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The Commander of the 013 Quick Response Force, Nigerian Air Force, Minna, Niger State, Group Captain KO Akinyosade, has emphasized the need for collaboration between relevant agencies to enhance national security. He said the call is in a bid to strengthen collaboration and…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, says 215 deaths were recorded from Lassa fever in 2025, with the case fatality rate, CFR, rising to 18.7 per cent, higher than the 16.3 per cent recorded during the same period in 2024. The NCDC disclosed this via…
Abia State government has said that the establishment of the Abia Senior Citizens Centre by Governor Alex Otti is to provide social protection and access to healthcare for aged persons in the state and not for money sharing. According to the state government, the senior…
The Ogun State Internal Revenue Service, OGIRS, has reiterated that the deduction of stamp duty on bank transactions does not amount to taxation. The Executive Chairman of OGIRS, Mr. Olugbenga Olaleye, made this clarification on Thursday while speaking on a Yoruba programme,…
Vice President Kashim Shettima and Senate President Minister Godswill Akpabio joined other government officials in a symbolic release of pigeons during the Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony in Abuja on Thursday. The event, which honors the sacrifices of Nigerian military…
Bashir Ahmad, former media aide to late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, says his late principal never missed any Armed Forces Remembrance Day during his time either as military Head of State or President of Nigeria. Ahmad said this in a post on his official X handle on…
A senior aide to Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, Yiga Wamala, has sparked controversy after stating that the long-serving leader would not lose power through elections. Wamala, a Senior Presidential Adviser, made the remarks ahead of Thursday’s poll in which Museveni is…
Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has spoken publicly after the Federal Government discontinued the criminal defamation case instituted against her. Following Wednesday’s ruling by a Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court striking out the suit, the senator…
The Federal Ministry of Works has outlined plans to allocate more than N500 million for programmes aimed at training hairdressers and make-up artists, distributing grinding machines, motorcycles, mini-vans, and conducting anti-drug abuse awareness campaigns across selected…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has paid tribute to fallen heroes of the Nigerian Army on the occasion of the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. In a statement by the National Chairman of the party, Kabiru Turaki, SAN, on Thursday, the PDP stressed that their deaths should…
An Abuja High Court on Thursday dismissed the criminal charges filed by the Federal Government against Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. The development brought to a close a controversial legal case that drew nationwide attention. Court records indicated that the…
Former Nigeria coach, Sunday Oliseh, has praised Super Eagles left-back Bruno Onyeamachi for his excellent performance in the AFCON semifinal match against Morocco. Onyeamachi held off Morocco’s main threat, Brahim Diaz, who is the leading scorer in the tournament with five…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has assured that the August 8, 2026 governorship election in Osun State will be conducted peacefully and will not degenerate into violence. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, for Osun State, Dr Mutiu Agboke, gave the…
Former Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, could be set for a shock move to join Real Madrid in the summer. According to Plettigoal, Klopp is seriously considering joining the LaLiga giants. The German is currently Head of Soccer at Red Bull – a role he took after leaving…
A civic watchdog has described the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, as a political witch-hunt driven by personal interests rather than constitutional breaches. A statement on Thursday by the Good Governance Advocacy…
Serie A club Pisa SC have announced the signing of Nigerian striker Rafiu Durosinmi, DAILY POST reports. Durosinmi linked up with Pisa from Czech First Division club Viktoria Plzen. Pisa paid of €11 million, including add-ons, to secure his services. It is the most expensive…
Former Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice, Michael Aondoakaa, SAN, has insisted that the US military airstrike against terrorist elements in Nigeria did not undermine the territorial sovereignty of the country. Aondoakaa stated this on Thursday…
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has officially launched the All Progressives Congress (APC) digital membership registration exercise. The launch took place on Thursday in Wukari Local Government Council of the state. Speaking at the event, Governor Kefas said the…
