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target=_blank>PDP Shrinks in Ogun Assembly as Kashamu’s Son Defects to APC
Member representing Ijebu North I Constituency in the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rasheed Kashamu, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Kashamu, the youngest member of the Assembly, is the son of late business mogul and former senator, Buruji Kashamu. The lawmaker, who served as Deputy
target=_blank>2 Killed as rival cult groups clash in Rivers
Two persons were shot dead while another sustained critical injuries following a clash between rival cult groups in Unyengala and Ngo communities of Andoni Local Government Area, Rivers State. Community sources said the violence involved suspected members of two rival groups and stemmed from a struggle for supremacy and territorial control. The confrontation, which reportedly
target=_blank>PDP: We’ll form alliance if reconciliation fails –Sule Lamido
Former Jigawa State Governor and founding member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sule Lamido, says the party may be forced into alliances if ongoing efforts to resolve its internal crisis fail. Lamido gave the warning while receiving Jigawa State PDP stakeholders and party leaders at his Kano office, where he stressed the need for
target=_blank>Reps wade into Dangote, NMDPRA face-off, summon parties
The House of Representatives Joint Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream and Midstream) has stepped in to address the renewed tension in Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector, following public concerns, allegations and counter-claims involving the leadership of Dangote Refinery and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA). The committee has summoned both parties to appear
target=_blank>How NASENI’s FutureMakers Is Betting Nigeria’s Innovation Future on Its Children
Nigeria’s struggle to build a sustainable innovation economy has often been framed around funding gaps, weak infrastructure, policy inconsistencies and the brain drain of skilled professionals. Far less attention has been paid to a more fundamental question: where do innovators actually come from? At what point does a child begin to see technology not as
target=_blank>Nigerian borders now better protected –Minister
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, says Nigeria’s borders are now better protected, reflecting President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to total security of the borders. He spoke in Lagos on Sunday during the Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN) Professional and Empowerment Summit 2025. At the summit themed “The Right Man in
target=_blank>Mob lynches suspect over murder of 70-yr-old
There is tension in the Maraba, Hotoro area of Kano metropolis following the gruesome killing of 70-year-old Alkassim Muhammed, who served as muezzin of a local mosque in the area. The muezzin was reportedly attacked around 5am, when he was about to call the Subhi prayer. His attacker overpowered him and slit his throat, leaving
target=_blank>Troops ‘rescue’ abducted Kano community residents
Troops of the Operation MESA comprising personnel of 3 Brigade Nigerian Army, in conjunction with the Nigerian Air Force and Nigerian Police, have reportedly rescued three out of the five persons earlier abducted at Lakwaya village of Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State. Daily Trust had reported how unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits
target=_blank>Police exchange fire with suspected car snatchers in Abuja
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have engaged a four-man armed gang suspected to be car snatchers in a gun battle during an attempted vehicle theft in Abuja. The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, disclosed this to journalists on Monday. According to him, the incident occurred on Friday at
target=_blank>Inflation drops to 14.45% in November
Nigeria’s Headline inflation has dropped to 14.45% in the month of November, according to a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report said the figure reduced from the October 2025 headline inflation rate of 16.05%. It said the November 2025 headline inflation rate showed a decrease of 1.6% compared to the October
target=_blank>It’s difficult for opposition lawmakers to attract constituency development – Edo Speaker
The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has cautioned against lawmakers remaining in opposition parties, saying it is very difficult for such members to attract development to their constituencies. DAILY POST reports that the Speaker gave the advice while welcoming Hon. Frank Omosigho, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP member representing Oredo
It’s difficult for opposition lawmakers to attract constituency development – Edo Speaker
target=_blank>Extortion not allowed – Bauchi CP warns police officers
The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu, has warned police officers in the state against extortion, bribery and any form of illegal demand from members of the public. The warning was contained in a press statement issued on Monday by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, following a routine briefing with heads
Extortion not allowed – Bauchi CP warns police officers
target=_blank>Allegations entirely unfounded – BPP dismisses corruption claims against DG, others
The Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, has dismissed as false and malicious recent allegations circulating in sections of the media, on social platforms, and within some civil society groups, accusing its leadership of corruption and abuse of office. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Head of Press and Public Relations, Zira Zakka Nagga,
Allegations entirely unfounded – BPP dismisses corruption claims against DG, others
target=_blank>Obong of Calabar calls for peaceful Yuletide celebrations
The Obong of Calabar, Edidem Ekpo Okon Abasi Otu V, has called on all Efik sons and daughters, as well as other ethnic groups and residents of the state, to live in peace and celebrate this year’s Yuletide season—including Carnival Calabar, Christmas and the annual Utomo Obong cultural activities—in an atmosphere of love and harmony.
Obong of Calabar calls for peaceful Yuletide celebrations
target=_blank>Don’t allow us to be cut off from other communities – Ibadan residents beg Makinde
Residents of Ile-Tuntun, Alafara, Elenunsonso and other neighbouring communities in Ido Local Government Area of Oyo State have appealed to Governor Seyi Makinde not to allow them to be cut off from neighbouring communities. The residents noted that the Adetokun Alaguntan Bridge, which serves more than forty communities in Ido Local Government Area, is on
Don’t allow us to be cut off from other communities – Ibadan residents beg Makinde
target=_blank>Super Eagles’ invitation big surprise — Akinsanmiro
Newly invited Super Eagles midfielder Ebenezer Akinsanmiro has revealed that he abandoned football for barbing while growing up, DAILY POST reports. Akinsanmiro is one of the fresh faces in Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The energetic midfielder was previously on the books of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions Remo Stars
Super Eagles’ invitation big surprise — Akinsanmiro
target=_blank>Kano mob lynches assailant who killed muezzin
The Kano State Police Command has confirmed that a heinous crime was committed at the Yusuf Garko Mosque, located in the Maraba Quarters of Kano, where Ladan Malam Zubairu, a resident of the area, was brutally killed by an assailant. The suspect was subsequently lynched by a mob and burnt. An eyewitness account explained that
Kano mob lynches assailant who killed muezzin
target=_blank>BREAKING: Tinubu in closed-door meeting with service chiefs
President Bola Tinubu is currently holding a closed-door meeting with the Service Chiefs at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa in Abuja. DAILY POST reports that this is Tinubu’s first meeting with the military high command since he swore in General Christopher Musa (retd) as the new Minister of Defence on December 4. The meeting comes
BREAKING: Tinubu in closed-door meeting with service chiefs
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: Yakubu Aiyegbeni exposes Super Eagles’ major weakness
Former Nigeria international Yakubu Aiyegbeni has identified a major weakness in the Super Eagles ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The former Everton striker explained that the Super Eagles lack a creative midfielder in the mould of former captain Sunday Oliseh, capable of dictating play and exerting control over matches. Super Eagles head
AFCON 2025: Yakubu Aiyegbeni exposes Super Eagles’ major weakness
target=_blank>Delta govt gives partial support for Anioma State creation
The Delta State government has given a partial support to the creation of Anioma state. This position was made known on Monday when Anioma youths drawn from the nine local government areas of Delta north staged a peaceful protest to the Government House, Asaba, to renew their long-standing agitation for the creation of Anioma state
Delta govt gives partial support for Anioma State creation
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