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target=_blank>El-Rufai Picks ADC Membership card, Vows to Dislodge APC
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC), signaling a major realignment in Nigerian opposition politics and a clear challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 elections. El-Rufai completed his registration on Thursday at his Unguwar Sarki ward in Kaduna, pledging to use the
target=_blank>Gov Ododo: Bandits commanders have relocated to Kogi but we’re taking the fight to them
Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo of Kogi State says bandits’ commanders have relocated to Kogi state in an attempt to intensify attacks, but the government and security agencies will take the fight to their hideouts. The governor said this during an interactive session with newsmen shortly after an emergency stakeholders’ meeting with security agencies, and traditional
target=_blank>How rumour on bandits’ invasion triggered commotion in Lokoja
There was tension in Lokoja, capital of Kogi State, following the rumour that bandits were in town. The rumour gathered momentum by noon, making residents to close shops momentarily, with others rushing to schools to pick their wards to avoid being caught in an unpleasant situation. In the melee that followed , several people were
target=_blank>Gunmen open fire on Ngige’s convoy, disrobe police escort
The convoy of former Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige, has been attacked along the Nkpor–Nnobi Road in Idemili North Local Government Area of state. Sir Fred Chukwuelobe, former media aide to Ngige, who confirmed the attack said Ngige, also a former governor, was not in the convoy at the time of the attack. But the
target=_blank>Shettima to lead eminent guests to IPI Nigeria’s 2025 Conference
Vice President Kashim Shettima is billed to lead a distinguished array of dignitaries to this year’s International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria Annual Conference and Annual General Meeting (AGM), underscoring the significance of the organisation’s flagship event. The 2025 Annual Conference and AGM will hold on December 2 and 3, 2025, at the NICON Luxury Hotel,
target=_blank>CISLAC rejects appointment of Ayodele Oke as ambassador
The Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) has called on the National Assembly, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Federal Government to immediately review and reject the nomination of Ambassador Ayodele Oke from Oyo State as a non-career ambassador. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had requested Senate confirmation of three non-career ambassadorial nominees including
target=_blank>A A Zaura Condoles Over the Death of Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi
A A Zaura has expressed deep sorrow over the death of the renowned Islamic scholar, Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, describing his passing as a great loss to the Muslim community and the world at large. Zaura made this known in a statement issued through his spokesperson, Hon. Dahiru Ahmad Maiwuddadu, where he said Sheikh Dahiru
target=_blank>Insecurity: Tinubu sets up US-Nigeria Working Group
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the constitution of the Nigerian team of the US-Nigeria Joint Working Group as part of steps to deepen collaboration in tackling security challenges in the country. Earlier this month, President Donald Trump had designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, over the lingering killings in some parts of
target=_blank>Tinubu’s directive: 11,000 personnel have been withdrawn from VIPs – IGP
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun says more than 11,000 officers assigned to protect Very Important Persons (VIPs) have been withdrawn and redeployed to strengthen frontline policing across the country. Egbetokun announced the development on Thursday during a meeting with senior police commanders in Abuja, where he explained that the directive—issued earlier by President Bola Tinubu—was
target=_blank>Insecurity: Nigerians made a big mistake electing Tinubu – SDP’s Adebayo
Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Prince Adewole Adebayo, has criticized handling of the prevailing insecurity in the country by the present administration, saying it took a tweet from the American President, Donald Trump for President Bola Tinubu to realize the enormity of the insecurity in the country. He said
target=_blank>Mammoth crowd as El-Rufai dumps SDP, picks ADC membership card PHOTOS
A mammoth crowd on Thursday accompanied the Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, to his ward, where he collected his membership card for the African Democratic Congress, ADC. DAILY POST had earlier reported that El-Rufai left the Social Democratic Party, SDP, for the ADC ahead of the highly anticipated 2027 general elections. The former governor
Mammoth crowd as El-Rufai dumps SDP, picks ADC membership card PHOTOS
target=_blank>Senate rejects bill on ethnic commission
The Nigerian Senate has rejected a bill seeking to establish a National Ethnic and Reconciliation Commission, NERC, sponsored by Senator Anthony Ani, who represents Ebonyi South Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The proposed legislation, which aims to prevent, manage and resolve ethnic conflicts, promote national cohesion and foster peace-building,
Senate rejects bill on ethnic commission
target=_blank>ADC ratifies expulsion of Leke Abejide over alleged indiscipline
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has confirmed the expulsion of Hon. Leke Abejide from the party after endorsing a decision earlier taken by its Kogi State Executive Committee. The party’s National Working Committee (NWC) announced the ratification on Thursday after its meeting at the ADC National Headquarters in Abuja. This is contained in a statement
ADC ratifies expulsion of Leke Abejide over alleged indiscipline
target=_blank>CPC: How Buhari handled Trump in 2020 – Boss Mustapha
Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Boss Mustapha, has challenged the Federal Government to move beyond rhetoric in its fight against terrorism. Mustapha made the remark on Thursday while speaking to journalists in Abuja, shortly after the Nigerian Law School, NLS, Class of 1980 unveiled activities lined up for the commemoration of
CPC: How Buhari handled Trump in 2020 – Boss Mustapha
target=_blank>Security: Tinubu inaugurates team for US-Nigeria joint working group
President Bola Tinubu has constituted the Nigerian delegation to the US–Nigeria Joint Working Group, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in addressing the security challenges confronting Nigeria. The development follows a recent high-level visit to Washington, DC, by a Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. The committee has the National Security
Security: Tinubu inaugurates team for US-Nigeria joint working group
target=_blank>Delta trains 150 teachers to lead anti-human trafficking campaign in schools
The Delta State Government has urged 150 subject teachers drawn from 50 selected secondary schools across the state to play an active role in preventing human trafficking through the Schools Anti-Trafficking Education and Advocacy Project, STEAP. The taskforce comprises the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, the Department of State Services,
Delta trains 150 teachers to lead anti-human trafficking campaign in schools
target=_blank>BREAKING: El-Rufai formally joins ADC
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally joined the African Democratic Congress, ADC. DAILY POST reports that El-Rufai, a founding member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, left the party earlier this year for the Social Democratic Party, SDP. In his resignation letter from the SDP, dated November 26, 2025, the former governor
BREAKING: El-Rufai formally joins ADC
target=_blank>Budget 2026: Be thorough, transparent during your review – Obasa tells colleagues
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has charged fellow lawmakers to be thorough and transparent in the review of the 2026 Appropriation Bill. Obasa made the call on Thursday in a statement made available to DAILY POST. DAILY POST reports that the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday presented
Budget 2026: Be thorough, transparent during your review – Obasa tells colleagues
target=_blank>Ogun Assembly calls for urgent measures to strengthen security networks
The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Oludaisi Elemide, has called on the state government to take immediate action on security concerns raised during plenary, even as he appealed for the strict enforcement of existing laws and the implementation of earlier resolutions passed by the Assembly to safeguard residents and citizens of the
Ogun Assembly calls for urgent measures to strengthen security networks
target=_blank>Security of Abia my major priority – Gov Otti tells new Army GOC
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has said that his administration places the highest priority on the security of the people of Abia, regardless of the enormous financial cost involved. Governor Otti made the remark on Thursday when the newly posted General Officer Commanding, GOC, 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, Major General Oluremi Fadairo,
Security of Abia my major priority – Gov Otti tells new Army GOC
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