June 12, 2025
Checkmate To Excellence: Chess Federation Visits UNILESA
The Vice Chancellor, University of Ilesa, Osun State, Prof. Taiwo Olufemi Asaolu, Ph.D., FCA, has emphasised the importance of collaboration between the University and sports enthusiasts, sports Federations and corporate organisations to revamp the moribund University’s sports centre and facilities, noting that this would enable the institution to make proper use of it’s sports infrastructure […]
Sanwo-Olu commissions multiple projects in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday commissioned a new council secretariat complex, a legislative chamber, and an interlocking road project in the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area. The newly unveiled multi-storey administrative building, named in honour of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, was delivered by the council chairman, Hon. Abdullahi Olowa. It replaces the previous structure […]
June 12: Democracy is about uplifting people’s lives – Governor Mohammed
Bauchi State Governor Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed has expressed that democracy is not just about elections, but about delivering tangible dividends that uplift the lives of citizens.Mohammed, who holds the traditional title of Kauran Daular Usmaniyya, made the remark on Nigeria’s Democracy Day on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The Executive Governor of Bauchi State extended his […]
Joe Igbokwe acknowledges only two ‘real men’ in coalition to unseat Tinubu
Joe Igbokwe, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has said that he could see only “one or two real men” in the planned coalition to sack President Bola Tinubu in 2027. Igbokwe, a staunch supporter of the present administration, made the claim in a post on his official Facebook page on Wednesday. According […]
‘Blatant liar’ – Air Peace replies Oshiomole’s allegations
Nigerian leading airline, Air Peace, has challenged Senator Adam Oshiomhole to provide evidence of its officials shortchanging passengers. Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North Senatorial District, had on Wednesday disrupted flight schedules at the Lagos Aiport. Air Peace later alleged that Oshiomhole clashed with its staff and disrupted flight operation simply because the senator missed his […]
Democracy Day: Police, CSOs agree on peaceful protest in Lagos
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, on Wednesday met with representatives of 15 Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, to discuss preparations for the Democracy Day commemorations scheduled for June 12, including planned protests. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Lagos State Police Command spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin. According to Hundeyin, all participating […]
Democracy Day: Tinubu cancels national broadcast to Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has announced that he will be shelving the national broadcast earlier scheduled to hold on Thursday morning in commemoration of the nation’s June 12 Democracy Day. A terse statement from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, OSGF, on Wednesday gave this indication. It noted that Tinubu was […]
Democracy Day: Female Comrades Must Rise To Defend Democratic Space, Says AFC National VP
By Adesina Quadri Ademola As Nigeria marks Democracy Day, the National Vice President of the Association of Female Comrades (AFC), Comrade Lateef Taiwo Sofiyah, has issued a strong call to action, urging female students and young women across the country to assert themselves as central actors in the protection and advancement of Nigeria’s democratic ideals. […]
BREAKING: Many feared dead as suspected herdsmen attack Benue capital
Several people have been feared dead, with many others injured, following a deadly overnight attack by suspected herdsmen on Mtsewnem, Akondutyough village in the North Bank area of Makurdi, the Benue State capital. Sources told DAILY POST that the assailants stormed the community around 3:00 a.m., attacking residents in their sleep. Reacting to the incident, […]
Two tenure for president, govs: Stakeholders weigh Makinde’s single term call
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State recently raised a fresh round of controversy when he advocated for a single term of five or six years for president, state governors, and local government chairmen. Makinde, while advocating for a single tenure of five years, said elected officials are only serious with governance during the first five […]
