Northern Nigeria is angry. This anger is not strictly borne from the unremitting, horrific spillage of blood on its soil. Rather, Northern Nigeria is angry because it has been rightly called by the name it gave itself. Recently, the progeny of Shehu Usman dan Fodio – the 19th-century Islamic scholar and founder of the …
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has not been included in India's ODI squad for the upcoming series against England, despite scoring a blistering 94 for India A against Sri Lanka.
In another case, police recovered a red Daihatsu Sirion valued at N4 million, which was stolen from the residence of its owner, Murtala Mohammed, in the Yan-Awaki area of Unguwa Uku, Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State. The vehicle, reported stolen on June 15, was found abandoned two days later within Tarauni L…
"No public official should be permitted to retain benefits obtained through conduct that has been judicially determined to be unlawful and unconstitutional," the organisation stated. Justice Bogoro found that the schemes were "tainted by self-dealing, conflict of interest, and a failure to prioritise the national inter…
…act, while ensuring that all those involved are brought to justice. The PPRO further said that surveillance and intelligence-led operations have been expanded across relevant locations as part of ongoing proactive measures.
Nigerian singer, Oludipe Oluwasanmi David, popularly known as Spyro, has explained why some of his colleagues in the music industry go broke. The 'Who's Your Guy' hitmaker explained this while addressing fans during a performance at an event over the weekend. According to him, extravagant spending on parties and women…
…reaffirming the strategic importance of integrated military operations, the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has consistently maintained that "decisive air power delivers its greatest effect when seamlessly integrated with surface operations." It added that, in line with this operational p…
Nigeria’s foreign exchange reforms have restored the effectiveness of monetary policy after years of distortions under a multiple exchange rate
…a former governor of Oyo State, made this declaration in a statement signed by his media aide, Chief Adeola Oloko. The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Sunday in Ibadan, the state capital. DAILY POST gathered that the annual Egungun festival has been slated to commence tomorrow (Monday). Our correspondent…
…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 Centre, Kano, the PRP State Chairman, Abdulkadir Musa Guza, said, “I was in Kaduna as State Chairman of PRP to participate at the party retreat and also obtained forms for…
…message signed by the President of the group, Sir. Isioma Odozi Melekwe, DYTM said the Governor's life and leadership have continued to inspire hope, unity, and purposeful governance across Delta State. "On behalf of the entire members of the Delta Youth Transformation Movement, I heartily congratulate Your Excellency,…
…message issued by his spokesperson, Malam Olawale Rasheed, on Sunday in Osogbo, Adeleke said the renewal of Oyebanji's mandate reflected the people’s confidence in his leadership. The governor described Oyebanji's landslide victory as a testament to the acceptance of the progress recorded during his first term, noting…
By James Ogunnaike Tragedy struck in the Kobape area of Abeokuta, Ogun State, as a former Senior Programme Producer with Ogun State Television (OGTV), Mrs. Kitan Oyesiku, popularly known as Aunty Kitan, and her security guard were found dead at her residence under circumstances that have sparked concern among residents…
…Bureau Chief The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele and his Federal Capital Territory (FCT) counterpart, Barr. Nyesom Wike have met to finetune the tax administration in the FCT. Mr. Oyedele, in a statement on Sunday, described it as a, “productive bilateral meeting,” adding…
The police spokesperson in Anambra, Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement shared with reporters on Sunday in Awka.
Highlights of the Super League match between St Helens and Huddersfield Giants.
…of a 4th Administration, headed by Chris Nwaogu, as a replacement. But Edoziem kicked against the development and in a counter move, issued a statement to declare that IPOB has suspended Kanu as the group’s leader. Edoziem also announced the suspension of the spokesman, Emma Powerful. However, IPOB, in a statement by P…
…Mrs Kitan Oyesiku, popularly known as "Aunty Kitan," and murdered her in cold blood. DAILY POST learnt that the assailants invaded her home in the Kobape area of Abeokuta, the Ogun state capital, in the early hours of Sunday. The late Oyesiku was well known in media circles, having served with Ogun State Television (OG…
…Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, to order over ‘inflammatory remarks’ against Fulani communities in Oyo State. The group made the call in a statement by its Convener, Ibrahim Barkindo Chubado, on Sunday. This came after reports that Igboho issued a two-hour ultimatum to Fulani leaders in Oyo State over…
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise, Leke Joseph Abejide, has dismissed allegations that the purported appointment of Deputy Comptroller I.D. Olorunfemi as the next Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service would trigger the forced retirement of senior officers. In a st…
United States President, Donald Trump, has threatened to launch air strikes on Iran if it does not prevent Hezbollah from ‘causing trouble’. Trump issued the threat in a post on his Truth Social on Sunday, as peace talks between senior US and Iranian officials began in Switzerland. DAILY POST reports that the negotiati…
…DSP Abiodun Ojelabi on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, who said the arrests were made by operatives of the Anti-Cultism Unit following intelligence reports. According to the statement, “the first arrest occurred on June 17, 2026, at about 6pm after police received information that a suspected no…
Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Sunday warned the United States against making threats at the Islamic republic, vowing that “our armed forces are ready to respond”. “Don’t they think that if their threats had any effect, they would not have reached today’s state of desperation? We do not take Americ…
…reward for good governance and effective service delivery. Sanwo-Olu, who is also the chairman of the South-West Governors Forum, said this in a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Independent National Electoral…
…Arinze has left Kwara United following the expiration of his contract with the club, DAILY POST reports. Arinze left the Harmony Boys after a three- year spell in Ilorin. The towering defender played a key role in the Ilorin-based side’s relegation survival last season. Approaches have been made by several Nigerian Pre…