Oyo Youths Protest School Abductions, Insecurity

Protests erupted in Oyo State on Wednesday as youths and residents took to the streets to demand the safe return of students and teachers abducted in recent attacks across the state. In videos seen by DAILY POST, demonstrators in Ogbomoso were heard chanting “Bring back our children” and “Free our children and teachers,” as they […]

FAAN Tightens Ebola Screening at Airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced enhanced health surveillance measures at international airports following the recent Ebola Virus Disease outbreak reported in parts of Central Africa. In a statement issued on Wednesday by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Henry Agbebire, the authority said it is collaborating with the Nigeria […]

Imo Communities Protest Rising Insecurity, Kidnappings

Three communities in Owerri West Local Government Area of Imo State Ezi-Obodo, Ezi-Okele, and Ihiagwa on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest over rising insecurity, including reported cases of kidnappings and killings allegedly linked to herdsmen operating in the area. Residents, including youths, women, elders, and community leaders, marched through major roads within the communities carrying […]

Breaking…. Why I want Amb. Yahaya Seriki to succeed me as Governor in 2027–Gov. AbdulRazaq

Following extensive consultations with party structures and leadership, I am pleased to endorse Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki (MFR) as my preferred successor under the platform of our party, the All Progressives Congress (APC). Young, pro-people, astute, and broad-minded, Amb. Yahaya Seriki has been a great political mobiliser with profound investments in and extensive goodwill among […]

El-Rufai Trial Continues Over Alleged NSA Call Interception

The trial of former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai continued on Tuesday at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where the prosecution presented evidence relating to allegations of treason and breach of national security. The case centres on claims that El-Rufai referenced the interception of a private telephone conversation involving the National Security Adviser (NSA). […]

SWDC Clarifies Scope of Rail Operating Licence

The South-West Development Commission has clarified that the rail licence recently granted to the commission only permits operations on existing rail tracks and does not authorise the construction of new railway lines in the South-West. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the commission said the clarification became necessary following public interpretations that the licence approved […]

UUTH raid: EFCC operatives to face disciplinary committee, risk sanction

The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has vowed that any officer found to have acted outside established professional standards will face disciplinary action following an incident involving operatives of the commission and staff of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital in Cross River State. The incident, which occurred on May […]

Alleged Fraud: Ex- Humanitarian Minister Receiving Treatment In Egypt, Lawyer Tells Court

The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, on Monday sustained the arrest warrant earlier issued against former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Umar Farouq, over alleged fraud involving $1.3m and N746.7m. Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie held that the bench warrant issued against the former minister on April 16, 2026, would remain in force. […]

Emir of Ilorin rejoices with Oba Dr. Olusegun Rotimi on his 85th Birthday

The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has extended his warm felicitations to the Obajisun of Ayedun, Oba Dr. Olusegun Abayomi Rotimi JP, as he marks the remarkable milestone of his 85th birthday on 16th May 2026. In a message of congratulations issued by his Spokesman, […]