…popularly known as Sunday Igboho, over what it described as inflammatory remarks against Fulani communities in Oyo State. The group’s reaction followed reports that Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum to Fulani leaders in Oyo State over the alleged abduction of a woman, her children and a sibling by suspected kidnappers…
…Senator Oluremi Tinubu in her message to mark the 2026 Father’s Day celebration, said fathers play critical role in the character and shaping the future of their children. Her message read: “On this Father's Day 2026, we celebrate the love, strength, and sacrifice of fathers across Nigeria and around the world. “Father…
…Trump on Sunday threatened to strike Iran if it did not “immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble,” as peace talks started in Switzerland. Trump was referring to Hezbollah, which joined the Middle East war with attacks on Israel. Clashes in recent days between the two have threatened t…
…press briefing at his country home in Wakama, Nasarawa Eggon Local Government Area. He said he called to become necessary in view of the non-adherence to electoral laws by officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the exercise. Maku alleged that the Returning Officer for the election fail…
…the Country Director of Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN), Mrs. Florence Ibok-Abasi, said the HCDT framework has recorded notable progress in some communities but requires improved transparency and sustained stakeholder engagement to achieve its full objectives. She stressed the need for effective monitoring mechanis…
…to AFP on Sunday, as royal finances come under increasing public scrutiny in Britain. British monarchs are legally exempt from paying certain taxes, though they have paid some duties voluntarily for decades. They also have no obligation to disclose their private tax bills, but recent scandals surrounding the disgraced…
…the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State. Addressing supporters, the governor said political judgment is ultimately made at the ballot box, not on digital platforms, adding that performance and direct engagement with citizens remain the real determinants of electoral success. "There are no polling units on soci…
"Vote trading and all forms of voter inducement threaten the integrity of elections and undermine the democratic process," says the organisation.
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INEC had scheduled the Saturday's by-election for Enugu North District following the death of Okey Ezea, the senator representing the district in the red chamber.
Ben Stokes will return to captain England for the series-deciding third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge with Gus Atkinson also back after both players missed the 253-run thumping at The Oval following a nightclub incident.
…Growth Index at +55.07%, all beat the ASI benchmark. More insights: With the outsized gains recorded by Aradel Holdings (+161%) and Seplat Energy (+95.6%), the sector reveals a highly concentrated performance within just two stocks. Aradel Holdings' extraordinary run has been the major driver of the sector performance,…
Siri's AI overhaul may have been the headline announcement at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference earlier this month, but Apple's broader AI strategy is taking shape through a series of smaller features embedded across its software. Rather than asking consumers to adopt the new AI-powered version of Siri to get all…
Falz Lyrics The "Ole" lyrics by Falz explore themes of corruption, political failure, insecurity, and social injustice as the artist voices frustration over the hardships faced by ordinary Nigerians. Through sharp commentary, powerful storytelling, and confrontational lyrics, Ole criticizes corrupt leadership, economic…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has said that the victory of Gov. Biodun Oyebanji in Saturday's governorship election in Ekiti will be replicated in Osun on August 15. Speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, Oyintiloye described Oyebanji's victory as well deser…
…He made this known via his social media handle on Sunday. He wrote "Today, I proudly paid the bride price of the woman I love. "A beautiful journey has officially begun, and I’m grateful to both families for their blessings. "She said “yes” to forever, and now it’s time to build our future together. Officially off the…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja on Friday ordered the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC, to restore the registration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN, and reinstate Ambassador Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo and other members of its Board of Trustees. The court also directed that the interim management comm…
…in the state. The affected civil servants who were employed in January this year raised the concerns in a ” Save Our Souls ” petition addressed to the governor. The letter was made available to DAILY POST in Ibadan, the state capital on Sunday. The Oyo State government had last week announced the introduction of a cont…
…youth empowerment programmes and implementing a nationwide counter-radicalisation campaign involving religious leaders, schools and the media. He further advocated the restoration of civilian administration in conflict-affected and ungoverned communities. "Buratai's advice was never pessimistic. It was realistic," Abdu…
…Officer, Professor Christian Ezeibe of the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), said Asogwa polled 162,360 votes to defeat the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Nestor Ezeme, who secured 9,299 votes. According to the results released by INEC, Ossai Okwudili of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) came third wi…
Rates Bayelsa High on Judicial Infrastructure By Samuel Oyadongha, Yenagoa The Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Sagbama Branch, Barr. Ogheneochuko Sampson, has endorsed calls for the establishment of special courts to fast-track the prosecution of kidnapping and banditry cases across the country. Speakin…
…the boy, who was fast asleep at the time of the invasion, behind. The child had since remained in the custody of the assailants. Speaking during a press briefing, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, expressed gratitude to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa for his prompt intervention a…
…to closely monitor developments before, during and after the election, stressing that maintaining vigilance would be crucial to safeguarding his mandate. "The governor must follow them closely and ensure he has eyes on the ground because they have already concluded plans to go beyond the election polls to get victory b…
An NDLEA statement on Sunday said, Pa Obiora was arrested by operatives of the Agency on Friday, following credible intelligence that he was selling illicit substances to young students and others in his patent medicine store located at 4 Club road, Umuahia, where 4.64 kilograms of opioids including tramadol and diazep…
…the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has appealed to Chief Bode George to rejoin the 'party's mainstream leadership structure' to reposition it ahead of 2027. Mr Hakeem Olalemi, State Organising Secretary of the faction, made the appeal in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Lagos on Sunday. NAN reports tha…