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Cooking gas price increases again

The price of liquefied petroleum gas, known as cooking gas, surged for the second time in three days amid the Eid-ul-Adha celebration in Nigeria.  A market survey by DAILY POST showed that the price of a kilogram of cooking gas…

Expanding Women’s Representation Ahead of 2027

Dear Governors and Party Chairmen, You hold the keys to 2027. As party primaries unfold across the political landscape, the decisions you make now will define not only electoral outcomes but the direction of Nigeria’s democratic maturity. While the All…

UNILESA warns candidates against fraudulent Post-UTME admission agents

The management of the University of Ilesa has warned prospective candidates against engaging individuals or groups claiming to facilitate admission into the institution through unofficial means. In a notice issued by the university management on Wednesday, authorities stressed that the institution…

Shettima urges peace, unity at Eid-el-Kabir

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to continue praying for peace, unity and mutual understanding as the country gradually enters another political season. Shettima made the call shortly after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Ramat Square Eid Ground…

30,000 armed Fulani militants driving Nigeria’s insecurity — US govt

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF, has disclosed that no fewer than 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria. The USCIRF’s report titled “Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,” said armed Fulani…

Eid-el-Kabir: Police arrest 27 suspected hoodlums in Niger

The Nigeria Police Force in Niger State has arrested 27 suspected hoodlums from Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Yobe, and Niger states as part of efforts to ensure a peaceful Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Operatives of the command carried out raids within Suleja metropolis…

You have no moral standing – Ezekwesili writes Tinubu, Akpabio, others

Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has warned President Bola Tinubu, Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other political leaders against issuing Children’s Day messages amid worsening insecurity and repeated abductions of schoolchildren across the country. In a lengthy post shared…

NDC aspirants warn against imposition of senatorial candidate in Enugu

House of Representatives aspirants and critical stakeholders from Nsukka Zone have issued a strong warning to the Nigeria Democratic Congress against the imposition of a senatorial candidate for Enugu North Senatorial District. They insisted that internal democracy, transparency and fairness…

NAHCON promises refunds, better Hajj operations for Nigerian pilgrims

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has assured Nigerian pilgrims of improved Hajj operations and a seamless return journey from Saudi Arabia, while announcing refunds from savings made after renegotiating feeding services in Madinah. In an Arafat Day message…

Nigeria weighed down by avoidable challenges – Peter Obi

A chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has lamented that Nigeria is a nation of immense potential, currently weighed down by avoidable challenges. In a post on his verified X handle on Wednesday, Obi urged Nigerian citizens never…

Eid-el-Kabir: IG orders massive security deployment nationwide

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has extended Eid-el-Kabir greetings to Muslims across the country and ordered enhanced security deployments nationwide to ensure peaceful celebrations. In a statement issued on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Placid,…

No feasts, no joy: Gazans mark a dark Eid

Gazans mark a dark Eid with no feasts or joy due to war, soaring prices, and scarcity of essential goods, including sacrificial sheep and Eid biscuits. Read More: https://punchng.com/no-feasts-no-joy-gazans-mark-a-dark-eid/ Read the full article here

Atiku in early lead as ADC adjourns collation of results

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has opened a wide lead in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primaries as the party adjourned collation of results to 8 p.m. on Wednesday. Results announced from 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory…

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