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Kemi Badenoch, leader of the United Kingdom’s Conservative Party, has said Nigeria has failed to translate its vast oil resources into adequate electricity supply. Badenoch disclosed this in a recent interview with The Spectator, where she spoke extensively about her childhood and other issues. She argued that poor public policy is responsible for Nigeria’s decades-long electricity supply challenges. “My belief that we need to drill our oil and gas comes from growing up in a country… Nigeria is an oil-producing country that has never had electricity,” she said. “It is very easy to have resources under the ground, but stupid public…

The Kebbi State Police Command has dismissed rumours claiming that schools in the state have been closed due to insecurity, describing the reports as false. The command’s spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, made the clarification in a statement issued on Saturday in Birnin Kebbi while responding to claims of school closures, kidnappings and the withdrawal of pupils by parents. According to him, there is no truth to the speculation, stressing that academic activities are continuing as scheduled across the state. Usman noted that students have recently resumed for the new term, while graduating students are safely sitting for the Senior School…

Ranchers Bees have appointed Jide Bodunde as their new secretary, DAILY POST reports. The club announced the appointment as part of moves to strengthen its administrative structure ahead of their return to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The appointment reflects the club’s commitment to professionalism, efficiency, and excellence as it prepares for the challenges and opportunities that come with competing in the NPFL. Bodunde is expected to bring his wealth of experience, dedication, and administrative expertise to the role. He will work closely with management, the technical crew, players, and stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of the club’s…

​President Vladimir Putin has taunted the North Atlantic Treaty Organization​, declaring that the alliance has failed to defeat Russia through Ukraine. ​Putin spoke at the Kremlin during a meeting with military personnel participating in the special military operation as part of the Russia Day commemoration. ​The premier said his country stands alone against the “so-called collective West represented by NATO,” with several countries supporting actions directed against Russia. ​”It was them ​(NATO) who started the war​,” he emphasized. “I have said this many times, we did not initiate the conflict when the special military operation began (in 2022).​” ​Putin insists NATO’s “coup d’etat in Ukraine” ​and deploy​ment of artillery and…

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has alerted Nigerians over the recall of some Impala brand gel nail polish products following safety concerns linked to a harmful chemical substance found in the products. NAFDAC disclosed that it received a notification from the Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency, Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária, ANVISA, announcing the recall of specific Impala gel nail polish products manufactured by Laboratório Avamiller de Cosméticos Ltd. According to the agency, the recall became necessary after the discovery of Trimethylbenzoyl Diphenylphosphine Oxide, TPO, in the formulation of the affected products. NAFDAC explained that…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has recorded significant successes in dismantling drug trafficking syndicates that recruit and exploit women for illicit drug operations across Nigeria. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), where he outlined the NDLEA’s strategy of targeting not only drug couriers but also the masterminds behind such operations. Babafemi said the agency remains committed to dismantling networks that prey on women and other vulnerable groups by tracing the chain of command beyond those caught transporting illicit drugs. “We don’t…

Nine victims abducted by kidnappers along the Katsina-Kankara highway have been rescued by operatives of the Katsina State Police Command, while efforts are ongoing to locate two others who remain missing. Security operatives responded to a distress call and effected the rescue following a kidnapping incident that occurred on Friday at Tashar Kanya Village in Kankara Local Government Area of the state. DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the command’s spokesman, said in a statement that the incident occurred at about 2:30 pm when armed bandits blocked the Katsina–Kankara Road and intercepted a red commercial Volkswagen Golf III saloon car with registration…

The 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League,  NWFL, Super Six Playoff will reach its climax on Sunday with defending champions Bayelsa Queens, Edo Queens, and Nasarawa Amazons in contention to claim the title, DAILY POST reports. Edo Queens are top the standings with nine points, while Bayelsa Queens and Nasarawa Amazons are close behind on seven points each. Moses Aduku’s Edo Queens will do battle with defending champions Bayelsa Queens in the biggest match of the final day. A win for the Benin City club will secure only the second league title in their history, while a draw could also be enough if Nasarawa…

Nigeria military of Sector 2, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised two terrorists, rescued three kidnapped victims and recovered arms and other items during separate operations in Zurmi and Shinkafi Local Government Areas of Zamfara State. This was made known in a statement by Lieutenant Colonel Olaniyi Osoba, Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 8 Division Nigerian Army / Sector 2 Operation FANSAN YAMMA, on Saturday. The military disclosed that the operations were carried out on June 12 as part of ongoing efforts to combat banditry and terrorism in the state. According to the military, troops on a fighting patrol covering Birnin…

Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has picked former Transportation Minister, Chibuike Amaechi, as his running mate. The immediate past chairman of ADC in Rivers State, Leader Sampson, confirmed this to DAILY POST on Saturday. Amaechi contested for the ADC presidential primary election but lost to the former vice president. Prior to the primary election, Amaechi declared that he did not buy the ADC presidential form to later become Vice President. Amaechi also vehemently rejected the outcome of the primary election, which some aggrieved party members alleged was rigged in favour of Atiku. But when asked if…