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target=_blank>Ex-deputy Gov demands cancellation of Lagos LG poll
Former Lagos State Deputy Governor, Kofoworola Bucknor-Akerele, has called for cancellation of the Saturday council election in the state over alleged irregularities and disenfranchisement of voters. Bucknor-Akerele was the deputy to former Governor Bola Ahmed Tinubu from 1999 to 2002. The election was held in the 20 LGAs and 37 local council development areas of
target=_blank>FCT Senator joins ADC
The Senator representing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ireti Kingibe, has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections. Announcing her defection to newsmen in Abuja, Kingibe described the move as deliberate and strategic. He revealed that her formal entry into the ADC will be
target=_blank>Gbaja: Coalition good to prevent one-party state
Chief of Staff to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Femi Gbajabiamila, has described the coalition of opposition leaders into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a welcome development that would prevent Nigeria from sliding into one-party system. Gbajabiamila, who stated this shortly after casting his vote at the Lagos state local government election in Surulere on
target=_blank>3 siblings killed, 150 cattle rustled in fresh Plateau attack
Gunmen have reportedly killed at least three siblings in Nukur village, Jos South local government area of Plateau state. The attackers also reportedly rustled 150 cattle and killed 23 during the attack. State chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Ibrahim Yusuf Babayo, confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos on
target=_blank>Lakurawa terrorists gun down police officers in Kebbi
Suspected members of the Lakurawa group on Friday evening killed three police officers at Zogirma in Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State. According to Kebbi State Police Command’sPublic Relations Officer, CSP Nafiu Abubakar a combined team of Policemen engaged the suspected Lakurawa in a fierce gun duel while attempting to attack commuters plying Zogirma/Tilli
target=_blank>Lagos LG poll: Security operatives look away as LP agent is slapped at polling unit
Some aggrieved loyalists of the chairmanship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ifako Ijaiye local government on Saturday assaulted the agent of the Labour Party (LP), Spencer Dominic, at 027 polling unit along Yaya Abatan, Ogba, Lagos. The mild drama ensued when the APC loyalists informed the LP agent to move away behind the
target=_blank>Again, rainstorm wrecks havoc on Kogi’s federal poly
In a second time within a month, rainstorm reportedly struck Federal Polytechnic, Idah in kogi state , destroying facilities with great consequences. The institution came under attack of the devastating rainstorm on 15th June, disrupting administrative and academic activities. According to the report, the latest incident which happened recently has increased the burden of the
target=_blank>Inside Isale Eko residents’ battle with erosion
The historic community of Isale Eko in Lagos is slowly slipping into neglect, with residents grappling with devastating erosion that has turned key inner streets into waterlogged area. Streets like Oroyinyin, Dosunmu, Ojo Giwa, Reclamation (Iduganran), Idumagbo Avenue (Jankara) and Araoloya have become impassable, disrupting daily life and crippling local businesses. These once-bustling routes now
target=_blank>NGO urges girls to embrace science, technology careers
A non-governmental organisation, HerCode Technology Initiative, has called on Nigerian girls to take bold steps towards careers in science and technology, saying they have equal potentials to thrive in the fields of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) if given the right tools and support. Speaking during a presentation at the Naandiret International Academy
target=_blank>Ahead NEC: APC dangles chairmanship between N/Central, N/West
Ahead of the National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), there are indications that the party is yet to agree on where to pick its national chairman from. Credible sources told the Weekend Trust that while the party is waiting to hear from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his preference,
target=_blank>Club World Cup: Mikel Obi names two players Chelsea must bring in
Former Nigeria midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has urged the club to sign two top centre-backs this summer. Mikel Obi made the remarks on talkSPORT ahead of the Blues’ Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday. According to him, the current defenders in the squad do not match the quality of William Saliba and
Club World Cup: Mikel Obi names two players Chelsea must bring in
target=_blank>Abduction of seminarians: Police order immediate deployment of tactical teams to Agenebode
The Edo State Police Command has ordered the immediate deployment of tactical teams to Agenebode in Etsako East Local Government Area for the rescue of three abducted seminarians. DAILY POST reports that the tactical teams include operatives from the Anti-Kidnapping and Intelligence units. The spokesperson of the Command, Moses Yamu, disclosed this on Saturday in
Abduction of seminarians: Police order immediate deployment of tactical teams to Agenebode
target=_blank>Borno rep backs creation of Savannah State
A member of the House of Representatives, Usman Midala Balama, has expressed support for the creation of Savannah State from the present-day Borno, describing it as essential for improved governance, security, and resource management. Speaking during the North-East zonal hearing on the constitution review in Maiduguri, Midala, who represents Hawul/Askira-Uba federal constituency, stated that Borno’s
Borno rep backs creation of Savannah State
target=_blank>EFCC monitors local govt elections in Lagos
Operatives from Directorates 1 and 2 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in Lagos were deployed across the state on Saturday to monitor the conduct of the local government elections, reinforcing efforts to uphold electoral integrity and deter vote buying. The deployment, which formed part of a broader inter-agency security operation, aimed to
EFCC monitors local govt elections in Lagos
target=_blank>Kano holds special prayer amid inadequate rainfall
A special rain-seeking prayer was held on Saturday at the Umar Bin Khattab Mosque in Kano, drawing several residents seeking spiritual intervention amid prolonged inadequate rainfall in the state. The special prayer organized by the council of Ulama led by Sheikh Ibrahim Khalil drew a mammoth crowd. Speaking shortly after the prayer, Sheikh Khalil urged
Kano holds special prayer amid inadequate rainfall
target=_blank>Ebonyi: Gov Nwifuru declares banishment of ex- LG boss, brother unconstitutional
Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has described the banishment of the former chairman of Edda Local Government Area, Dr Eni Uduma Chima, and his younger brother, Uduma Chima, by the town union of the community as null and void. The governor stated that the action of the town union against the two brothers contravenes the
Ebonyi: Gov Nwifuru declares banishment of ex- LG boss, brother unconstitutional
target=_blank>Rivers: Suspects in attack on LG Sole Administrator surrender to Police
The Rivers State Police Command says the suspects accused of assaulting the Sole Administrator of Ahoada East Local Government Area, Goodluck Iheanachor, have turned themselves in. The Command had earlier declared Mr. Hector Ekakita, former Chief Security Officer of the LGA, and Mr. Aloni Olodi, former Chief of Staff, wanted on July 6, 2025, in
Rivers: Suspects in attack on LG Sole Administrator surrender to Police
target=_blank>APC takes early lead in Lagos LG elections
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has taken the lead in Saturday’s local government elections across Lagos State, as vote sorting and collation continue in the 57 local government areas and local council development areas. Despite the generally peaceful nature of the exercise, voter turnout was notably low across many polling units. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who
APC takes early lead in Lagos LG elections
target=_blank>FRSC confirms two dead in Umuahia road accident
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Abia State Sector Command, has announced that a fatal road accident along the Umuahia-Arochukwu road on Saturday claimed two lives. The Sector Commander of FRSC, Abia State, Mrs Ngozi Ezeoma who confirmed the incident to DAILY POST, said the accident involved one Mark truck and a tricycle with registration
FRSC confirms two dead in Umuahia road accident
target=_blank>NNL: Warri Wolves crowned 2024/25 season champions
Warri Wolves have emerged champions of the 2024/25 Nigeria National League, NNL, season, DAILY POST reports. Napoleon Aloma’s side defeated Wikki Tourists 3-2 in the final of the Super 8 playoffs at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba on Saturday. The Seasiders led 3-0 after 25 minutes but were made to work hard to maintain their
NNL: Warri Wolves crowned 2024/25 season champions
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