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A coalition of Northern groups and institutions has expressed concern that 60 years after the death of the Premier of Northern region, Sir Ahmadu Bello, the Sardauna of Sokoto, the North has no credible successors and has failed to sustain its incredible records. Bashir M.…
Osun State Police Command has cautioned residents against avoidable fire outbreaks, particularly during the dry season. The warning is coming amid reports of increasing fire incidents across the state. It was contained in a statement issued by the Commissioner of Police, CP…
The Alaafin of Oyo’s Palace has rejected claims by Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, that he consulted the Alaafin, the Olubadan of Ibadanland and the Soun of Ogbomoso on the issue of rotating the chairmanship of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs. In a statement dated…
Amid his detention in Finland, Simon Ekpa has been removed as the leader of the Biafra Republic Government in Exile. In a statement on Thursday, Ogechukwu Nkere was announced to have emerged as the replacement of Ekpa as the Prime Minister of BRGIE. According to the…
Mr. Nnamdi Offial, counsel to the second defendant, Henry Omoile, in the ongoing trial of former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele, on Thursday accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of pressuring his client to implicate the ex-apex…
Egypt head coach, Hossam Hassan, has claimed that other African teams are jealous of them, because they already have seven AFCON titles. Hassan was speaking ahead of their third-place playoff game against Nigeria this weekend. Sadio Mane netted a late winner, that saw Senegal…
Lagos State Taskforce has apprehended three suspected impersonators accused of posing as officers of the Nigerian Navy, including a man identified as James K. Robert, who allegedly claimed the rank of Captain, in connection with the demolition of illegal shanties and…
The naira on Thursday bounced back to appreciation against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira strengthened on Thursday to N1,419.28 against the dollar, up from N1,420.04 on Wednesday. This…
Former Chelsea player, Chris Sutton has predicted the Premier League match-day 22 taking place this weekend. Manchester United will host Manchester City at Old Trafford on Saturday afternoon, while Chelsea will face Brentford at Stamford Bridge. Liverpool will clash with…
A security analyst, Ambassador Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, has warned that continuous use of the Nigerian Armed Forces for internal security operations is weakening the Nigeria Police Force and posing long-term risks to the country’s democracy. Adamu who is also a retired Army…
Political watchers in Rivers State are worried as the political battle between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Chief Nyesom Wike and his political godson, Siminalayi Fubara, takes a toll on governance in the state. DAILY POST reports that it did not take…
About 9,130 retirees under the Independent Unbonded Contributory Pension Scheme in Osun State have appealed to the state government to release their outstanding retirement benefits without further delay. The affected retirees, who exited service between 2017 and 2025, include…
A Senior Fellow of Centre for Democracy and Development, Prof. Jibrin Ibrahim, has said that corruption was a major problem in 1966. Ibrahim made this known on Thursday while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television, stating…
Minister of State for Education, Prof Suwaiba Ahmad, says education is a key priority for President Bola Tinubu. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST on Thursday, Prof Ahmad said the president asked the ministry to ensure it reached an…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Segun Sowunmi, has said that the party has a groundswell which cannot be ruled out. Sowunmi expressed this confidence on Thursday during an interview programme on Channels Television’s Politics Today monitored by DAILY POST He…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Segun Sowunmi, says former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, is not a strong opposition for president Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Sowunmi stated this on Thursday while responding to…
The year 2025 was a challenging one for some of Nigeria’s ‘celebrity couples’ as several such high-profile marriages hit the rocks. The industry witnessed some of its most dramatic marriage crises, DAILY POST reports. Celebrity couples that divorced in 2025 include music…
Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (Rtd) says the military thrives better in a democracy, stressing that Nigeria is always better with a democratic government in place. General Musa said this on Thursday while fielding questions in an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a…
