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Abuja, Nigeria — The political landscape in Kogi East shifted significantly on Saturday as the SDP Gubernatorial Candidate in the November 2023 Kogi election, Alhaji Yakubu Murtala Ajaka formally declared his intention to contest for the Senate, citing sustained pressure from stakeholders and a growing demand for purposeful representation. Yakubu Muri, in a statement, said his decision followed months of extensive consultations and engagements with elders, youth groups, political associates, and concerned citizens across the senatorial district. He described the calls as overwhelming and consistent; all centered on the need to reposition Kogi East politically and ensure stronger representation at…

Enyimba forward, Ezekiel Edidiong has called for fans support ahead of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, clash against Remo Stars. The People’s Elephant will be up against the reigning NPFL champions, Remo Stars in a promising encounter in Aba on Sunday. Edidiong said that they will aim for the maximum points against the Sky Blue Stars. ‎“I want to call on the esteemed fans of Enyimba to turn up in their numbers and support us as we go for a non-negotiable three points against Remo Stars,” he told Enyimba media. DAILY POST recalls that Edidiong was on the books…

The United States, US, President Donald Trump on Friday said he intends to increase tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union, EU. Trump said the increase will start next week, adding that the agreement made last summer set a limit on US taxes on European Union cars and parts at 15 percent, which is less than the 25 percent tax he imposed on many other trading partners. “Based on the fact the European Union is not complying with our fully agreed-to trade deal, next week I will be increasing tariffs charged to the European Union for cars…

The chairman of the Delta State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Goodluck Ofobruku, and his counterpart, the leader of the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, Comrade Wilson Asekutu, have expressed concern over the non-appointment of substantive permanent secretaries in the state. Representing the State Governor at the event, the Deputy Governor, Monday Onyeme, said the state government remained committed to strengthening the civil service and improving workers’ welfare. The duo of union leaders stated this in a joint speech delivered at the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration with the theme, “Insecurity and poverty are the bane of decent work,” in…

The Taraba State Government has denied allegations that it dismissed civil servants following a recent staff verification exercise. Speaking during the 2026 Workers’ Day celebration in Jalingo, the Head of Civil Service, Hamidu Ahmed Kara, said no worker had been sacked under the administration of Agbu Kefas. Kara explained that the state government carried out a verification exercise in 2025 to authenticate workers’ identities, during which more than 3,100 workers were found to have documentation irregularities. He noted that salaries of those affected were suspended pending proper verification and reintegration into the civil service system. According to him, the measure…

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen, has made it clear that he is not ready to leave Galatasaray. Osimhen has said he has found a home with the Rams in Istanbul. The Nigerian has been linked with a summer exit, with clubs like Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid among his admirers, ​The 27-year-old only completed a €75 million permanent transfer to Galatasaray last year. Osimhen has now spoken about the love and affection the club and its supporters lavish on hi, ​”God has put me on that path to prepare me for the greatness I’m in right now,” Osimhen told journalist…

The United States, US, President, Donald Trump, has declared that the prices of oil and gas would soon go down. Trump said the prices would go down after the Middle East war involving Iran. Addressing reporters on Friday, Trump said he “prefers” not to resume large-scale strikes on Iran and is still negotiating. Asked whether he is considering more strikes on Iran, Trump responded: “Why would I tell you that?”. He claimed the US blockade on Iranian ports has been “unbelievable” and “powerful”, and that the US will have achieved a “great victory” even if it ended the conflict right…

The Governor of Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restated his administration’s commitment to workers’ welfare, security, and reducing the cost of living, announcing a N50,000 economic support package for workers in the state. A statement by the Lagos state said the governor made this known during the 2026 World Labour Day celebration held at Mobolaji Johnson Stadium, where thousands of workers, union leaders, and residents gathered to mark the annual event. The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, said the intervention would take effect in May, with a review planned afterwards. He described workers in Lagos as the…

Ikeja Electric Plc has attributed the persistent power outages being experienced in Lagos to a drop in electricity allocation from the national grid. In a statement shared on its official X platform on Friday, the distribution company apologised to customers for the disruptions, noting that several locations within its network are affected by the reduced supply. “We sincerely regret the ongoing power supply challenges currently affecting some areas within our network due to reduced power allocation from the grid,” the company stated. To manage the limited supply, Ikeja Electric said it has commenced controlled load distribution, explaining that the measure…

New Jersey, USA — President Bola Tinubu just got a major boost from across the Atlantic. Renewed Hope USA (RH USA), a diaspora support group backing PBAT, says it’s fully behind his 2027 re-election bid — and they’re crediting his “bold decisions” for putting Nigeria back on track. Speaking with Sahara Reports, RH USA Chairman Chief Emeka Molokwu didn’t mince words: “Tinubu came prepared for the presidency. He deserves a second term to finish what he started.” According to Molokwu, the president is doing what others avoided for years. “From fuel subsidy removal to LG autonomy to forex unification to…