A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary forfeiture of nine properties linked to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva. Justice Obiora Egwuatu granted the order following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes…

A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has called on the administration of President Donald Trump to take what he described as “forceful action” to protect Christians in Nigeria following renewed attacks in Plateau State. Moore made the call in a…

The International Press Institute (IPI) has announced plans to launch a global campaign against the governors of Niger and Akwa Ibom states, Mohammed Umaru Bago and Umo Eno, as well as former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over actions it…

The International Press Institute, IPI, Nigeria says it is set to launch a global campaign against Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, and former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, over alleged actions that undermine…

Strong indications emerged on Wednesday that Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is set to announce a former Commissioner for Finance in the state, Bimbo Adekanmbi, as his preferred governorship candidate. Also, the governor is expected to announce the Action…

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday held a media chat in Abuja, addressing simmering land disputes in the capital as well as deepening political tensions within the opposition camp and beyond. At the heart of his…

The Ijesa Community Development Assembly, ICDA, has announced the death of the Owamiran of Esa-Oke, Oba Adeyemi Akanbi Adediran. In a statement issued by Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Olayinka Fasuyi on Wednesday and obtained dby DAILY POST, the assembly, while describing…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Dr George Akume, on Wednesday warned against the continued closure of schools due to insecurity, saying it poses a serious threat to Nigeria’s education system and long-term national stability. Akume said shutting…

Nigeria’s minister-designate for power, Joseph Tegbe, has pledged to tackle the recurring national grid collapse if confirmed and sworn in as substantive minister. Mr Tegbe said he will try to fix the grid collapse in his first 100 days in…

Enugu State Government has unveiled plans to build a 660MW coal-fired power plant in the state, starting from July this year, as part of Governor Peter Mbah’s administration’s strategy to actualise its vision to grow the state’s economy from $4.4bn…

Passengers aboard the MV Hondius have adopted strict health protocols reminiscent of the COVID-19 era as authorities across multiple countries investigate an outbreak of a rare hantavirus linked to several deaths. The New York Times reports that those on board…

The Gombe State High Court in Gombe, the state capital, has sentenced a magistrate, Mohammad Kumo, to two years and six months in prison for bribery. Delivering judgement on Wednesday, the trial judge, H.H. Kereng, however gave the convict and…

Former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has said only the Supreme Court of Nigeria can determine the fate of Muhammadu Sanusi II in the ongoing emirship dispute, a position he said will ultimately be upheld and given effect…

The Mandate Movement Group, a caucus within the All Progressives Congress in Alimosho Federal Constituency of Lagos State, has declared that no consensus candidate has emerged for any elective position ahead of the 2027 general elections. The group made this…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday arraigned a man for N20 million cattle investment fraud. The defendant, Andefiki Markus, pleaded not guilty to two charges of engaging in “false pretence”. Mr Markus denied the charges read to…