Chairman of Yewa Football Academy, Mojeed Ibrahim, described the incident as "a troubling moment for Nigerian football," insisting that the match ended because FC Ebedei elected to leave the pitch

…determination of President Bola Tinubu to impose a de facto one-party state in Nigeria against the democratic wishes and aspirations of Nigerians. Reacting to the development on Saturday, the presidential candidate […]

…by the Head of Population Control and Environmental Health, Mrs Happiness Akpulonu, said "brute force" may now be unavoidable. She blamed the decline on months without sanitation activities, which she said had created piles of waste, especially at Orie Ugba Market and other major markets. "We were overwhelmed today. My…

…normal activities while assuring them that security agencies would continue operations aimed at ending the kidnapping crisis. "The government is closely monitoring the security situation, and efforts are ongoing to bring the kidnapping episode to an end," Oyelade stated. The curfew was initially imposed for 48 hours fr…

The NFF said it provided financial support to the family as part of the funeral arrangements

…in a statement on Saturday, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade, said residents of the affected local government areas could now resume their normal activities. He commended residents for their patience, cooperation and understanding throughout the period of the curfew. Oyelade assured the public tha…

…Relations Officer of TRACE, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Saturday in Ota. He said two other male persons sustained injuries in the accident. Akinbiyi said an eyewitness attributed the accident to blurry vision at Alasia Bus Stop, inbound Sango-Ijoko Road. "The corpse…

…Media Office and issued in Abuja on June 27, 2026 and also shared on X by the ex-VP's aide Paul Ibe. According to him, any effort to restrict political competition or limit citizens' choices at the ballot box poses a serious threat to democratic governance and national stability. Atiku said the development did not come…

…the Director of Health, Community Safety and Environment at BUA Group, Ali Gumel, said the intervention underscored the company's commitment to supporting vulnerable communities through sustainable corporate social responsibility initiatives. He said agriculture remained the backbone of Sokoto State's economy and that…

…highest temperature on record on Saturday, the Danish Meteorological Institute (DMI) said. Around 2:00 pm (1200 GMT), DMI said in a post to X that "with 36.6C north of Odense, we have the warmest day ever since measurements began in 1874," With a sense of foreboding, it noted "the day isn't over yet..." "The record las…

…as governor of Ekiti State. The former Senate Minority Leader, in a statement made available to newsmen, urged Governor Oyebanji to continue delivering dividends of democracy to the people of the State. Olujimi said, "The mandate renewed by the good people of Ekiti across the 16 local government areas is a resounding a…

…of fire, which came after Washington accused Tehran of attacking a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the week, raised questions about efforts to keep the crucial waterway open while both sides negotiate a broader, final deal. US Central Command (CENTCOM) said the latest American strikes, against Iranian mis…

…its effectiveness and others insisting that keeping their surroundings clean remains a shared responsibility. NAN reports that the Lagos State Government reintroduced the monthly sanitation exercise on April 25, 2026. The exercise, held every last Saturday of the month, restricts movement between 6:30 a.m. and 8:30 a.m…

…as well as coastal radar sites A statement by the US Central Command, CENTCOM, said the attack was in response to the Iranian drone strike on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. “The unwarranted aggression against commercial shipping by Iranian forces clearly violated the ceasefire. “Furthermore, Ir…

…registration before a December 2025 court judgment directed it to recognise the party, said on Friday that it had applied for the Certified True Copy (CTC) of the latest judgment and would act in accordance with the court’s decision upon receipt. “We have applied for the Certified True Copy of the judgment. Until we re…

The Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, in Benue State, Ardo Muhammad and another man identified as Yakubu Isah have been killed by gunmen in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state.The attack, which occurred on Friday, has reportedly heightened tension in parts of Otukpo and…

…Nigeria's democracy and democratic institutions. Obi, in a statement signed on Friday, said he received news of the judgment while attending an engagement at Madonna University after earlier visits to the School of Nursing Sciences in Emekuku and the 80th birthday celebration of the Emeritus Archbishop of Owerri, Most…

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.

…and many more are missing or trapped beneath the rubble. Residents in Caracas, La Guaira, and the surrounding areas now have nowhere to go after their homes were destroyed, according to the report. CNN further reports that the US military is on the ground in Venezuela, where special forces carried out a deadly raid to…

Mr Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, had threatened to file a N5 billion lawsuit against Mr Okonkwo.

…and data protection regulators are still ongoing. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna, made the disclosure during a fireside chat organised by the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa, PAACA, in Abuja. The suspension came against the bac…

…and technical tracking operations at the Onikolobo area of Ogun State," the CP said. The police commissioner also revealed that detectives recovered several items believed to be linked to the crime, including a broken hammer, a cutlass, a plank and a black pen. "Following the suspects' confessional statements, detectiv…

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…

…instructed to ensure that no funds, financial services, or economic resources are made available, directly or indirectly, to the designated individuals or entities. Get up to speed The directive follows recent sanctions imposed by the United States government on Mukhtar Muhammad, a Lagos-based BDC operator, and three f…

Accordingly, "Chief Mike Ozekhome shall refrain from parading himself, presenting himself, or otherwise holding himself out as a Senior Advocate of Nigeria pending the final determination of the disciplinary proceedings." "The LPPC remains committed to upholding the highest standards of professional ethics, integrity,…