Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), stated that if elected president in 2027, anyone who traffics hard drugs into Nigeria will face life imprisonment, regardless of their status. Obi made the commitment during a town…
As diphtheria cases rise across Nigeria, the Benue State Ministry of Health and Human Services has intensified disease surveillance and emergency preparedness. Dr Paul Ogwuche, Commissioner for Health and Human Services, told reporters in Makurdi that Benue had not recorded…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has named and deployed a new commandant, Abdulhamid Kabara, to the Niger State Command amid the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in custody. Kabara succeeds Suberu Aniviye, who was removed by…
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reassured prospective investors that a decline in crude oil prices amid the ongoing US-Iran war will not immediately affect its profitability. Devakumar Edwin, Vice President of Dangote Industries Limited, gave the assurance on Friday amid concerns…
Nigerians will enjoy lower transportation cost from October 2026 under a pledge by President Bola Tinubu. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. The Federal Government has also updated…
The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses has declared that members can now decide whether to accept or give the four main components of blood based on their personal conscience. The organization announced this in a statement that was posted on…
In an effort to penalize and put pressure on Moscow for its ongoing war against Ukraine, President Donald Trump signed into law a broad package of sanctions on Friday that targets Russian officials and important economic foundations. The statute levies…
US President Donald Trump has said the United States and Denmark have reached an agreement that would give Washington permanent security authority over Greenland and prevent American adversaries from stationing troops there. Trump described the agreement as an “Infinite Life”…
President Bola Tinubu will deliver a broadcast to the nation on October 1, 2026, as the Federal Government plans a low-key observance to mark Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary. An Inter-Ministerial Committee, headed by Secretary to the Government of the Federation…
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an immediate ban barring CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from accessing the White House. Posting on Truth Social on Friday, Trump voiced dissatisfaction with the media organizations’ coverage of his administration. “I am proud…
The Federal Government has constituted a 10-member independent panel to investigate the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners detained in Niger State by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC). Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the establishment of…
The Nigerian Army Recruitment- The Nigerian army has announced online registration for specially skilled men and women under its 92 Regular Recruits Intake (92RRI) Recruitment Exercise. The Army said the registration portal will remain open from September 16 to October…
Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, has said Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), will honour his pledge to quit the 2027 presidential race if evidence shows that he left debts or other financial…
Niger State Governor Umar Bago has imposed a 24-hour curfew following protests and property damage linked to the deaths of suspected illegal miners detained by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. Bago announced the curfew at a press conference…
American rapper Nicki Minaj followed Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi on X shortly after reposting his message about the alleged killings and kidnappings in Niger State. A DAILY POST check found that Obi is the only 2027…