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target=_blank>Kano shuts herbal shop using minors to advertise sexual stimulants
The Kano State Film Censorship Board has shut down a herbal medicine shop following allegations that its owner used children in an indecent advertisement promoting sexual enhancement products. The board, in a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Sani Sulaiman, said the action was taken after receiving several complaints about the advert, which contained inappropriate language and
target=_blank>Tinubu sacks Wale Edun, Dangiwa
President Bola Tinubu has sacked Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the economy. Edun was sacked alongside Ahmed Muda Dangiwa, Minister of Housing and Urban Development. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, announced this in a memo. Edun has been directed to hand over to Mr. Taiwo Oyedele
target=_blank>Kano North: Stakeholders reject Gwarzo’s bid, endorse Barau
Some stakeholders in Kano North Senatorial District have rejected the senatorial ambition of former Minister of State for Housing, Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo, describing it as lacking grassroots support and relevance to the aspirations of the people. The stakeholders, operating under the Kano North Political Stakeholders Forum, said their position followed extensive consultations and an assessment
target=_blank>FCT: NUT official slumps, dies on way to work
Members and staff of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) were thrown into mourning, on Tuesday over the death of one of their own, Jessey A. Audu. A staff member of the NUT, Ibrahim Adamu, said the incident happened at Gwahaon in Gwagalada Area Council. He said the
target=_blank>ADC: Tinubu enjoying Presidential fleet while military aircraft remain grounded
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) says it is misplacement of priority for the Federal Government to fully fund the presidential fleet while military aircraft languish. The opposition coalition said this while reacting to Daily Trust report on how only about 7 percent of the Nigerian Army’s budget for security equipment was released in 2025. According
target=_blank>Nigeria records fresh COVID case
A fresh case of COVID-19 has been recorded in Nigeria. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the case was recorded in Cross River State. Speaking at a news conference in Calabar, on Tuesday, Dr Henry Ayuk, the state’s Commissioner for Health, said the case involved a Chinese national, who worked with Lafarge and
target=_blank>14 Suspected Vandals Arrested at MMIA
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has arrested 14 suspected vandals at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The suspects were apprehended on April 20, 2026, at the Terminal One construction site following a coordinated operation involving FAAN security personnel, the Joint Military Task Force (JMTF) and other security agencies deployed at the
target=_blank>Jonathan: As president, I made mistakes but did my best
Former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has pushed back against claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that inexperience influenced his decisions while in office. He insisted that his time in office was marked by sincere effort and responsible leadership despite inevitable human shortcomings. Jonathan’s response comes days after Atiku, speaking during a televised interview, described
target=_blank>Two intending pilgrims die in Kano road accident
Two intending pilgrims have died in a road accident along the Rimin Gado–Kano road in Kano State. The victims, identified as Alkasim Ibrahim Walawa, 48, and his mother, Hadiza Garba, 73, were said to be on their way in preparation for pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia when the accident occurred. In a statement, the Kano State
target=_blank>Uba Sani Bags NIPR Fellowship, To Become PR Ambassador
Governor Uba Sani has been conferred with the Fellowship of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations(NIPR) because he has demonstrated merit in service to Kaduna State and the nation at large. Underscoring the importance of the investiture at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, the National President of NIPR, Dr Ike Neliaku, said that ‘’we are very
target=_blank>Sowore backs El-Rufai, condemns alleged misuse of bail conditions
Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore has criticised what he described as the misuse of legal processes in handling the case involving former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai. The development was disclosed in a post shared on his official page. According to him, concerns were raised over what he termed ‘lawfare’
Sowore backs El-Rufai, condemns alleged misuse of bail conditions
target=_blank>LaLiga: Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone gives injury update on Lookman, others
Atletico Madrid manager, Diego Simeone, has provided the latest injury update on Ademola Lookman and Alex Sorloth ahead of his side’s LaLiga clash with Elche, on Wednesday. Recall that Lookman sustained an adductor injury during the Copa del Rey final defeat against Real Sociedad on Saturday. The Nigerian forward was replaced by Nicolas Gonzalez in
LaLiga: Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone gives injury update on Lookman, others
target=_blank>NPFL: Babaganaru lauds Kano Pillars’ determination in win over Rivers United
Kano Pillars technical adviser, Mohammed Babaganaru, has hailed his players’ determination in the win over Rivers United. Babaganaru’s side defeated Rivers United 2-1 at the Sani Abacha Stadium on Sunday. The veteran tactician admitted that the encounter was tough. “We have to be happy for the victory, but to be sincere, the game was tough,”
NPFL: Babaganaru lauds Kano Pillars’ determination in win over Rivers United
target=_blank>Troops rescue three kidnap victims in Kaduna community
The Nigerian Army troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have successfully rescued three kidnapped civilians following a swift response to a distress call in Kushere Village, Kaduna State. This is contained in an operational report made available to reporters on Tuesday in Abuja. The report revealed that the incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday,
Troops rescue three kidnap victims in Kaduna community
target=_blank>Zamfara govt intensifies crackdown on traffic violators
The Zamfara State Government has directed security and law enforcement agencies to intensify enforcement against traffic offenders across the state. The directive was issued by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Malam Abubakar Mohammad Nakwada, while receiving a report on traffic violations and related offences in Gusau. In a statement by the SSG’s Senior
Zamfara govt intensifies crackdown on traffic violators
target=_blank>Borno court jails man two years for N22m fraud
A court in Maiduguri has sentenced a man, Shehu Saleh, to two years in prison for fraud involving N22 million. Justice Aisha Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court found Saleh guilty after he was charged by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for misappropriating funds belonging to another person. The charge stated, “That
Borno court jails man two years for N22m fraud
target=_blank>Ogun govt shuts down Ijebu-Imushin market over dirty environment, indiscriminate dumping of refuse
The Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) has shut down the Ijebu- Imushin market in the Ijebu East Local Government Area of the state over indiscriminate waste disposal. Special Adviser to the Governor on OGWAMA, Farook Akintunde, said the closure of the market became necessary after several warnings to the market leaders and traders on
Ogun govt shuts down Ijebu-Imushin market over dirty environment, indiscriminate dumping of refuse
target=_blank>ADC slams FG over poor military funding
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the federal government after reports indicated that only about seven per cent of the Nigerian Army’s equipment budget was released in 2025. According to the party, out of N336.76 billion approved, just N16.71 billion was disbursed, while nothing was allocated to key needs such as transport, aircraft fuel
ADC slams FG over poor military funding
target=_blank>2027: We’ll field presidential candidate, not merging with any party – NRM
National Rescue Movement, NRM, has said that it has no plan to merge with any political party ahead of the 2027 general election. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the National Chairman of NRM, Prince Chinedu Obi, said the party is ready to go through the process of producing a viable presidential
2027: We’ll field presidential candidate, not merging with any party – NRM
target=_blank>Fire ravages residential building, truck loaded with palm kernel shafts in Ibadan
Properties worth millions of naira have been ravaged as a result of a fire that affected a residential building in Ibadan. DAILY POST gathered that a truck loaded with palm kernel shafts was also ravaged by fire. The two incidents occurred on Tuesday. Our correspondent gathered that the residential building is located at Sabo Suya
Fire ravages residential building, truck loaded with palm kernel shafts in Ibadan
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