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The African Democratic Congress (ADC) House of Representatives candidate for Ezza South/Ikwo Federal Constituency in Ebonyi State, Ambassador Ephraim Iyke Nwonu, has dumped the party and joined the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Nwonu announced his defection on Saturday in Abuja. According to him, he decided to leave the race to support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election and Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru. Although his name is still on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal as the ADC candidate for the constituency, he said he had chosen to give up his ambition. Recommended “I am the official ADC candidate for…

Super Falcons defender, Chidinma Okeke has joined Napoli Women on a permanent transfer, DAILY POST reports. Okeke joined the Partenopei from Mexican club América Femenil. The 26-year-old signed a two-year contract with Napoli. The centre-back expressed her excitement after completing the move. Recommended “I’m happy with my first few days here. I’ve met the coach, the staff and my teammates, and it’s been fantastic.  “My goal for this season? To give my all together with the team,” Okeke told the club’s official website. Okeke started her professional career in Spain with Madrid CFF in 2019. She has also played in…

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has trained over 100 Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Lagos State on digital citizenship, cybersecurity, data protection and assistive technologies, as part of its drive to ensure that disability does not exclude Nigerians from opportunities in the digital economy. The participants received the training during a two-day Digital Citizenship Training for Persons with Disabilities held on September 9 and 10, 2026, in Lagos, under the theme, “Empowering Persons with Disabilities Through Digital Citizenship for an Inclusive Digital Economy.” The programme exposed participants to digital foundations, internet and digital communication, cybersecurity basics, data protection, assistive technologies…

Country Director of Amnesty International, Isa Sanusi, has stated that it is prejudicial to describe the 37 miners who died in the custody of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, in Niger State as illegal miners, especially when they are not alive to defend themselves. DAILY POST earlier reported the shocking news of the deaths of the detainees, who had been described as suspected illegal gold miners, while in NSCDC custody. However, some of the survivors have narrated their ordeals inside the cell where they were detained. One of them, while recounting his experience, said 17 people were…

Paris Saint-Germain forward, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, has tipped team mate Ousmane Dembélé to win this year’s Ballon d’Or. Both players have made the 30-man nominees’ shortlist for the award. But Kvaratskhelia believes Dembélé should retain the prize this year for how he leads the PSG team. He said: “I’d vote for Ousmane Dembélé as Ballon d’Or, again. Recommended “He’s incredible for how he leads the team.” Dembélé won the Ballon d’Or ahead of Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal last year. He is the running to win it again after lifting the LaLiga and Champions League trophies with PSG. You may like

Actress Nkechi Blessing and former Big Brother Naija reality show winner, Phyna are set to settle their ongoing fight in a celebrity boxing match. The highly-anticipated face-off is scheduled for October 1, 2026 at the Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos State. The organisers, Balmoral, announced the match in an Instagram post on Friday evening. Sharing the poster, the organiser wrote, “Plot twist? Let’s see what the women can do. Phyna VS Nkechi. Recommended “The rivalry is real. Now, let’s see who backs it up when the bell rings.” This came a few hours after Nkechi Blessing and Phyna engaged in…

Chelsea’s hopes of competing for the Premier League title this season took a huge blow on Friday night after they were thrashed 3-0 by Brentford. The Blues dominated the opening 45 minutes of the match, but failed to break down the hosts and get goals. It was the Bees who took the lead after the break, with Jaydon Anthony heading into an empty net following a corner routine. Chelsea fought to level the game, but it was Brentford who scored again. Recommended Kevin Schade saw his effort saved, but Igor Thiago was on hand to score the rebound. There was…

United States President Donald Trump has barred CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, alleging propaganda by the major news networks and website. Trump accused the outlets of reporting “fake news” about his administration, stating they “shouldn’t be able to constantly write or report fiction or lies” when covering the President. In a statement on Friday via his social media platform TruthSocial, the President indicated that other “fake” media organizations would face a similar ban. Trump claimed Politico received “an illegal and ridiculous $8 million subscription” from the U.S. Government under former President Joe Biden “in order to keep them alive.”…

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), have foiled terrorist attacks on Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) at Gajiram in Nganzai Local Government Area and Mairari in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno State. Captain Mohammed Goni, acting Military Information Officer, Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, Maiduguri, said in a statement on Friday that, following intense fire from the troops, two Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (JAS) terrorists, including a Qaid (commander), had surrendered with their weapons. According to the statement, “On September 17, 2026, terrorists advancing towards FOB Gajiram were detected early by…

The Kano State Police Command has announced a restriction of movement in Dawakin Kudu Local Government Area ahead of the State Assembly by-election scheduled for Saturday, September 19, 2026. The restriction will begin at midnight (12:00 am) on Saturday and end at 5:00 pm, according to a statement issued by the command on Friday. The police said the decision was taken in consultation with the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES) and in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu. The Commissioner of Police in Kano, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, said only people…