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Former Anambra governor, Peter Obi, and ex-governor of Kano State, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, alongside Anambra Central senator, Victor Umeh, are currently at the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, office in Abuja.   DAILY POST gathered that the politicians are expected to officially declare their decision to join the party. This comes hours after Obi officially resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing the lingering crisis in the party. Although Kwankwaso has yet to formally announce his resignation from the ADC, reports suggest he is aligned with Obi as both men move closer to securing the Obi-Kwankwaso ‘OK’ ticket.

Bayelsa West Senator, Henry Seriake Dickson, has described former presidential candidates, Peter Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso, as the biggest political brands. Dickson said this on Sunday when he received the duo into the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The former Bayelsa State governor also described the political heavyweights’ presence as a defining moment for the fast-rising political movement. According to him, the duo’s influence was evident in the massive enthusiasm that trailed their appearance, even without formal mobilisation. “Your Excellencies and members of your entourage, I welcome you—even though you did not come with a…

Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, on Sunday made history after his side’s 3-2 Premier League win against Liverpool. Goals from Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko and Kobbie Mainoo gave the Red Devils victory against Arne Slot’s side at Old Trafford. However, according to OptaJoe, following the Liverpool game, Fernandes has now created 120 chances in the Premier League this season, the most by a Manchester United player in a season on record since 2003–04. The previous record was 119 chances, and it was also set by Fernandes in 2022–23. Meanwhile, the Portugal midfielder has created five-plus chances in 14 different Premier…

The organisers of the prestigious Okpekpe International 10km Road Race have announced a one-week shift in the date of the event, moving it from May 23 to May 30, 2026. According to Pamodzi Sports Marketing, organisers of the historic World Athletics Gold Label race, the adjustment was made to ensure an even more successful outing this year. The new date allows for the completion of enhanced logistical arrangements, including expanded medical coverage, improved security deployment, and additional spectator facilities. Race Director Zack Amodu explained that the change is a proactive step to guarantee the comfort and safety of both athletes…

The Nigerian Air Force has carried out a precision airstrike on a terrorist enclave in Katsina, destroying a key hideout and neutralising several fighters. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Ejodame said the operation was conducted on May 1 under the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, targeting a location within the Dan-Aji Forest in Faskari Local Government Area. According to him, the target is a known logistics hub linked to a terrorist kingpin, Abasu…

I got to Abeokuta on Thursday, April 30, to prepare for what fans dubbed the double celebration of the former First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs Olufunso Amosun. She clocked 60 on May 2, 2026 and was, on the same day installed as Yeye Moremi Oodua by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja II). It was a weekend packed with many competing work-related tasks, at home and abroad, but I was not going to miss out on the opportunity of witnessing the big day of our pretty, respectful, supportive and amiable wife, in whom we, in Egbaland, are…

The peace and reconciliation meeting of the All Progressives Congress in Benue State was held on Sunday, with conflicting interpretations of its resolutions from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, and the state governor, Hyacinth Alia. Akume had, in line with the directive of President Bola Tinubu, convened the peace and reconciliation meeting of party stakeholders in Makurdi. The meeting, held at the state Government House, according to the SGF, was to find lasting peace to the lingering crisis rocking the party in the state. Answering questions from journalists after the meeting, the SGF said…

Nigeria is set to further benefit from rising foreign exchange inflows as global crude oil prices surge above $105 per barrel, driven by escalating Middle East tensions that have tightened supply expectations, boosting revenues and supporting naira stability, OKECHUKWU NNODIM writes With Brent crude trading above $105 per barrel, well above Nigeria’s 2026 federal budget benchmark of $64.85, the ongoing global oil rally is expected to significantly strengthen Nigeria’s fiscal position, improve foreign exchange inflows, and support naira stability. Analysts say that if geopolitical tensions escalate into a full-scale conflict disrupting the Strait of Hormuz – a critical passage for…

Beijing 2008 Olympic bronze medallist, Chika Chukwumerije, has been appointed chairman of the Abia State Taekwondo Association, pledging to discover and develop grassroots talents across the state. The former African champion made the commitment during the inauguration of the association’s 13-member board by Deputy Governor Ikechukwu Emetu. Speaking after the inauguration, Chukwumerije expressed gratitude for the opportunity and assured stakeholders of the board’s readiness to reposition Abia as one of Nigeria’s leading sporting states. “We promise to give our best to make Abia one of the best sporting states in the country,” he said. The newly appointed chairman emphasised the…

The Association of Licensed Telecommunications Operators of Nigeria has defended the controversial N6.98 USSD charge imposed on banking transactions and pushed back against growing consumer criticism over data expiration policies, arguing that telecommunications companies still incur costs even when digital banking services fail. The remarks come amid increasing public frustration over charges attached to USSD banking services and the expiration of unused mobile data, issues that have become recurring complaints among Nigerian telecom subscribers. Speaking during a live programme on Nigeria Info FM 99.3 hosted by Jimi Disu, ALTON Chairman Gbenga Adebayo said telecom operators merely provide the connection infrastructure…