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Real Madrid are tracking Nigerian-born defender Honest Ahanor, DAILY POST reports. Ahanor moved to Atalanta from Genoa last summer, and has become a key figure at the Gewiss Stadium. The versatile defender has made 28 appearances across all competitions for La Dea this season, and scored once. He has also featured regularly in the UEFA Champions League. According to Sky Italia transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Real Madrid have been scouting the player. The LaLiga giants are preparing for the expected departures of experienced defenders David Alaba and Antonio Rudiger, and Ahanor is seen as an ideal replacement.

Growing public concern has trailed the continued detention of Engr. Stephen Akpa Achema by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), amid mounting allegations of due process violations and deteriorating health conditions. Engr. Achema is reported to have spent approximately 49 days in Nigeria Police custody, followed by over 14 days in EFCC detention, without being formally charged before any court of competent jurisdiction. Legal observers and civil society advocates say the reliance on a remand warrant, without transparent judicial proceedings, raises serious concerns about adherence to the rule of law. “This situation raises fundamental questions about justice and constitutional…

The Ebonyi State Government has inaugurated a 15-member Peace Implementation Committee to ensure effective implementation of a court judgement on the ownership of Onyirigbo Enclave between Ameffia-Amaeku community in Ohaukwu LGA and Ulepa Ntezi community in Ishielu LGA of the state. The inauguration exercise was conducted by the State Commissioner for Border-Peace and Conflict Resolution, Professor Paul Awo Nwobasi shortly after a peace meeting with stakeholders from the two communities in Abakaliki. Professor Nwobasi disclosed that the state government approved the implementation of the court judgement to uphold the rule of law and ensure lasting peace between the people of…

The Department of State Services, DSS, again, on Wednesday took custody of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, moments after proceedings at the Federal High Court in Kaduna. DAILY POST reports that El-Rufai, standing trial over alleged corruption, had just concluded a hearing on his bail application filed by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission ICPC, when DSS operatives bundled him into a waiting vehicle and drove him away, reportedly heading to Abuja. There was a heavy presence of DSS operatives around the court before the hearing, which had fueled speculation that the former governor might be…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has launched its 2026 Easter Special Patrol across Nigeria, deploying personnel and operational assets to major highways to ensure safe and smooth movement during the festive period. According to the statement by FRSC, the operation, which runs from April 1 to April 8, 2026, is designed to manage the expected increase in traffic as Nigerians join Christians around the world to celebrate Easter. The Corps Marshal of the FRSC, Shehu Mohammed, said the initiative became necessary due to the anticipated rise in vehicular and human movement across the country. As part of the exercise,…

No fewer than 19,966 applicants have sought placement in the Jigawa State J-TEACH Batch C programme, even as only 4,000 candidates are expected to be shortlisted. The Executive Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), Prof. Haruna Musa, made this known during an interview with Freedom Radio while outlining preparations for the screening exercise. He explained that the J-TEACH initiative is a compulsory two-year teaching programme designed to train participants, after which successful candidates may be offered permanent employment. The programme, he noted, is aimed at strengthening the quality of teaching personnel in the state. According to him…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has directed the State’s Commissioner for Finance, Mr Uwaoma Ukandu to liaese with Monday Ubani, SAN, in resolving the problem between the Chairman of Ikwuano LGA of the State, Mr. Anthony Nwaubani and one of his Councillors. This followed the allegations that the Local Government Chairman had been withholding the salary of the Councillor since December, 2025. The Local Government Chairman was also alleged to have seized solar-powered street light meant for Oboro Ward 2 in Ikwuano LGA. Governor Otti, who was responding to a question from a journalist during his media chat at the…

Saidu Ahmed Alkali has resigned from his position as Minister of Transportation to pursue his governorship ambition in Gombe State ahead of the 2027 general elections. Alkali announced his resignation after meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on Tuesday. A circular confirming the development was signed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, and issued by the Permanent Secretary, General Services Office, Ibrahim Kana. The circular stated that the directive “followed the provisions of Section 88(1) of the Electoral Act, 2026, as well as the timetable released by the Independent National…

The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Hon. Philip Agbese, has defected from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Labour Party (LP), a move that has stirred reactions within the National Assembly. Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State, formally announced his defection during plenary on Tuesday following the House’s resumption. Reading his letter on the floor, the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, said the lawmaker attributed his exit from the APC to lingering internal crises within the party. Despite his defection, Agbese reaffirmed support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, stating…

The Federal Government has expressed its profound concern regarding the tragic incident that occurred in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North on Palm Sunday. The government conveyed its sympathies to the families of the victims, as well as to the Government and citizens of Plateau State. “On behalf of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Federal Government of Nigeria, I extend our sincere condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of Plateau State,” stated the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. “I want to assure Nigerians…