The Nigeria Employers’ Consultative Association (NECA) and the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund (NSITF) have reaffirmed their partnership to strengthen occupational safety and health standards across the private sector, with a renewed focus on voluntary compliance, risk prevention and workplace injury reduction. The commitment was restated yesterday at a briefing to announce the Safe Workplace […]

Chairman of Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON  Abia State chapter, Chinedu Ekeke has explained why financial allocations coming from the Federation accounts have continued to drop in the Joint Account Allocation Committee, JAAC and not directly to the local government areas. According to him, the Federal government is still thinking about how to […] Why FG is not paying our allocations directly – Abia ALGON 

Egypt will be without midfielder, Marwan Attia and forward, Salah Mohsen for their third-place encounter with Nigeria, DAILY POST reports. The duo were suspended for the game by the Confederation of African Football, CAF, for their unsportsmanlike conduct following Egypt’s 1-0 semi-final loss to Senegal. Attia made a gesture suggesting that the referees had been […] AFCON 2025: CAF suspends Egypt duo for Super Eagles clash 

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has restated his determination to sustain the development of Ikirunland even as the Eesa of Ikirun land, High Chief Kareem Adetoyese, condemned previous government for neglecting the town. High Chief Adetoyese is also the head of Akirun-in-Council. Governor Adeleke was at Ikirun on condolence visits to the families of […]

Following alleged fraud in the payment of gratuities to retirees, Oyo State government said it has put necessary measures in place to stop the fraudulent practice. The state’s commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, in a statement on Friday said some pensioners in the state were being extorted by unscrupulous elements claiming to […]

The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has fixed Saturday, January 16, 2027, as the date for the next local government area elections in the state, assuring residents of a transparent, credible and peaceful electoral process. This was part of the decisions made by the leadership of the commission at the end of its inaugural […]

Former Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney, has said that he cannot imagine a world where Xabi Alonso takes over as the new permanent manager of Manchester United after the sack of Ruben Amorim. Michael Carrick has taken over as United’s temporary manager for the rest of the season after Amorim was let go earlier this […] EPL: ‘No chance’ – Rooney names manager that’ll never accept Man United’s permanent job

Senegal have raised several concerns to the Confederation of African Football, CAF, ahead of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco in Rabat. The Teranga Lions have refused to train at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. They claim that the host team is based opposite the facility and their sessions could easily be monitored […] AFCON 2025: Senegal refuse to train, send complaints to CAF ahead of Morocco final

By Isaac Megbolugbe IntroductionProfessor Ayefuku’s insightful analysis of Professor Emeritus Olu Obafemi’s work reveals a profound embodiment of his approach to art and humanity. Obafemi’s life is a testament to his artistic vision, curiosity, and commitment to addressing the complexities of human existence. As Ayefuku notes, Obafemi’s “mango life” is a proof of his artistic [...]

Ugandan opposition figure, Bobi Wine was forcibly removed from his residence on Friday and flown away in a military helicopter, his political party has said, barely 24 hours after a general election overshadowed by violence and an internet shutdown. President Yoweri Museveni is seeking to extend his nearly four decades in power following a vote […] Ugandan opposition leader, Bobi Wine flown away in army helicopter after disputed election

Nigeria forward, Rafiu Durosinmi was named Man of the Match in Pisa’s 1-1 draw with Atalanta on Friday night. Durosinmi rose from the bench to score a late equaliser for Pisa in the encounter played at the Arena Garibaldi. It was the 23-year-old’s maiden appearance for Pisa. The striker only officially joined Alberto Gilardino’s side […] Serie A: Durosinmi wins Man of the Match on Pisa debut 

Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni has taken a commanding lead in Thursday's presidential election - well ahead of his main challenger Bobi Wine, whose party has already questioned the credibility of the results.

A philanthropist, Dr Stephen Achema Akpa, is building a state-of-the-art hospital for residents of Ankpa local government area of Kogi State. Akpa, who is the chairman and chief executive officer of Zoe New Dawn Nigeria Limited and Rehoboth City Estate, is spearheading the construction of the hospital, which he said is now 70 per cent […]

Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi has said that coach, Eric Chelle now wants every member of the team to be like Victor Osimhen in terms of performance. Ndidi further gave high praise to Osimhen, calling the Galatasaray striker a dream player for any team. Osimhen has not performed badly in the 2025 Africa Cup of […] AFCON: ‘He wants us to be like him’ – Ndidi names Super Eagles player Chelle sets as standard for others

Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi (JOSTUM) has matriculated 8,603 students. According to the federal varsity, the number comprises 7,059 undergraduate regular students, 215 sandwich students, and 1,938 postgraduate students. In a welcome address, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Isaac Itodo, reiterated the institution’s commitment to producing graduates with strong character and academic excellence. The university, formerly known […]

Fire outbreak at a residential building on Bola Street in the Oyingbo area of Lagos State has resulted in the death of a 103-year-old woman and the destruction of several properties. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, confirmed the incident in a statement issued by its Permanent Secretary, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who said the agency […] 103-year-old woman dies as fire razes residential building in Lagos

The Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has applauded the removal of Nigeria from the list of high-risk third countries by the European Union (EU) under the EU Anti-money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) framework. LEADERSHIP Weekend recalled that the EU had on Thursday announced the official removal of Nigeria from its list […]

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, has felicitated with the former interim national chairman of the party, Bisi Akande, on the occasion of his 87th birthday. Yilwatda, in a statement by his special adviser on Media and Communications Strategy, Abimbola Tooki, described the elder statesman as a priceless asset […]

A fire outbreak at a filling station in Song, Adamawa State, has caused the destruction of trucks and other valuable assets. DAILY POST  gathered on Friday that the inferno which occurred within the Song township in the night of Thursday through Friday, rapidly engulfed much of the fuel station and an adjacent furniture showroom. Witnesses […] Fire razes filling station, buildings in Adamawa 

Niger State governor, Umaru Bago, has stated that the government does not owe any monthly pension arrears, even as he set up a committee to resume payment of gratuity for both state and local government retirees. Bago stated this when he held a meeting with the leadership of the State Chapters of the Nigeria Labour […]

The Nigeria Political Scientists Association (NPSA) has accused the federal government of putting the cart before the horse in the implementation of the new tax law. The association, in a statement signed by its president, Prof Hassan Saliu, said it aligned with the feeling that more avenues were being created for unaccountable governance to thrive […]

A political strategist, Baba Yusuf, has accused the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, of doing everything to remove Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State and enthrone his loyalist. Yusuf made this allegation on Friday during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ monitored by DAILY POST. He said: “Wike has taken this recalcitrant position despite several […] Impeachment: Wike wants to remove Fubara, bring his loyalist – Baba Yusuf

In a landmark moment for the Ghana Armed Forces (GAF), the Ghana Military Police (GMP) officially ushered in a new era on Thursday, January 15, 2026, as Lieutenant Colonel Jacqueline Dela Galley assumed command, becoming the first woman to lead the elite unit.

Chelsea are looking to add to their squad this January window following the arrival of Liam Rosenior as their new head coach. The Blues want to bring in an elite centre-back, following the ACL injury suffered by Levi Colwill. However, Daily Mail reports the club was already scouting such targets long before Colwill picked up […] EPL: Chelsea to sign two new players for Liam Rosenior

Former Aston Villa striker, Gabriel Agbonlahor, has claimed Arsenal could “easily” win all the competitions they are playing in this season. Mikel Arteta’s men are currently top of both the Premier League and Champions League. The Gunners beat Chelsea 3-2 in the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final and face Wigan in the fifth […] EPL: Agbonlahor names team that could win four trophies this season

The Muslim Public Affairs Centre ,MPAC, Nigeria, has called on religious leaders, educators, media organisations, and policymakers to uphold and promote Imam Abdullahi Abubakar’ legacy as a model of peaceful coexistence and nation-building. The late Imam, was Plateau State cleric who was widely celebrated for saving more than 300 lives during the 2018 communal violence in […] Uphold Imam Abdullahi Abubakar’s legacy of peace for saving 300 Christians – MPAC urges leaders 

A Professor of Political Science and Rector of Kogi State Polytechnic, Lokoja, Prof. Salisu Ogbo Usman, has called for the incorporation of the African traditional oath-taking system in dispensing oaths to public officeholders, to check escalating and mindless corruption in the country. Prof. Usman made the call while delivering the 37th Inaugural Lecture series of […]

A yet-to-be-identified housewife from Isoko ethnic nationality in Delta state has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband and another woman, alleged to be her husband’s ‘sidechick.’ A community source confirmed that the woman, a mother of two, had repeatedly accused her husband of infidelity. The suspect is currently in custody at the Ughelli Area […]

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: ‎ ‎1. Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt on Friday barred the State Chief Judge, Justice Simeon Chibuzor Amadi, from receiving or acting on the letter from the Rivers State House of Assembly to constitute a panel to investigate the accusation of gross misconduct […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Saturday morning

The Federal Government’s leading ICT infrastructure and shared services provider, Galaxy Backbone Limited (GBB), is marking two decades of powering the nation’s digital evolution. The 20th anniversary is slated for June 2026 with a grand celebration that reflects innovation, resilience and national impact. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the head, […]

The Rebuild Arewa Initiative for Development (RAID) has challenged leaders in Northern Nigeria to urgently confront the region’s worsening insecurity, saying the crisis can no longer be met with “silence, denial or fragmented efforts.” RAID made the call on Friday at a breakfast session with journalists to commemorate Sardauna Memorial Day, a date the group […]

A senior police officer in Bauchi State on Friday personally donated N310,000 to resolve a tense standoff that led to the blockage of the Bauchi-Jos Road by truck drivers in the Miri area of Bauchi metropolis. Police public relations officer (PPRO), Bauchi State Command, SP Nafi’u Habib, confirmed this to reporters in a statement made […]

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has dismissed rumours suggesting that it might not participate in the 2027 general election following ongoing litigations within the party, particularly those linked to the post-Ibadan convention. The party’s national publicity secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, described the speculation as unfounded and a deliberate attempt by mischief makers to drag the […]

A civil society group, Support the Youth Organisation, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeking an order compelling the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to institute prosecution against three former governors of Abia State. The group, in a suit marked FHC/ABJ/CS/75/2026, is asking the court to grant an order of mandamus directing […]

The Enugu State Police Command has confirmed the death of two officers after an exchange of fire with suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra and Eastern Security Network (IPOB/ESN) in Enugu. The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, Mamman Bitrus Giwa has already directed tactical and intelligence operatives of the Command to intensify […]

Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris has said the present leaders will not forget the contributions of the ex-servicemen in nation building. He stated this yesterday during the launching of the Emblem for 2026 Armed forces Remembrance Day held in the state capital Birnin Kebbi. Idris noted that the fallen heroes have done well in protecting […]