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The Yobe State Independent Electoral Commission (YOSIEC) has commenced the sale of nomination forms for the June 6, 2026, local government election for the positions of chairman, vice chairman, and councillors. This was stated in a press statement issued by Permanent Member V, Kadai Maaji Jumbam, on behalf of the Commission. According to him, this is in compliance with the election guidelines and extant rules and regulations governing the operations of the electoral umpire. “The sale will begin on 22nd to 31st March 2026 at the Commission’s office, located at the State Ministry of Works premises, Gashua Road, Damaturu. “The…

Kwara United have been boosted with the return of forward Junior Aimufua for the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 31 encounter against Remo Stars. Aimufua is returning from an injury which has kept him out of action since last month. His return is a big boost for the Harmony Boys, who are battlling relegation. Aimufua has made 22 appearances for Kwara United scoring three goals with two assist in this campaign. Meanwhile, Kwara United duo of Saheed Olaniyi and Alao Mohammed remain sidelined for the game. Kwara United will do battle with Remo Stars in Ikenne on Sunday.

The Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, has released a video reportedly showing coordinated attacks on Nigerian military camps located in Buratai, Maiduguri, and Shiwari, also known as Mile 4 near Baga. According to the group, the assaults were executed on the night between March 15 and 16. It would be recalled that the ISWAP had earlier issued a statement taking responsibility for the attacks, reiterating its claim of inflicting casualties on Nigerian troops. ISWAP also claimed that five Nigerian soldiers were killed in the attack. However, the Nigerian Army said only injuries were recorded, with no fatalities confirmed. See…

Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has listed the key figures that shaped his football career. According to the 27-year-old, they are former Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba, ex-Nigerian forward Odion Ighalo and former Super Eagles captain John Obi Mikel. He was speaking during a Twitch livestream with comedian Carter Efe in the early hours of Saturday. “I attribute all my success to God. And there are some people who are human beings who put me on the right path,” Osimhen said. “In terms of football, everybody knows I draw my inspiration from Didier Drogba. And also the likes of Odion Ighalo.”…

The Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC) has directed all shipping lines and their agencies to immediately suspend the implementation of recently approved tariffs. The directive, issued by the council’s management and made available to journalists in Lagos on Friday, follows ongoing consultations with key stakeholders about the new charges. According to the NSC, the engagements were aimed at addressing concerns regarding the timing, structure and potential impact of the tariffs on port users and logistics operations. “In order to safeguard fair competition, transparency, and sectoral stability, the Council considers it necessary to halt further implementation. “We want to ensure that all…

A group under the banner of Lagos State Prominent Indigenes has called on the All Progressives Congress to reserve the state’s governorship position for qualified indigenous candidates in the 2027 elections, citing the need for fairness, equity and inclusiveness. The call was made during a technical committee meeting held on March 18, 2026, where the group also declared its support for the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term. At the meeting, members further resolved that key leadership positions in Lagos State, including the offices of Governor, Deputy Governor and Speaker of the House of Assembly, should,…

Operatives of the Anti-Vandal Unit of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Rivers State Command, have uncovered an illegal facility in Igwuruta, Ikwerre Local Government Area, used for the storage of stolen crude oil. In a statement on Wednesday, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Iheanacho Umeado, disclosed that the site contained a large, unspecified quantity of substances believed to have been stolen from vandalised pipelines and stored in GP tanks. He explained that the discovery followed days of credible intelligence gathering, which culminated in a swift operation at the location. During an inspection of the site, the State…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has issued a strong warning to individuals involved in violence, declaring that security agencies will deal decisively with anyone threatening peace in the state. The governor gave the warning in Suleja after joining thousands of Muslim faithful to observe the Eid prayers marking this year’s Eid al-Fitr. Speaking shortly after the two-unit congregational prayers, which signify the end of Ramadan, Bago cautioned those choosing the path of violence to renounce it or face the full weight of the law. He stressed that his administration would not tolerate actions capable of disrupting the relative peace…

The Super Eagles of Nigeria will open camp in Antalya, Turkey next week Tuesday for the four-nation invitational tournament, DAILY POST reports. Nigeria will face Iran, and Jordan at the competition. Head coach Eric Chelle on Wednesday announced a 23-man squad for the invitational tournament. The West Africans are scheduled to face Iran in their first game next week Friday. The game will kick-off at 4pm Nigerian time. They will be up against Jordan in the second friendly on Tuesday, March 31. Kick-off is 8pm Nigerian time.

Suspected political thugs on Friday disrupted a meeting of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Young Women Forum in Alesa, Eleme Local Government Area of Rivers State. The group had convened for the inauguration of its forum when the assailants stormed the venue, dispersing attendees and destroying items such as canopies, loudspeakers, and chairs. The disruption brought the event to an abrupt end. According to eyewitnesses, the intruders claimed the organisers failed to obtain prior approval for the gathering, insisting that political activities in the area required clearance from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Despite attempts by organisers to clarify…