Tinubu Transmits State Police Bill to National Assembly, Lawmakers Pledge Swift Passage
President Bola Tinubu yesterday formally transmitted the proposed State Police Bill to the Senate, setting the stage for a major overhaul of Nigeria’s policing architecture, as the Upper Chamber signalled their readiness to fast-track consideration of the legislation amid growing Read more…
PRP Denies Selling 69 Nomination Forms To Kwankwaso
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed allegations that the party sold 69 nomination forms in Kano State to the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Baba-Ahmed Read more…
Achebe Rejected $1m Offer, Blocked 50 Cent’s Film Title “Things Fall Apart”
In 2011, American rapper and actor 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) encountered an unexpected setback in the production of his drama film when legendary Nigerian author Chinua Achebe declined a reported $1 million offer to permit the use of the title Read more…
Supreme Court fines lawyer N50m, bars him from courts over ‘abusive’ filing
The Supreme Court said the lawyer’s application fell far below acceptable legal standards and described it as one of the most “thoughtless and irresponsible applications” ever brought before the court. The Supreme Court of Nigeria has ordered a lawyer, S.M. Read more…
I’m Jealous Wike is in PDP – APC Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda admits
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed his admiration for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike’s work rate, while wondering when he sleeps. Yilwatda, who said he’s jealous that Wike Read more…
BREAKING: Makinde declares curfew in 10 Oyo LGAs over abduction of students, teachers
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared a curfew in 10 local government areas of the state. DAILY POST gathered that the 10 local government areas are those surrounding the Old Oyo National Park. Our correspondent reports that the Read more…
El-Rufai loses bail variation bid, as DSS closes case in wiretapping trial
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has lost his bid to vary the bail conditions imposed on him by the Federal High Court, Abuja. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, ruling yesterday, refused El-Rufai’s application to relax the conditions attached to his bail. Read more…
Terrorism: US designates Nigerian, 2 others, 6 entities ISIS financiers
The United States Department of State has designated a Nigerian, two others and six entities as financiers of ISIS. The three individuals and six entities, the United States Department of State said, cut across Europe, the Middle East and West Africa, Read more…
2027: Peter Obi volunteers target 10m voters ahead of polls
By Uzo Ugwunze A campaign support organization for the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has launched a nationwide mobilisation initiative ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging to strengthen grassroots participation and electoral integrity Read more…
Iran live updates: Trump says Iran will have to agree to ‘Major Weapons Inspections’
President Donald Trump announced “major combat operations” against Iran on Feb. 28, with massive joint U.S.-Israeli strikes targeting military, government and infrastructure sites. Delegations from the United States and Iran arrived over the weekend at the Bürgenstock resort in Switzerland, Read more…
Court remands Sowore in Kuje correctional centre
Justice Mohammed Umar has ordered the detention of the presidential candidate of African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore at the Kuje Correctional Center in Abuja following the revocation of his bail and the bench warrant for his arrest. Sowore, who Read more…
DSS Witness Claims El-Rufai Admitted NSA Phone Tapping On TV Interview
A witness of the Department of State Services (DSS) in the ongoing trial of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has told the Federal High Court in Abuja that the former governor allegedly admitted during a televised interview that conversations Read more…
PRP Denies Selling 69 Nomination Forms To Kwankwaso
The National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has dismissed allegations that the party sold 69 nomination forms in Kano State to the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 elections, Rabiu Kwankwaso. Baba-Ahmed Read more…
I’m Jealous Wike is in PDP – APC Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda admits
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Nentawe Yilwatda, has expressed his admiration for the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike’s work rate, while wondering when he sleeps. Yilwatda, who said he’s jealous that Wike Read more…
El-Rufai loses bail variation bid, as DSS closes case in wiretapping trial
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai, has lost his bid to vary the bail conditions imposed on him by the Federal High Court, Abuja. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, ruling yesterday, refused El-Rufai’s application to relax the conditions attached to his bail. Read more…
2027: Peter Obi volunteers target 10m voters ahead of polls
By Uzo Ugwunze A campaign support organization for the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has launched a nationwide mobilisation initiative ahead of the 2027 general elections, pledging to strengthen grassroots participation and electoral integrity Read more…
2026World Cup: African Fans support Mexico against the South Africa
By Ezeakukwu Emmanuel Nsoedo The xenophobic unofficial policy driven by some South African citizens against fellow African residents has resulted in African countries fans rooting for Mexico to win. Many of these fans who had made different caricatures on Facebook Read more…
BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo finally wins Saudi Pro League with Al-Nassr
Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has finally won the Saudi Pro League title. They were confirmed champions on Thursday, thanks to a 4-2 win over relegation battlers Damac. The title race had gone down to the final day after Al-Nassr Read more…
Ndi Anambra urged To Invest in Sports for All Round Development of School Children
.. As MoLS Oba hosts 2026 Interhouse Sports By Uzo Ugwunze Ndi Anambra especially from the Non governmental and private sectors have been urged to invest in Children’s Sports for all round development and empowerment. The call was made during Read more…
Marusya Ifeoma Madubuko: Those who see ballet dancers as unserious ignorant, close-minded
(Continued from yesterday) Marusya Ifeoma Madubuko is an American-Nigerian artist and professional ballet dancer whose craft and sterling stage presence have earned her an enviable reputation in the United States and, indeed, across the globe. In the concluding part of Read more…
Achebe Rejected $1m Offer, Blocked 50 Cent’s Film Title “Things Fall Apart”
In 2011, American rapper and actor 50 Cent (Curtis Jackson) encountered an unexpected setback in the production of his drama film when legendary Nigerian author Chinua Achebe declined a reported $1 million offer to permit the use of the title Read more…
LPG Prices: FG Convenes Emergency Meeting, Invites DSS, EFCC, Police to End Diversion, Hoarding, Others
The federal government yesterday convened an emergency stakeholders’ meeting on the rising price of cooking gas, stressing that key security agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS), the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigeria Police Force, Read more…
TB Network Calls on Govt To Extend Health Insurance program to poor, vulnerable citizens
By Uzo Ugwunze The Association for Eradication of Tuberculosis (TB Network) Anambra State has called for the extension of the National/State Health Insurance program to the vulnerable citizens, particularly the poor. State Coordinator, Ify Unachukwu who made the call in Read more…
Naira Weakens As Foreign Investors Increase Dollar Demand Amid Stock Sell-Off
The naira came under renewed pressure at the Nigerian Foreign Exchange Market (NFEM) on Friday as heightened demand for the United States dollar outpaced available foreign exchange supply, leading to a slight depreciation of the local currency. Market data showed Read more…
2027: Aspirants laud Soludo’s option A4 for APGA primaries
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, aspirants to the various political positions under the platform of All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in Anambra State have commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for adopting the Option A4 system of voting in the party’s 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…