Nigeria’s development is fun­damentally incomplete as long as the South-South region faces structural neglect and political disregard. This is not an emo­tional claim; it is a stark, prac­tical reality that…

Many Nigerians have shared their thoughts on the incessant foreign trips by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. DAILY POST reports that the President has spent 23 days on foreign trips just in January 2026 after leaving Nigeria on December 28, 2025 for Europe. The President spent nine days in France for End-of-year break and holiday. He proceeded […] Nigerians react as Tinubu spends 23 days on foreign trips in January

Chelsea legend, John Terry has slammed Arsenal for ‘celebrating far too much’ following their recent Carabao Cup semi-final victory over the Blues. Terry believes Arsenal’s reaction reveals the mounting pressure on Mikel Arteta’s squad. After a narrow 1-0 win in the second leg, Arsenal advanced with a 4-2 aggregate score, but Terry insists Chelsea outplayed […] ‘They celebrated far too much’ – Chelsea legend, John Terry slams Arsenal

PORT HARCOURT – A non-governmental organi­sation (NGO), the Sickle Cell Awareness Initiative Ireland–Ni­geria (SCAIIN), has rolled out an awareness campaign to address widespread stigma, ignorance, and misinformation about sickle cell…

He dismissed claims circulating on social media that anti-venom was not administered to the victim, stressing that medical personnel acted promptly on her arrival.

“Terrorists threaten all Nigerians equally, and our response must remain unified, professional and resolute across every theatre of operation.

ONITSHA – Senior Special Assistant to the State Governor, Okoye Matthew Okoala, has picked the chairman­ship form to contest for the Anambra-East Local Gov­ernment seat in the August 29, 2026…

Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has given his old club reasons to reverse the decision on midfielder Casemiro’s departure from Old Trafford. Despite the announcement, Ferdinand believes that the Brazilian should be rewarded with a contract extension due to his impressive performances under caretaker manager Michael Carrick. “Where is Casemiro going? He needs to sign […] EPL: Rio Ferdinand gives Man Utd reasons to reverse decision on Casemiro’s departure

Former Manchester United player, Owen Hargreaves has praised Bryan Mbeumo and Kobbie Mainoo for their standout performances against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday. He referred to Mbeumo as a great finisher, comparing the Cameroon forward and Liverpool winger, Mohamed Salah. Regarding Mainoo, Hargreaves commended the England midfielder’s humility and consistent performances since […] EPL: Great finisher, so humble – Owen Hargreaves hails two Man Utd players

In commemoration of the Glob­al Cancer Month, the Ikeja Viva L’Amour Lions Club has pleaded that due to the high rate of cancer among children and adults, the government should…

The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has set its sights on a major cultural offensive, with plans to officially commission two of the nation’s most influential northern icons, Hamamat Montia and musician Wiyaala, as global tourism ambassadors.

The Public Relations Offi­cer of the Nigeria Securi­ty and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, Oluwaseun Abolurin, has congrat­ulated the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Nigeria Police Force, Mr…

Talking about coups, the most benevolent military regime that ever ruled Nigeria was the one led by General Yakubu Gowon while the most principled one was led by his successor, General Murtala Muhammed, who committed billions of dollars and other logistic requirements towards the liberation struggle in Southern Africa. Easily the most bestial of all […]

Sunderland manager, Regis Le Bris has expressed his admiration for the Gunners, declaring them as the frontrunners for the Premier League title this season. Le Bris spoke at his post-match interview after Sunderland’s Premier League 3-0 defeat to Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on Saturday. In his post-match interview, Le Bris emphasized Arsenal’s exceptional organization and […] EPL: They’re well organized – Sunderland manager, Le Bris predicts team to win title

Nigerian troops, under 17 Brigade, Katsina, have recovered 529 rustled livestock following a fierce gun battle with suspected terrorists in Kafur Local Government Area of Katsina. Capt. Abayomi Adisa, the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 17 Brigade Nigerian Army, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday in Katsina. According to him, the operation carried […] Troops overpower terrorists in Katsina, recover 529 rustled animals

Leaders of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) have clarified that their recent meeting with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was part of wider consultations ahead of the 2027 general elections, amid growing speculation about his possible political move.

Chief Martin Onovo, a seasoned politician and the 2015 presidential candidate of the Nation­al Conscience Party (NCP), has lamented the reported rejection of real-time electronic transmis­sion of election results by…

To avert anarchy due to the failure of parties involved in Osun local government control crisis to adopt constitutional and political interventions to resolve the lingering imbroglio, a coalition of civil society organisations (CSO) in the state on Saturday urged President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency in the state. The coalitions, Centre […]

Former England midfielder, Paul Merson, has said the Premier League title race would be over if Arsenal’s lead is eight or nine points after Liverpool play Manchester City on Sunday. Mikel Arteta’s men hammered Sunderland 3-0 to open up a nine-point advantage at the top of the table. Merson, speaking on Soccer Saturday, believes that […] EPL: Race is over – Merson makes title prediction ahead of Liverpool vs Man City

Social media commentator, Mahdi Shehu has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his planned visit to Kebbi State for project commissioning. He described the trip as insensitive given the recent spate of deadly attacks in other parts of the country. Shehu revealed this in a post on his official X handle on Saturday night. He […] Going to Kebbi after Kwara, Benue, Katsina killings shows Tinubu is clueless – Mahdi Shehu 

ONITSHA – There is tension in Njikoka Local Government Area as personal interest of a power broker threatens the age-long rotation of power between Umu-Owelle and Umunri po­litical blocs. The…

Lagos State governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated the critical role of infrastructure development in driving real estate and economic growth. Governor Sanwo-Olu stated this while delivering a keynote address at the 2026 Nigeria Construction and Real Estate Outlook Conference, organised by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Nigeria, held in Victoria Island, Lagos. […]

Ekiti State governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has stressed the need for more advocacy against the menace of drug abuse describing the prevalent act as a silent epidemic. He said the devastating effects of drugs had led many addicts to psychological and emotional trauma leading to the truncation of their destinies. The governor spoke in Lagos […]

AWKA – The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Oper­ation Clean and Healthy Anam­bra State (OCHA-Brigade), Chief Celestine Anere, has said that the allegations of his agen­cy collecting N1million from…

The Southern Governors’ Forum has demanded justice for victims of the recent terror attack in Kwara State, which left at least 162 people dead in the communities of Woro and Nuku. Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, expressed the forum’s position on Saturday in a statement issued in Abeokuta, […] Kwara Killing: No group has right to force its beliefs on others – Southern Governors

Jigawa State government has appointed the Emir of Dutse, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Hamim Muhammad Nuhu Sanusi, as the State Amirul Hajj and leader of the official delegation for the 2026 Hajj. The appointment was confirmed in a letter by the secretary to the state government, Malam Bala Ibrahim. According to the letter, other […]

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has requested clarifications over the presence of American troops in Nigeria. In a statement made available to journalists, the group’s founder, Prof Ishaq Akintola, expressed concern for the safety of Muslim leaders in particular and the sovereignty of Nigeria in general. It interrogated the US goal of protecting Nigerian Christians […]

Tragedy has struck a matrimonial home in Potiskum, Yobe State as 18-year-old housewife (name withheld) allegedly cut off her husband’s manhood.

…Police Launch Manhunt For Killers The Anambra State Police Com­mand has expressed deep regret over the killing of the President General of Ogidi Community and another individual in a vio­lent…

Kebbi State Hisbah Command has arrested 11 persons for allegedly having illicit affairs at an unregistered hotel in Badariya area of Birnin Kebbi metropolis. The commandant in the state, Malam Suleiman Muhammed, revealed this on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi According to him, those arrested were eight women and three men. He said that they were […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will pay a State visit to the United Kingdom from Wednesday, March 18 to Thursday, March 19, 2026, following an invitation from King Charles III. The visit will see the British monarch and Queen Camilla host the Nigerian president and First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, at Windsor Castle. The announcement was […] King Charles to host President Tinubu, First Lady Oluremi on state visit to UK

Catholic Bishops from Northern Nigeria have raised the alarm over worsening insecurity across the region, saying if nothing is urgently done to address the situation, the North would be plunged into deeper socio-economic crisis. The bishops noted with dismay how the situation forced many residents to flee their homes, abandoning their agriculture activities and other […]

…Project PINK BLUE Backs National Cancer Screening …Marcelle Ruth Cancer Centre Leads 5Km Walk The Federal Government, on Saturday, formally flagged off anationwide free cancer screening programme targeting 6,000 Nige­rians…

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has defended the ongoing amendment of the Electoral Act, insisting that the Senate has not concluded work on the bill and that public criticisms are based on a misunderstanding of legislative procedure. Akpabio spoke in Abuja while addressing concerns over the Senate’s decision of not making real-time electronic transmission of election […] Senate yet to conclude work on Electoral Act, attacks on National Assembly premature – Akpabio

Former national chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Adamu Mu’azu, has called for a law-backed development plan for Bauchi State to secure the future and protect it from the stop-start cycle of governance that often follows political transitions. Mu’azu, who is also a former governor of Bauchi State, said this on Saturday at a […]

Bauchi State governor, Bala Mohammed, has awarded contracts for the construction of 10 new abattoirs and the rehabilitation of 15 existing ones across the state. The State Commissioner for Livestock Development, Dr Bala Musa Lukshi, disclosed this yesterday during the official handing over of project sites to contractors. He said the intervention is aimed at […]