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The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, has called for a thorough investigation into allegations against the deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Okezie Kalu. Report had it on February 20, 2027, that a former First Vice President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Mr. John Aikpokpo-Martins, petitioned the Legal Practitioners’ Disciplinary Committee, LPDC, and the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, requesting a review of Kalu’s records. In separate letters sent to the two government establishments, Aikpokpo-Martins urged the authorities to examine issues concerning Kalu’s period at the Nigerian Law School and his NYSC service year. The allegations…

The Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, has dismissed rumours suggesting he plans to resign from office to pursue the Lagos State governorship seat. Speculation about his alleged governorship ambition and resignation surfaced after an APC stalwart, Imran Muhammed, posted on his social media handle that the minister “may resign in order to pursue his Lagos State governorship ambition.” “According to a source, the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, may resign in order to pursue his Lagos State governorship ambition,” Muhammed wrote. Reacting to this, Alausa debunked the claim via his official X handle, describing the report as unfounded. “We’re…

The Inspector General of Police, IGP, Tunji Disu, has urged the Nigerian government to provide the force with equipment that would help in ensuring that citizens are secured. Disu also urged the Nigerian government to improve the welfare of police officers. He made the appeal while fielding questions from journalists at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. According to Disu: “What I want everyone to expect from me as the IGP and the police force is that we will ensure our work is done properly. “I also implore the government to take care and provide equipment for men of the police…

The Ogun State Commander of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, NAPTIP, Abosede Jimoh, has decried the rapid rise of human trafficking in the state, stressing that it has received no fewer than 100 victims and 70 suspects from late 2023 till date. Jimoh noted these victims were lured under the disguise of work and used for sexual exploitation, lamenting that some of the rescued underaged victims confessed to sleeping with not less than 15 to 20 men on daily basis and sometimes with animals. She spoke on Wednesday at a sensitization program organized by the…

Fourteen residents of Dinawa village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State were abducted by bandits, but only four have regained their freedom despite the payment of ransom. This was disclosed in a post shared on X on Wednesday by security analyst Bakatsine. “Residents of Dinawa village in Wurno LGA of Sokoto State report that bandits abducted 14 indigenes of the village and held them captive for six weeks, demanding ransom of 10 million and two motorcycles. Despite payments made, only four people were released. A young boy was killed, while others remain in captivity. “Families in the village…

The Confederation of African Football, CAF, is expected to make a pronouncement on the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in the next 48 hours, DAILY POST reports. Morocco is scheduled to host the tournament later this month. There are speculations that the WAFCON 2026 finals will be postponed. CAF Communications Director, Luxolo September, posted on X today that the continent’s soccer governing body is giving the WAFCON situation “urgent and high-level attention.” Morocco also hosted the delayed 2024 edition of the competition. This edition of the tournament will run from March 17 and end on April 3, 2026. The…

Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has assured that the police have taken necessary actions to forestall the breakdown of law and order as a result of solidarity protests over the ongoing conflictbetween the United States and Iran. Disu gave this assurance on Wednesday shortly after he was sworn in as the substantive Inspector-General of Police at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Recall that the United States and its ally, Israel, on Saturday launched air strikes on Iran resulting in the killing of the Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Since the killing of the Supreme Leader, solidarity protests have broken…

Ogun State has recorded a surge in Women Affinity Group, WAG, formations under the Nigeria for Women Programme Scale-Up, NFWP-SU, reaffirming its drive for women’s economic empowerment and financial inclusion. The State Project Coordinator, Bolanle Fadairo, accompanied by the Project Procurement Officer and Secretary, reaffirmed its drive during a review session in Ijebu-Ode and Ado-Odo/Ota local government areas. DAILY POST reports that the session was aimed at strengthening implementation and expanding beneficiary reach. Addressing participants at the meetings, Fadairo, commended the collaborative efforts of the Local Field Supervisors and Women Affinity Group Supporting Officers. She said, “Through the real time…

Old Bailey, the Central Criminal Court of England and Wales, has jailed popular UK rapper, Ghetts for the killing of a 20-year-old university student, Yubin Tamang. Ghetts whose real name is Justin Clarke-Samuel, was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment, with 17 years driving ban after pleading guilty to dangerous driving that caused death. The 41-year-old singer struck Yubin Tamang on October 18 2025, with his BMW M5 in a hit-and-run collision in north-east London. And the victim died in hospital two days after the accident. The prosecutor, Philip McGhee, informed the court that the singer who was drunk, was about…

The Nigerian Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has called on state governments to strengthen their response as cases of Lassa fever continue to increase across the country. In a recent update, the agency said “the rise in infections is being recorded in several states”, raising concerns about the spread of the disease, especially during the dry season when outbreaks are more common. The agency urged states to improve surveillance, ensure early detection, and provide proper treatment for infected persons. It also stressed the need for better public awareness to help people understand how the disease spreads and how to prevent…