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target=_blank>Hospital Land converted Into Luxury Estate in Abuja
In Abuja’s Wuye District, a 3.1-hectare site originally designated for a hospital has been converted into a private residential estate, sparking public outrage over the repurposing of land reserved for public health. The project, currently being developed by Full Moon Estate Developers Limited, has prompted calls for accountability and a review of the Abuja Master
target=_blank>Manchester stage comeback win to reach FA Cup final
Man City becomes the fist team ever to reach four consecutive FA Cup finals following a 2-1 win over Southampton at Wembley. The Cityzens had to achieve the record the hard way, coming from a goal down to clam a precious win that broke Saints’ hearts, ending the Championship side’s 20-match unbeaten streak since January.
target=_blank>2027: Opposition parties plot to field single candidate against Tinubu
Leaders of the leading opposition political parties on Saturday announced plans to present a single presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. The resolution was adopted on Saturday at the national summit of the opposition political party leaders held in Ibadan, Oyo state. The summit, hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde, took place at the Banquet
target=_blank>Makinde: Nigeria can’t afford a weak opposition
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Saturday warned against the weakening of opposition political parties in Nigeria, saying such could have severe consequences for the country’s democracy. Makinde spoke in Ibadan at an opposition leaders’ summit. The summit, taking place at the Banquet Hall of the Oyo State Government House, attracted leaders from the Peoples
target=_blank>Flood: Nasarawa Moves to Relocate Residents from High-Risk Areas
The Nasarawa State Government says it will enforce the relocation of residents living in flood-prone areas to prevent loss of lives and property as the 2026 rainy season commenced. Princess Margaret Elayo, Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, disclosed this on Saturday in Lafia while addressing journalists after the April sanitation exercise. Elayo said the
target=_blank>Bauchi: Suspected Phone Snatchers Cut Off Varsity Student’s Fingers, Ear
Suspected phone snatchers have attacked a 200-level Biology Education student of Sa’adu Zungur University (SAZU), Gadau, Maryam Yakeem, severing two fingers and part of her ear during a robbery in Gadau town, Itas Gadau Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The incident occurred outside the university campus and has raised concerns among residents over rising
target=_blank>Obasanjo Chairs Opposition Summit as Atiku, Kwankwaso, Others Arrive Ibadan
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo is billed to chair the National Summit of All Opposition Political Party Leaders, holding in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, today. The event, hosted by Governor Seyi Makinde, has been scheduled to hold at the Banquet Hall of the Government House. The summit will bring together leaders from major opposition parties
target=_blank>Houses, shops submerged as flood takes over Jalingo
Several residential buildings, shops and schools were submerged following hours of heavy rainfall in Jalingo, Taraba State, early Saturday. While the downpour brought relief to residents after weeks of intense heat, it also left a trail of destruction across parts of the city. The rain began around 2:30 a.m. and continued until about 11:30 a.m.,
target=_blank>Over 100 Residents in Captivity, Sokoto LG Chair Raises Alarm
Residents of Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State are increasingly abandoning their homes at night due to rising bandit attacks, the council chairman, Alhaji Abba Isa Sadiq Achida, has said. He said the situation has become a major concern to residents, the state and federal governments, as well as security agencies, noting that attacks
target=_blank>Man arrested with fake naira notes in Nasarawa
Police in Nasarawa State have arrested a 62-year-old man for allegedly dealing in counterfeit naira notes at Lafia cattle market. The suspect, Mamuda Hassan of Anchor Zaria, Kaduna State, was apprehended by operatives attached to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Lafia, following credible intelligence. Police spokesperson, SP Ramhan Nansel, said Hassan was caught “actively
target=_blank>EPL table: Arsenal return to top with win over Newcastle
Arsenal are back to the top of the Premier League table, thanks to a narrow 1-0 win over Newcastle United on Saturday. The Gunners’ 200-day stay at the summit was ended with Manchester City’s 1-0 win at Burnley in midweek. Mikel Arteta’s men came into the match in second place, level on points and goal
EPL table: Arsenal return to top with win over Newcastle
target=_blank>Police launches investigation into OOU midnight attack
The Ogun State Police Command says it has begun an investigation into the midnight attack on student hostels at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ibogun Campus. DAILY POST reports that the suspected robbers invaded the hostels, causing panic and forcing students to flee their rooms on Saturday. According to a social media post by one Jinadu
Police launches investigation into OOU midnight attack
target=_blank>FA Cup: Man City beat Southampton, qualify for final
Manchester City have qualified for the FA Cup final, thanks to a 2-1 win over Southampton on Saturday. This means Pep Guardiola’s men are still in the hunt for a domestic Treble, having already won the Carabao Cup. City dominated the semi-final at Wembley, but failed to take the many chances they created. It was
FA Cup: Man City beat Southampton, qualify for final
target=_blank>Nigeria is drifting toward one-party rule — David Mark warns
The national chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has warned that Nigeria is drifting toward a one-party system, accusing the All Progressives Congress, APC, of weakening opposition parties and democratic institutions in the country. Speaking at the National Opposition Summit on Saturday in Ibadan, Mark alleged that ongoing political developments were aimed
Nigeria is drifting toward one-party rule — David Mark warns
target=_blank>NNPP leader Aminu Ringim defects to ADC in Jigawa
The leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in Jigawa State, Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, has officially defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), describing the move as part of efforts to strengthen the opposition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Ringim announced his defection on Saturday during his ADC membership registration held in Ringim
NNPP leader Aminu Ringim defects to ADC in Jigawa
target=_blank>Bundesliga: Tella provides assist in Leverkusen Victory at Cologne
Nathan Tella registered an assist in Bayer Leverkusen’s 2-1 victory over Cologne at the Rhein Energie Stadion on Saturday. Czech international Patrik Schick bagged a brace for the Black and Reds. Tella set up Schick for the second goal seven minutes after the break. It was Tella’s third assist of the season for Leverkusen. The
Bundesliga: Tella provides assist in Leverkusen Victory at Cologne
target=_blank>Tuggar declares Bauchi governorship ambition for 2027 election
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar has announced he will run for governor of Bauchi State in the 2027 general election. He thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for giving him the opportunity to serve as a minister, saying the role helped him understand governance better and prepared him to serve the people of Bauchi
Tuggar declares Bauchi governorship ambition for 2027 election
target=_blank>Ebonyi ADC ratifies suspension of Silas Onu over anti-party activities
The Ebonyi State Executive Committee of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has ratified the suspension of Barrister Silas Onu, who was earlier suspended from his Obiozara Ward over alleged anti-party activities, gross misconduct, falsification of party structures, and a breach of the party’s constitution and Electoral Act. The letter of his suspension was read by
Ebonyi ADC ratifies suspension of Silas Onu over anti-party activities
target=_blank>Troops arrest suspected explosives supplier in Zamfara
Nigerian Army troops have arrested a man suspected of supplying materials to terrorists and seized explosives along the Gusau–Magami road in Zamfara State. Security sources told a security expert in the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, that the suspect was arrested at about 12:30 pm on April 23 by soldiers from the 1 Mechanised Infantry
Troops arrest suspected explosives supplier in Zamfara
target=_blank>Security operatives rescue kidnapped 70-year-old farmer in Edo
A combined team of police, military personnel, local hunters, and members of the Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has rescued a 70-year-old man, Jonah Owobu, from his abductors in the state. DAILY POST reports that the victim, a native of Uwalo Oke, Uromi, in Esan North-East Local Government Area, was abducted from his farm on
Security operatives rescue kidnapped 70-year-old farmer in Edo
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