The grievances may not be unconnected to allegations that indigenous Muslims in the state are being sidelined in favour of non-indigenes. Stakeholders have expressed deep concerns over the recent appointments into the board and ha…
Oyo State Police Command has announced the arrest of two suspected armed robbers. The command also disclosed that it recovered firearms and other items from the suspects. The command made the disclosure in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade. The statement was made available to DAILY P…
Iran’s delegation on Sunday walked out of the Swiss venue where it held talks with the United States towards permanently ending the Middle East war, after Donald Trump threatened to strike the Islamic republic over its support for Hezbollah. The negotiations to end a war that sowed chaos across the region and rattled t…
The Osun State chapter of the Action Peoples Party (APP) has called on security agencies in the state to ensure full compliance with a recent Federal High Court judgment concerning the local government crisis. The party, in a statement by its chairman, Odesola Titus, on Sunday, also insisted that the ruling affirmed th…
The Nigeria Society of Criminology (NSC) has advised the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to fish out and prosecute those involved in and financing kidnapping, terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes in the country. NSC President, Professor Oludayo Tade, made this declaratio…
A labour leader, Comrade Andrew Emelieze, has advised President Bola Tinubu to stop behaving like an emperor. Emelieze, who doubles as the National Coordinator of the All Workers Convergence (AWC), made this declaration in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday. The labour leader, in the statement, explaine…
The Action Peoples Party, APP, in Osun State has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strengthen the security of its technological systems ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The party also warned against any form of manipulation that could undermine the credibility of the August …
The implosion in the ruling Kwara State All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to escalate as Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s group storms the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on Monday to meet with the national leadership over the crisis triggered by the alleged imposition of Speaker Yakubu Danladi Sali…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has declared that the yearly Egungun (masquerade) festival is not a licence to cause any form of violence in the ancient city. Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, made this declaration in a statement signed by his media aide, Chief Adeola Oloko. The statement was made …
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has accused the Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, of allegedly ‘snatching’ 69 forms for various political offices in Kano, thereby creating chaos and uncertainty for the party. Speaking at a press briefing at the NUJ Press C…
The Delta Youth Transformation Movement (DYTM) has congratulated the Delta State Governor Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori on the joyous occasion of his 63rd birthday. In a felicitation message signed by the President of the group, Sir. Isioma Odozi Melekwe, DYTM said the Governor's life and leadership have continued to inspi…
The crisis in the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, took another twist on Sunday as leader of the organization, Nnamdi Kanu announced the expulsion of members of the dissolved 3rd Administration of the Directorate of State, DOS, the group’s apex administrative organ. The crisis ensued after Kanu, on Wednesday, June 17…