The Osun State Police Command on Friday said it had arrested four people, including an imam, over the death of a worshipper, Najeem Hammed. Sources said Hammed, who allegedly attempted to attack the imam of Ummu Hanni Adigun Memorial Central…

A compliance officer with Access Bank Plc, Olomotane Egoro, on Friday, told the Federal High Court in Abuja that inflows from Kogi State local governments were deposited into multiple private bank accounts. The seventh prosecution witness, who began his testimony…

Residents of several communities in Mariga Local Government Area of Niger State have fled their homes amid reports that armed bandits have moved into the area and established camps, sparking widespread fear. Zagazola Makama reports that by about 11:30 am…

The Group Chief Executive Officer of Oando Plc, Wale Tinubu, has urged Nigerians to embrace failure as a tool for nation-building, saying societies progress when citizens are willing to learn from setbacks rather than constantly condemn their country. According to…

The Supreme Court on Thursday brought to a close a 29 years long dispute by dismissing an appeal challenging the decision of the Court of Appeal, Calabar Division, on a jurisdictional issue and nullifying a N1.4 billion compensation award against…

The Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has announced that his government will take over the running of Onitsha Main Market. The governor had last Monday visited the market and also announced a one week closure over the continued…

The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has described the entertainment industry as a major driver of creativity, employment, and economic growth, noting its expanding influence both locally and globally. Speaking during a meeting with leaders of the Theatre Arts and…

A Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Friday, nullified the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) national convention held in the city between15 and 16 November, 2025. The judge, Uche Agomoh, also held that the Caretaker Committee led by…

The National Secretariat of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has dismissed claims making the rounds that it is experiencing a leadership tussle. In a statement to DAILY POST on Friday, Union said those peddling the…

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service has extended the deadline for filing of employers’ annual tax returns by a week, from February 1 to February 7. The Executive Chairman of LIRS, Dr Ayodele Subair, in a statement on Friday, explained…

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has clarified that it did not bar students enrolled in a tertiary institution from applying for the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry (DE). According to a statement by JAMB…

The Ogun State Government has reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy for Gender-Based Violence (GBV), child abuse, and all forms of exploitation, announcing stricter enforcement, coordinated prosecution, and uncompromising accountability for offenders. This is just as the government reaffirmed its commitment to…

The Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved the constitution of a high-powered committee to investigate the long-abandoned Kebbi State Governor’s Lodge and hotel project in Kaduna State, signalling a renewed push for accountability in public infrastructure management. The…

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has unveiled its Gas Master Plan (GMP) 2026, aimed at driving industrialisation and strengthening the nation’s energy security. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the unveiling of the GMP and other…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has cautioned against attempts to create division among residents of Tongegi Island and across the state over ongoing oil exploration activities in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area. The governor gave the warning while commissioning…