…deployment of tactical security personnel to the area. According to the police, armed assailants invaded the community on the night of June 20, firing sporadically and setting several structures ablaze, including a makeshift checkpoint belonging to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, a local brothel and the r…
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and BAT Nigeria (BATN) have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at deepening
The Oyo State Police Command has recorded another significant breakthrough in its sustained efforts to combat cultism, violent
…of the State. LP, in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Iroegbu Emenike, said that the ongoing media attacks between the supporters of APC candidate, Eric Opah and former Minister, Henry Ikoh over the governorship ticket could affect the peace that Abia residents are currently enjoying. The Labour Party cla…
…ever, destroyed in Owerri, on Saturday. Speaking during the exercise, the agency's Chairman, Maj.-Gen. Mohammed Buba-Marwa said that they consisted of 2,319 litres of codeine-based cough syrup and 24,945.302kg of cannabis Sativa. Other items destroyed were 29.65kg of methamphetamine, 3.169kg of cocaine, 1.378kg of hero…
…Sunday Adeyemo, issued a two-hour ultimatum demanding their freedom. The victims, said to include a pregnant woman, her children and a sibling, were reportedly released after days in captivity, sparking jubilation across the community. Videos circulating on social media showed residents flooding the streets to welcome…
…up from N207.521 billion Deals: 287,157 transactions Year-to-Date Return: +51.62% Gainers: 11 | Losers: 78 | Unchanged: 57 Top 10 Gainers: Cornerstone Insurance (CORNERST) - up 11.01% to N6.05 Academy Press (ACADEMYPRESS) - up 8.72% to N8.10 Conoil (CONOIL) - up 8.25% to N210.00 Neimeth International Pharmaceuticals (N…
…promises that rarely pan out No issue better illustrates the distance between campaign promises and governance outcomes in Nigeria than electricity. The figures promised from the podium and the figures recorded on the national grid have, across every election cycle, remained far apart. In 2019, Atiku pledged to generat…
…(NNPP) and Nyesom Wike's G5. As a result, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) said Bola Tinubu rose from the ashes of opposition split. Nothing could be farther from the truth. Today, the opposition has split into factions of PDP, ADC, and NDC. What is more, most of the governors have defected to the ruling APC.…
…report as the handiwork of "heartless people," the management accused those behind the claim of attempting to disrespect a living legend and create unnecessary confusion. The organisation also warned social media users and content creators against spreading unverified information, urging the public to verify claims bef…
…silence meant she had no answer to critics or public speculation, Mabel insisted that remaining quiet should not be mistaken for having nothing meaningful to say. "Truth be say, I get response but I no just know where to start from, hence the silence and withdrawal," she wrote. Her statement suggests that her decision…
…democratic progress since the return to civilian rule in 1999. The country has sustained uninterrupted democratic governance for over two decades, witnessed multiple elections, experienced peaceful transfers of power between ruling and opposition parties, and maintained a relatively vibrant civil society and media envi…
Alhassan Aisha Abdulfatai is an entrepreneur and real estate professional, in this interview with YETUNDE AJANAKU, she shares her societal perception and her journey. AS an entrepreneur, how would you describe the business climate in Nigeria today? Nigeria's business environment today is indeed a high-risk, high-reward…
LAST week, we explored how the brain responds under pressure, especially in moments of stress, worry, and anxiety. We looked at how these experiences are not just emotional reactions, but also biological responses shaped by how the brain perceives threat and demand. But understanding what is happening inside the brain…
…following his team’s defeat to Germany in their FIFA World Cup 2026 encounter, DAILY POST reports. The Elephants suffered a 2-1 defeat against Julian Nagelsmann’s side at the Toronto Stadium on Saturday night. Franck Kessie gave Cote d’Ivoire’s the lead early in the game. Substitute, Deniz Undav, however, scored twice…
…are part of the minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike’s rainbow coalition, with the group deciding on Senator Olaka as its preferred choice for the election. It could be recalled that the Rivers South-East Senatorial District seat became vacant following the death of Senator Barry Barinada Mpigi i…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has retained the Zuru State Constituency seat in the Kebbi State House of Assembly following the victory of its candidate, Rabiu Garba Aiki, in Saturday's bye-election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Aiki winner of the poll after the conclusion of colla…
…youths in several communities within the local government. The individuals allegedly claim that the payment is required for registration into a federal government programme known as “Renewed Hope.” The youths stated that the practice has occurred repeatedly and is not the first time residents have encountered such inci…
…improved shareholder value.Top of Form Speaking at the Annual General Meeting, SAHCO Chairman, Dr Taiwo Afolabi, attributed the performance to the resilience of the Company's business model, the dedication of its workforce, and its sustained focus on operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and strategic expansio…
…on Saturday to close in on a place in the last 32. Ayase Ueda scored twice while Daichi Kamada and Junya Ito were also on target as the Asian giants joined the Netherlands on four points at the top of Group F. Tunisia, who were thumped 5-1 by Sweden in their first game of the tournament, can no longer hope for a place…
Curacao goalkeeper Eloy Room was the hero on Saturday as the tiny Caribbean island claimed its first-ever World Cup point in a goalless draw against toothless Ecuador. Ecuador, who finished second in South American qualifying, had 28 shots, including 15 on target, in Kansas City but Room stood firm in an astonishing di…
…Recreation Council (UNSRC) - Nigeria Association at the Nigeria House in New York. He said the Tinubu administration recognised the outstanding contributions of Nigerians serving across the UN and remained committed to rewarding excellence and service. "Many of you here deserve national honours," Jimoh told the gatheri…
Sky Sports' Michael Bridge explains why Spurs' pursuit for the Italian midfielder isn't over.
On insecurity, he said AI could support drone surveillance, CCTV monitoring, intelligence gathering and facial recognition to track criminal activities. He argued that Nigeria must invest in data centres and other infrastructure required to store and process data locally, adding that Nigeria had conditions that could a…
The exit of Shoprite, the South African retail chain, through the sale of its Nigerian subsidiary to Ketron Investments