July 30, 2025
Tinubu appoints Governing Council, principal officers for Federal varsity in Ogoniland
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced key appointments for the newly established Federal University of Environment and Technology, Koroma/Saakpenwa, Ogoni, Rivers State. The appointments include the Pro-Chancellor, Governing Council members, and principal officers. According to a statement by Tinubu’s Media Aide, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, July 30, Don Mon Baridam from the South-South geopolitical zone […]
CVR: INEC warns against underage, multiple registration
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has warned against multiple and underage registration in Kebbi ahead of the August 18 commencement date for Continuous Voters Registration, CVR. The INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in Kebbi, Abubakar Sarkin-Pawa-Dambo, gave the warning while briefing newsmen in Birnin Kebbi on Wednesday. He warned that “The INEC will not […]
Tinubu appoints Olumode Adeyemi as Federal Fire Service boss
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Adeyemi Olumode, as the new Federal Fire Service, FFS, Controller-General. The appointment was announced on Wednesday on behalf of the Federal Government by retired Maj.-Gen Abdulmalik Jubril, Secretary of the Civil, Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board, CDCFIB. Jubril said the appointment followed the retirement of […]
Killer hippopotamus troubling Adamawa communities captured
A hippopotamus which has been troubling some communities in the southern part of Adamawa State has been captured. The animal which was responsible for the death of a young man in Banjiram village, Guyuk Local Government Area, was captured by some youths in neighbouring Shelleng Local Government Area, after it strayed into the area.The hippopotamus […]
Nigerians hungry under Tinubu’s govt – Fayemi blows hot
Former Governor of the Ekiti State, Kayode Fayemi, has criticized the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government. Fayemi said Nigerians are hungry under Tinubu’s administration, adding that Nigerians may not vote for him in 2027. In a video sighted by DAILY POST, Fayemi was seen saying that Nigerians are angry with the Tinubu-led Federal Government and […]
Nigerian nurses shun FG’s appeals, embark on seven-day strike
National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives – Federal Health Institutions Sector, NANNM-FHI, on Wednesday commenced a seven-day warning strike despite appeals by the Federal Government against proceeding with the action. The union said the strike became necessary following the expiration of a 15-day ultimatum issued on 14 July, 2025, demanding improved welfare, fair allowances, […]
ADC swears in new leadership
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has officially sworn in former Senate President David Mark and ex-Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola as Interim National Chairman and Secretary, respectively. The ceremony was held on Tuesday in Abuja during the 99th National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting. Speaking after the inauguration, Sen. Mark pledged to uphold internal democracy, transparency, […]
UK govt condemns killing of 38 abductees in Zamfara
The UK government has strongly denounced the execution of 38 abducted residents in Banga village, Zamfara State, despite a N50 million ransom payment. Gill Lever, the Acting British High Commissioner to Nigeria, condemned the tragedy as a “unspeakable crime” that harms mental and physical health and impedes national economic growth. “It damages people’s mental and […]
Police nab couple, lady with pistol in Lagos
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple and a woman over alleged illegal possession of a firearm. Spokesman of the command, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this in an X post on Tuesday. He said police operatives accosted two women during a stop and search operation in Ipaja area of the state, during which […]
NSCDC arrests four suspected burglars in Ondo
The Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested four suspected burglars accused of breaking into homes and stealing valuables at the Peace and Joy community, situated off Airport Road in Oba Ile. In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Daniel Aidamenbor, the arrests were […]
