Kano bye-elections: We are ready for troublemakers – INEC, Security agencies
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Kano State, in collaboration with security agencies and other stakeholders, has vowed to clamp down on anyone attempting to disrupt the upcoming bye-elections scheduled for August 16, 2025. The elections will be held in Ghari/Tsanyawa and Bagwai/Shanono State Constituencies. This has been disclosed after a security stakeholders meeting, […]
Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu withdraws Indigeneship Bill, gives reasons
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has withdrawn the indigeneship bill before parliament for further legislative engagements. This was confirmed in a statement on Tuesday night. Kalu explained that the withdrawal had become necessary in light of the concerns and constructive feedback received from various stakeholders regarding the bill. He […]
Police rescue 28 kidnap victims, foil bandit attacks in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has rescued 28 kidnapped victims and foiled two separate attacks by armed bandits in Sabuwa Local Government Area of the state. The development was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu. According to the statement, the operations were part of […]
2027 elections: PDP suffers blow as prominent members dump party in North-East
As the countdown to the 2027 elections begins, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is grappling with a growing wave of defections in the North-East, a development analysts observe could weaken the party’s long-standing influence in the region. From Taraba to Adamawa, Yobe to Borno and Gombe to Bauchi States, prominent figures were noticed to be […]
2027: Peter Obi likely to return to PDP as party zones presidential ticket to Southern Nigeria
Indications have emerged as to why the former Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi is likely to return to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The revelation comes amid moves by the former Senate President Bukola Saraki-led reconciliation committee to settle all aggrieved members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, which may likely yield its […]
BBNaija offers N150m – Presidency defends Tinubu’s $100,000 reward for Super Falcons
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday defended the reward package given to the Super Falcons following their victory at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco. Onanuga, in a post on his X handle, expressed surprise at the criticism from some Nigerians over the […]
WAFCON final: Nigerians demand CAF action over laser attacks on Super Falcons by Moroccan supporters
There have been growing concerns over the use of laser lights/pointers to target players during different Confederation of African Football (CAF) competitions. Most recently, laser lights were used to target Nigeria’s Super Falcons players during their 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final victory against Morocco at the weekend. DAILY POST recalls that the […]
WAFCON: Nigerians attack Tinubu for Super Falcons’ dollar reward
Some Nigerians have taken to their social media accounts to attack President Bola Tinubu for rewarding the 24 players of the Super Falcons with $100,000 each and the technical team with $500,000. According to Tinubu’s critics on X on Monday, the cash reward would have been paid in naira if he were serious about stabilising […]
Food price cut: Nigerian farmers slam Tinubu for encouraging rice, maize imports
Nigerian farmers have raised concerns over the takeover of imported rice and maize in the country’s markets at the expense of locally made grains. Farmers expressed their frustration in separate statements on X, noting that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policy is killing local cultivation of maize and rice. The development comes as rice and maize […]
WAFCON: I didn’t watch final because of high blood pressure – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu has admitted he could not watch the final of the 2004 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations because he was scared of developing high blood pressure. Tinubu revealed this while hosting the Super Falcons at Aso Villa on Monday evening. “Honestly, I did not want to watch the match. I didn’t want high […]