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A human rights lawyer, Barrister Victor Giwa, has written to the Chief Judge of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, High Court, Justice Husseini Baba-Yusuf, to complain that he can’t get justice in his case pending before Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie. Giwa, who is being…
Bandits loyal to notorious kingpin, Bello Turji, on Wednesday attacked Lugu village in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The terrorists reportedly killed and injured several residents and abducted at least 15 people, including men and women. The incident was…
Super Eagles right-back, Bright Osayi-Samuel has hailed defenders Calvin Bassey, Semi Ajayi, Bruno Onyemaechi and himself following Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco. The Birmingham City star said the Super Eagles back-four gave an ‘amazing’ performance against the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has joined millions of Nigerians in honouring the country’s fallen heroes as the nation marks the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. In a statement on Thursday, Atiku said he and his family were united with Nigerians in solemn remembrance…
Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has ordered the demolition of terrorist hideouts in Okene Local Government Area of the state. The operation commenced with the demolition of a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, hideout in Sambel, Idoji, after a series of…
Super Eagles striker, Akor Adams has told Nigerian journalists to go and interview Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea. Adams spoke as he walked past the journalists at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat following the Super Eagles’ AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco.…
The Nigerian Correctional Service, NCoS, Kano State Command, has arrested a 20-year-old man for allegedly attempting to smuggle Indian hemp in a loaf of bread into a custodial facility at the Kano High Court premises. This is contained in a statement issued on Thursday in…
Former media aide to late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has urged the Nigerian Football Federation, NFF, to retain Super Eagles coach, Eric Chelle. Ahmad said Chelle has shown a strong understanding of the Super Eagles technical dynamics. Posting on X, he noted…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Dele Momodu, has stressed the need to rescue Nigeria from one-man dictatorship. Momodu made this call on Thursday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on ‘The Morning Brief’, a programme on Channels Television…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two teenage gay suspects for allegedly assaulting minors sexually in Tilden Fulani, Toro Local Government Area of the state. Spokesman of the command, SP Nafiu Habib confirmed the development in a statement issued on Thursday.…
Former international, Waidi Akanni says the Super Eagles failed to prepare for penalty shootout in their defeat to Morocco. The Atlas Lions edged out the Super Eagles 4-2 on penalities in their semi-final encounter in Rabat on Thursday night. Both teams could not be separated…
Dr Ibrahim Abu Babatunde, who was abducted alongside his brother, has regained freedom after two weeks in the kidnappers’ den. DAILY POST reports that the medical doctor, a housemanship staff with the Edo University Teaching Hospital, Iyamho, was on January 1, 2026, abducted…
The Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a suspect in a case of acid attack. The police said on Thursday that it has commenced investigation into the alleged acid attack on one Walid Kassim Mohammed. “On the 14/01/2026 the Victim, a 17-year-old youth, ran to the Shagari…
Benue State Government has commenced an extensive evaluation of its general hospitals as part of Governor Hyacinth Alia’s renewed drive to rehabilitate and enhance secondary healthcare facilities across the state. The exercise, led by the Commissioner for Health and Human…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has addressed the viral video showing an alleged “handshake snub” involving the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade, maintaining that the incident was neither intentional nor disrespectful. Reacting to the widespread reactions on…
The Muslim Public Affairs Centre, MPAC, has condemned what it described as external interference in Iran’s internal affairs, warning that foreign involvement could escalate tensions and undermine the Iranian people’s right to determine their own future. In a statement issued…
Popular Nigerian reality star and comedian, DeeOne, has called on the Nigeria government to investigate financial management of all Non-Governmental Organizations, NGOs in the country. DeeOne made the call in a video on his Instagram page on Wednesday while calling the…
Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in 2023, Mr Peter Obi, has paid tribute to Nigeria’s fallen military personnel, describing their sacrifice as a lasting reminder of the nation’s duty to promote peace, hope, and progress. In a message…
