11 Mar, 2026
5 mins read

UCL: Arsenal vs Real Madrid – Clash of great swift attacking display, defensive prowess

The stage is set for the this season’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final fixtures taking place on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively. Arsenal, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Inter Milan, Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa are the teams that made it to the last-8 stage. DAILY POST reports that Arsenal will host Real Madrid in […]

2 mins read

Insecurity won’t cost Tinubu 2027 election – APC assures Nigerians

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured Nigerians that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not lose the 2027 presidential election due to insecurity, insisting that the government is taking decisive action to curb the menace. Speaking on the issue, APC’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, emphasized that unlike former President Goodluck Jonathan, whose […]

1 min read

Elon Musk’s brother, Kimbal calls Trump tariffs ‘permanent tax on Americans’

Elon Musk’s brother, Kimbal, has faulted the United States’ trade tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, saying Americans would bear the brunt of the effects. Kimba, co-owner of The Kitchen Restaurant Group, predicted that the policy would trigger reduction in spending and limit opportunities in the country’s labour force. In a post on social network […]

4 mins read

Durbar suspension: Kano residents, tourists, businessmen, women count losses

For centuries, the Kano Durbar has stood as a majestic symbol of northern Nigeria’s cultural pride—an annual celebration marked by regal horsemen, rhythmic drumming, and crowds of admirers drawn from across the globe but for the second consecutive year, that legacy has been paused. Once again, silence replaced the thunder of hooves and the color […]

3 mins read

2025 Hajj: Confusion as FG debunks report on Saudi entry ban on Nigeria, 13 others

There was confusion among Nigerians, yesterday, over the implication of Saudi Arabia’s recent visa restrictions, as some expressed fear that the new policy may affect participation in the 2025 Hajj. But the Federal Government refuted online reports suggesting that Nigeria was placed among countries banned from entering Saudi Arabia, effective April 13, 2025. The Saudi […]

1 min read

Organizers of ‘Take-It-Back’ protest vow to reconvene

Organizers and supporters of the ‘Take-It-Back’ protest, who were dispersed with tear gas by operatives of the Rivers State Police Command, have vowed to reconvene in their quest for justice, declaring that “freedom has never been free.” Addressing journalists at the Nigeria Labour Congress Secretariat in Port Harcourt after the protest on Monday was forcefully […]

2 mins read

Hajj: Saudi Arabia temporarily suspends visa for Nigeria, 13 other countries

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended several types of visas for citizens of Nigeria and 13 other countries, as part of measures to curb unauthorized pilgrimages ahead of the annual Hajj. The affected countries include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Nigeria, Jordan, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Yemen, and Morocco. According to Saudi […]

1 min read

Just In: Osun Assembly Passes Consumer Protection Agency Bill into Law

The Osun State House of Assembly has officially passed the Consumer Protection Agency Bill, 2024, into law after its third reading. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Tiamiyu Olamide stated that during the plenary session on Monday, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, the bill received overwhelming support […]

1 min read

INEC Chairman not sacked – Spokesman

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclaimed social media reports that its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has been sacked by President Bola Tinubu. A viral WhatsApp message had indicated that Mahmood was sacked and replaced with one Prof. Olamilekan. “INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmud Yakubu has been replaced with Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan by President Tinubu,” […]