Residents of Makoko, a densely populated waterfront community along the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, on Tuesday, protested the demolition of their homes, which began about three weeks ago. They accused the Lagos State Government of extending the exercise beyond…

The ongoing indefinite strike by the Coalition of Magistrates, Presidents of Grade ‘A’ Customary Courts, and the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, Ondo State chapter, is said to have crippled  the justice system in the state. One of the aggrieved…

Former Ekiti State Governor Ayo Fayose has advised Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to make amends with Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, instead of engaging in political confrontation. Speaking during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Tuesday,…

An Abakaliki Magistrates’ Court on Monday remanded Polycap Alegu over alleged defamation and cyberbullying of the Secretary to the Ebonyi State Government, Grace Umezurike. Mr Alegu, 36, is facing a two-count charge of criminal defamation and cybercrime. The court did…

Abiodun mourns passing of Mama Lucia Onabanjo Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep condolences to the family of former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo, over the passing of their matriarch, Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabowale…

The Poultry Association of Nigeria, Lagos State chapter has debunked claims of egg scarcity in the state, reiterating the abundance of the produce. The chapter Chairman, Mr Mojeed Iyiola, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria…

The Akwa Ibom House of Assembly has dismissed as false and misleading, a viral social media report alleging plans to pass a bill criminalising sexual relationships with married men. The rebuttal is contained in a statement issued on Monday in…

Katsina State Government’s plan to facilitate the release of 70 suspects facing trial over alleged banditry has drawn widespread criticism across the country. According to an official letter dated January 2 and marked “SECRET,” the government reportedly requested the intervention…

Abducted retired Customs officer, Emmanuel Owolabi, kidnapped by suspected bandits in Ora, Osun State, has regained freedom, after payment of an undisclosed amount in ransom. Ex-Nigeria Ambassador to the Philippines, Dr. Yemi Farounbi, who is the Asiwaju of Ora-Igbomina, announced…

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of 52 students of Ambrose Alli University, AAU, Ekpoma, who were remanded in prison over their alleged involvement in last Friday’s protest against insecurity in…

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress on Tuesday said President Bola Tinubu was neither missing nor absent from his duties. This followed comments credited to Mr Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential…

On Wednesday night in Rabat, Africa will hold its breath. Nigeria’s Super Eagles will confront tournament hosts Morocco in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025, with a coveted place in the final on the line at the…

A human right activist, Comrade Israel Joe has condemned in strong terms the alleged extra-judicial murder of a peaceful protester by a soldier in Ekpoma community, Edo State. This is contained in a statement sent to DAILY POST. He said…

Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has directed commissioners to render accounts of their stewardship, including reports of achievements recorded in 2025 and projections for 2026. He stressed that all plans must align strictly with the ARISE Agenda of his…

Nigeria’s war on terror continues to be framed through the lenses of firepower, troop strength and defence budgets. Far less attention is paid to a quieter but consequential failure of information pathways that repeatedly fail to convert early warning signs…