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target=_blank>PHOTOS: Wike’s PDP faction inspects proposed convention venue
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to Nyesom Wike, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), has finalized plans for its convention. The faction which challenged the group led by Taminu Turaki in court achieved its aim of having the exercise which held in Ibadan, Oyo State capital, nullified. On Tuesday, Chairman
target=_blank>Makinde: We are just 2 governors left in PDP but we are not bothered
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has bemoaned the defection of Governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), saying although there are only two governors in the party, he is not bothered. On Monday, Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State announced his resignation from the PDP, leaving the Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed and Makinde
target=_blank>Reps order FAAN to recover foreign airlines’ N18.9bn debt
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance on Tuesday gave the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) two weeks to recover the over N18.98billion debt foreign airlines owed the country. Chairman of the Committee, Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, gave the directive when FAAN officials led by its Managing Director, Olubunmi Kuku, appeared before the committee
target=_blank>PHOTOS: Turaki-led PDP hold BoT meeting amid crisis
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) faction under the leadership of Taminu Turaki, held an emergency Board of Trustees (BoT) meeting on Tuesday. The meeting, chaired by Adolphus Wabara, is holding after an Appellate Court nullified the November convention of the party. Turaki and the current National Working Committee (NWC) members were elected at the convention.
target=_blank>Onigbinde’s son: My father fought well to stay alive
Mr Oyekunle Onigbinde, the last child of the late national coach, Festus Onigbinde, has said that though his father was sick, he fought well to stay alive. Oyekunle said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Ibadan, on Tuesday. The deceased’s son, who described his father as a generous person
target=_blank>Insecurity: Residents protest, block highway in Ondo
Some residents of Ilu-Abo in Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State on Tuesday blocked the Akure/Owo highway over alleged incessant killings and kidnappings in the area. The protesters alleged that one of the residents was killed in his farm by suspected gunmen on Tuesday morning. The News Agency of Nigeria(NAN) reports that residents,
target=_blank>Appeal Court Verdict: Saraki Calls for Fresh PDP Convention
Former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, on Tuesday called on leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to urgently convene a fresh national convention following the Court of Appeal judgement on the party’s disputed convention held in Ibadan. Saraki also urged all stakeholders to immediately halt ongoing litigations and close ranks in order to stabilise the
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target=_blank>‘I’ll Support You’, Matawalle Welcomes Gov Lawal to APC
From Abdullahi Abdulrahaman Chakwa Gusau Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has welcomed the Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, to the All Progressives Congress (APC), pledging to support him in advancing development and tackling insecurity in the state. Matawalle described Lawal’s defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling APC as
target=_blank>UCL Round of 16: Osimhen, Lookman, Ahanor fly Nigeria’s flag
The UEFA Champions League enters the knockout phase proper with the first leg round of 16 matches starting on Tuesday. High profile players of diverse nationalities, including Nigeria, have come and gone following the group and playoff stages. However, there are still three Nigerian players fans would be looking to cheer on, with the hope
target=_blank>Two teenagers drown while escaping suspected phone snatchers in Kano
Two 18-year-old youths, Sadiq Isyaku and Auwal Isyaku, have drowned after falling into an open water body while trying to escape from suspected phone snatchers in Kumbotso Local Government Area of Kano State. The Kano State Fire Service Public Relations Officer, Saminu Abdullahi, in a statement on Tuesday, explained that the incident took place on
Two teenagers drown while escaping suspected phone snatchers in Kano
target=_blank>UCL: Osimhen in tears as Galatasaray fans unveil tifo before Liverpool clash VIDEO
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, became visibly emotional after the supporters unveiled a tifo, before their Champions League last-16 first leg against Liverpool. The game is being played at the Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex RAMS Park in Istanbul, Turkey. The tifo had a huge image of Osimhen’s late mother and his daughter. Ahead of kick-off,
UCL: Osimhen in tears as Galatasaray fans unveil tifo before Liverpool clash VIDEO
target=_blank>Four police officers land in Kirikiri prison over Owode killings
An Ebute Metta Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday remanded four police officers accused of shooting and killing traders at Owode Onirin International Spare Parts Market. The defendants, Manu Bala, Jibrin Samaila, Ibrahim Garuba, and Ibrahim Kashimu, were remanded at Kirikiri Custodial Centre pending legal advice. They face a seven-count charge bordering on conspiracy
Four police officers land in Kirikiri prison over Owode killings
target=_blank>Panic in Abuja as residents lament prolonged water scarcity
Residents in several communities across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, have expressed growing concern over a worsening water scarcity affecting parts of the city. DAILY POST gathered that areas such as Ushafa, Bwari and parts of Dutse have experienced little or no water supply for weeks, leaving many residents frustrated as they struggle to
Panic in Abuja as residents lament prolonged water scarcity
target=_blank>Insecurity: Gov Mutfwang inaugurates committee on State Police
Governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State, has launched a 14-member State Advisory Committee on State Police to strengthen the state’s security framework. This move follows President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call for reforms to enhance effective policing nationwide. The committee, led by DIG Habila Joshak (Rtd), will review the concept of State Police within Nigeria’s federal
Insecurity: Gov Mutfwang inaugurates committee on State Police
target=_blank>ADC disowns ‘illegal’ meeting, vows to resist hijack in Cross River
The Cross River State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has in strong terms condemned attempts by non-members to hijack the party’s structure. Speaking with newsmen in Calabar, the state capital on behalf of the state chairman, the Vice Chairman for the Central Senatorial District, Dr Mcphalane Ejah, insisted that the party remains united
ADC disowns ‘illegal’ meeting, vows to resist hijack in Cross River
target=_blank>Put Oyo interest first in all your dealings – Makinde tells new Perm Secs
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has advised newly appointed permanent secretaries in the state to put the interest of the state first in their dealings. Makinde gave the advice during the swearing-in ceremony for the secretaries on Tuesday, in Ibadan. He charged the state officials to demonstrate loyalty and commitment and discharge their duties
Put Oyo interest first in all your dealings – Makinde tells new Perm Secs
target=_blank>Ogun SUBEB inducts 104 new head teachers
The Ogun State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) has inducted 104 newly appointed headteachers to fill existing vacancies in Public Primary Schools across the Local Government Education Authorities in the state. In a keynote address delivered at the induction and capacity-building ceremony at the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Hall, Kuto, Abeokuta, Chairman of the
Ogun SUBEB inducts 104 new head teachers
target=_blank>Gov Fubara to swear in five commissioners on Wednesday
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, is set to swear in five commissioner-designates who have been screened and confirmed by the Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. The swearing-in ceremony will hold at the Executive Council Chambers, Government House, Port Harcourt, at 1:00 pm. The nominees are Mr Tonye Bellgam, Professor Temple
Gov Fubara to swear in five commissioners on Wednesday
target=_blank>FCT University to start under Tinubu govt – Wike
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has said the FCT University of Science and Technology in Abaji, will commence operations under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Wike made the disclosure on Tuesday in Abaji during his thank you tour to the area council for supporting Tinubu’s candidates in the February 21 FCT area
FCT University to start under Tinubu govt – Wike
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