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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has cleared 14 parties ahead of the August 8 governorship election in Osun State. However, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) were not cleared for the election. Spokesman for INEC in the state, Musa Olurode, disclosed in a statement in Osogbo. Olurode stated that the 14 parties successfully completed their primaries and uploaded the names and particulars of their candidates, including running mates, within the stipulated deadline. “INEC hereby notifies political parties and the general public that, following the conclusion of political party primaries and the close of the period for…

The Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, has dared former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai to submit evidence of the alleged procurement of thallium sulphate to the Department of State Services, DSS, for further investigation. DAILY POST reports that thallium sulphate is a highly toxic, colourless and odourless compound that can kill humans in small doses. El-Rufai had said the substance was reportedly sourced from a supplier in Poland. Recall that El-Rufai had accused the ONSA, under Nuhu Ribadu of procuring thallium sulphate, a highly toxic chemical compound, and has demanded urgent clarification over the alleged transaction. Responding,…

No fewer than 14 traders from Isi Gate Market lost their lives on Saturday while returning from Enugu State, where they had attended a traditional marriage ceremony. The accident occurred at about 6:45 PM along the Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway. The victims, who conduct their businesses along Bonny Street by Owerri Road, Umuahia, had traveled to Enugu to attend the marriage of one of their fellow traders. On their way back, tragedy struck when the Toyota Coaster bus they were riding collided with a Mercedes truck, resulting in the immediate death of eleven passengers. Three more passengers later died from injuries…

Football fans of Enyimba Football Club of Aba have expressed fears that their team may become relegation candidates if it continues to produce poor results. The fans were reacting to the 1–0 loss Enyimba suffered on Sunday at the hands of visiting Ikorodu City of Lagos. The result leaves Enyimba in 14th position on the Nigerian Premier Football League (NPFL) table with 31 points. To arrest the poor performance, many of the fans have demanded that the Chairman of Enyimba, Kanu Nwankwo, and his players improve their performance or be removed from the club. The fans, who spoke after the…

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise, CPPE, has raised concerns over rising cases of employee corruption and occupational fraud within Nigeria’s Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs. According to the CPPE, the trend may be costing the sector between N5 trillion and N10 trillion annually. In a statement signed by its Chief Executive Director, Dr. Muda Yusuf, the economic think tank described MSMEs as the backbone of Nigeria’s economic resilience, noting that they account for the overwhelming majority of businesses, sustain millions of livelihoods, and contribute about 50 percent to the country’s non-oil Gross Domestic Product. The CPPE…

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has appealed to the lawmaker representing Obingwa West Constituency in Abia State House of Assembly, Erondu Uchenna Erondu, to join the All Progressives Congress, APC, and support President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. Kalu made the appeal during a courtesy visit to Erondu, saying Erondu’s time in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has expired. According to him, it is time for Erondu to join the APC and contribute to the party’s growth and development. The House of Representatives Deputy Speaker assured that the APC has a bigger platform for everyone and…

Eight countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, have progressed to the final round of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifiers. This follows the conclusion of Saturday’s third round qualifying fixtures place in various grounds across Africa. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria’s Falconets defeated Senegal 2-1 in the second leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup third qualifying round tie on Saturday night to advance to the next stage. Moses Aduku’s side won the contest against Senegal 3-1 on aggregate. Similarly, Ghana’s Black Princesses secured their place in the final round of the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World…

A lawsuit has been filed by the Socio Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, against the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, over its alleged failure to account for N3 trillion in public funds, including over N629 billion reportedly paid to “unknown beneficiaries” under the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme. This was disclosed in a statement issued on Sunday by SERAP Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare. The suit, numbered FHC/ABJ/CS/250/2026, was filed last week at the Federal High Court in Abuja. SERAP stated that this lawsuit followed grave allegations contained in the latest annual report by the Auditor-General of the Federation, which was published…

United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day. The US Mission in Nigeria disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X account on Sunday, noting that normal operations will resume after the public holiday. “The U.S. Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, February 16, 2026, in observance of Presidents’ Day. “Originally established to honor George Washington’s birthday, Presidents’ Day now celebrates all U.S. presidents and their leadership in shaping the nation’s history and positively…

A routine traffic enforcement operation turned violent at the Ojota Interchange in Lagos over the weekend after a commercial bus driver allegedly stabbed a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) officer with a broken bottle while resisting arrest. The incident occurred over the weekend when LASTMA operatives lawfully intercepted a painted Caravelle GL Volkswagen commercial bus with registration number EKY 693 YK along the Ojota–Ketu corridor. The vehicle was reportedly flagged down for a serious traffic violation, having been operated with its passenger door left ajar while fully loaded with commuters, an infraction said to have posed grave danger to…