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A former Special Adviser to the President, Office of the Vice President, Babafemi Ojudu, has stated that the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, stated multiple times that he was in support of the presidential ambition of his then deputy, Yemi Osinbajo. Mr Ojudu, a former senator for Ekiti Central between 2011 and 2015, said any narrative suggesting otherwise is misleading and historically inaccurate. He made the clarification in a statement shared on his social media platforms on Thursday, in response to claims in a book by Charles Omole titled Muhammadu Buhari: From Soldier to Statesman. The book portrayed that there…
Menstruation comes with its own challenges, and for many women, choosing the right menstrual product can significantly affect comfort, confidence, and daily activities. While sanitary pads remain the most commonly used menstrual product in Nigeria, tampons offer an alternative that some women find more convenient, particularly for active lifestyles. An estimated 1.8 billion people around the world menstruate each month, yet hundreds of millions lack access to menstrual products and basic hygiene facilities. In Nigeria, as many as 37 million women and girls may struggle to access or afford menstrual products such as pads and tampons. Studies show that less…
On a Friday morning in May, a tired Omosehin Adekanle stared at a heap of palm kernels at her milling store in Okitipupa, a town in Ondo State, and a major palm oil-producing area in Nigeria. The 45-year-old woman had spent the night at the store with her workers ahead of a delivery deadline. The team of workers, including six women and five men, had extracted seven oil drums (1.4 metric tonnes). However, Mrs Adekanle needed to supply 20 drums, and time was not on her side. “Five customers are waiting for supplies from this production,” said the exhausted woman.…
Troops of 8 Division Garrison Nigerian Army Sokoto have neutralised five armed criminals, recovered weapons and motorcycles during a coordinated operations conducted in parts of Sokoto and Zamfara states. A credible source from the army told the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Sokoto that the planned operation kicked off on Wednesday. ”It is struck of a major blow against banditry, during a sweeping offensive that targeted notorious hideouts spanning Sokoto and Zamfara States. ”The coordinated assaults targeted known bandits enclaves in Gangara, Makawana, Satiru, Baici, and Kurkusu villages within Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto state. “The swift advance…
Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang has revealed that President Bola Tinubu personally invited him to decamp from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and join the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. According to him, after months of consultations and personal introspection, he had to make the move in the interest of the state. Mutfwang, who made the revelation on Thursday shortly after defecting to the APC, said he did not make the move for personal gain but as a form of respect to Tinubu, who has shown a special interest in Plateau State and its challenges. Mutfwang has made it…
Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five persons in connection with a staged kidnapping that went viral online, showing a schoolboy pleading for mercy in a fabricated “kidnappers’ den.” The arrests were made on Thursday, 18th December 2025, around 1:00 p.m., the Lagos State Police Command confirmed in a statement signed by SP Abimbola Adebisi and shared via the Command’s official X handle on Friday. Preliminary investigations revealed that the case, initially reported as a missing person incident at Ago Palace Division on 26th November 2025, was deliberately orchestrated by the supposed…
The Super Eagles will intensify preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with two training sessions on Friday (today), DAILY POST reports. The players and their officials arrived their base in Fes, Morocco on Thursday night. Last night’s training session was cancelled due to the team’s late arrival in Fes. The first training session will start at 10am local time, while the second session will begin at 6pm local time. The Super Eagles are gearing up for their opening fixture against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania. Tuesday’s encounter will hold at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. It will kick-off…
A coalition of civil society organisations has expressed concern over what it described as legislative interference by members of the National Assembly in the affairs of examination bodies. The organisations called for constructive, transparent and mutually respectful engagement between committees of the House of Representatives and Nigeria’s examination bodies, while stressing the need to preserve institutional independence within the education sector. Speaking on behalf of the coalition, the Convener of the Social Transparency and Youth Leadership Advancement Initiative, Okpanachi Jacob, said the CSOs were offering general observations and recommendations aimed at strengthening governance, accountability and public confidence in educational institutions.…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that Nigeria’s power sector reforms have progressed beyond policy declarations into a phase of measurable outcomes, as the Niger Delta Power Holding Company marked its 20th anniversary amid sweeping changes in the electricity market. Shettima, who spoke at the anniversary celebration held at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja, said the enactment of the Electricity Act 2023 had fundamentally altered the operating landscape for the power sector and repositioned the NDPHC for a more commercially driven future.A statement issued on Thursday by the Head of Corporate Communications and External Relations at NDPHC, Emmanuel…
