A former Deputy Governor of Kano State, Prof. Hafiz Abubakar, has opened up on the historical creation of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, revealing that he and five other supporters of the former Kano State governor, Alhaji Rabiu Kwankwaso coined the Kwankwasiyya…

The Anambra State Emergency Medical Services and Ambulance System (ASEMSAS) responded to 150 emergencies between May 2023 and December 2025, the Commissioner for Health in the state, Afam Obidike, has said. Mr Obidike made this known during a news conference…

The Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, CDHR, has strongly condemned the ongoing closure of the Onitsha Main Market, describing the action as punitive and detrimental to the livelihoods of thousands of traders and residents. The market was shut…

Nigeria’s Chukwuebuka Enekwechi began his 2026 season with victory at the Orlen Cup in Łódź, producing a dominant 20.82m throw to win the men’s shot put at the World Athletics Indoor Tour Silver meeting in Poland, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.…

Troops of the Nigerian military have neutralised dozens of terrorists, apprehended no fewer than 100 suspects and rescued at least 29 kidnapped victims in coordinated operations across the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Michael Onoja, a major general,…

Supporters of former Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Chika Malami, have criticised his continued detention, describing it as a threat to Nigeria’s justice system and democratic principles. The Malami Support Organisation, MSO, expressed the concern…

The Nigerian Association of Dermatologists has raised the alarm over a critical two-year shortage of multidrug therapy for leprosy patients across the country, warning that the absence of treatment is making a cure impossible for affected individuals. The association disclosed…

Igbinedion University, Okada, Edo State, on Saturday, reaffirmed its strict on-campus residency and disciplinary policies as it matriculated about 1,300 students for the 2025/2026 session. The Vice-Chancellor, Lawrence Ezemonye, said compulsory hostel residence was central to ensuring a safe, controlled…

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, has debunked a report by the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, and the Trade Union Congress, TUC, claiming that doctors benefited from an upgrade of the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, CONMESS. The National Publicity Secretary of…

Citizen advocacy group, Citizen Monitors, has called for a probe into allegations that the 2025 Tax Law was forged, warning that the development poses a serious threat to constitutional governance and public trust. In a press statement issued by its…

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, the Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, and the Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) on Monday urged the Federal High Court in Abuja to dismiss a suit challenging…

The Police Service Commission (PSC) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have announced a two-week extension for the ongoing recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables. The application portal, which opened on 15th December 2025, will now close on 8th February 2026.…

The Oyo State Government, under Governor Seyi Makinde, has declared that the celebration of Oyo State’s 50 years of existence is not just a milestone but a moment of reflection, responsibility, and renewal. The governor, who spoke on Monday at…

DevReporting, in partnership with the Pro-Poor Development Media Network (PDM-Network), has invited journalists to submit story pitches focusing on critical urban challenges confronting communities in Lagos State. The initiative, supported by the African Cities Research Consortium (ACRC), seeks to commission…

Residents of Kwara South Senatorial District have been urged to cooperate and support the ongoing military operations against bandits in the district. DAILY POST reports that the ongoing military operations in the communities of Ifelodun, Edu, and Patigi Local Government…