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target=_blank>Bandits invade Sokoto community, kill 32
At least 32 people have been killed by suspected bandits in Ungushi community, Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, residents have said. The residents also claimed that 13 of the attackers were killed by members of the community during the prolonged attack. One of the leaders in the village, who witnessed the attack and
target=_blank>Ganduje’s son returns to APC after 3 months in Kwankwaso’s NDC
Abdulaziz Umar Ganduje, the eldest son of former Governor of Kano State and ex-National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has returned to the ruling party after a brief defection to the New Democratic Congress (NDC). On Sunday, Abdulaziz was formally received back into the APC fold at the Ganduje Ward
target=_blank>Five killed in Kano building collapse
No fewer than five people died, while nine others were rescued after two buildings collapsed during heavy rainfall in different parts of Kano State on Saturday. The first incident occurred at Gaida Sabon Titi, along Salbas Filling Station Road in Kumbotso Local Government Area, where a two-storey building under construction collapsed during the downpour. An
target=_blank>Obasanjo: Leadership failure is a sin against God, humans
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described failure in leadership as a sin against God and the people leaders are entrusted to serve. Obasanjo spoke on Saturday in Abeokuta, Ogun State, while delivering keynote address at the Leadership Empowerment International Conference (LEIC) Nigeria 2026. The conference, organised by the Perspectives Leadership Development Institute in collaboration with
target=_blank>ADC, PRP, other opposition parties boycott Bauchi LG election
Five political parties under a coalition have announced a total boycott of the local government elections scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026 over excessive administrative charges imposed on candidates and legal framework. The coalition comprised the African Democratic Congress (ADC), People’s Redemption Party (PRP), African Action Congress (AAC), Social Democratic Party (SDP), and the New
target=_blank>Referendum on APC and other factors that triggered Oyebamiji’s fall
For the All Progressives Congress (APC), the 2026 Osun governorship election was supposed to be a carefully prepared rematch. Four years after losing the state to Ademola Adeleke, the party returned with a new candidate, Bola Oyebamiji. His candidature had the backing of the federal government and a campaign that connected heavily on the influence
target=_blank>Motorists Stranded, Roads Flooded as Rain wreaks havoc in Abuja
Heavy rainfall disrupted movement across parts of Abuja on Saturday as floodwaters swept through major roads and residential areas, leaving motorists stranded and forcing some businesses to close. Several locations recorded severe flooding, including Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent in Wuse 2, the area around Delight Event Centre in Gudu and parts of Efab Estate in
target=_blank>Zamfara trains 250 teachers on AI, modern skills
The Zamfara State Government has commenced training for 250 teachers, evaluators and education administrators as part of efforts to improve teaching standards and learning outcomes across the state. The training, organised under the 18-day Global Standard Teacher Transformation Programme (GSTTP), entered its third day on Wednesday at the Zamfara College of Arts and Science (ZACAS),
target=_blank>Zamfara to pay workers’ promotion benefits after 30 years
The Zamfara State Government has commenced moves to address the non-payment of financial benefits attached to promotions earned by civil servants over the years. The Head of Service, Malam Yakubu Sani Haidara, inaugurated a 14-member committee to facilitate the implementation of financial benefits accruing to workers as a result of duly earned promotions. He also
target=_blank>Zamfara moves to contain diphtheria, other preventable diseases
The Zamfara State Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO), has intensified surveillance and preparedness measures to prevent and control diphtheria and other vaccine-preventable diseases in the state. The development was disclosed at a Surveillance and Routine Immunisation (RI) Review Meeting involving Disease Surveillance and Notification Officers (DSNOs) and Assistant Disease
target=_blank>Enyimba, Heartland set for pre-season friendly in Owerri
Oriental rivals Enyimba and Heartland will clash in a pre-season friendly in Owerri, DAILY POST reports. The game is slated for the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Wednesday. It will kick-off at 9am. The two teams will use the game as part of their preparations for the 2026/27 season. Both teams have fortified their squad
Enyimba, Heartland set for pre-season friendly in Owerri
target=_blank>Trump activated Strait of Hormuz potential – Iran
Iran says the warfare launched by the United States Armed Forces at President Donald Trump’s order has revealed the Strait of Hormuz’s potential to the world. Army Chief General Amir Hatami called the key route a “God-given geopolitical asset” for the Iranian people, saying its clout will never return to pre-conflict status. Speaking over the
Trump activated Strait of Hormuz potential – Iran
target=_blank>Al-Nassr: ‘This is probably my last year’ – Ronaldo hints at retirement
Al-Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has hinted that the ongoing season could be his last as a professional footballer, DAILY POST reports. The 41-year-old Portugal captain disclosed this in an interview with lifestyle magazine, Vogue, published on Sunday. It comes days after his wedding to his long-time partner, Georgina Rodriguez. Ronaldo, who made his senior debut for
Al-Nassr: ‘This is probably my last year’ – Ronaldo hints at retirement
target=_blank>Adeleke’s victory reflects will of Osun voters – Fintiri
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the state governorship election. This is contained in a statement signed by Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on Sunday. Fintiri described the result as a reflection of the will of Osun voters and their desire
Adeleke’s victory reflects will of Osun voters – Fintiri
target=_blank>Transfer: Man City agree €76.5m deal with Barcelona to sell Rodri
Manchester City have agreed to sell Rodri for a fee of £65.4m (€76.5m) to Barcelona. City had been trying to convince Rodri to stay and sign a new contract. But the midfielder made it clear he would prefer to move back to Spain this summer, despite having one more year left on his contract. Rodri
Transfer: Man City agree €76.5m deal with Barcelona to sell Rodri
target=_blank>Plumptre resumes Al-Ittihad training after injury layoff
Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre, has returned to training at Saudi club Al-Ittihad, following her lengthy injury layoff, DAILY POST reports. Plumptre underwent surgery in March after sustaining a foot injury, while in action for the club. The injury forced the versatile defender to miss the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Falcons
Plumptre resumes Al-Ittihad training after injury layoff
target=_blank>Adamawa man arraigned for stealing 27 pieces of women’s underwear
A 27-year-old man in Adamawa State, Muktar Shehu, has been arraigned over the alleged theft of 27 pieces of underwear belonging to a woman. The charge against him is that he is a ritualist who allegedly obtained the underwear for ritual purposes. The man, who is currently in custody after he was remanded by Chief
Adamawa man arraigned for stealing 27 pieces of women’s underwear
target=_blank>El-Rufai files fresh N10bn suit against ICPC over family access
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a fresh N10 billion lawsuit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over alleged restrictions on his family members visiting him in custody. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja on August 13, seeks to enforce what El-Rufai described as
El-Rufai files fresh N10bn suit against ICPC over family access
target=_blank>‘Most governors seeking re-election in 2027 will be disappointed’ – Kwankwaso
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, has warned governors hoping to use electoral manipulation and state government structures to secure re-election in 2027 that they may be disappointed. Kwankwaso made the comment on Sunday in Abuja during the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Personality Interview Series. The former Kano State governor said some
‘Most governors seeking re-election in 2027 will be disappointed’ – Kwankwaso
target=_blank>Tambuwal hails Adeleke’s victory as triumph for democracy
Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. Tambuwal said Adeleke’s victory was not just a personal achievement but also a victory for democracy and the people of Osun State. In a message shared on his X account on Sunday, the former governor
Tambuwal hails Adeleke’s victory as triumph for democracy
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