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target=_blank>Operation Wetie: ‘You’re unfit to be governor’, APC tells Makinde
The All Progressives Congress (APC) says Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is unfit to occupy his current office. Felix Morka, National Publicity Secretary of the ruling party, said this while reacting to a remark made by the governor at the summit of opposition political parties in Ibadan, Oyo State capital. “For those that are
target=_blank>JAMB dismisses viral 394 UTME score
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has debunked a viral result slip circulating online which claimed that a candidate from Cross River State scored 394 in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The result, shared on X by a user identified as @Onsogbu, purportedly showed that a female candidate, Okon Winniefred Sampson, recorded
target=_blank>Revenue Service debunks vehicle tax claim
Amidst outrage and anger, the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) has debunked reports that a new vehicle tax has been introduced by the federal government with effect from July 1, 2026. It described as “false and misleading” a viral infographic claiming that the federal government is set to introduce a new green tax surcharge on high-engine
target=_blank>FCT residents decry economic hardship
Many residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have continued to groan over the economic hardship presently being experienced in the country. The residents made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NANFCT residents decry economic hardship) on Sunday in Abuja. They said the economic hardship had affected their livelihoods as
target=_blank>Social Media Users Dig Up Pictures of Tinubu Sleeping Publicly To Counter Narrative On Atiku
A political row intensified on social media after users circulated old and recent images of President Bola Tinubu sleeping at public events. This follows criticism directed at former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over a similar photograph taken at an opposition summit in Ibadan, Oyo State. The controversy began after the National Secretary of the All
target=_blank>Chelsea Crush Leeds, Set Up FA Cup Final Clash with Man City
Chelsea will meet Manchester City in the English FA Cup final after securing a hard-fought 1-0 win over Leeds United. The FA Cup semi-final match at a sunny Wembley stadium presented a chance for Chelsea to press the hard reset button following coach Liam Rosenior’s sack, with Calum McFarlane leading the beleaguered side out for
target=_blank>Police Foil N30m Ransom, Rescue 70-Year-Old Kidnap Victim in Edo
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have rescued a 70-year-old man from kidnappers and foiled the payment of a ₦30 million ransom. The victim, identified as Jonah Owobu of Uwalo Oke community in Uromi, Esan North-East Local Government Area of the state, was abducted from his farm by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers on
target=_blank>Zamfara moves to modernise schools with new infrastructure strategy
The Zamfara State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has focused on new infrastructure models as part of efforts to transform the education sector. This was the highlight of Day 7 of the ongoing 14-day Strategic Synthesis Programme held in the state. The session, chaired by the Commissioner for Education, Abdulmalik Abubakar Gajam, examined innovative
target=_blank>CDS Commends Gov Lawal’s support for Troops
The Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has commended Governor Dauda Lawal for what he described as “uncommon” support for military operations in Zamfara State. Oluyede gave the commendation during a visit to the Government House and the headquarters of Operation Fansan Yamma in Gusau. “I am here to commend His Excellency for the support
target=_blank>2027: Zamfara APC Stakeholders Endorse President Tinubu, Gov Lawal for Second Term
Stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Zamfara State have unequivocally supported the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dauda Lawal in the 2027 general elections. In a statement, Sulaiman Bala Idris, Spokesperson for Governor Lawal, said the State APC made the disclosure during a high-level Stakeholders’ Meeting on Saturday, April 25
target=_blank>Accord Party disowns Ibadan opposition meeting, alleges political impersonation
The Accord Party has said it was not part of a recent opposition meeting in Ibadan where some parties agreed to support a single presidential candidate for the 2027 election. This is contained in a statement by the party’s National Secretary, Mukhtar Abdallah. He said the party’s name and logo were used without its permission.
Accord Party disowns Ibadan opposition meeting, alleges political impersonation
target=_blank>We’re battle-ready for victory – Kano APC
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Kano Central Senatorial District Senate aspirant, Abdulkareem Abdussalam Zaura, popularly known as AA Zaura, has said that the party is battle-ready for victory in the state. “In Kano, we are battle ready and we have a very strong team at the helm of party affairs. We shall come back here
We’re battle-ready for victory – Kano APC
target=_blank>Middle East war: Iran can call US if it wants to negotiate – Trump
The United States, President, Donald Trump, has said that Iran can reach out to the US if it wants to negotiate an end to the war in the Middle East. Trump disclosed this in an interview on Fox News’ The Sunday Briefing. “If they want to talk, they can come to us or they can
Middle East war: Iran can call US if it wants to negotiate – Trump
target=_blank>Insecurity: Nigerians in Diaspora threaten lawsuit against US lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels
The United States chapter of the Nigerians in Diaspora Monitoring Group, NDMG-USA, has threatened legal action against a United States lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels over remarks accusing the Sultan of Sokoto of complicity in Nigeria’s insecurity crisis and calling for the removal of the minister of state for defence, Bello Matawalle. A statement issued Saturday and
Insecurity: Nigerians in Diaspora threaten lawsuit against US lawmaker, Kimberly Daniels
target=_blank>U-20 WWCQ: Falconets land in Ikenne for Malawi clash
Nigeria’s Falconets have arrived Ikenne for the final phase of their camping exercise ahead of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture against Malawi. Moses Aduku’s side spent three weeks in Abuja for the first phase of their preparations. Nigeria will host Malawi in the first leg at the Remo Stars Stadium next
U-20 WWCQ: Falconets land in Ikenne for Malawi clash
target=_blank>Troops thwart kidnap attempt, rescue two victims in Benue
Operatives of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), have successfully prevented a kidnapping incident and rescued two individuals in Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State. According to security sources, the incident happened around 8:19 a.m. on April 24 in Agidi community, where suspected kidnappers were said to be carrying out their operation. The sources
Troops thwart kidnap attempt, rescue two victims in Benue
target=_blank>2027: Opposition leaders’ move to field single candidate will save Nigeria – PDP guber aspirant
A gubernatorial aspirant on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Olufemi Oguntoyinbo has declared that the move by opposition political parties to produce a single candidate to face President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will save Nigeria. Oguntoyinbo made this declaration via a statement issued on Sunday. The statement was made available to
2027: Opposition leaders’ move to field single candidate will save Nigeria – PDP guber aspirant
target=_blank>Lagos 2027: Gbajabiamila declares support for Hamzat’s governorship ambition
The Chief of Staff to the President and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has declared support for the Lagos State governorship ambition of Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat. Gbajabiamila gave the endorsement while responding to Hamzat’s consultation visit, expressing confidence in his competence and readiness to lead the state. He described the
Lagos 2027: Gbajabiamila declares support for Hamzat’s governorship ambition
target=_blank>Troops recover three motorcycles in Kaduna forest
Troops have recovered three motorcycles during a security operation in Kaduna State. The development was disclosed in a post shared on X on Sunday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the operation was carried out by troops of Sector 7 under Operation Enduring Peace during a fighting patrol in Jema’a Local Government
Troops recover three motorcycles in Kaduna forest
target=_blank>Transfer: Nwaiwu on Premier League club radar
Chibuike Nwaiwu is a subject of interest from Premier League club, Fulham, DAILY POST reports. Nwaiwu has established himself as a key player for Trabzonspor following his arrival from Austrian club Wolfsberger AC in January. Fulham are currently scouting the defender, according to FourFourTwo. Bundesliga side, Bayer Leverkusen are also reportedly interested in the Nigerian.
Transfer: Nwaiwu on Premier League club radar
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