The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has arrested an 83-year-old man, Pa John Ofiel, and a 78-year-old man, Ogunjobi Samuel, in separate operations linked to drug trafficking in Abia and Ekiti states. The arrests were disclosed in a…

Bandits have burnt down a part of a military camp and two vehicles belonging to soldiers in Bagega village of Anka in Zamfara State on Saturday. Several residents and two soldiers were wounded during the attack by the terrorists, who…

The Rebuild lmo movement (RIM), has dismissed speculations in some quarters alleging that former governor of the state, Emeka Ihedioha, has resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and is set to join another political party. The group said the…

Nigeria’s dollar GDP rose by 22 per cent to about $307bn in 2025, driven by stronger economic output and a firmer naira, according to a report by Quartus Economics. “In 2025, Nigeria’s dollar GDP expanded 22 per cent. This comprises…

Nigeria has indicated its readiness to repatriate its citizens from South Africa due to the xenophobic violence in the country. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that the repatriation will be voluntary. “…arrangements…

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…

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…

A rift has opened in the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Gombe State as former Minister of Communications, Isa Pantami, rejected the adoption of Jamilu Gwamna as the party’s consensus governorship candidate for the 2027 election. Mr Gwamna’s adoption was…

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has charged intending pilgrims for the 2026 Hajj to conduct themselves in ways that reflect positively on the country, warning that their actions abroad will shape Nigeria’s image on the global stage. Shettima gave the…

Nigerians are increasingly turning to Google’s search and artificial intelligence tools to acquire creative and professional skills, highlighting a broader shift towards digital self-improvement in Africa’s most populous nation. New data from Google shows a sharp rise in interest in…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders committee, representing local government areas and wards in the Kano North Senatorial District, has endorsed the Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, for reelection. ​In a similar move, the committee for the Tudun Wada/Doguwa Federal…

A joint taskforce on illegal mining and environmental protection at the weekend arrested seven individuals for allegedly engaging in unlawful tree felling in Suntai Forest in Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State. The operation, led by Superintendent of Police…

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has urged residents of Ekiti communities sharing borders with Kwara, Osun and Kogi states to be extra vigilant and work with the government to thwart the influx of criminals into the state through the forests…

Former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and ex-Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso have formally joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), marking a major political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. Videos from the event on Sunday showed both opposition…

The Nigerian Army has announced that its Sector 2 troops, part of Operation Fansan Yamma, successfully neutralised 9 terrorists, including 2 key figures, and seized 4 AK-47 rifles and 9 motorcycles during a series of operations conducted from May 1…