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target=_blank>Onanuga: Tinubu will complete eight-year tenure like Buhari
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, has said the President will complete an eight-year tenure in office, just as his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, did. Onanuga made the remark on Thursday while responding to comments by former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar regarding power rotation between the North and South. Abubakar had,
target=_blank>2027: Lagos APC rejects allegation of imposition
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected claims of a plot to impose candidates, describing them as false and malicious. State Chairman, Mr Cornelius Ojelabi, gave the clarification in a statement issued on Thursday in Lagos. Ojelabi said the report, attributed to a group, was fabricated to create tension within
target=_blank>Adeleke: Hijack of N300bn Osun LG funds delaying projects
From Dotun Omisakin, Lagos Governor Ademola Adeleke has attributed delay to some of the ongoing projects in the state to his inability to the N300 billion ‘hijacked’ local government funds by the court-sacked chairmen. He stated this during the projects review meeting with key state officials involved in the implementation of key mega projects in
target=_blank>Drug suspect jailed for attacking NDLEA operatives in Kano
From Abbas Tijjani Madabo, Kano The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano state command, has secured the conviction and sentencing of a 20-year-old suspect, Muhammad Maharazu, to 15 years imprisonment for drug-related offences and attempted violent resistance during arrest. Maharazu was sentenced on Tuesday by Justice S.M. Shuaibu of the Federal High Court, Kano,
target=_blank>Give us constitutional power now, Zazzau Emir tells FG
The Emir of Zazzau, Ahmed Nuhu Bamali, has called for urgent constitutional reforms to strengthen the role of traditional rulers, saying their contributions to peace and grassroots development remain underutilised. He made the call at the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Week (NPRW) “Croc City 2026” forum held at the State House, Hassan Usman Katsina
target=_blank>Bernardo Silva to leave Manchester City after 9 years
Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva will end his Manchester City stay at the end of the season after nine years at the English Premier League club. The former Monaco midfielder revealed his summer exit in a heartfelt message to fans on his Instagram account, and the club also confirmed the exit on its website. Silva joined
target=_blank>Court orders arrest of Buhari’s ex-Minister
A Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, on Thursday, issued a warrant of arrest against a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Faruoq. The court also directed that the former Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Bashir Nura Alkali be arrested alongside Sadiya over their failure to appear in Court
target=_blank>Nasarawa Gov names preferred successor
From Abubakar Abdullahi, Lafia Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has named Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada as his preferred successor. He described him as the embodiment of the “Muje Maha” spirit that has defined his administration’s approach to governance and political inclusivity. The Senior Special Assistant the Governor on media Ali Abare, disclose this in
target=_blank>JAMB candidates abducted in Benue
Gunmen have reportedly abducted 14 passengers, mostly candidates of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) in Benue State. The candidates were kidnapped on a commercial bus travelling from Makurdi, the state capital, to Otukpo in Benue State. They were scheduled to sit for their examinations on Thursday but the incident occurred between 7:00 p.m.
target=_blank>‘Presidents Aren’t Crowned’,’ Atiku Camp Fires Back at Onanuga
A fresh war of words erupted in Nigeria’s political space after a presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, was sharply criticised over comments perceived as defending a rigid North-South power rotation ahead of the 2027 elections. In a strongly worded response posted on his X (formerly Twitter): @phrankangel, Phrank Shaibu, Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to
target=_blank>NDA alerts public to online scams using commandant’s identity
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has warned members of the public following the activities of fraudsters. It said criminals are impersonating the NDA Commandant, Major General Oluyemi Thomas Olatoye, across multiple social media platforms. In a statement signed by the academy’s Public Relations Officer, Major Reuben Kovangiya, it said the fraudsters falsely claim to offer
NDA alerts public to online scams using commandant’s identity
target=_blank>Ekiti Guber: Stakeholders promise credible poll, balanced media coverage, adequate security
Stakeholders in Ekiti State have reaffirmed their commitment to credible, peaceful and participatory elections ahead of the June 20, 2026 governorship poll. They highlighted the critical roles of voter education, media, INEC responsibility and adequate security in achieving a transparent electoral process. The position was made known on Thursday during a two-day media and election
Ekiti Guber: Stakeholders promise credible poll, balanced media coverage, adequate security
target=_blank>Lagos acquires new trains to boost red line operations
The Lagos State Government has taken delivery of an additional set of 24-car trains aimed at strengthening operations on the Lagos Red Line and expanding passenger capacity along the corridor. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Thursday and noted that the new rolling stock is expected to improve service efficiency and significantly reduce waiting times
Lagos acquires new trains to boost red line operations
target=_blank>Makinde breaks silence on impeachment rumors
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has reacted to rumors of an impeachment plot against him. DAILY POST had earlier reported that the speculation began in the early hours of Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with claims that former Oyo State First Lady, Florence Ajimobi, allegedly held a meeting with the Speaker of the State House
Makinde breaks silence on impeachment rumors
target=_blank>Immunization: Niger, Korea, UNICEF to tackle high burden of zero-dose children
The Niger State Government has announced plans to strengthen immunization efforts across 10 local government areas identified as having a high burden of zero-dose children, with the aim of reaching affected communities within the next eight months. Zero dose children are infants who have not received any routine vaccinations, specifically missing the first dose of
Immunization: Niger, Korea, UNICEF to tackle high burden of zero-dose children
target=_blank>MSport x Chelsea FC: Play where you belong, the game starts before kick-off
MSport, one of the biggest and best betting platforms in Africa, has launched its latest TVC campaign, Play Where You Belong, in partnership with Chelsea Football Club. The campaign captures a simple but powerful idea: football starts before kick-off — in preparation, in decision-making, and in the moments where fans choose to take part in
MSport x Chelsea FC: Play where you belong, the game starts before kick-off
target=_blank>2027: Tinubu meets Renewed Hope Ambassadors, APC leaders in Presidential Villa
President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting with the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors at the Presidential Villa. Others in attendance at the meeting include Vice President Shettima, APC governors, APC National Chairman Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, and other party leaders. On November 25th, 2025, President Tinubu established the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) appointing
2027: Tinubu meets Renewed Hope Ambassadors, APC leaders in Presidential Villa
target=_blank>Man flees Abia community after killing woman, stabbing girlfriend
Abia State Police Command has confirmed the killing of a woman, Ezinna Ariwodo, by one Chinedu Anamelechi in Umunagu Amakama, Umuahia South LGA of Abia State. The suspect, who was said to be a local security personnel, also stabbed his girlfriend who is a sister to deceased, and shot another young man from Amakama, before
Man flees Abia community after killing woman, stabbing girlfriend
target=_blank>‘Love has always been transactional’ – Singer Omawumi
Popular singer Omawumi has shared her opinion on the widespread claim that modern romantic relationships are transactional, arguing that it has always been so. In a recent interview with Pulse, the ‘Bottom Belle’ crooner explained that love is transactional in nature, but admitted that it has become more demanding than before. Omawumi stated that during
‘Love has always been transactional’ – Singer Omawumi
target=_blank>Hijab incident not part of exam protocol – JAMB
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) says an alleged hijab discrimination incident reported at Esther Oshikoya Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre, Ibadan, was not part of its official examination protocol. The board made the clarification in a statement issued in Abuja on Thursday by its Public Communication Adviser (PCA), Fabian Benjamin. Benjamin said JAMB’s attention
Hijab incident not part of exam protocol – JAMB
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