Author: admin

Fred Agbedi, a member of the House of Representatives, has announced that former President Goodluck Jonathan will contest the 2027 presidential election. Agbedi disclosed this while appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday. He said: “Former President Goodluck Jonathan is running for election with the Peoples Democratic Party, whichever way you want to put it. “The PDAPC is promoting certain professors and INEC officials as observers for their election. However, the PDAPC is not recognised by law, and it seems that INEC is intentionally keeping them involved. “You recall the decisions made by the Appeal Court and Supreme Court. The party has contacted INEC and…

Former Vice President and current presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has emerged as the flag bearer and presidential candidate of the party. The collation of results was announced at the Congress Hall of Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, late Wednesday. Tunde Ogbeha, the returning officer of the ADC presidential primary election, announced Abubakar as the winner of the poll. Abubakar polled 1,846,370 votes, defeating former Managing Director of the defunct FSB International Bank, Mohammed Hayatudeen, and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi. Amaechi polled 504,117 votes, while Hayatu-Deen got 177,120 votes.

The Nationwide League One, NLO, has sanctioned Campos FC chairman, Patrick Osuji, after he allegedly intimidated match officials and assaulted the Imo State Football Association secretary before a league match against OISA FC. According to the NLO, Osuji ordered his players not to take part in the scheduled game because he wanted the match officials changed without reason. The encounter was later called off. The league said the conduct violated the principles of sportsmanship and fair play expected at the grassroots level. As punishment, the NLO awarded the match to OISA FC with three points and three goals in accordance…

Muslim faithful on Wednesday converged on the Ilorin Central Praying Ground, Yidi Road, to observe the two-raka’at Eid-al-Adha prayer in a peaceful atmosphere. In attendance were Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, top government officials, title chiefs and party chieftains. Speaking in a short interview after observing the Eid prayers, the governor prayed to Allah to make peace, unity and progress permanent features of Kwara State and Nigeria. “We thank Almighty Allah for making us witness another Eid. My message is about peace, unity and progress of the country. I wish us all Eid Mubarak,” the governor said. Gov. AbdulRazaq called on citizens to remain…

Kabiru Muazu has been appointed the new General manager of newly promoted Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Ranchers Bees. Muazu’s appointment was confirmed by club owners Sadiq Umar and president Nura Abdullahi on Tuesday. Ranchers Bees secured promotion to the NPFL at the end of the 2025-26 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. They finished in third position at the NNL Super Four playoff tournament in Ikenne last month. Ranchers Bees are gearing up for the new season with a series of signings and appointments to key positions. Ranchers Bees recently extended defender Umar Gamagira’s contract after a standout campaign…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has urged the residents of the nation’s capital to translate the spiritual teachings of Eid-el-Kabir — namely sacrifice, obedience, and selflessness — into proactive civic engagement to contribute to the development of a world-class city. In his official message for Eid-el-Kabir directed at FCT residents, Wike highlighted that the celebration is more than just a holiday.  “It serves as a significant reminder of Prophet Ibrahim’s, AS, steadfast faith and his readiness to prioritize the common good over personal interests,” he stated. The minister pointed out that the contemporary interpretation of the…

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, has called on residents to intensify prayers for peace and stability in Zamfara and across Nigeria as Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha. In a statewide broadcast on Wednesday, the governor congratulated Muslims on the occasion of the festival, which commemorates sacrifice, obedience and devotion as exemplified by Prophet Ibrahim (AS). Lawal urged residents, particularly pilgrims performing Hajj, to continue praying for lasting peace, security and progress in the state. According to him, the state government has continued to record progress in the fight against banditry, leading to the gradual return of displaced communities to their ancestral homes.…

The United States of America has provided reasons that led to another strike on Iran on Monday  The US disclosed that Monday strikes in Iran were prompted by its detection of a pattern of increasing and potentially threatening Iranian activity over 24 hours. The US Central Command, CENTCOM, on Monday reported that its forces conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran to protect troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. “Our forces conducted self-defence strikes in southern Iran today to protect our troops from threats posed by Iranian forces. “Targets included missile launch sites and Iranian boats attempting to emplace mines,”…

Nigerian singer and rapper, Ice Prince Zamani, has revealed that before quitting smoking, it was draining him financially.  Speaking in a recent episode of the Black Box podcast, the ‘Aboki’ crooner disclosed that between 2020 and 2026, he spent N340 million on weed from just one dealer.  He explained that the figure does not include other suppliers of his in Abuja, Jos, Ghana and London.  “From 2020 to 2026, I have spent N340 million on weed from just one dealer alone, not to even mention my other dealers from Abuja, Ghana, Jos, and London. This is just one dealer, who…

The combined team of security operatives have arrested three suspected kidnappers after they were identified by victims in Jattu market, in Etsako West Local Government Area of Edo State. DAILY POST reports that the suspects were arrested by the combined team of operatives of Edo State Police Command, Jattu Division and the State security outfit codename, Edo State Security Corps, ESSC. The spokesperson of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem disclosed this to newsmen in Benin City. Ikoedem gave the names of the suspects as Nura Dahiru,  22, Ibrahim Yakubu, 25 and Abubakar Inusa, 23. She said two of the suspects…