…a second goal. Tunisia goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen was also working overtime, and had to claw away a shot that just went agonisingly short of crossing the goalline. Japan though finally added to their tally in the 31st minute, with striker Ueda taking advantage of some hesitant Tunisian defending to surge forward and thund…

…within the UN system, including Prof. Olufemi Elias' election to the International Law Commission following renewed diplomatic engagement by Nigeria. He also referenced Nigeria's leadership of the Fifth Committee on Budgetary and Administrative Matters, which he was elected just two weeks ago. "We are presenting Esther…

…and robotics. The planned review comes three years after the legislation was signed into law. The National Commissioner of the NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, disclosed the plan in Abuja while marking three years since the Act was signed. President Bola Tinubu signed the Nigeria Data Protection Act into law on June 12, 202…

…figures, Rabiu shuaibu of the APC polled 35,356 votes, defeating his closest rival, Lawal Garba Haruna of the African People's Movement (APM), who scored 268 votes, while Abubakar Yahaya Muhammad of the Labour Party (LP) recorded 98 votes. Declaring the result, the Returning Officer stated: "I hereby certify that I am…

…discourse, has again pushed state policing from policy pages into public view - pressing lawmakers and citizens alike to decide whether Nigeria will decentralise responsibly or watch its security architecture continue to fray.

…of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. Sanwo-Olu also pointed to the state's electricity law and market reforms aimed at improving power supply, alongside federal projects such as the 700-kilometre Coastal Highway and the over 1,000-kilometre Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway. "Lagos is a sub-national economy that carries the weig…

…who are prepared to make difficult decisions and stand firmly behind them. "As a trained lawyer, Wike also brings a solid understanding of constitutional governance, public administration, and the rule of law. His legal background has enabled him to engage effectively with complex policy and governance issues while mai…

…the holiday as an opportunity for civic reflection, urging citizens to recommit to lawful conduct, responsible engagement and national unity because in the minister's words, "the strength of any democracy lies ultimately in the character of its citizens." Ojo's statement which was food for thought capable of putting th…

…from the fighting in Lebanon had surpassed 4,000, the health ministry said. Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah said his group retained “the full right to confront this enemy when it attacks us”. Israel’s US ambassador Yechiel Leiter maintained it was Hezbollah that broke the truce, saying Israel was “defending itself…

…trafficking or other criminal activities would face prosecution in accordance with the law. The Command reiterated its commitment to safeguarding lives and property and appreciated residents for their support for ongoing efforts to maintain security across Plateau State. Police also encouraged members of the public to…

…Segun Oni of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), who secured 82,211 votes, and Bisi Kolawole of the PDP, who got 67,457 votes. In 2022, Oyebanji got 53.16 percent of the total valid votes, while his close contenders, Oni and Kolawole, got 23.36 percent and 19.17 percent, respectively. However, in 2026, Oyebanji secured…

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, says his administration will never enter into any peace deal with terrorists, insisting that the government is stronger than terrorists. The governor made the remarks during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service. According to him, it is an offence in Zamfara State to broker peace…

…targeting unregistered vehicles and vehicles bearing obscured, defaced, altered, or unlawfully covered registration number plates. “Within the period under review, the Command successfully impounded a total of fifteen (15) vehicles found violating vehicle registration and number plate regulations across various locatio…

…its outcome ". Reacting to the Appeal Court judgment, APC spokespersons and supporting lawyers clarified that the appellate verdict was delivered in " an interlocutory appeal, which challenged the jurisdiction of the High Court rather than the substantive legality of the exco itself." They further contended that becaus…

…that their kidnappers asked for a ?1 billion ransom or the introduction of Sharia law in Nigeria. "These are not true. They are just trying to create problems for us," she said, appearing calm but distressed. "We have been here since. We have not been forced to worship in Islamic way. They have not troubled us concerni…

…Assembly should be playing for you", he said. On the Petroleum Bill and Outdated Laws Saraki noted that many of Nigeria's laws are outdated, some written in the 1970s and no longer applicable to modern business. Said he: "The Petroleum Industry Bill was not passed for 25 years. In the 8th National Assembly, we sat down…

The caucus announced that Afam Ogene, a senior lawmaker and former journalist, will serve as its spokesperson and help promote accountability, transparency, and democratic governance.

...Calls for shift from 'Rule of Law' to 'Rule of Justice' in global finance Chima Anyaso, Nigerian entrepreneur,

…the vehicles. The users of the intercepted vehicles were prosecuted in line with extant laws, according to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Nguroje. Nguroje, in a statement obtained by DAILY POST Saturday night, noted that use of unregistered or improperly identified vehicles poses serious security thre…

…ar‍rested, w?hile the motorcycle involved? shall be co?nfiscated in accordance wi‍th the law. “Th‍e Government calls on residents, transport operat?o?rs, co?mmunity? leaders?, and member‍s of the public to‍ cooperate? fully wit?h the a‍uthorit?ies in the implementation of this‍ directive, which is a?i?med at a?dvancing…

…Election turns violent in polling units DAILY POST reports that there was mild drama at Ilawe polling unit in Ward 2 in Ekiti South Local Government Area of the state when some security operatives allegedly attached to a presidential aide stormed a polling unit where a fracas ensued with the governorship candidate of t…

…space ahead of the 2027 elections, the powers of INEC, and whether Nigeria's electoral laws are gradually making it harder for smaller political parties to survive. For many stakeholders, the controversy is no longer simply about five political parties. It is about the health of Nigeria's democracy itself. Origin of co…

…as substitutes for indigene certificates, describing the practice as unknown to law and without legal effect. Move to Set Aside Judgment The judgment prompted an immediate reaction from Jos North Local Government Council. Through a Motion on Notice filed before the Plateau State High Court, the council sought to set as…

By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration's opposition to negotiating with bandits, insisting that seeking peace deals with criminal groups remains unacceptable in the state. The governor made the remarks during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service. Lawal stated t…

…are not freed. Govt stronger than any terrorist, peace deals not an option - Gov Dauda Lawal …says those negotiating with kidnappers on their own By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reaffirmed his administration's opposition to negotiating with bandits, insisting that seeking peace deals wi…