…Pat Utomi says Nigeria would have been a "different place" if former President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua had not died in office. Speaking during an interview programme titled C-Suite Cafe, Utomi described Yar'Adua as a "committed patriot" who wanted to see Nigeria move forward.Yar'Adua died on May 5, 2010, and was succeeded…
Togo says it has 'serious' evidence against detained French filmmakers Togo's government says it has "serious and corroborative evidence" against two French documentary filmmakers and their Togolese fixer, who have been detained in the West African country since late July.The government's statement was its first public…
Man leaves tired 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji during family hike A man who left his tired 7-year-old son to wait alone on Japan's Mount Fuji while he continued a family hike has been reprimanded by police. The boy was spotted sitting on his own at a hut about 8,200 feet (2,500 meters) above sea level-slightly mor…
The man I trusted and loved became the source of my greatest pain - Nigerian woman shares her story of surviving domestic violence A Nigerian woman, Chidindu Elijah, has opened up about the alleged domestic violence she endured in her marriage and the incident that gave her the courage to walk away. The mother of three…
…them. He said some people expect successful friends to keep giving them money simply because they were around when they had nothing, often squandering whatever they receive before returning for more. Zicsaloma also stressed that money earned through legitimate means is not necessarily money available for sharing, as su…
Jigawa police recover headless body in bush, launch m8rder investigation The Jigawa State Police Command has launched an investigation into the discovery of a headless body in a bush at Shanya Babba village, Maigatari Local Government Area of the state. The incident was reported at about 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 21…
…selling cannabis in Ilisan, Ogun State.The centenarian was apprehended on Saturday, August 15, 2026, with 90 grammes of skunk, a form of cannabis, which was reportedly packaged in small quantities for sale.According to the NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, Ogunmabo admitted that she sold the substance to people in the co…
Governor Ademola Adeleke won the August 15, 2026 Osun governorship election after defecting from the PDP to the Accord PartyA public affairs analyst identified incumbency, voter trust in infrastructure delivery, and the Davido factor as key drivers of the outcomeThe result is seen as a blow to the APC in the Southwest…
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — The Presidency has accused former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of politicising Nigeria’s economy after he renewed calls to restore the petrol subsidy, saying the stance sharply contradicts the economic position he took during the 2023 presidential campaign. The Presidency described Atiku…
…subsidy regime. He said Atiku’s proposal was fundamentally different from the previous subsidy arrangement because it would focus government intervention on domestic production rather than imported petrol. “Atiku is not going back to the corrupt regime of the subsidy of the past,” Okonkwo said, arguing that Nigeria now…
…are here to pray for me and for the success of Mr. President. “Our party is synonymous for keeping to our words. We pray that Almighty Allah will give him [the President] the wisdom to lead this country. We assure Nigerians that we shall fulfill all our campaign promises.” Senator Yari also declared that the APC would…
…FANSAN YAMMA, have intercepted three disassembled canoes reportedly procured by notorious terrorist leader Shehu Bagewaye to facilitate the movement of his fighters across riverine areas in Zamfara State. The interception, which took place on August 23, 2026, followed credible intelligence that the canoes had been proc…
…Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, confirmed the abduction on Sunday, August 23, 2026, following a late-night raid on the community.According to Vanguard, a local source said the attackers descended on the sleepy community at around 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2026, and took the monarch to an unkno…
…By Dayo Johnson, Akure The impeachment plot against the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, may have been suspended following the intervention of the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Vanguard gathered that 24 of the 26 lawmakers had backed the move to im…
…return was witnessed by the Mubi APC Chairman, Alhaji Ahmadu Guruja, alongside thousands of supporters, political associates, friends, family members and well-wishers who gathered to receive him. Bindow, speaking after his registration, noted that his decision followed extensive consultations with political associates…
…increased imports of LPG since June and Dangote Refinery’s price reduction have caused cooking gas prices to drop significantly over the last two months. A market survey by DAILY POST showed that Dangote Refinery and depot owners such as NavGas, 11 PLC (formerly Mobil) and Ranoil dispense LPG at between N945 and N960 p…
…Council, whose composition offers Nigerians a clear picture of the choice before us in the 2027 general election. “The council brings together many of the same political actors who have supported, defended or participated in the present administration. “Their coming together raises a fundamental question: what exactly…
…described Hassan’s death as “a monumental loss to the creative and entertainment industry.” He stressed that the actor’s death was a loss to his family, Ogun State and Nigeria as a whole. “I am greatly saddened by the death of a brother who believed and worked assiduously for my cause and the cause of our people. I sym…
The Special Adviser on Security Matters to Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, Col. Ahmed Usman (retd.), has called on political leaders and other stakeholders to put aside partisan differences and unite in the fight against banditry in the state. Usman made the call on Sunday in a statement while reacting to recent com…
…election. The State Working Committee of the party, at a meeting held on Monday, August 10, 2026, described the alleged statements and actions of the two APC leaders as “unstatesmanlike, irresponsible, embarrassing and inimical” to the unity and electoral prospects of the party in the state. The SWC alleged that Kalu,…
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The Special Adviser on Security Matters to Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, Col. Ahmed Usman (Rtd), has urged political leaders and other stakeholders to set aside partisan differences and unite against banditry and other security challenges confronting the state. Usman made the appeal while reacting to recent commen…
…the All Progressives Congres, APC, “silly” in 2027 even if it names billionaire, Elon Musk, as its campaign Director General. Agada made the remark while faulting the 2027 campaign council constituted by the APC, stressing that having moneybags in the team is not a guarantee for electoral victory. Posting on X, Agada i…
…reforms even when the political weather is rough, rather than pandering to populist illusions for ballot-box validation. “Atiku’s hypocrisy is an insult to the collective intelligence of a resilient populace navigating global economic headwinds. “By the Grace of God, this desperate gambit will fail, and all citizens of…
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke conducted separate operations across Benue State on August 19, 2026A suspected bandit known as 'Cool Nigg@' was killed during a firefight along the Jortar–Atume axis in Ukum LGATwo suspects arrested in Logo LGA reportedly confessed to a planned kidnapping, and troops recovered a pistol,…