The year ends on Wednesday, with Nigeria earning the infamy of being “one of the most dangerous countries for journalists” according to Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The indices in this regard are overwhelming. A recent press freedom index released by…

A retired Nigerian military officer, Captain Abdullahi Bakoji, has said the reported United States efforts to weaken insurgents can be understood, but warned that such actions could create serious problems if they are not properly coordinated with Nigerian authorities. Bakoji,…

The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has assured officers and soldiers of the Nigerian Army of improved welfare and enhanced security operations in 2026, as he charged them to sustain professionalism and intensify efforts against emerging security…

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has dismissed allegations by former Ekiti State governor Ayodele Fayose that he diverted a chunk of N50 billion federal intervention fund provided after the January 2024 Ibadan explosion, describing the claim as false, misleading and…

Some prominent Nigerian politicians, who excitedly crossed over into 2025, died within the year. While some of the prominent leaders died at the beginning of the year, others joined their ancestors at the tail end of 2025. DAILY POST recalls…

Ahead of the June 20, 2026, governorship election in Ekiti State, several opposition parties have formed the Ekiti Rainbow Coalition to present a unified candidate capable of winning the contest. Chairman of the coalition, Mr Owoola Daramola, who is also…

Former Sokoto State Governor and senator representing Sokoto South Senatorial District, Aminu Tambuwal, on Sunday visited Jabo District in Sokoto State to give moral support to the residents following air strikes conducted by the United States forces between the night…

At least three people were killed after a violent clash between security officers and local youths in a Katsina neighbourhood on Saturday night. According to reports, the trouble began when security officers tried to arrest a young man and seized…

Suspected political thugs on Sunday stripped the Chief Executive Officer of Hosamudia Farm, Don Pedro Obaseki, naked in Benin City, the Edo State capital. In a video circulating online, Obaseki, a cousin of former Governor Godwin Obaseki, was attacked while…

The Adamawa State Government has announced a temporary shutdown of an iconic road junction in Yola for a crossover concert. The concert is scheduled for the night of Wednesday, December 31, 2025, till the early hours of Thursday, January 1,…

Electricity distribution companies have commenced the distribution of prepaid meters at no cost to their customers, although it was gathered that the meters are largely for Band A and some Band B customers. This is coming a few weeks after…

Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s decision to travel to Europe amid escalating security challenges in Nigeria, calling the move “insensitive and alarming”. Abdullahi spoke in statement titled ‘PBAT’s lack of care…

A Nigerian fintech company, MySub, has ceased operations as an independent entity following its acquisition by a private firm. In a statement issued by the firm, the acquisition, which involved the full transfer of MySub’s assets, effectively brings the company’s…

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, recently played host to a lavish wedding ceremony for his son, Samuel, in Benue State, coming shortly after he formally introduced his new wife, Zaynab Ngohemba, into his…

The Oyo State chapter of the African Democratic Congress has called on Governor Seyi Makinde to account for the N50 billion intervention funds reportedly requested from the Federal Government following the January 2024 Bodija explosion. In a statement issued on…