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target=_blank>Fire Guts Part of FIRS Office in Abuja, No Casualties Recorded
A fire incident occurred on Saturday morning at an office of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) located at No. 15 Sokode Crescent, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja. The blaze, which broke out on the fourth floor of the building, was swiftly brought under control by on-duty security personnel with support from the Federal Capital Territory
target=_blank>PHOTOS: Tinubu pays condolence visit to late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi’s family
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Saturday paid condolence visit to the family of late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. Born in 1927, the revered scholar died on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi. Tinubu renames University of Health Sciences, Azare, after Sheikh Bauchi Mother arrested for
target=_blank>CAF to organise AFCON every four years
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed that the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) will be held once every four years after the 2028 edition, as against its long standing two year cycle. CAF President, Patrice Motsepe, announced the decision on Saturday in Rabat, where he addressed journalists on the eve of the opening
target=_blank>Tinubu renames University of Health Sciences, Azare, after Sheikh Bauchi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has renamed the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, Bauchi State, after the late Islamic Scholar Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi. The President announced this on Saturday during a condolence visit to the family of the revered Islamic scholar in Bauchi. He paid glowing tribute to the late cleric’s lifelong dedication to
target=_blank>Mother arrested for ‘selling’ baby in Delta
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a woman identified as Rita Ughale, over alleged selling of her two-month-old baby for N1.5 million in the state. The Command’s spokesperson, Edafe Bright, said the incident happened at Kokori community I in Ethiope East Local Government Area of the state. He said the mother of
target=_blank>Pushback as more lawmakers reject gazetted tax laws
Concerns have deepened over alleged alterations to tax laws passed by the National Assembly, after two more lawmakers raised objections to the gazetted versions. Daily Trust had reported how a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdulsammad Dasuki (PDP Sokoto), on Wednesday, raised a matter of privilege on the floor of the House, alleging
target=_blank>Mutfwang mourns late Acting Grand Kadi, Justice Umar Ibrahim
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has described the death of the Acting Grand Kadi of the state, Justice Umar Ibrahim, as a painful and irreparable loss to the state and the Muslim community. Mutfwang stated this during a condolence visit to the family of the late jurist at his residence in Bukuru, Jos South
target=_blank>Defections: Opposition must survive for democracy to thrive — NNPP
The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) has warned that attempts to steer Nigeria toward a one-party state will ultimately collapse, insisting that political dominance built on forced alliances and mass defections is unsustainable. The party’s National Chairman, Dr. Ajuji Ahmed, gave the warning on Friday in Abuja while addressing the 10th meeting of the NNPP’s
target=_blank>Tinubu arrives Maiduguri for commissioning of projects
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Maiduguri, the state capital of Borno State. The President’s plane touched down at exactly 12:58pm at Muhammadu Buhari International Airport, Maiduguri. According to the itenary, the President would commission international airport, and other various projects executed by governor Babagana Umara Zulum in Maiduguri. He is also expected to
target=_blank>ENGAUSA Founder, Engr. Mustapha Habu Ringim, Wins Back-to-Back Awards for Leadership in Tech, Innovation and Skills Development
ENGAUSA Founder, Engr. Mustapha Habu Ringim, Wins Back-to-Back Awards for Leadership in Tech, Innovation and Skills Development In a remarkable streak of professional recognition, Engr. Mustapha Habu Ringim — Founder of ENGAUSA Skills Development Foundation (ESDF) and Chief Executive Officer of ENGAUSA Global Tech Hub — has received two distinguished honours within four days, underscoring
target=_blank>Tinubu renames University after late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renaming of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, as Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi University, in honour of the late Islamic scholar. The President revealed the development on Saturday during a condolence visit to the family of Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi at his mosque in Bauchi State. During the
Tinubu renames University after late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
target=_blank>Pressing iron triggers fire disaster in Kwara
A pressing iron on Saturday triggered a fire outbreak in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital. The incident occurred at No. 4, opposite Layo Hotel, Coca-Cola Road, in the Ilorin metropolis at about 1:50 pm, in a building comprising four-bedroom flats. According to the spokesperson of the state fire service, Hassan Adekunle, the pressing iron had
Pressing iron triggers fire disaster in Kwara
target=_blank>Police begin probe after missing woman’s body is found in Benue River
The Benue State Police Command has launched an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the death of a young woman, Miss Janet Usange, whose body was recovered from River Agbuu in Gwer East Local Government Area. Usange was declared missing on December 11 after she reportedly left home to work on her farm in the Mbabur
Police begin probe after missing woman’s body is found in Benue River
target=_blank>ADC calls for suspension of new tax law over alleged ‘forged provisions’
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has called on the Presidency to suspend the enforcement of the new tax law due to discrepancies in the gazetted version of the legislation. DAILY POST reports that concerns have been raised over alleged discrepancies between the tax reform laws passed by the National Assembly and the gazetted versions signed
ADC calls for suspension of new tax law over alleged ‘forged provisions’
target=_blank>Tinubu renames Federal University of Medical Sciences Azare after Late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the renaming of the Federal University of Medical Science (FUMS), Azare, after the late renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, as part of efforts to preserve and immortalise his legacy. The President made this known on Saturday during a condolence visit to the family of the late cleric
Tinubu renames Federal University of Medical Sciences Azare after Late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi
target=_blank>Female LAWMA operative dies after being hit by reversing bus in Lagos
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has confirmed the death of an operative of the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, following a fatal road accident on Meran Road, along the Iyana Ekoro corridor of Lagos. In a statement issued on Saturday through its official X handle, LASTMA, via its Director of Public Affairs and
Female LAWMA operative dies after being hit by reversing bus in Lagos
target=_blank>Suspend new tax law over alleged alteration – ADC tells Tinubu
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has asked for the immediate suspension of the new tax laws introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration, which are expected to take effect on January 1, 2026. The party says its call follows findings that the final version of the tax laws contains major changes that were never approved by
Suspend new tax law over alleged alteration – ADC tells Tinubu
target=_blank>EPL Table: Man City overtake Arsenal with 3-0 win over West Ham
Manchester City have now overtaken Arsenal at the top of the Premier League, following their 3-0 win over West Ham on Saturday. Pep Guardiola’s men kept closing the gap between themselves and the Gunners. City’s 3-0 win over Crystal Palace last weekend ensured they were two points behind. Against the Hammers, Erling Haaland fired City
EPL Table: Man City overtake Arsenal with 3-0 win over West Ham
target=_blank>CAF increases AFCON 2025 prize Money
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has announced an increase in prize money for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. President of the Confederation of African Football, CAF, Patrice Motsepe announced during his interaction with the media in Rabat, Morocco on Saturday that the winner of the competition will go home with $10m. DAILY POST
CAF increases AFCON 2025 prize Money
target=_blank>EPL: Maresca banned for Chelsea vs Aston Villa clash
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, will serve a touchline ban for their next Premier League game against Aston Villa. This follows his booking against Newcastle United on Saturday. Maresca picked up his third yellow card of the season in the 2-2 draw at St James Park. The Italian will now be forced to watch their next
EPL: Maresca banned for Chelsea vs Aston Villa clash
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