How Trump went from saying Strait of Hormuz ‘will open itself’ to acknowledging Iran’s power to control the waterway
President Trump has been issuing ultimatums for weeks about the Strait of Hormuz, demanding full freedom of travel for shippers. If Iran doesn’t comply? Trump has said he’ll respond “quickly and violently.” But in spite of his repeated demands, Iran Read more…
Court frees ex-minister Stella Oduah from N2.5bn fraud charges after settlement with Nigerian govt
The court freed Ms Oduah and a co-defendant following a deal they struck with the prosecution. The FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, freed former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, and her co-defendant from N2.5 billion fraud charges Read more…
OPL 245: Atiku replies FG, says position grounded in public records, not politics
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reiterated his Sunday position that the OPL 245 matter is far from resolved, noting that it remains the subject of multiple subsisting legal proceedings, including cases before the Supreme Court and the Federal High Court. His latest reaction Read more…
APC Convention: FG closes roads, orders workers to work from home
The Federal Government has directed civil servants working within the Federal Secretariat in Abuja to work from home on Friday, March 27, 2026, ahead of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The directive was contained in a circular Read more…
JDPC Restates Commitment To Confront Governance at Grassroots
By Uzo Ugwunze Justice, Development and Peace Caritas (JDPC) Nnewi, Anambra state has restated its commitment to confronting realities of governance at the grassroots. Director, Rev. Fr. Ben Okolo gave the assurance during State High-Level Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Local Government Read more…
APC convention to host 8,453 delegates – Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced at the APC World Media Briefing held in Abuja on Thursday that a total of 8,453 delegates are expected to participate in the forthcoming National Convention of the All Read more…
Court issues arrest warrant against PDP factional Chairman Turaki
Justice Peter Kekemeke of the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has issued a bench warrant for the arrest of the factional National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, (SAN). The judge issued Read more…
Nnake’s Appointment Signals Strong Pro-Women Governance — SIDEC
From Ifeoma Ejiofor The Social and Integral Development Centre (SIDEC) has praised Chukwuma Charles Soludo for appointing Chiamaka Nnake as Secretary to the Anambra State Government, describing the move as a strong statement of commitment to women’s empowerment and inclusive Read more…
Exclusive-US links security guarantees to Ukraine giving up Donbas, Zelenskiy says
The U.S. is making its offer of security guarantees for a peace deal in Ukraine conditional on Kyiv ceding all of the country’s eastern region of Donbas to Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Reuters in an interview. With the U.S. Read more…
Subsidy removal: ‘APC punish poor for crime committed by rich – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the fuel subsidy removal by President Bola Tinubu, describing the policy as one that unfairly burdens ordinary Nigerians while shielding those responsible for past abuses. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the party’s Read more…
Scores feared dead as suspected herdsmen sack Mararaba community near Abuja
Aso A, a community located near Jumai Estate in Mararaba, a boundary area between Abuja and Nasarawa State, has been attacked by suspected herdsmen, leaving several persons dead and many others injured. DAILY POST gathered that the attack, which began Read more…
Photos: Police fire teargas as South Africans protest against Nigerians, other foreigners
South African police on Wednesday fired rubber bullets and teargas to disperse hundreds of anti-immigrant protesters in the coastal city of Durban. The country has been repeatedly swept by waves of anti‑foreigner sentiment, often erupting into violent — and sometimes Read more…
How Trump went from saying Strait of Hormuz ‘will open itself’ to acknowledging Iran’s power to control the waterway
President Trump has been issuing ultimatums for weeks about the Strait of Hormuz, demanding full freedom of travel for shippers. If Iran doesn’t comply? Trump has said he’ll respond “quickly and violently.” But in spite of his repeated demands, Iran Read more…
APC Convention: FG closes roads, orders workers to work from home
The Federal Government has directed civil servants working within the Federal Secretariat in Abuja to work from home on Friday, March 27, 2026, ahead of the national convention of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The directive was contained in a circular Read more…
JDPC Restates Commitment To Confront Governance at Grassroots
By Uzo Ugwunze Justice, Development and Peace Caritas (JDPC) Nnewi, Anambra state has restated its commitment to confronting realities of governance at the grassroots. Director, Rev. Fr. Ben Okolo gave the assurance during State High-Level Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Local Government Read more…
APC convention to host 8,453 delegates – Minister
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has announced at the APC World Media Briefing held in Abuja on Thursday that a total of 8,453 delegates are expected to participate in the forthcoming National Convention of the All Read more…
AFCON ’25: Odegbami faults CAF verdict, backs Senegal
Former international, Segun Odegbami, has faulted the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for awarding the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco. Odegbami described CAF’s decision to overturn the Jan. 18 final result as “bizarre, condemnable and unjustifiable.” He noted that Senegal Read more…
JUST IN: CAF declares Morocco winner of AFCON 2025
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared Morocco winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The continental football umpire disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday night. Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 in a highly-controversial final match Read more…
JUST IN: Senegal beat Morocco, clinch 2025 AFCON trophy
The Teranga Lions of Senegal have won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with a lone-goal victory over hosts Morocco. Pape Gueye scored in the fourth minute of extra time to secure victory for Senegal at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Read more…
Peter Obi hails Super Eagles’ AFCON third-place finish
Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi has congratulated the Super Eagles on their third-place finish at the Africa Cup of Nations, praising the team’s resilience and fighting spirit throughout the tournament. Nigeria secured the bronze medal Read more…
How Trump went from saying Strait of Hormuz ‘will open itself’ to acknowledging Iran’s power to control the waterway
President Trump has been issuing ultimatums for weeks about the Strait of Hormuz, demanding full freedom of travel for shippers. If Iran doesn’t comply? Trump has said he’ll respond “quickly and violently.” But in spite of his repeated demands, Iran Read more…
Court frees ex-minister Stella Oduah from N2.5bn fraud charges after settlement with Nigerian govt
The court freed Ms Oduah and a co-defendant following a deal they struck with the prosecution. The FCT High Court in Maitama, Abuja, on Thursday, freed former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, and her co-defendant from N2.5 billion fraud charges Read more…
OPL 245: Atiku replies FG, says position grounded in public records, not politics
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reiterated his Sunday position that the OPL 245 matter is far from resolved, noting that it remains the subject of multiple subsisting legal proceedings, including cases before the Supreme Court and the Federal High Court. His latest reaction Read more…
AGF hits back at Atiku, insists OPL 245 dispute settled
The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has pushed back against former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, insisting that the long-running dispute over the OPL 245 oil block has been conclusively resolved. In a statement issued on Read more…
Electoral Act Amendments: Reps raise campaign spending limits, make BVAS, electronic transmission compulsory
The House of Representatives has doubled or tripled campaign spending limits for candidates while approving strict provisions on voter accreditation, result transmission and sanctions for electoral officers. The House of Representatives has approved a significant increase in campaign spending limits for candidates Read more…
FAMILY OF LATE BISHOP CRIES OUT FOR HELP
By Don Peter Okoro Confusion and anxiety have gripped the ancient kingdom of Ozubulu Ekwusigo LGA of Anambra State over the Community’s refusal to bury one of their own in his own compound. The story of Bishop Emmanuel Nwadioramma the Read more…
PDP suspends guber candidate, Ezenwafor over alleged compromise during Anambra election
The Peoples Democratic Party, Anambra State chapter, has suspended its candidate in the just-concluded governorship election, Mr. Jude Ezenwafor. Ezenwafor was at the Light House, Awka, the seat of government of the state, congratulating the governor of the state, Prof. Read more…
Sorry Trump, we’re not ready
United States President, Donald Trump, has served notice of getting his military stomp Nigeria, gun-a-blazing. By air strikes or raw land infantry invasion, the US military will test their established military efficiency in Nigeria. Mission? To stop the killing of Read more…