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The All Progressives Congress, Ekiti State chapter, has constituted a reconciliation committee to address post-primary election grievances and strengthen unity within the party. This followed concerns that trailed the conduct of the primaries for the state and National Assembly in some quarters of the state. APC State Publicity Secretary, Segun Dipe, said in a statement made available in Ado Ekiti on Saturday that “the committee was set up as part of the party’s strategy to ensure a united front and collective purpose as Ekiti prepares for the 2026 governorship election.” Dipe stated that the committee, to be chaired by former…

Formula 1 legend Lewis Hamilton has sent a personal video message of support to Arsenal ahead of their 2026 UEFA Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain, expressing long-standing emotional ties to the club and urging the squad to “keep pushing” ahead of the Wembley showdown. In the 67-second clip, shared via Ferrari’s official account on Friday afternoon, Hamilton addressed the team directly with an emotional message: “Hey guys, it’s Lewis here. “This is to the team, Arsenal — my team. I’m so proud of you guys… As a fan since I was five years old, this is my favourite moment……

Kendra Wilkinson is firing back after body-shamers suggested she ‘downsize’ her breast implants. The former Playboy model, 40, posted about her weight-loss journey via an Instagram post on Tuesday, May 26, prompting some of her followers to offer up unsolicited advice about the size of her bust. “Month two on my GLP-1 journey and I’m still being really intentional about how I approach this. For me, it was never just about the number on the scale,” Wilkinson captioned the post. “It’s about feeling like myself again, having real energy, and actually learning to trust the process without trying to fast…

The Anambra State Government says presidential candidates of all political parties seeking to deploy outdoor campaign materials in the state ahead of the 2027 election will pay N50 million as permit fees to the state government. Chika Ngobili, the assistant general manager of Anambra State Signage and Advertisement (ANSAA), announced this on Friday during a press briefing at the agency’s headquarters, Punch newspaper reported. The sole presidential aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, is among those affected by the development. Mr Obi’s party, NDC, has indicated plans to ratify his presidential candidacy on Friday night. Others expected…

Troops of the 1 Brigade, Combat Team 6, have rescued 31 kidnapped victims during a patrol operation along the Bagega–Kawaye road in Anka Local Government Area of Zamfara State.This was contained in a post on Friday night shared on X by security analyst, Zagazola Makama who disclosed details of the operation. According to the post, the rescue took place at about 6:33 a.m. on May 28 when the troops came across the victims while carrying out routine patrols in the area. The victims were said to have spent several weeks in captivity after being abducted by suspected armed groups operating…

A governorship aspirant in Enugu State, under the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Hon Dozie Ogenyi has urged his supporters to remain calm after party members waited for several hours without election officials showing up. DAILY POST recalls that the NDC held its primary elections across the country on Friday. However, in Enugu State where the party is factionalized, it appeared to be one of the worst cases, as party members waited endlessly without any official showing up. Ogenyi, who was accompanied by a senatorial aspirant, Bishop Oscar Okwudili Ossai and other NDC chieftains in the state, moved…

Farmers and residents of the Rewienku village in Irigwe Chiefdom of Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State have been thrown into lamentation following the destruction of over eight hectares of cultivated farmlands by suspected Fulani bandits. The National Secretary of the Irigwe Development Association, IDA, Danjuma Dickson Auta who confirmed the incident to journalists in Jos on Friday, said the destruction of the farmlands occurred on Wednesday night when the heavily armed bandits, invaded the agrarian community and while shooting sporadically, went from farm to farm and destroyed them. Auta, who decried the destruction of the farmlands, said the affected farmers…

World football governing body, FIFA, has reaffirmed that Nigerian football icon, Jay-Jay Okocha still holds the record for the most successful dribbles in a single FIFA World Cup match. According to FIFA, Okocha completed 15 successful dribbles during Nigeria’s Round of 16 encounter against the Italy National Football Team at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States, a feat that remains unmatched more than three decades. The former Super Eagles captain achieved the milestone against a formidable Italian side that featured renowned stars such as Paolo Maldini, Alessandro Costacurta and Demetrio Albertini. FIFA noted that the record continues…

Three Mexican airlines announced restrictions on Friday for travellers from Central African countries due to the region’s deadly Ebola outbreak, as Mexico prepares to welcome fans and athletes for the World Cup in less than two weeks. “Entry into Mexico by air is restricted for travellers who have stayed in Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, or South Sudan within the last 21 days,” Aeromexico, the country’s largest airline, said on social media. Low-cost carriers Viva and Volaris, which operate several international routes, announced similar restrictions, which are in effect for 60 days. The Democratic Republic of the Congo…

A Washington-based lobbying firm linked to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on members of a Peoples Democratic Party faction to provide verifiable evidence of alleged political interference ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections. The call follows an allegation by the Taminu Turaki-led PDP faction of a plot to stop a ratification ceremony for former President Goodluck Jonathan as its presidential candidate. The camp, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, on Friday, berated the Federal Capital Territory Administration for threatening to shut down the venue of the event if it was allowed to use…