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A former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Hazeem Gbolarumi, has attributed his rift with Governor Seyi Makinde to the governor’s decision to single-handedly choose a successor. Gbolarumi made this known while hosting members of the Oyo State Correspondents’ Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, led by Yinka Adeniran, at an Iftar gathering in Ibadan. The PDP stalwart, aligned with the faction loyal to Nyesom Wike, said his relationship with Makinde had previously been cordial, noting that many residents were surprised by the fallout and curious about its origin. According to him, the disagreement began when the governor indicated…

Former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, alongside Vice President Kashim Shettima, have arrived at Chinua Achebe International Airport, Umueri, for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s sweating in for a second term. Soludo and Deputy Governor Dr. Onyekachukwu Gilbert Ibezim are to be sworn in on Tuesday. The main inauguration is to take place at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, following a series of pre-inauguration activities. The program began on Sunday, March 15, 2026, with an interdenominational service at the International Convention Centre, Awka, which celebrated the end of Soludo’s first tenure and sought divine blessings for the new term. A thanksgiving mass…

Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has said that detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, is far better than Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho. Addressing newsmen on Monday, Sowore described Igboho as a nuisance, daring him to stop him (Sowore) whenever he sees him. He was reacting to the recent rally he held in Aba, Abia state in solidarity with Nnamdi Kanu, demanding his release. According to him, the likes of Igboho are being used to scare people from standing up against what is wrong. The activist also stated that if President Bola Tinubu is truly supported…

The naira continued its appreciation rally against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Monday. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the naira further strengthened to N1,357.77 per dollar on Monday, up from N1,366.23 on Friday last week. This means that local currency gained N8.46 significantly against the dollar on Monday when compared to Friday. Meanwhile, at the black market, the Naira weakened by N5 to N1430 per dollar on Monday, down from N1425 per dollar upon close of trading last week. DAILY POST reports that the Naira kicked off the week in mixed…

Tier-one lender, Fidelity Bank Plc, has reaffirmed its leadership in the diaspora banking sector with the successful hosting of the Fidelity Diaspora Summit 2026, a global virtual engagement designed to help Nigerians living abroad navigate evolving policies and identify credible opportunities for wealth creation in Nigeria. The summit, which was held virtually on Saturday, 14 March 2026, convened Nigerians across key diaspora markets, including the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates. “Our theme today is, ‘Navigating the New Tax Policy and Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Nigeria.’ This subject is timely, practical, and matters to every…

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, along with other European nations, has sought further information regarding US President Donald Trump’s strategy for the war in Iran and the anticipated duration of the conflict. The inquiry comes as European leaders deliberate on whether to comply with the US President’s request to deploy warships to enhance security in the Persian Gulf. As foreign ministers of the European Union convened to deliberate on Trump’s request, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul emphasized the need for the United States and Israel to clarify “when they believe the military objectives of their deployment have been achieved.” “We require…

Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has explained why he didn’t include Neymar in his latest squad. Ancelotti, on Monday, released his squad to face France and Croatia in an international friendly later this month. “Neymar is not at 100%,” Ancelotti said as quoted by ESPN while explaining Neymar’s omission. “If he can be at 100% physically, he can be there. Neymar could be at the World Cup. “He has to keep working, playing, showcasing his qualities and maintaining good physical condition.” The last time Neymar, a former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain star, played for Brazil was in 2023.

Belgium’s Prime Minister, Bart De Wever, has advocated Europe normalized its relations with Russia in order to restore affordable energy supplies. He stated that the EU should negotiate with Russia, insisting “We are losing on all fronts; we must conclude the conflict in the interest of Europe,” he remarked to the Belgian newspaper L’Echo. De Wever asserted that Europe must rearm, stating, “At the same time, we need to normalize relations with Russia and regain access to inexpensive energy. “This is a matter of common sense. In private, European leaders agree with me, but no one is willing to voice…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has formally unveiled its digital membership registration portal in Abuja, marking a major step in the party’s efforts to expand participation and strengthen its organisational structure across the country. The unveiling ceremony was led by the National Leader of the party, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson, with the National Chairman, Senator Cleopas Moses, National Secretary Barrister Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, had some State Chairmen and other party leaders and stakeholders. Dickson said the introduction of the digital platform represents a significant move to modernise the party’s operations and encourage wider political participation among Nigerians both at home…

President Donald Trump has announced that his White House Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. Trump disclosed the development in a statement posted on his Truth Social platform on Monday, describing Wiles as a strong and committed official who intends to begin treatment immediately. “Susie Wiles is an incredible Chief of Staff, a great person, and one of the strongest people I know but, unfortunately, she has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, and has decided to take on this challenge, IMMEDIATELY, as opposed to waiting,” Trump said. According to the president, Wiles…