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A police inspector has shot dead his colleague in Rivers State, South-south Nigeria. The inspector, Victor Okus, shot dead the victim, Ibrahim Sani, and injured another officer, Daniel Dauda, on Sunday in Port Harcourt, the state capital. The police spokesperson in Rivers State, Grace Iringe-Koko, confirmed the incident in a statement on Monday. How it happened Mrs Iringe-Koko, a chief superintendent of police, said the incident occurred at Next Cash and Carry Supermarket in Port Harcourt, where the police officers were on joint guard duty with military officers. The police spokesperson said the Unit Commander, 14 PMF, Turaki Hassan, who…

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday hosted the Director-General of the Annual Investment Meeting, AIM, Congress, Mr Walid Farghal, at Lagos House, Marina. The governor described the engagement as productive, noting that discussions focused on priority sectors where Lagos is seeking increased global capital inflows. He identified technology, infrastructure and the creative economy as key areas with strong potential for high-impact investments. “Our primary goal remains to ensure Lagos provides a conducive environment for high-impact investments,” Sanwo-Olu said. “We are committed to positioning the state to benefit more effectively from global capital flows.” The meeting emphasises the Lagos…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Ladan Salihu, has called on Nigerians to encourage former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and ex–Vice President Atiku Abubakar to strengthen the opposition. Salihu made the call on Monday while fielding questions in an interview on Arise Television, monitored by DAILY POST. He said, “When you have Atiku Abubakar with his pedigree, experience, quality, integrity, and the capacity he has shown in leadership over the years, you have everything. “And you have the likes of Peter Obi, with not only capacity but also the zeal, guts, energy, and sincerity of purpose…

Edidiong Ezekiel is reported to be attracting interest from Austrian side, Wolfberger AC. Ezekiel’s representative were said to have open talks with Wolfsberger. DAILY POST reports that Wolfberger AC already have Nigerian duo Tochukwu Raymond and Emmanuel Chukwu in their ranks. Ezekiel is currently on the books of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Enyimba. He has registered four goals in 19 appearances for the NPFL giants this season. The 24-year-old has previously played for Akwa United and the reigning NPFL champions Remo Stars.

Private hospital owners and managers under the aegis of the Guild of Medical Directors have urged Nigerians to allow due process to take its course in the ongoing investigations involving the death of Nkanu Nnamdi, the late son of a renowned author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. They cautioned against premature conclusions and trials by public opinion, particularly commentary on social media. The medical directors stressed that investigations within the health sector must be guided by facts, professional ethics, and established procedures, noting that prejudice and misinformation could undermine public confidence in medical institutions and regulatory bodies. The medical directors’ words were…

A parent, Muibat Owoeye, has accused the management of Troika Multilingual School in the Lekki area of Lagos State of expelling her two children from the school. She claimed that neither she nor the two children committed any offence before the school took the decision. Owoeye, who shared her experience on X on Friday, stated that the incident occurred on Monday, January 12. According to her, the children, aged two and six, were removed from the school with immediate effect despite having resumed classes earlier that day. She further alleged that the school had decided, despite having paid her children’s…

A classical phrase in John Marston’s 1610 play, Histrio-Mastix, states, “True charity beginneth first at home.” Sir Thomas Browne’s 1642 book, Religio Medici, helps bring to life Marston’s statement by saying, “Charity begins at home, is the voice of the world.” Its popularity and adaptation have soared over the years through mere expressions and proverbs. ‘Charity begins at home’ emphasises prioritising care for one’s family or home and close circle before extending help to others. Kindly permit me to add my own little interpretation. It also means looking at yourself in your own mirror at home before outsiders tell you…

The Executive Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the National Sugar Development Council, Mr Kamar Bakrin, tells OKECHUKWU NNODIM and other select journalists how greenfield sugar projects are driving increased output, investment, and Nigeria’s quest for self-sufficiency Greenfield sugar projects have been identified as central to closing Nigeria’s production gap. What impact should Nigerians expect from the recently signed MoUs with promoters? Greenfield sugar projects are absolutely central to closing Nigeria’s domestic sugar production gap. The Memoranda of Understanding signed with the four promoters represent concrete commitments from credible investors with the technical and financial capacity to deliver. Each project…

Super Eagles defender Igoh Ogbu has described Nigeria’s current national team as one of the greatest assemblies the country has ever had after their bronze medal finish at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Nigeria secured third place with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out victory over Egypt following a goalless draw at the end of regulation time, ending the tournament unbeaten. Ogbu, who plays his club football with Slavia Prague, featured during the latter stages of the competition as Nigeria closed out the tournament on the podium. Speaking to Ademola Victor TV in the mixed zone after…

The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin Ekiti, Prof Gbenga Aribisala, on Monday, cautioned pioneer students and lecturers against absenteeism as the maiden lectures for the 2025/2026 academic session commenced. Speaking while delivering the first lecture on Introduction to Physics, Aribisala urged students to attend all classes promptly and take their studies seriously. Recall that President Bola Tinubu, on February 20, 2025, assented to the bill establishing FUTES, Iyin Ekiti, a specialised institution aimed at addressing the educational needs of the populace, driving research and innovation, and contributing to the country’s overall economic growth…