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target=_blank>Atiku: Death is Penalty for drug-related offences in China
Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has described as a monumental own goal the Presidency’s attempt to invoke China in attacking him, saying the comparison has only exposed President Bola Tinubu to even greater public scrutiny. In a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku
target=_blank>Delta: Suspected Cultist Allegedly Shoots Colleague Who Renounced Membership
Operatives of the Delta State Police Command have arrested a suspected member of the Eiye Confraternity, identified as Oghenebuba Mamatime, over the alleged shooting of a former cult member in the state. The command’s spokesperson, Bright Edafe, said the suspect, who had been on the command’s watch list for his alleged involvement in cult-related activities,
target=_blank>An Open Letter to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
An Open Letter to: His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR Federal Republic of Nigeria, Aso Villa, Abuja For a “Respectful Urgent Appeal for Justice, Vindication and Restoration Following Reprisal and False Allegations Against Me.” Your Excellency, With due respect, I bow before your esteemed office with a heart that is both heavy and hopeful.
target=_blank>Kwara: Community Laments Silence Over 176 Victims Held By Kidnappers
Hundreds of youths and residents of Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have staged a peaceful protest to demand the immediate rescue of the 176 people abducted during the deadly attack on Woro community nearly six months ago. The demonstrators, who said the victims had now spent 171 days in captivity, urged the Federal
target=_blank>FACT CHECK: Is Kogi’s Land Mass Bigger Than Entire South East as Kingsley Fanwo Claimed?
Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, has claimed that: “The landmass of Kogi State alone is more than the entire southeast combined. So it is going to be very difficult to be able to secure the state.” Fanwo made the statement while discussing the security challenges confronting Kogi State during an
target=_blank>Police Nab 2 Suspected One-Chance Robbers in Rivers
Police operatives in Rivers State have arrested two suspected members of a notorious one-chance robbery syndicate operating in the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the suspects confessed to their involvement during interrogation, while efforts were ongoing to arrest other members of the
target=_blank>Police: IG Didn’t Order Officers to Shoot Criminals on Sight
The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, did not issue a “shoot-on-sight” order during a stakeholders’ meeting in Makurdi, Benue State, contrary to reports in some sections of the media. In a statement issued to correct what it described as a misrepresentation of the IGP’s comments, the
target=_blank>PDP crisis: Bode George writes NJC, seeks protection of judiciary
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Olabode George, has called on the National Judicial Council (NJC) to protect the independence, integrity and credibility of the Nigerian judiciary, expressing concern over a recent court judgment arising from the party’s leadership crisis. George made the call on Friday while addressing journalists at
target=_blank>Commonwealth Games: Nigeria wins third powerlifting gold, stumble in boxing
Nigeria claimed an unprecedented third gold medal in the para powerlifting event at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Friday night. Riluwan Idris claimed Nigeria’s third gold medal in the event by winning the men’s heavyweight category of the para powerlifting events, finishing in first place ahead of England’s Matthew Harding who settled for
target=_blank>AFCON dispute: CAS to hear Senegal appeal October 8
The Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS) has announced it has set a date to hear Senegal’s appeal for its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title stripped by CAF. The Switzerland-based court stated it will hear from both parties in the suit at its headquarters in Lausanne on October 8. Senegal had won the AFCON
target=_blank>Bus preaching distracts drivers, can lead to breach of peace – MURIC backs FRSC bill
Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has declared that preaching inside commercial vehicles can distract drivers and may also lead to breach of public peace. MURIC made declaration while reacting to the proposed anti-bus preaching bill initiated by Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC. The FRSC had introduced a bill aimed at banning preaching and hawking inside commercial
Bus preaching distracts drivers, can lead to breach of peace – MURIC backs FRSC bill
target=_blank>Ndume backs army expansion, calls for more equipment, better welfare
Senator Ali Ndume has supported President Bola Tinubu’s decision to expand the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions and recruit 28,000 additional personnel, describing it as a positive step towards strengthening the country’s security. The senator, who represents Borno South, said the creation of four new divisions in Makurdi, Ilorin, Jalingo and Benin City
Ndume backs army expansion, calls for more equipment, better welfare
target=_blank>2027: Peter Obi remains best choice to rebuild Nigeria — PDP chieftain
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Anselm Ijebor, says the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, remains the best choice to rebuild Nigeria. Describing Obi as a leader with a proven track record of public service, integrity, competence and commitment to national development, Ijebor said
2027: Peter Obi remains best choice to rebuild Nigeria — PDP chieftain
target=_blank>Kebbi rejects allegations of abandoning communities to bandits
The Kebbi State government has rejected claims that it abandoned some communities to bandits and terrorists, describing the allegations as false and politically motivated. In a statement issued on Saturday by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris, the government said Governor Nasir Idris was actively leading efforts to improve security by working closely with
Kebbi rejects allegations of abandoning communities to bandits
target=_blank>Troops intensify hunt for abducted Zamfara council chairman
Troops under Operation FANSAN YAMMA have stepped up efforts to rescue the Executive Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area in Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, after he was kidnapped by armed terrorists. According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Media Information Officer of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja, the attackers
Troops intensify hunt for abducted Zamfara council chairman
target=_blank>Transfer: Awaziem set for Konyaspor move
Super Eagles defender Chidozie Awaziem is nearing a switch to Turkish Super Lig club Konyaspor, DAILY POST reports. Awaziem, according to reports, will sign a two-year contract with the option of another year with Konyaspor. The Anatolian Eagle will pay French club Nantes €1 million for the versatile defender. Nantes were relegated from Ligue 1
Transfer: Awaziem set for Konyaspor move
target=_blank>Resolve disputes between govs, deputies – Ganduje urges Ex-Deputy Governors Forum
Former Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, has called on the Forum of Former Deputy Governors of Nigeria to play a more active role in resolving disputes between serving governors and their deputies. Ganduje who made the call in Abuja when members of the Forum visited him ahead of the organisation’s annual national conference, said peace
Resolve disputes between govs, deputies – Ganduje urges Ex-Deputy Governors Forum
target=_blank>No movement restriction during monthly sanitation exercise – Lagos Govt
The Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has clarified that there is no restriction on movement during the state’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise. Wahab made the clarification on Saturday in a post on his X account while responding to a social media user, Faveo Autos, who sought clarification on the penalty for
No movement restriction during monthly sanitation exercise – Lagos Govt
target=_blank>Transfer: Arsenal in shock move to sign Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid
Arsenal are exploring a move to sign winger Vinicius Junior if he does not extend his Real Madrid contract, according to The Athletic. The Premier League champions’ interest is said to be in its early stages. This means there is no guarantee that a move for the 26-year-old will materialise into a deal. It is
Transfer: Arsenal in shock move to sign Vinicius Jr from Real Madrid
target=_blank>WAFCON 2026: Ohale, Ordega targets record sixth title with Super Falcons
Super Falcons duo Francisca Ordega, and Osinachi Ohale will be targeting a record sixth title with the team at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, DAILY POST reports. Ordega and Ohale currently hold the record for most titles (five)in the history of the competition. The duo have been named in Nigeria’s squad
WAFCON 2026: Ohale, Ordega targets record sixth title with Super Falcons
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