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President Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria after a three-nation visit to France, Kenya, and Rwanda. A statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the president’s aircraft touched down at the Lagos Airport at about 7:12 p.m. at the Presidential Wing. According to the statement, Tinubu was received by Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu; Deputy Governor, Femi Hamzat; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa; and other government officials. “President Tinubu, while in France, met with global investors, emphasising transparency and fiscal discipline, and…
The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has revealed the real reason it postponed its primary election for House of Representatives aspirants. Speaking during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television, on Friday, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, attributed the postponement to logistical reasons. DAILY POST had reported that the APC, late on Thursday, postponed the House of Representatives primary election for the 2027 general elections to Saturday, May 16, 2026. Reacting, Morka said, “Well, the change was necessitated by purely logistical reasons. “If you recall, we had our screening operations for the aspirants for the…
Suspected bandits have attacked Unguwar Mahauta community in Lakwaya village, Gwarzo Local Government Area of Kano State, killing at least two people and rustling a large number of cattle. The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Friday by security analyst, Bakatsine. According to the post, the attackers invaded the community in the evening, arriving on more than 30 motorcycles and opening fire on residents. Witnesses said the attack caused panic in the area as people fled for safety while the gunmen operated freely before escaping with livestock. The assailants were also said to have injured several other residents…
Victor Osimhen is relishing his spell with Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray, DAILY POST reports. Osimhen has won two league titles since arriving at the Istanbul giants two years ago. The Nigerian international registered 26 goals and four assists in 30 league appearances to help the Yellow and Reds win the title last season. The striker also played a key role in their title defence this term, netting 15 times and providing five assists in 20 league outings. Osimhen has been linked with a move away from the club. “I’m experiencing one of the best periods of my career,” Osimhen…
Two serving members of the House of Representatives from Rivers State, Awaji Inombek Abiante and Boma Goodhead, have been denied return tickets by the All Progressives Congress. The lawmakers were disqualified from contesting the party’s primaries scheduled for Saturday (today), alongside two other aspirants, Air Commodore John Opera (retd.) and Anderson Igbiki, who are loyalists of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. Abiante is one of the prominent Rivers politicians who purchased a governorship form for Fubara. This was contained in the final list of aspirants released by the party and sent to our correspondent on Friday. Meanwhile, 21 aspirants, including the Speaker…
The operatives of Anambra State security outfit, Agunaechemba, have been banned from wearing masks while on duty. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Community Security, Ken Emeakayi, gave the directive on Thursday while addressing Agunaechemba commanders. According to a press statement issued by the office of the security adviser on Friday, Emeakayi told the commanders that the directive takes immediate effect and is aimed at preventing the possible use of masks by unscrupulous persons to commit violent crimes. The commanders were drawn from the 179 communities across the 21 Local Government Areas of the state during a routine meeting…
For thousands of couples facing the pain and uncertainty of infertility, IVF services have become more than just a medical solution, and Nordica Fertility Centre has helped push this hope to unprecedented heights. Nordica has helped transform IVF from a distant possibility into a realistic option for many families seeking answers and hope. In many ways, the true impact of IVF services cannot be measured only by statistics or laboratory success rates. Its deeper significance lies in the restoration of possibility. Behind every successful IVF cycle is often a long story of waiting, resilience, disappointment, and renewed hope. For countless…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has sanctioned a domestic carrier, XEJET Airways, over alleged violations of passenger rights, imposing a fine of N2m on the airline for consumer protection-related infractions. The sanction, according to the Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the NCAA, Michael Achimugu, forms part of ongoing efforts to compel airlines to improve service delivery and ensure that passengers are treated fairly within Nigeria’s aviation sector. Although details of the specific infractions were not disclosed, the NCAA spokesperson said the penalty was connected to breaches of consumer protection regulations designed to safeguard passengers against poor treatment,…
Nigeria’s women’s relay quartet made history at the African Athletics Championships in Accra on Friday, breaking the championship record in the women’s 4x100m to successfully defend their title, while the men’s team claimed silver in a dramatic final dominated by Ivory Coast, Saturday PUNCH reports. The women’s quartet of Rosemary Nwankwo, Jennifer Chukwuka Obi, Rosemary Chukwuma and Miracle Ezechukwu clocked 42.94 seconds to become the first team to go under 43 seconds in the history of the event at the African Championships, winning gold ahead of Liberia in second and Ghana in third. The historic run also equalled the quartet’s…
The entertainment industry was plunged into mourning on Wednesday following the reported death of Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, a development that has left fans, colleagues and friends in shock. The news was first shared by talent manager, Sam Olatunji, who disclosed that the actor died at a hospital in Lagos State after battling cancer. His family later confirmed his passing in a statement released on his page on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Husband, Son, Brother, and Friend, Alexx Ikenna Ekubo-Okwaraeke. After a brief but courageous battle, Alexx…
