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target=_blank>Ex-Kano deputy gov: Islamic principles can solve Nigeria’s challenges
Former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Professor Hafiz Abubakar, has said that Islamic values of justice, equity, and inclusiveness provide a vital roadmap for addressing Nigeria’s pressing challenges of diversity, nationhood, and peaceful coexistence. He noted that Nigeria’s struggle to live harmoniously as a plural society echoes lessons from early Islamic history. Abubakar, who is
target=_blank>6 students drown in Benue boat mishap
At least six students reportedly returning to school have drowned after the boat they were travelling in capsized at the Buruku crossing point in Buruku Local Government Area of Benue State. Witnesses said the incident occurred on Sunday night while the students and other passengers were being ferried across the River Benue at the Buruku
target=_blank>Ex-NMDC Boss, 3 others arraigned over alleged N100m contract scam
A former Director-General of the National Metallurgical Development Centre (NMDC), Jos, Professor Linus Okon Asuquo, was arraigned at a Federal High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State, on Tuesday. He was arraigned alongside three others over alleged corruption and unlawful award of public contracts amounting to several millions of naira. The defendants, brought before Justice
target=_blank>Ex-Minister Diezani appears before London court over £100,000 bribe
Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has appeared before the Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom, for the preliminary hearing of her trial premised on £100,000 bribery charges. Alison-Madueke, who was in office from 2010 to 2015, was the first woman oil minister in Nigeria and the first female president of the global
target=_blank>Finance Minister: We’re hoping to rely less on borrowing
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has said the Federal Government is committed to reducing its reliance on borrowing while intensifying efforts to attract investment into the Nigerian economy. Edun spoke in an interview with Bloomberg TV on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Tuesday.
target=_blank>‘$13m fraud’: Court rules on EFCC’s final forfeiture request
The Federal High Court in Abuja, has fixed March 25 for ruling on an application filed by Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for final forfeiture order on 13 million dollars linked to Aisha Achimugu’s Oceangate Engineering Oil & Gas Ltd. Justice Emeka Nwite fixed the date on Tuesday , after EFCC lawyer, Rotimi Oyedepo,
target=_blank>Chief Imam of Ilorin laid to rest amid tears
Ilorin stood still on Tuesday as thousands of mourners flooded the forecourt of the Emir of Ilorin’s palace for the final burial rites of the Chief Imam of Ilorin, Sheikh Muhammad Bashir Saliu, amid tears. From the early hours of the morning, streams of Muslim faithful, scholars, traditional rulers and political leaders converged at the
target=_blank>Face of Africa 2026: Gov Lawal Accepts Leadership Nomination
Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has expressed gratitude following his nomination for the 2026 Face of Africa Leadership Awards, organised by Triangle International Magazine. He described the recognition as an honour for both his administration and the people of the state. Speaking during his acceptance speech at Government House, the governor said the nomination reflected
target=_blank>Court adjourns trial of Anthony Joshua’s driver
The Sagamu Magistrate Court in Ogun has adjourned the trial of Adeniyi Kayode, the 46-year-old driver involved in the fatal accident that killed Nigerian-born boxing star Anthony Joshua’s close friends, Latif Ayodele and Sina Ghami, to February 25, 2026. Recall that on December 29, 2025, the Lexus SUV driven by Kayode and conveying the renowned
target=_blank>River Park: Court strikes out criminal charges against Ghanaian investors, lawyer
An FCT High Court in Gwarinpa has struck out the criminal charges brought against Ghanaian investors and owners of JonahCapital Ltd led by Sam Jonah and four others over the River Park Estate dispute. Justice Modupe-Osho Adebiyi, on Tuesday, struck out the matter after the office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and
target=_blank>We’ll win Kano if Gov Yusuf defects to APC – NNPP chieftain
A senior figure in the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Ladipo Johnson, has expressed confidence that the party will emerge victorious in the 2027 Kano State governorship election, regardless of whether Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf remains with the NNPP or defects to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Johnson made the remarks amid renewed speculation
We’ll win Kano if Gov Yusuf defects to APC – NNPP chieftain
target=_blank>Abiodun commissions Wole Soyinka train station road, announces plans to inaugurate 20 others
As part of events commemorating Ogun State’s 50th anniversary, the state Governor, Dapo Abiodun announced plans to inaugurate 20 more roads throughout the state in addition to the newly commissioned Laderin–Prof. Wole Soyinka train station road. Abiodun who spoke on Tuesday at the commissioning event said construction work was progressing steadily on the Sagamu Interchange–Papalanto–Opele Road,
Abiodun commissions Wole Soyinka train station road, announces plans to inaugurate 20 others
target=_blank>Togo extradites ex-Burkina Faso leader over corruption charges
Togolese authorities have extradited former Burkina Faso leader Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba to Ouagadougou to face multiple criminal charges, including corruption, misappropriation of public funds, and money laundering. The extradition followed a formal request submitted by Burkina Faso’s judicial authorities to the government of Togo on January 12, 2026, according to a statement issued in Lomé
Togo extradites ex-Burkina Faso leader over corruption charges
target=_blank>I am bigger than your father — Wizkid tells Seun Kuti
Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has finally responded to comments made by Grammy-nominated singer Seun Kuti. DAILY POST recalls that Seun Kuti had reportedly criticized Wizkid and his fans during several recent livestreams, targeting the star on multiple occasions. Amid the backlash, Wizkid broke his silence, addressing Seun Kuti’s remarks on both
I am bigger than your father — Wizkid tells Seun Kuti
target=_blank>2027: SDP only credible alternative in Adamawa – Former lawmaker, Theman
Former Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of the Adamawa State House of Assembly, Mr Wafarinyi Theman, has said the Social Democratic Party, SDP, is repositioning to offer the state a dependable alternative by 2027. Theman, a former Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Adamawa and ex-lawmaker for Hong Constituency from 2011 to
2027: SDP only credible alternative in Adamawa – Former lawmaker, Theman
target=_blank>Benue 2027: Ottah Agbo faults BRM, warns Idoma against opposition politics
A former member of the House of Representatives and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Francis Ottah Agbo, has faulted the recent endorsement of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) by the Benue Rebirth Movement (BRM) National Cordinatio, AVM Monday Morgan (rtd), as the preferred political platform for Idoma and Igede people ahead of the
Benue 2027: Ottah Agbo faults BRM, warns Idoma against opposition politics
target=_blank>Assemblies of God Church Superintendent bans pastors from marrying non-members
The leadership of the Assemblies of God Church has issued a directive prohibiting its pastors from marrying women who are not members of the Assemblies of God. The directive was announced by the General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God, Rev. Abel Amadi, during the 2026 Leaders’ Retreat held at Evangel Camp, Okpoto, in Ebonyi
Assemblies of God Church Superintendent bans pastors from marrying non-members
target=_blank>FCT Area Council election: INEC begins ward-level distribution of 128,396 PVCs, confirms readiness
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has commenced the distribution of 128,396 Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, at the ward level across the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, ahead of the 2026 Area Council Election scheduled for Saturday, February 21, 2026. The Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, for the FCT, Malam Aminu Kasimu Idris, disclosed this on Tuesday,
FCT Area Council election: INEC begins ward-level distribution of 128,396 PVCs, confirms readiness
target=_blank>APC pledges hitch-free membership registration in Oyo, targets 350,000 supporters
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State has expressed optimism about the success of the ongoing nationwide electronic membership registration exercise. The party said that it was making progress in its conduct of the registration exercise in the state In a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, on Tuesday,
APC pledges hitch-free membership registration in Oyo, targets 350,000 supporters
target=_blank>Suspended ADC member gives party 14-day ultimatum, threatens legal action
A suspended member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mr Olaide Ibraheem, has issued a 14-day ultimatum to the party leadership, warning that failure to reinstate him will result in legal action. Ibraheem made the declaration on Tuesday while speaking to journalists in Akure, insisting that he remains the legitimate chairman of the party in
Suspended ADC member gives party 14-day ultimatum, threatens legal action
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