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A former Presidential Special Adviser on Political Matters, Babafemi Ojudu, has disclosed why ex-President Muhammadu Buhari never backed former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo’s bid to be president. Ojudu disclosed that Buhari didn’t back Osinbajo’s presidential ambition because he was not a visionary. He, however, described Buhari as a patriot and an incorruptible leader. Ojudu disclosed…

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the National leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has denied having an agreement with the Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar and his counterpart from Labour Party Peter Obi. Kwankwaso said claims of him ruling Nigeria for four years, Atiku ruling former four years, while Obi for eight years was…

Three persons sustained varying degrees of injury on Tuesday night, in a collision involving a trailer, a Toyota Camry and a Lexus car on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. William Manga, the Unit Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC confirmed the incident in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN in Badagry. According…

.. All the Electricity Distribution Companies known as DisCos risk a 5% reduction of their administrative operational expenditure if they fail to offtake at least 95% of available nominated energy for two out of three months per quarter. This is contained in a newly introduced addendum Order on Performance Monitoring Framework for Electricity Distribution…

.. President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, said the year 2025 would bring brighter days for all Nigerians. The president, who said this in his New Year message to Nigerians, added that his government would fulfill the collective desires of Nigerians. He said though 2024 posed numerous challenges, he was confident that the New Year…

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has warned Nigerians to desist from corrupt practices this year 2025 and remain resolute in their fight against corruption. The chairman of the commission, Ola Olukoyede, who gave this warning on Tuesday, said the nation’s progress and development depend on collective efforts to combat economic and financial crimes.…

.. The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Kehinde Yemitan, a suspect in a murder and ritual killing case. He was apprehended at his hideout in Ilogbo, Ota, Ogun State. Kehinde’s arrest followed the earlier apprehension of his twin brother, Taiwo Yemitan, and an accomplice, Kazeem, for the alleged murder and dismemberment of a…

.. In 2024, Nigeria grappled with significant inflationary pressures that tested the resilience of its economy and the efficacy of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s monetary policy. As of mid-2024, the country’s inflation rate surged to a 28-year high, with November figures reaching 34.6 per cent. This rise was driven by a combination of…

.. The Defence Headquarters has described notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, as a “dead man walking” and dismissed his threats against the military. Turji, in a viral video, accused the military of targeting elderly people and demanded the release of a detained associate, Baka Wurgi. He also threatened to unleash terror on Zamfara residents…

Ivory Coast President, Alassane Ouattara, on Tuesday, said that French forces would withdraw from the nation. Ouattara, while speaking in an end-of-year address to the nation, said Ivorians should be proud of the modernised state of their own armed forces. “In this context, we have decided on the coordinated and organised withdrawal of French forces,”…

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has urged Adamawa people to believe in Nigeria and the Nigerian project. He said in his 2025 new year message that as a nation “we have a lot to be thankful for in 2024.” While expressing optimism for 2025, the Governor said in the message signed by his Chief…

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed has refuted claims that he threatened President Bola Tinubu. He clarified that his remarks were a critique of policies he believes could harm Nigerians. DAILY POST reports that the governor’s response followed a statement from the Presidency, which urged him to retract his purported “threat” to the President over the…

Yet to be identified gunmen have abducted the President-General of Kunav United Development Association, KUDA, in Benue State, Deacon Tor Yaji. Yaji was abducted by the gunmen, said to be four in number, at his hometown, Tsar Mbaduku, in Vandeikya Local Government Area of Benue State. The incident occurred around 10:00 pm on Monday. Spokesperson…

The FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested six suspected vandals. This was contained in a statement by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Monica Ojobi, on Tuesday in Abuja. Ojobi said that the suspects were arrested by the operatives of the command at different locations in the FCT during…

.. The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested six suspected vandals of public infrastructure at various locations across the FCT. According to a statement released on Tuesday by DSC Monica Ojoni, the command’s acting spokesperson, the arrests happened during routine patrols carried out as…

.. Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has officially recognized four new traditional rulers, including HRH Alhaji Mujahid Dokubo-Asari as the Amanyanabo of Torusarama Piri in Degema Local Government Area. The recognition ceremony took place at the Government House in Port Harcourt, where Governor Fubara presented the new monarchs with Staff of Office and Certificates…

.. As Nigeria prepares to usher in the new year, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC)/Transparency International in Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the country’s lingering socio-economic challenges. In a press release issued on Tuesday, by the Executive Director of Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC), and Head of Transparency International Nigeria,…

Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi has signed the 2025 appropriation bill into law. This is coming less than 24 hours after the State House of Assembly passed the 2025 Appropriation Bill. DAILY POST reported that Governor Malam Umar Namadi presented N698.3 billion as the 2025 budget before the Jigawa State House of Assembly. The…

Hon. Nwogu Iheanacho .. The member representing Osisioma-Ngwa North State Constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Iheanacho Nwogu, has distributed 500 bags of rice, 100 rolls of wrappers, and cash gifts to his constituents as part of his commitment to spreading love and support during the Yuletide season. Speaking on Tuesday while…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu .. Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, resumed duties in parliament on Tuesday after his discharge from hospital following a prostate surgery over the weekend. Netanyahu underwent surgery on Sunday at Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Centre to address a urinary tract infection caused by prostate enlargement. In a video statement on…