July 2025
BREAKING: Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin, is dead
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, has joined his ancestors. It was learnt that the monarch, who ascended the throne in July 2024, died in the early hours of Monday, July 7, 2025, after spending a year on the throne. The demise of Oba Olakulehin, born July 5, 1935, is coming barely two days […]
President should be able to die for his people – Peter Obi
Presidential hopeful Peter Obi has stated that the office of the Nigerian president is a responsibility that demands compassion and sacrifice, not detachment or extravagance. Speaking as a guest on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Obi criticised the current administration of President Bola Tinubu, accusing it of lacking empathy towards the suffering of ordinary Nigerians. “If […]
I would’ve stolen N36b, $150m I left as Anambra gov – Peter Obi
A former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has responded to claims that he is a corrupt politician. Obi said that he left behind the sum of N36 billion and another $150 million which he would have easily stolen by the time he was leaving office as Anambra Governor. The presidential candidate of the Labour […]
Adamawa: Internal squabbles threaten APC ahead bye-election
Ahead of the August bye-election, the All Progressives Congress, APC, faces internal squabbles in four strategic local government areas in the southern part of Adamawa State. DAILY POST reports that a factional crisis is tearing the party apart in Ganye LGA where the by-election is scheduled for August 2025 and in Toungo, Jada and Mayo-Belwa […]
North will celebrate me if I’m President — Peter Obi
Peter Obi, 2027 presidential aspirant and former Labour Party candidate in the 2023 general election, has stated that the northern region of Nigeria will celebrate him if he is elected president. Obi, a key figure in the newly formed opposition coalition under the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, made the remark while appearing […]
Lagos seals Lekki school over wastewater pollution
The Lagos State Government has sealed Global International College in Ikate-Elegushi, Lekki, for allegedly discharging untreated faecal sludge and wastewater into public drains, describing the action as a threat to public health and the environment. The enforcement was carried out by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office on Saturday. Commissioner for the Environment and Water […]
2027: Why Obi should be given ADC presidential ticket – Ebonyi party chieftain
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ebonyi State, Dr Peter Okeh, has said that the former governor of Anambra State and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Mr Peter Obi is more acceptable and competent to fly the flag of the party in the 2027 general election. This was […]
SERAP urges Tinubu to probe alleged obstruction of NDDC audit report
The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to order an immediate investigation into allegations that senior government officials and politicians named in the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) forensic audit report have obstructed its publication. The report, which covers the period between 2000 and 2019, was commissioned to examine […]
“777 anniversary”: Police vows to crack down any planned cult related activity in Ogun
The Ogun State Police Command has vowed to crack down on any illegal gatherings or processions that are organised in connection with the “777” cult anniversary celebration across the state. The command stated that it has strengthened security operations throughout all divisions and area commands, warning that anyone found in possession of firearms will be […]
C’River women threaten naked protest over cocoa estate privatisation
The women and youths of Bendeghe Ekiem community in Etung local government area in Cross River state have given the Commissioner for Agriculture, Johnson Ebokpo, a 14-day ultimatum to reverse the planned privatisation of government-controlled estate or be ready to see the women go naked to dance around the cocoa plantation. This decision was reached […]
