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AFCON 2025: Morocco fans won’t intimidate Super Eagles – Iwobi
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AFCON 2025: Morocco fans won’t intimidate Super Eagles – Iwobi

Mike Oyebola

Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi has insisted that the Super Eagles won’t be intimidated by the large crowd at the Prince Moulay Abdallah Stadium, Rabat, DAILY POST reports. Hosts Atlas Lions of Morocco have enjoyed massive support from their fans at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup…

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ADC faction inaugurates North-East committee, woos Jonathan, Saraki

John Owen Nwachukwu

The Nafiu Bala Gombe-led faction of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has inaugurated its North-East Zonal Congress Committee, reaffirming its commitment to party expansion, internal democracy, and national rebirth, while calling on former Senate President, Dr. Bukola…

AFCON 2025: Ghana’s Laryea to officiate Super Eagles vs Morocco
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AFCON 2025: Ghana’s Laryea to officiate Super Eagles vs Morocco

Mike Oyebola

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has appointed Ghanaian referee, Daniel Nii Laryea, for the semi-final encounter between Nigeria and Morocco. The 39-year-old as one of Africa’s top referees. Laryea will be officiating his second game at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup…

Kaduna police kill two bandits, foil planned attack on village
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Kaduna police kill two bandits, foil planned attack on village

Hadiza Musa

The police command in Kaduna State has killed two suspected armed bandits and recovered arms and ammunition during a security operation in Giwalga area of Bayan Kogi District. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama.…

Police arrest suspect over kidnap, murder of 25-year-old woman in Rivers
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Police arrest suspect over kidnap, murder of 25-year-old woman in Rivers

Ifunanya Obeme-Ndukwe

The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Goodnews Iberi, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a 25-year-old woman, Rita Special Eleonu, in Emohua Local Government Area of the state. Iberi, a native of Rumuakunde Community, was arrested…

BREAKING: US delivers military supplies to Nigeria
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BREAKING: US delivers military supplies to Nigeria

Matthew Atungwu

The United States has delivered military supplies to Nigerian security agencies in support of ongoing operations in the country. The United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, announced the delivery in a post on X on Tuesday. “US forces delivered critical military supplies to our…

Germany predicts end of Iran regime as UN condemns killings
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Germany predicts end of Iran regime as UN condemns killings

Wale Odunsi

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has predicted an imminent end to the current leadership in Iran as mass protests in major cities enter the third week. Speaking on Tuesday during his visit to India, Merz noted that any government that can only keep itself in power by force…

NELFUND disburses N161.97bn to 864,798 students
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NELFUND disburses N161.97bn to 864,798 students

Matthew Atungwu

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, says it has disbursed N161.9 billion to 864,798 students nationwide since the launch of its student loan portal, as part of efforts to expand access to tertiary education. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, said…

Nigeria reaffirms bilateral relations with UAE
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Nigeria reaffirms bilateral relations with UAE

Matthew Atungwu

Nigeria has reiterated its bilateral relationship with the United Arab Emirates, UAE, with the view to deepening trade and unlock sustainable investments between the two nations. President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed this commitment on Tuesday in his address at the Abu Dhabi…

Bauchi begins payment of 13-year outstanding gratuities to retirees
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Bauchi begins payment of 13-year outstanding gratuities to retirees

Timi Owolabi

Civil servants who left the Bauchi State Civil Service since March 2013 are set to receive their long-awaited gratuities, as the state government has approved the clearance of outstanding payments after 13 years. The Bauchi State Contributory Pension Commission announced that…

Police deploy drones to arrest 11 suspected kidnappers in Edo
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Police deploy drones to arrest 11 suspected kidnappers in Edo

Enahoro Iyemefokhai

The Edo State Police Command says its deployment of drones has yielded results with the arrest of 11 suspects believed to be members of an organized kidnapping syndicate. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the Command’s image maker, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on…

AFCON 2025: Iwobi declares Super Eagles ready for Morocco test
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AFCON 2025: Iwobi declares Super Eagles ready for Morocco test

Mike Oyebola

Alex Iwobi says the Super Eagles will go all out for a win in their semi-final encounter against the Atlas Lions of Morocco. The Super Eagles have hugged the headlines for their scintillating displays at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Éric Chelle’s side have won all five…

Abiodun mourns passing of Mama Lucia Onabanjo
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Abiodun mourns passing of Mama Lucia Onabanjo

Daily Post Staff

Abiodun mourns passing of Mama Lucia Onabanjo Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep condolences to the family of former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo, over the passing of their matriarch, Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo,…

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles must work hard to beat Morocco – Chelle
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AFCON 2025: Super Eagles must work hard to beat Morocco – Chelle

Mike Oyebola

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has said his players must work hard to achieve victory in their semi-final tie against Morocco. The three-time champions will face their biggest test at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations when they confront the hosts at the Prince Moulay…

Kaduna: Customs rakes in N14.6bn in Q4, records 35% revenue surge
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Kaduna: Customs rakes in N14.6bn in Q4, records 35% revenue surge

Matthew Atungwu

The Kaduna Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, generated N14.68 billion as revenue between October and December, 2025, recording a 35 per cent increase over the same period of the previous year. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Sa’ad Hassan, disclosed…