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target=_blank>Bayero University promotes 54 staff to Professors
The Governing Council of Bayero University, Kano, (BUK) has ratified the appointment of 23 academic staff as Professors and 31 others as Associate Professors. The approval was given at the Council’s 8th Meeting held on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, with the appointments taking effect from 1 October 2025. The newly promoted Professors are: 1. Prof.
target=_blank>Court sacks APC candidate for Jos South constituency
A Federal High Court sitting in Jos, Plateau State, on Monday, declared Hon. Ayuba Dalyop Mandung the winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for Jos South State Constituency in the Plateau State House of Assembly. The court, presided over by Justice Dorcas Agishi, also restrained the APC from parading Mancha John Vincent
target=_blank>Hardship: Islamic Leaders Will Press Govt For Relief – Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has said Islamic leaders will draw the attention of political leaders to the hardship facing Nigerians and press for measures to improve the welfare of ordinary citizens. He said religious leaders were aware of the concerns being raised by Nigerians and would continue to urge those
target=_blank>Police Arrest 8 Suspected Kidnappers, Recover AK-47 Rifles in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 12 suspects, including eight suspected kidnappers and four alleged informants, during security operations in Millennium City and Maraban Rido. The command also recovered AK-47 rifles during the operations conducted in collaboration with other security agencies to tackle kidnapping and other criminal activities in the affected areas. In a
target=_blank>Court dismisses Aisha Achimugu’s fundamental rights suit
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, dismissed a fundamental human rights suit filed by Abuja-based businesswoman, Aisha Achimugu, against the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court dismissed the suit because Achimugu and her legal representatives failed to show reason to warrant the kind of damage she demanded from the EFCC.
target=_blank>Gov Oyebanji dissolves executive council
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has dissolved the State Executive Council, including all commissioners and other political appointees who served during his first term. This is coming ahead of the governor’s inauguration for a second term in office on October 16. The dissolution, which affected members of the 2022–2026 Executive Council, excluded the Chief
target=_blank>Despite ICPC’s ‘Fictitious Agency’ Flag, Made-in-Nigeria Office Holds National Products Fair
The National Brands Development and Made-in-Nigeria Special Project Office, which the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) identified as an allegedly unauthorised government outfit, held a National Products Fair in Umuahia, Abia State. The agency’s website featured photographs indicating that the fair took place at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, from September
target=_blank>Edo Governor Grants Amnesty to Over 500 Cultists
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has granted amnesty to more than 500 cultists who renounced their membership of cult groups, warning that there would be no mercy for those who refused to do so, even if they were his own children. Okpebholo gave the warning in Benin City during a mass voluntary renunciation
target=_blank>Kano shuts 9 private schools over registration breaches
The Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Board (KSPVIB) has temporarily shut nine private schools for failing to comply with registration revalidation and recertification requirements. The board’s Executive Secretary, Comrade Baba Abubakar Umar, disclosed this during a media parley in Kano, saying the affected schools would remain closed for seven days from October 12, 2026.
target=_blank>Court strikes out Charges against ‘phantom’ agency
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Monday, struck out the eight-count criminal charge brought against the alleged fake Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeniyi Adeyemi, by the federal government. Justice Mohammed Umar terminated the trial of Adeyemi before him following the request of the federal government to that
target=_blank>IPO: Dangote Refinery breaks Nigerian, African records, announces deadline extension
Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE, DPRP has announced a two-week extension of the application period for its Initial Public Offering, IPO, following approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, amid what has become one of the most significant capital market offerings in Nigerian and African history. The IPO, which comprises 4,100,000,000 ordinary shares
IPO: Dangote Refinery breaks Nigerian, African records, announces deadline extension
target=_blank>Islamic leaders will push for relief from hardship – Sultan
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has said Islamic leaders will engage political leaders and urge them to take action to ease the hardship facing Nigerians. He said religious leaders understood the concerns of citizens and would continue to call on those in power to improve people’s living conditions. The Sultan spoke
Islamic leaders will push for relief from hardship – Sultan
target=_blank>Senator urges rescue of abducted Kaduna family
The plight of the Kaduna man who was kidnapped alongside his wife and baby has continued to generate reactions from Nigerians, particularly residents of Kaduna State. The senator representing Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Lawal Adamu Usman, has joined the calls for action, appealing to anyone with useful information that could help secure the family’s release
Senator urges rescue of abducted Kaduna family
target=_blank>No part of Millennium City Kaduna is safe now – Amnesty
Amnesty International Nigeria has warned that no part of Millennium City in Kaduna State is safe as bandits and other gunmen continue to attack residents and abduct people. In a post on X, the human rights organisation said attacks and kidnappings had increased in and around the neighbourhood, with armed men operating freely at any
No part of Millennium City Kaduna is safe now – Amnesty
target=_blank>Dangote Refinery extends N2.15trn IPO deadline by 14 days
Dangote Refinery has extended the deadline for its initial public offering, IPO, by 14 days to give investors more time to invest in the mega refinery. The spokesperson of Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, confirmed the extension to DAILY POST on Monday. DAILY POST reports that Dangote Refinery’s IPO, priced at N525 per share and targeting
Dangote Refinery extends N2.15trn IPO deadline by 14 days
target=_blank>Police arrest 12 suspected kidnappers, recover AK-47 rifles in Kaduna
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 12 suspected kidnappers and recovered arms as its operatives intensify efforts to rid the state of criminal elements. In a statement on Monday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, said joint security operations had been conducted in Millennium City, Maraban Rido and surrounding areas, resulting in the
Police arrest 12 suspected kidnappers, recover AK-47 rifles in Kaduna
target=_blank>EPL: Steven Gerrard changes Arsenal title prediction after Man City thrash Liverpool
Former England midfielder, Steven Gerrard, has made a u-turn on his Premier League title prediction. Before the season began, Gerrard said he “fancied” Arsenal to retain the trophy. But Mikel Arteta’s men are currently three points behind Manchester City, who thrashed Liverpool on Sunday. Gerrard, speaking on Sky Sports, claimed City have moved on from
EPL: Steven Gerrard changes Arsenal title prediction after Man City thrash Liverpool
target=_blank>NSCDC gets new commandant in Akwa Ibom
Mr Jonathan Olariche has assumed duty as the 18th State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Akwa Ibom State Command. Olariche, whose last place of assignment was the NSCDC Zonal Command Headquarters in Awka, urged officers and men of the command to rededicate themselves to delivering on the corps’ mandate by
NSCDC gets new commandant in Akwa Ibom
target=_blank>Ekiti: Oyebanji dissolves state executive council, retains SSG, others
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has dissolved the State Executive Council following a valedictory meeting with members of his cabinet as his administration prepares for a second term. The meeting, held at the Exco Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Ado-Ekiti, served as the cabinet’s final gathering before the commencement of the governor’s second term.
Ekiti: Oyebanji dissolves state executive council, retains SSG, others
target=_blank>One killed, several injured as truck rams into vehicles in Ibadan
A truck has crashed into multiple vehicles around the Agodi Gardens area of Ibadan, Oyo State, killing one person and injuring several others. According to an eyewitness who spoke to TVC, the driver had earlier rammed into several vehicles around the Sango area and was allegedly attempting to escape before reaching Agodi Gardens. The eyewitness
One killed, several injured as truck rams into vehicles in Ibadan
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