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target=_blank>Jonathan: Why I was Prepared To Die Inside Presidential Villa
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has, for the first time since leaving office, opened up on the political storm that followed the prolonged illness of late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. Jonathan revealed that he was prepared to die inside the presidential villa rather than abandon his position during the constitutional crisis that rocked the nation. Speaking
target=_blank>Obi: Tinubu holidaying in The Caribbean while Nigerians are being killed
Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has accused President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of holidaying abroad when he is yet to tackle insecurity and other challenges facing the country. He said this in a post on his X handle, which he titled, ‘No, Mr President, this is not the Time
target=_blank>Dantata: Nigeria has lost a towering statesman – CNG
The Coalition of Northern Groups (CNG) has expressed sorrow over the passing of business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. Daily Trust reported that the late Dantata passed away in Abu Dhabi on Saturday at the age of 94. In a statement, the National Coordinator of CNG, Comrade Jamilu Aliyu Charanchi, described the Kano billionaire as
target=_blank>Seven arrested over hijack, diversion of petrol tankers in Lagos
Detectives from the Lagos State Police Command have arrested seven individuals in connection with the hijacking and diversion of petrol tankers in Lagos. The suspects were identified as Izuchukwu Nwanoruo, 34, Kayode Falodun, 29, Ojo Ayodele, 35, Ayomide Thompson ,24, Ahmed Saliu, 37, Igbalaye Kareem, 38, and Babatunde Ahmed ‘m’ aged 38. The arrests were
target=_blank>Afreximbank appoints George Elombi as new president
The Africa Export Import Bank (Afreximbank) has appointed Dr. George Elombi as its President Afreximbank’s shareholders appointed Dr. Elombi as the Bank’s President and Chairman of the Board of Directors at the end of the Annual General Meeting of the Bank effective September 2025. A Cameroonian national and executive, Dr. Elombi has been with the
target=_blank>PHOTOS: Dignitaries attend funeral prayers for late Aminu Dantata in Kano
Ga’ib – funeral prayer in absentia – have been observed for the soul of late business mogul, Aminu Dantata, in Kano, on Saturday. The prayer was led by the Chairman of the Kano Council of Ulama, Sheikh Ibrahim Khalil, alongside the Commandant General of Kano Hisbah board, Sheikh Ibrahim Daurawa. The prayer was observed at
target=_blank>Dantata: Nigeria Has Lost An Irreplaceable Institution – Shettima
Vice President Kashim Shettima has expressed deep grief over the passing of prominent Nigerian businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, saying the country has lost an irreplaceable institution. The late Dantata, an uncle of Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, passed away at the age of 94 in Abu Dhabi in the early hours
target=_blank>Dantata: Nigeria Has Lost A Patriot – Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has mourned the death of elder statesman and business icon, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, describing it as a monumental national loss. Dantata, aged 94, passed away in the early hours of Saturday. In a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu said Nigeria has lost
target=_blank>Obi to leaders: Emulate Ganduje, don’t cling to power when medically unfit
Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerian leaders battling health challenges to emulate Abdullahi Umar Ganduje by stepping down from office rather than clinging to power. Obi made the call while reacting to Ganduje’s recent resignation as National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC). He described the
target=_blank>Gombe 2027: Gov. Inuwa Yahaya’s Search for New Ododo
As Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State is about to wind down his second tenure in office, conversations have already begun to heat up around who should succeed him. Among political stakeholders, media circles, and grassroots mobilisers, the question is no longer if but who will wear the crown come 2027. Governor Yahaya himself
target=_blank>Dalung visits Zazzau over killing of wedding guests in Plateau
Following the recent killing of 12 residents from Kaduna by some irate individuals in Plateau State, the former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, was on a condolence visit to Zazzau Emirate and the families of the 12 wedding-bound travellers killed in Plateau State. DAILYPOST recalls that 12 wedding travellers from the Bassawa community
Dalung visits Zazzau over killing of wedding guests in Plateau
target=_blank>South East’s history of voting against APC will reverse in 2027 – Pro-Tinubu group
A group, South East Renewed Hope Agenda, SERHA, has said that the historic voting pattern which has seen the South East not voting for presidential candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC, will be reversed in favour of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The group made the declaration on Saturday in Umuahia after the inauguration
South East’s history of voting against APC will reverse in 2027 – Pro-Tinubu group
target=_blank>Galatasaray President Özbek updates on Osimhen, new goalkeeper
Galatasaray President, Dursun Özbek, has provided the latest update regarding the club’s pursuit of Victor Osimhen and a new goalkeeper this summer transfer window. Speaking recently at the 25th Championship Night held in Bodrum, Özbek insisted that Galatasaray is waiting for Osimhen to make a decision regarding his future and will continue to work for
Galatasaray President Özbek updates on Osimhen, new goalkeeper
target=_blank>NAFDAC seizes banned codeine syrups, shuts 13 shops in Lagos
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has conducted a raid on over 20 shops and storage facilities in the Mushin area of Lagos. The raid resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of banned codeine-based syrups and other controlled substances. The operation, which took place earlier in the week
NAFDAC seizes banned codeine syrups, shuts 13 shops in Lagos
target=_blank>President Federation Cup: Kwara United overcome Abakaliki FC to win first title
Kwara United have won the 2025 President Federation Cup men’s title after a 4-3 penalty shootout win against Abakaliki FC in the final. Tunde Sanni’s side claimed the title for the time in their history. The two teams battled to 0-0 draw in regulation time. Abakaliki, who will play in the Nationwide League next season
President Federation Cup: Kwara United overcome Abakaliki FC to win first title
target=_blank>Leadership: Why Nigeria has always got it wrong – Jonathan
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has lamented how Nigeria has always gotten it wrong in leadership. This is even as he attributed the wrong choice of political leaders to religious and tribal sentiments. Jonathan, who stated this in an interview on ‘Talking Books African’, a programme by the Rainbow Book Club, said that Nigeria’s strong adherence
Leadership: Why Nigeria has always got it wrong – Jonathan
target=_blank>I was never married to Segun Ogungbe, we just have kids – Actress Omowunmi Ajiboye VIDEO
Popular Nigerian actress, Omowunmi Ajiboye, has claimed that movie director and actor, Segun Ogungbe didn’t know any of her family members. This is coming barely two years after their messy split. DAILY POST recalls that after the duo’s separation in 2023, Omowunmi was dragged by netizens for not acknowledging Segun Ogungbe’s presence at her mother’s
I was never married to Segun Ogungbe, we just have kids – Actress Omowunmi Ajiboye VIDEO
target=_blank>Yar’Adua: How I was advised to vacate Aso Rock over fear of military coup – Jonathan
Former Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan, has narrated how he endured tension in the Presidential Villa when he was serving as Vice President. Jonathan, who spoke in an interview with the Rainbow Book Club about his memoir ‘My Transition Hours’, recounted what transpired between him and some northerners when his former boss, Umar Yar’Adua was battling
Yar’Adua: How I was advised to vacate Aso Rock over fear of military coup – Jonathan
target=_blank>Transfer: Monaco announce deal for Paul Pogba
AS Monaco have announced the signing of Paul Pogba on a free transfer. Pogba will now restart his career in his home country following a doping ban. The former Manchester United midfielder has put pen to paper on a two-year deal. A Monaco statement read: “AS Monaco are delighted to announce the arrival of Paul
Transfer: Monaco announce deal for Paul Pogba
target=_blank>Dantata’s death: A monumental loss to Nigeria — Oluwo
The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi has described the death of business mogul, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, as a monumental loss to Nigeria. This statement is contained in a condolence message by Oba Akanbi which was issued by Alli Ibrahim, his spokesperson on Saturday. Oba Akanbi also described the late business magnate as
Dantata’s death: A monumental loss to Nigeria — Oluwo
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