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target=_blank>Kaduna: ADC guber candidate blames El-Rufai for insecurity
The Kaduna State gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress(ADC), Hon Isa Ashiru, has blamed the Malam Nasir El-Rufai’s administration for the escalation of insecurity in Kaduna State. Speaking in an interview with Trust TV on Tuesday, Hon Ashiru attributed the insecurity in Kaduna State to retrenchment of many Traditional rulers by the previous administration,
target=_blank>Kidnappers break into Kaduna estate, abduct residents
Suspected kidnappers have abducted six people, including two secondary school students, in an attack on Nuru Suraj Estate, Millennium City, Kaduna. The attackers reportedly invaded the estate shortly after midnight on Tuesday, abducting eight people from two neighbouring houses before releasing two elderly women because of their age. A resident, Maman Hamid, whose house is
target=_blank>Kano: Man’s body recovered from open water
The Kano State Fire Service has recovered the body of a 42-year-old man, Sani Uba Kwaru, from an open water at Dan Agundi, Kano. The service said it received a distress call from one Hamisu Muhammad at about 1pm on Monday, reporting that a man had fallen into the water. In a statement, the service’s
target=_blank>5 suspects arrested over woman’s abduction in Rivers
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested five suspected kidnappers over the abduction of a 24-year-old woman, Chinyere, along the Igwirita–Etche Road. The police spokesperson in Rivers State, ASP Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, saying the suspects allegedly lured victims through online dating platforms before
target=_blank>Daily Trust Foundation launches academy to promote ethical, digital journalism
The Daily Trust Foundation (DTF) has launched a journalism academy to strengthen ethical reporting, improve digital skills and equip journalists with the knowledge needed to tackle misinformation and hold public institutions accountable. The Chairman of the Foundation, Malam Bilya Bala, stated this on Tuesday at the launch of the DTF Journalism Academy, saying the
target=_blank>5 siblings killed as tanker rams into tricycle in Gombe
Five children from the same family have died after a water tanker rammed into a commercial tricycle conveying them to school in Gombe metropolis. The accident occurred on Tuesday morning near Kanady Academy, along APC Square in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of the state capital. The deceased were identified as Maryam Mansir Adamu and
target=_blank>Gunmen kill seven in Plateau community
Gunmen, on Monday night, stormed Georo community in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, killing seven persons. The attack threw residents of the community into panic. This comes amid high tension in various communities of Mangu, Bokkos and Riyom where the state government recently imposed a dust-to-dawn curfew to maintain order following repeated
target=_blank>Again, NIS extends special passport intervention exercise in UK
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has announced the extension of the Special Passport Intervention exercise in the United Kingdom (UK) to now run from November 3 to November 27. This is contained in a statement by the NIS Public Relations Officer, DCI Akinsola Akinlabi, made available to news men in Abuja on Tuesday. The News
target=_blank>Detained Niger miners died from dehydration – probe panel
The panel constituted to investigate the death of alleged illegal miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Niger State Command, has said the miners died from dehydration. Presenting its report to the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in Abuja on Tuesday, the chairman of the committee, Jonathan Kure, said
target=_blank>MTN: How to make your data last long
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTN Nigeria, Mr Karl Toriola, has urged Nigerians to optimise their mobile phone settings to manage data consumption and prevent unnecessary depletion of their data bundles. Toriola made the plea at the ` Data on Trial` experience organised by MTN Nigeria, on Monday in Abuja. The News Agency of
target=_blank>JIBWIS leaders hand over 22-year-old suspect to police over viral video
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a 22-year-old man, Umar Ibrahim Gandi Maradun, from Zamfara State, over a viral video allegedly containing statements capable of inciting religious violence. The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, saying the suspect was being investigated over the
JIBWIS leaders hand over 22-year-old suspect to police over viral video
target=_blank>Rivers APC, PDP candidates in Wike’s 2027 Rainbow Coalition FULL LIST
The Rainbow Coalition, spearheaded by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has unveiled its candidates for the general elections in the state. The coalition did the unveiling on Tuesday in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The unveiled candidates contesting the governorship, Senate, House of Representatives and Rivers State House of Assembly seats were drawn from the
Rivers APC, PDP candidates in Wike’s 2027 Rainbow Coalition FULL LIST
target=_blank>True democracy must be people-centred – Osinbajo
Democracy that will pass the test of time and gain mass approval must be centred around the people, immediate past Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has said. Osinbajo made the point on Tuesday in Yola while delivering a lecture entitled “Democracy and Development: The Imperative of People-Centred Governance,” as part of activities marking the 59th
True democracy must be people-centred – Osinbajo
target=_blank>Okpebholo links attack on Edo comedian to cult activities
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has broken his silence on the reported attack on a Benin-based comedian, Osagie Idieda, popularly known as MC Porkupyne. DAILY POST recalls that the comedian was reportedly attacked in the early hours of October 24 while returning from the birthday celebration of the wife of an All Progressives Congress, APC,
Okpebholo links attack on Edo comedian to cult activities
target=_blank>Edo opposition parties raise alarm over destruction of billboards, campaign materials
Opposition parties in Edo State have raised the alarm over the alleged destruction of their billboards and campaign materials as political parties prepare for the 2027 general elections. DAILY POST reports that the opposition parties raised the concern at a stakeholders’ forum convened by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Benin City. They expressed
Edo opposition parties raise alarm over destruction of billboards, campaign materials
target=_blank>2027: Tinubu’ll get organic votes from Imo, no Rainbow Coalition here – Gov Uzodinma
Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, on Tuesday assured President Bola Tinubu that the state will give him organic votes in 2027. Uzodinma spoke during the PBAT Door-to-door Movement distribution of campaign vehicles in Owerri, Imo State. The governor also warned members of the movement to make judicious use of the vehicles to campaign for
2027: Tinubu’ll get organic votes from Imo, no Rainbow Coalition here – Gov Uzodinma
target=_blank>CBN Governor Cardoso reveals major benefits of IMF, World Bank meetings for Nigeria
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, Olayemi Cardoso, says Nigeria’s participation in the International Monetary Fund, IMF, and World Bank annual meetings in Thailand will help strengthen financial relationships, improve trade and attract investment. Cardoso said the engagements were designed to deepen Nigeria’s financial ties with Asian economies, strengthen institutional relationships and
CBN Governor Cardoso reveals major benefits of IMF, World Bank meetings for Nigeria
target=_blank>Niger Assembly seeks more military bases after bandits’ attack, soldier’s death
The Niger State House of Assembly has called for the establishment of more military bases in vulnerable communities across the state following a deadly encounter between troops of the Nigerian Army and more than 100 suspected bandits along the Zungeru-Tegina road. The Assembly commended the military for repelling the attackers and preventing what lawmakers described
Niger Assembly seeks more military bases after bandits’ attack, soldier’s death
target=_blank>NSCDC arrests suspects over alleged investment fraud, cult-related case
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Kwara State Command, has arrested two persons involved in different offences of alleged N78.4 million PXES investment fraud and a cult-related case. ASC Ayoola Michael Shola, Command’s Public Relations Officer, Kwara State Command, said operatives also recovered a locally fabricated pistol and mobile phones in one of
NSCDC arrests suspects over alleged investment fraud, cult-related case
target=_blank>ADC’s Ashiru warns Gov Uba Sani over Kaduna hospital relocation
The Kaduna State gubernatorial candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Isa Mohammed Ashiru, has cautioned Governor Uba Sani against relocating a section of Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital to the Specialist Hospital in Millennium City amid persistent security concerns in parts of Kaduna State. In a statement released by Abdulwaheed Olayinka Adubi, his Chief Press
ADC’s Ashiru warns Gov Uba Sani over Kaduna hospital relocation
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