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target=_blank>PHOTOS: Tinubu meets Adeleke at Presidential Villa
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State on Thursday visited President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, where he expressed appreciation to the President for allowing what he described as a free and fair election in the state. Speaking to State House correspondents after the meeting, Adeleke said he visited the President to appreciate
target=_blank>Media Trust’s Habeebat Ajayi wins Outstanding Reporter award
Habeebat Ajayi, a journalist with Trust TV, has won the Outstanding Reporter Award for her coverage of the 2026 Hajj. She bagged the award at the 10th Annual Hajj Lecture and Awards organised by Independent Hajj Reporters (IHR) in Abuja. The event, which was themed “Exploring Business Opportunities in the Hajj and Umrah Ecosystem,” brought
target=_blank>Insecurity: What I’ll do in my first 100 days if elected President – Atiku
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said if elected President, he would employ critical measures to end insecurity in the country. Atiku stated this during a Hausa-speaking interview on the PAP show on Wednesday. Activities of Boko Haram/ISWAP in the North East, bandits and other criminal activities in the North West,
target=_blank>Atiku: Obasanjo Has No Electoral Value, Arewa made him President
Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has hit back at former President Olusegun Obasanjo over his refusal to support his 2027 presidential ambition. He said the former leader lacks the electoral strength being attributed to him. Atiku spoke while responding to questions from journalists on Obasanjo’s position ahead of the 2027
target=_blank>Ondo Gov Appoints Over 1,000 Aides
Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has approved the appointment of one Commissioner, three Special Advisers, 90 Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and 910 Special Assistants (SAs). According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the appointments were made as part of efforts to strengthen governance and improve service delivery across the state.
target=_blank>ASUU Commends Kaduna Govt Over KASU Funding
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Kaduna State University (KASU) chapter, has commended the Kaduna State Government for addressing some of the longstanding challenges confronting the institution. The chairman of ASUU-KASU, Dr Abubakar Abdullahi, made the remarks at a press briefing in Kaduna on the union’s ultimatum to the state government over what it
target=_blank>40 Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes in Sokoto
About 40 people are suspected to have lost their lives after a boat carrying farmers to their rice farms capsized in Gorau town, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The incident occurred while the victims were crossing a stream to access their farms. Most of those on board were reportedly children aged between 10
target=_blank>Flood destroys homes, fish ponds, farms in Niger
Homes, fish ponds and vast farmlands have been destroyed by flooding in Muye and adjoining communities in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State. The flood was reportedly caused by the overflow of River Gurara following heavy rainfall recently. The Etsu Muye, Alhaji Salihu Muhammadu, made this known during an inspection of the progress of
target=_blank>2027: How Tinubu, Atiku, Obi Spent Campaign Day One
The 2027 presidential contest moved into a new phase following the official opening of campaigns on Wednesday. However, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, chose markedly different ways to make their presence felt on the first day of the race. While Tinubu spent the day
target=_blank>Mourinho: Yamal ‘very good player’, but I won’t sign him
Real Madrid coach José Mourinho has acknowledged the quality of Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal but ruled out any possibility of attempting to sign the highly rated youngster. Mourinho was asked about Yamal and described the Barcelona star as “a very good player”, while making it clear that he has no intention of pursuing a deal
target=_blank>Gov Aiyedatiwa appoints 1,000 aides, commissioner, three advisers in Ondo
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of a commissioner, three Special Advisers and 1,000 political aides as part of measures to strengthen his administration and improve service delivery across the state. The appointments comprise 90 Senior Special Assistants and 910 Special Assistants, according to a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press
Gov Aiyedatiwa appoints 1,000 aides, commissioner, three advisers in Ondo
target=_blank>Illegal small arms major cause of insecurity, banditry, terrorism in Nigeria – NSA Ribadu
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has described the spread of illegal small arms and light weapons as a major cause of insecurity, banditry, terrorism and communal violence across Nigeria. Ribadu made the statement on Thursday in Abuja at a workshop reviewing lessons from Nigeria’s 2016 National Baseline Survey on Illicit Small Arms and Light Weapons.
Illegal small arms major cause of insecurity, banditry, terrorism in Nigeria – NSA Ribadu
target=_blank>First 20 US-deported migrants arrive in Liberia
Twenty migrants deported from the United States arrived in Liberia on Thursday, marking the first group to enter the West African country under an agreement to receive as many as 1,200 foreign nationals from the US. The arrivals are part of a controversial US immigration policy under President Donald Trump that has expanded the number
First 20 US-deported migrants arrive in Liberia
target=_blank>Tinubu receives Adeleke at Aso Rock
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday held a closed-door meeting with Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. DAILY POST reports that Adeleke, who was re-elected on Saturday, August 15, arrived at the State House and proceeded straight to the president’s office for the meeting. This came shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC,
Tinubu receives Adeleke at Aso Rock
target=_blank>Tinubu saved Nigeria from being overrun by terrorists – Bwala
Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has claimed that Nigeria would have been “overrun” by terrorists if not for what he described as the resolute interventions of the Tinubu administration. Bwala said the security challenge inherited by the government was compounded by the spread of terrorist organisations across
Tinubu saved Nigeria from being overrun by terrorists – Bwala
target=_blank>‘I’ve a crush on Adesua Etomi’ – Isbae U reveals, sends message to husband Banky W
Nigerian content creator and actor, Isbae U, has stated that he has a crush on actresses Bolaji Ogunmola and Adesua Etomi. He made the revelation during an interview with VJ Adams. While noting that Adesua has no idea of how much he likes her, Isbae U begged her husband, singer Banky W, not to be
‘I’ve a crush on Adesua Etomi’ – Isbae U reveals, sends message to husband Banky W
target=_blank>Ruling class becoming enemy of Nigerians — OAU professor
A retired Professor of Botany at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, Prof Omotoye Olorode, has lamented that the ruling class has become an enemy of the people. Olurode also raised the alarm that Nigeria has become a bourgeoise state. This observation formed part of the second Osun State University, UNIOSUN, annual lecture titled,
Ruling class becoming enemy of Nigerians — OAU professor
target=_blank>Presidency blasts Atiku over promise to restore fuel subsidy
The Presidency has slammed the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, describing his promise to restore fuel subsidy, as “hypocrisy and deceit”. Atiku had, in a recent interview, said he would consider restoring the subsidy removed by President Bola Tinubu if elected President in 2027. Reacting, a presidential spokesperson, Sunday Dare, in a
Presidency blasts Atiku over promise to restore fuel subsidy
target=_blank>DSS warns of planned terrorist, bandit attacks on Sokoto tertiary institutions
The Department of State Services, DSS, Sokoto State Command, has warned of intelligence indicating plans by terrorists and bandit groups to attack tertiary institutions across the state. The warning was contained in a letter dated July 18, 2026, addressed to the Sokoto State Government and signed on behalf of the State Director of Security, B.
DSS warns of planned terrorist, bandit attacks on Sokoto tertiary institutions
target=_blank>Transfer: Super Eagles goalkeeper joins Charlton Athletic on loan
Charlton Athletic have agreed to sign Super Eagles goalkeeper, Arthur Okonkwo, on loan from Wrexham, DAILY POST reports. Okonkwo, who has one year on his contract with Wrexham, will become a free agent next summer. The 24-year-old has established himself as Wrexham’s first choice goalkeeper since arriving the club from Arsenal in September 2023. The
Transfer: Super Eagles goalkeeper joins Charlton Athletic on loan
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