Sit-at-home: Soludo shuts Onitsha Main Market, threatens one-month closure
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the immediate closure of Onitsha Main Market as part of efforts to stop what the government describes as economic sabotage linked to the illegal Monday sit-at-home order. The shutdown, which took effect immediately, is expected to last for one week. The decision follows repeated warnings to traders and […]
Kano Government projects up to 700,000 births in 2026
The Kano State Government has projected that between 600,000 and 700,000 babies will be born across the state in 2026, a figure that is already drawing attention to the growing strain on healthcare services. The projection was made public during the maiden convocation ceremony of the Sardauna College of Health Sciences and Technology held in […]
2027: Tampering with Tinubu/Shettima ticket will harm APC’s chances – Yerima
A senior figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Haruna Yerima, has warned that any move to alter the Tinubu/Shettima presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general elections could seriously damage the party’s chances. In a statement released in Abuja, Yerima said the joint ticket remains a strong political asset and should not be […]
FCT NUT orders teachers to join ongoing strike
The Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Wing, has instructed all primary and secondary school teachers in Abuja to fully participate in the ongoing strike action. The strike, led by the Joint Union Action Committee (JUAC), began on Monday, January 26, 2026, following a call by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) for […]
AGF takes over ICPC’s alleged fraud case against Mike Ozekhome
The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, has taken over the prosecution of the alleged fraud case filed by the ICPC against Prof. Mike Ozekhome, SAN. The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory approved the move, allowing the AGF to review the case file. As a result, […]
Don’t publicise our discussions after visiting me in prison – Nnamdi Kanu warns
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has instructed visitors to Sokoto Correctional Centre not to make public statements or broadcasts about their discussions with him. Kanu emphasized that any messages intended for the public will only be communicated through his lawyers or close associates, including Emma Powerful. Kanu, who is […]
Why reinstated Osun LG executives remain in office — ALGON Chairman
The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) in Osun State, Abiodun Idowu, has explained why reinstated local government council executives are still in office despite their official tenure ending on October 22, 2025. Idowu said the continued stay of the officials is tied to ongoing court proceedings at the Federal High […]
Nigerian democracy from 1999 to date is killer pill, source of pain, death – Shehu
Activist and social commentator Mahdi Shehu has described Nigeria’s democratic experience since 1999 as a burden rather than a blessing for ordinary citizens. In a post shared on X, Shehu said democracy in Nigeria has delivered more pain than progress, calling it a “killer pill” that has become a source of suffering and death for […]
Current administration has fared worse, committed impeachable infractions — El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has said the current federal administration has performed far below expectations, especially in the areas of security and governance. Speaking during an interview on ARISE TV Prime Time, El-Rufai said the level of decline in the country surprised him, adding that he never imagined things would get this bad […]
Why Tinubu should be impeached – El-Rufai
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has accused President Bola Tinubu of making illegal deductions from the federation account, claiming the action is serious enough to warrant impeachment. El-Rufai made the allegation during an interview on Prime Time on Arise Television, monitored by DAILY POST. According to El-Rufai, the Federal Government has been deducting ₦100 […]