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target=_blank>Gov Aliyu Urges Leaders to Embrace Selfless Service
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has described late former Head of State, Murtala Mohammed, as a symbol of patriotism, courage and selfless service whose legacy continues to inspire generations of Nigerians. Aliyu made the remark after he was honoured with the Gen. Murtala Ramat Muhammed Meritorious Security Award at the General Murtala Mohammed Golden
target=_blank>Ramadan: Bauchi reduces working hours for civil servants
Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has approved the reduction of the official closing hours for Civil Servants throughout the 2026 Ramadan fasting period. The directive was conveyed in a circular signed by the Director, Establishments, at the Office of the Head of Civil Service, Ismail Ibn L Garam, and addressed to the Chief Staff Government
target=_blank>Osimhen: Napoli treated me like a dog
Victor Osimhen has broken his silence on his controversial exit from Napoli in 2024. Speaking in a chat with Gazetta dello Sport, the Super Eagles forward said his issue with Napoli began after videos mocking him were posted on the club’s TikTok page. He said he decided to pull down all the images of him
target=_blank>Kwara attack: Over 700 Plateau indigenes displaced – LG deputy chair
At least 707 natives of Ganawuri in Riyom Local Government Council of Plateau State have been displaced following the February 3, 2026, terrorist massacre in Woro community, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State. Recall that gunmen had attacked Woro and neighbouring villages leaving over 160 people dead and many others injured. Our correspondent gathered
target=_blank>Ramadan: Senate amends electoral law for INEC to tinker with election timetable
The Senate has amended Clause 28 (1) of the Electoral Act 2022 (Repeal and Enactment) Bill 2026 which gives flexibility to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to tinker with poll timetable. There have been complaints about the Ramadan fasting clashing with the 2027 general elections. Many persons, including former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, had asked
target=_blank>Gunmen abduct six travellers in Benue, demand N100m ransom
Gunmen on Tuesday morning abducted six travellers near Kula village along the dilapidated Naka–Makurdi road in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State. Our correspondent gathered that the kidnappers opened communication with the victims’ families about two hours after the abduction, demanding N100 million for their release. Witnesses said the victims—three men and three
target=_blank>Police recover over 7,000 illicit drugs in Jigawa
The Jigawa State Police Command says it has recovered 7,096 illicit drugs, stolen property and vandalised public infrastructure in a series of coordinated operations across the state. Spokesman of the command, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, said the recoveries also included a motorcycle, three blocks of cannabis, 13 domestic animals, 39 yards of shadda materials, three
target=_blank>Senate urges probe of Singer Market fire
The Senate has asked its Committee on Interior to investigate both the immediate and underlying causes of the recent fire outbreak at Singer Market in Kano State, which destroyed shops and goods worth billions of naira. This followed the adoption of a motion moved during plenary on Tuesday by the Deputy Senate President, Barau I.
target=_blank>Despite protest, Reps adopt Senate’s version of electronic transmission
The House of Representatives on Tuesday rescinded its earlier decision on Clause 60 (3) adopting the version passed by the Senate which allowed both electronic and manual transmission of results. The approval came amidst protest from opposition lawmakers who staged a walk from chambers, chanting “APC, ole”! APC, ole! The House had earlier approved Clause
target=_blank>Police Detain Journalist over story about Niger Gov’s Aide
Police have detained a journalist, Ahmed Isah Sakpe, popularly known as Ahmed Lee, over alleged cyberbullying and defamation against a Niger Government official. Sakpe, who works with Prestige FM, a Minna-based radio station, is currently being held at the State Criminal Investigation Department of the Niger State Police Command. The arrest followed a complaint by
target=_blank>Akpabio-led NASS are political bandits, have no interest of Nigerians – Adeyanju
Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Tuesday described the Senate President Godswill Akpabio-led National Assembly as political bandits. Adeyanju said the Akpabio-led National Assembly does not have the interest of Nigerians at heart. He spoke in an interview on News Central while reacting to the tear gassing of protesters by the police. According to Adeyanju: “It’s
Akpabio-led NASS are political bandits, have no interest of Nigerians – Adeyanju
target=_blank>Over 10,000 affected as Edo SEMA reports fires, floods, storms
The Edo State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) said no fewer than 43 fire incidents, flooding, and other disasters were recorded in 2025. DAILY POST reports that over 10,000 persons were affected, directly or indirectly, by the disasters. Dr. Jerry Idahosa disclosed this on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at a stakeholders’ engagement themed “Strengthening Disaster Management:
Over 10,000 affected as Edo SEMA reports fires, floods, storms
target=_blank>African leaders renew call for strong institutions at Murtala Muhammed 50th Memorial International Lecture
African leaders, statesmen and thought leaders have renewed calls for the deliberate building of strong institutions and effective systems capable of driving prosperity and self-determination across the continent, declaring that Africa’s true “coming of age” lies in institutional strength, not rhetoric. The call was made during the International Lecture and Leadership Conference held at the
African leaders renew call for strong institutions at Murtala Muhammed 50th Memorial International Lecture
target=_blank>EFCC secures interim attachment order on nine mineral-laden trucks in Kwara
The Ilorin Zonal Directorate of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Tuesday secured an interim attachment order for nine trucks loaded with assorted solid minerals, as well as the final forfeiture of the contents of another truck, in a sustained crackdown on illegal mining activities in Kwara and Oyo States. The order was
EFCC secures interim attachment order on nine mineral-laden trucks in Kwara
target=_blank>2027: PDP alleges Nigerian govt behind party crises
The South East leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has accused the federal government of deliberately orchestrating the internal crisis within the party to prevent it from participating in the 2027 general elections. The allegation was made on Tuesday by the party’s South East Vice Chairman, Ali Odefa, during the inauguration of the Abia
2027: PDP alleges Nigerian govt behind party crises
target=_blank>Lagos records major decline in crime in one year – Police
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has announced a significant drop in major criminal activities across the state within his first year in office, attributing the improvement to intelligence-driven policing, stronger community collaboration and enhanced operational capacity. Jimoh made the disclosure on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the Lagos State Police Command headquarters
Lagos records major decline in crime in one year – Police
target=_blank>Police arrest suspected kidnapper in Oyo
The Oyo State Police Command has disclosed that it has arrested a suspected kidnapper. The command noted that the suspect was apprehended in connection with the kidnapping of an individual in Oyo. The announcement was made via a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, and made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday.
Police arrest suspected kidnapper in Oyo
target=_blank>Osun NUJ elects Aboderin as Chairman
The Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Osun State Council, has elected Comrade Adeyemi Aboderin as its chairman. Comrade Aboderin was elected during the state council election on Tuesday at the NUJ Press Centre, Osogbo. He emerged victorious after defeating his opponent, Sofiu Abdulganiyu, in a keenly contested electoral race. The election Presiding Officer, Ronke Samo,
Osun NUJ elects Aboderin as Chairman
target=_blank>El-Rufai lacks capacity to tap NSA Ribadu’s phone – Rotimi Amaechi
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Rotimi Amaechi, says former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai does not have the capacity to tap the telephone of the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu. Amaechi made this statement on Tuesday while responding to questions in an interview on Eagle. DAILY POST reports that El-Rufai admitted
El-Rufai lacks capacity to tap NSA Ribadu’s phone – Rotimi Amaechi
target=_blank>Phone tapping: Someone might say they will shoot the president – Ogala flags risks of El-Rufai’s confession
A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Babatunde Ogala, SAN, has stated that former Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir El-Rufai might be sending the wrong message to the public if he is not held accountable for admitting to tapping the phone of the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu. He warned that, if nothing is done about
Phone tapping: Someone might say they will shoot the president – Ogala flags risks of El-Rufai’s confession
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