The Kwara State government is to renovate 898 junior and senior secondary schools to ensure quality education delivery. The state government has constituted a committee of Technical Service Providers (TSPs)  under the state’s Adolescent Girls Initiative for Learning and Empowerment( AGILE)project for the implementation of the project. The commissioner for education and human capital development, […]

President of the Nigerian Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio says when the opposition expresses anger over any law made in the Senate, he gets excited. Akpabio spoke on Saturday in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital, while addressing the audience in reception of the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. According to him, anger from […] ‘I get excited when we make law that angers opposition’ – Akpabio

Federal lawmaker, representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, in the Senate, Ireti Kingibe, has said that the six special seats for women in the Nigerian Senate will not change anything. According to her, the Senate will still remain overwhelmingly male-dominated. She lamented that reducing the special seats to 6 does not solve the problem, adding […] NASS: Nigerian society oppressive to women, we’re not allowed to speak – Kingibe

PPC Limited has called for stronger investment in women pursuing careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM), empha­sising that greater female partic­ipation in these fields will play a critical…

Executive chairman of the Benue State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB) Dr. Grace Adagba has said the board would continue to work with religious, community leaders and all stakeholders to expand access to quality basic education across the state. Adagba made the pledge when she led members of the board’s management team to felicitate with […]

A non-governmental organisation, Participation Initiative for Behavioral Change in Development (PIBCID), has raised concerns over the rising cost of housing and alleged exploitation by estate agents in Kogi State, warning that the situation was worsening the vulnerability of women and low-income families. The organisation made the call in a statement issued by its executive director, […]

An All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and community leader in Odogbolu Local Govern­ment Area of Ogun State, Otunba Adewale Abayomi Badejo, has said that the appointment of Mr. Tunji Disu…

Suspected armed bandits, in the early hours of Saturday, stormed the Ndeji community in the Lafiagi Emirate of Edu Local Government Area, Kwara State and abducted two persons. The abductees were identified as wife and son of Alhaji Abass, a prominent businessman, popularly known as Daniyan Saba. DAILY POST recalls that Alhaji Abass, who owns […] Bandits abduct wife, son of fuel dealer in Kwara community

President Bola Tinubu has announced the approval of salary increment for military personnel in Nigeria. Tinubu made the announcement during an interfaith breaking of fast with Service Chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He assured that the welfare and accommodation challenges of military personnel will be adequately taken care of by his administration. According […] Tinubu approves salary increment for military personnel

President Bola Tinubu on Friday night assured Nigerians and members of the armed forces that the country would ultimately prevail against all forms of insecurity. The president said the sacrifices of Nigeria’s brave servicemen and women would never be in vain. He gave the assurance during an interfaith breaking of fast with members of the […]

LAGOS – The Special Correctional Centre for boys at Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos last week Saturday, February 28, 2026 played host to the Pub­lic Relations Officer (PRO) of the Nigeria Security…

The federal government has expressed Nigeria’s readiness to lead the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) through creating a strong, viable, productive and competitive economy, unlocking the productive potential of women-led enterprises at a larger scale and ensuring inclusion, access to capital. Ministers and other stakeholders gave this indication at a colloquium in honour of […]

Former England left-back, Ashley Cole, has tipped Arsenal to complete an unprecedented quadruple this season. Mikel Arteta’s men saw off Mansfield Town in the FA Cup fifth round on Saturday. The Gunners’ next match is against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League last-16 first leg. Then they face Everton in the Premier League, looking to […] EPL: Ashley Cole names team to win quadruple this season

Activist politician, Aisha Yesufu, has declared that the 2027 general election is war for Nigerians. Yesufu said Nigerians would be fighting for their lives and the soul of the country in 2027. Posting on X, the frontline activist urged Nigerians not to be bystanders. She wrote: “Let me repeat, 2027 election is WAR! Nigerians are […] Why 2027 general election is war for Nigerians – Aisha Yesufu

Dunkwu Chamberlain Nnamdi, the legislative aide to Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, has reportedly died suddenly as the House of Representatives leaders gave details.

Minister of Works Engr. David Nweze Umahi has expressed sorrow over the death of Eze Francis Igwe, the traditional ruler and father of a former deputy governor of Ebonyi State, Barr. Kelechi Igwe. The monarch reportedly died in captivity after being abducted a few days ago in Ebonyi State. Umahi in a statement by his […]

OWERRI , – The management of the Fed­eral Polytechnic, Nekede Ow­erri has secured approval and accreditation for the teaching of Chinese Language in the institution. This is even as the…

Former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar has reminded Muslims that Islam forbids politicians from not being upright in their affairs and people selling their votes. The former military leader who spoke in an interview after a session during the annual interpretation of the holy Qur’an at his resident mosque yesterday maintained that Nigerians must […]

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Founder of the Lagos Business School Prof. Pat Utomi has accused politicians from Rivers State of bringing Nigeria to ruin by destroying its institutions. Utomi spoke yesterday in Port Harcourt while delivering a keynote address at a public lecture with the theme: “Role of the Church in Nation Building.” The public lecture, which attracted prominent […]

Arise TV show host, Rufai Oseni says the controversial interview involving President Bola Tinubu’s media aide, Daniel Bwala and popular Al Jazeera’s Mehdi Hasan has vindicated his style of interaction with guests. DAILY POST reports that Bwala, who was on the Head to Head program on Al Jazeera was unable to answer several questions put […] ‘I’m vindicated’ – Arise TV’s Rufai reacts to Daniel Bwala’s Al Jazeera interview

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has registered as a member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC). The senator representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, Chief Victor Umeh and his Anambra North Senatorial District counterpart, Dr. Tony Nwoye, also registered as members of the ADC. Obi and Umeh registered at […]

By Matilda Ikediobi Poet and playwright, John Pepper Clark, was no stranger to the biting realities of war. Having lived through the haunting Nigerian civil war, which claimed millions of lives, Clark captured the pain and devastation that the war left behind. In his famous poem: ‘Casualties,’ the poet stated that the casualties of wars are not […] The post ‘Bodies of 160 schoolgirls torn to shreds’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Ugochukwu Onyema, has said the party would be a shocker in the 2027 elections. Onyema, a former Senatorial aspirant in Enugu State,  disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Enugu yesterday. He assured that the leadership structure in ADC is perfect and intact, adding that the party […]

Operatives of the Nigerian Army Guards Brigade, FCT Police Command, Department of State Services (DSS) and local vigilantes have rescued 20 kidnap victims in joint operations within the Federal Capital Territory. Elsewhere in Enugu State, troops of the 82 Division Garrison Nigerian Army under ‘Operation Eastern Sanity’ rescued 12 kidnap victims and arrested two suspects […]

AWKA – The Awka Capital Territory De­velopment Authority (ACTDA) has commenced beautifications of the state capital Awka ahead of the March 17 swearing-in ceremo­ny and inauguration of Governor Chukwuma Charles…

By Matilda Ikediobi As missiles and drones streak across the skies of the Gulf following the ongoing America-Israel/Iran War, thousands of Nigerians living in the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring countries are navigating a tense reality.  Fear and uncertainty best describes their situation. For many expatriates, including professionals, entrepreneurs and students scattered across cities such as Dubai, […] The post US-ISRAEL-IRAN WAR: We try to stay calm, but bombing anxiety is real – Nigerians in M-East appeared first on Vanguard News.

At least six teams have booked their places in the FA Cup quarter-final. On Saturday, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City all won to confirm their spots in the final eight. The Gunners saw off Mansfield Town 2-1 in the early kick-off. Chelsea survived a huge scare at Wrexham, as Alejandro Garnacho and Joao Pedro scored […] FA Cup: Four teams qualify for quarter-final

First lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has urged Christians to support efforts aimed at rebuilding Nigeria and laying a strong foundation for future generations. She made the call when she received the global executive chairman of the Lausanne Movement, Dr Michael Oh, and his team in her office at the weekend. According to the first lady, […]

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Troops of Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have buried soldiers killed during an encounter with Boko Haram terrorists in Borno State. The solemn burial ceremony took place at the Maimalari Military Cantonment Cemetery in Maiduguri this weekend. 2. Petrol prices have […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know Sunday morning

Foreign ministers of the Arab League will today hold an emergency meeting to discuss the Iranian attacks on several of the group’s members, the bloc’s assistant secretary-general told AFP yesterday. The meeting, which will be held via videoconference, was requested by Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Jordan and Egypt, Hossam Zaki said. US and Israeli […]

BENIN – Fresh political tension is brew­ing within the ruling All Pro­gressives Congress (APC) in Edo State as the party risk los­ing the promised 2.5million Edo votes to President Bola…

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The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has called on Muslims to allow the spirit of Ramadan reflect in their daily lives by demon­strating compassion, generos­ity, and service to humanity.…

KATSINA – The Nigerian Army has dealt a severe blow to bandits terrorising Kat­sina State, neutralising 45 criminals in a fierce encoun­ter in Danmusa Local Govern­ment Area. In a statement…

A former Inspector General of Police, Sunday Ehindero, has revealed that his decision to join the Nigeria Police Force was triggered by an encounter with a police sergeant who demanded bribe from him during a journey. Ehindero, who later rose to become the 12th indigenous Inspector General of Police, disclosed this in a piece made […]