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target=_blank>2027: PDP pegs presidential forms at N100m
The newly inaugurated Interim National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) under the leadership of Kabiru Tanimu Turaki has released the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2027 general elections. The party has also pegged the amount for the Nomination and Expression of Interest forms, with the Presidential forms selling at ₦100
target=_blank>N8bn fraud: Ex-Skye Bank Chair Ayeni sent to Kuje prison
The Federal Capital Territory High Court on Monday remanded Tunde Ayeni, a former chairman of the now-defunct Skye Bank Plc, in Kuje Correctional Centre, pending the determination of his bail application. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) charged Ayeni with 17 counts bordering on money laundering to the tune of about N8 billion. The
target=_blank>Anas Galadima joins House of Reps race
Media, telecommunications, and public‑policy professional Anas Adamu Galadima, better known as Zam-Zam, has joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) race for the Baruten–Kaiama Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives. Galadima formally entered the race after purchasing the APC Expression of Interest and Nomination forms. In a statement following his entry into the race,
target=_blank>Kaduna Inaugurates Disarmament, Demobilisation, Reintegration Committee To Enhance Security
Governor Uba Sani has inaugurated the Kaduna State Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration(DDR), Peace and Security Committee, vowing to provide the political will for it to succeed. The framework of the committee, which is the first to be inaugurated in country, was facilitated by the Office of the National Security Adviser and the National Counter Terrorism
target=_blank>After $2.39bn flop, NNPCL signs fresh contract for completion of PH, Warri refineries
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two Chinese companies, Sanjiang Chemical Company Limited and Xingcheng (Fuzhou) Industrial Park Operation and Management Co. Ltd, for potential Technical Equity Partnership (TEP) in support of the completion and operation of the Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries. A statement by
target=_blank>2 Killed, 32 Injured as Vehicle Rams into worshippers in Yobe
Two persons were killed and 32 others sustained injuries after a vehicle rammed into worshippers during a congregational prayer in Yobe State. The incident occurred at the JIBWIS Juma’at Mosque along the Kano–Maiduguri highway in Damagum, headquarters of Fune Local Government Area of the State. The Deputy Governor, Hon. Idi Barde Gubana, expressed sympathy with
target=_blank>Ex-rep Mailantarki declares for PDP gov’ship in Gombe
A former member of the House of Representatives from Gombe State, Khamisu Ahmed Mailantarki, has declared his intention to contest for the governorship seat on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Mailantarki, who was the candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the 2023 gubernatorial election, submitted his letter of intent
target=_blank>Garo to be sworn in as Kano Deputy Governor Tuesday
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State will, on Tuesday, swear in Murtala Sule Garo as the new Deputy Governor of the state. According to a statement posted on Facebook by Ibrahim Adam, Special Adviser to the Governor on Information, the ceremony is scheduled to take place at 11:00am at the Coronation Hall, Government House,
target=_blank>Kebbi Police Gun Down Bandit, Arrest 47, Recover 40 Firearms
The Kebbi State Police Command on Monday said it had neutralised a bandit, arrested 47 suspects and recovered 40 firearms in operations targeting banditry and gun running across parts of the state. The Commissioner of Police, Umar M. Hadejia, disclosed this while briefing journalists at the command headquarters in Birnin Kebbi. He said two of
target=_blank>2027: Kwara PDP Governorship Aspirants Adopt Consensus
Key governorship hopefuls of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State have formally aligned on a consensus-driven pathway for the selection of the party’s flagbearer ahead of the 2027 general elections, The decision followed a ‘strategic high-level meeting’ held at the Maitama residence of former Senate President and PDP leader, Dr. Bukola Saraki. The
target=_blank>Peter Obi: Atiku not defecting to NDC – Aide, Shaibu
The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu, on Monday described reports of his principal defecting to the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, as fake news. Shaibu said claims that Atiku has held secret talks on defection with ADC officials have been widely reported and speculated. In a statement
Peter Obi: Atiku not defecting to NDC – Aide, Shaibu
target=_blank>Court jails man six months for N1.34m fraud in Borno
Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court has convicted and sentenced Saleh Isa Abdullahi to six months’ imprisonment for fraud involving N1.34 million. Abdullahi was prosecuted by the Maiduguri Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on a one-count charge bordering on criminal misappropriation. According to the charge, the convict
Court jails man six months for N1.34m fraud in Borno
target=_blank>You’re unserious, looking for free presidential ticket – APC hits Peter Obi, Kwankwaso
The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Felix Morka, has called Peter Obi, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and other opposition leaders “unserious” over frequent party defections. Morka made the remarks on Monday during an appearance on Channels Television’s Morning Brief. He was reacting to Obi and Kwankwaso’s exit from the African Democratic Congress (ADC)
You’re unserious, looking for free presidential ticket – APC hits Peter Obi, Kwankwaso
target=_blank>2027: Anywhere Peter Obi goes, we follow – Isaac Fayose knocks critics
Nigerian businessman, Isaac Fayose, has expressed his loyalty to the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, despite his political affiliation. Isaac made the remark in a video clip posted on his official Facebook page on Monday while reacting to criticism surrounding Obi’s move to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC). DAILY POST reports
2027: Anywhere Peter Obi goes, we follow – Isaac Fayose knocks critics
target=_blank>Court voids ADC congresses in Adamawa over due process breach
An Adamawa State High Court sitting in Yola has voided the local government and state congresses conducted by the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The court declared that those who conducted the exercise breached due process. The ruling followed a suit filed by the Adamawa State chairman of the party before the congresses, Shehu Yohanna, who
Court voids ADC congresses in Adamawa over due process breach
target=_blank>Cross River: ‘Political disaster’ – Jarigbe fires back at Ayade
A sharp political confrontation has emerged in Cross River North, as Senator Jarigbe Agom Jarigbe launched a strong rebuttal against former governor Ben Ayade, accusing him of misrepresenting facts and attempting to reshape his political record. In a statement issued on Monday via his Facebook handle on Friday, Jarigbe dismissed recent remarks attributed to Ayade
Cross River: ‘Political disaster’ – Jarigbe fires back at Ayade
target=_blank>WIP urges President Tinubu intervention over NFSS Commander Osatimehin’s detention
The World Institute for Peace, WIP, has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene in the prolonged detention of the Commander-General of the Nigeria Forest Security Service, NFSS, Osatimehin Joshua Wole. The appeal was made during a press conference held in Osogbo on Monday, where the organisation raised concerns over the circumstances surrounding
WIP urges President Tinubu intervention over NFSS Commander Osatimehin’s detention
target=_blank>We won’t surrender party structure to Kwankwaso — Kano NDC Chairman
A fresh political standoff is unfolding within the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in Kano State, as the party’s chairman, Usaini Isa Mai Riga, has declared that the party structure will not be handed over to former governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. In an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Monday, Mai Riga disclosed that efforts to
We won’t surrender party structure to Kwankwaso — Kano NDC Chairman
target=_blank>‘I feel so bad’ – Two suspects admit knowledge of plot to overthrow Tinubu in failed coup
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday watched video recordings of investigators’ interview sessions with three of the six men being prosecuted over an alleged plot to overthrow the President Bola Tinubu administration. In the video recordings played in open court, two of the three defendants, retired Navy Captain Erasmus Ochegobia Victor and Inspector
‘I feel so bad’ – Two suspects admit knowledge of plot to overthrow Tinubu in failed coup
target=_blank>Ekiti guber: ‘We want to give opposition 16–0’ – Oyebanji boasts of victory
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, on Monday declared that his sterling performance in the areas of infrastructure development, human capital development, agriculture, peacebuilding, and prudent management of resources are clear evidence of his fidelity to electioneering promises, making him worthy of being entrusted with the people’s mandate for a second term in office. Governor
Ekiti guber: ‘We want to give opposition 16–0’ – Oyebanji boasts of victory
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