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The presidency has called for a full investigation into remarks by former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, over an alleged wire-tapping of the National Security Adviser’s phone line. El-Rufai had alleged that he and some others listen to the telephone conversations of Mr Ribadu after an individual tapped the NSA’s phone. He defended the legality of the phone interception, acknowledging that it is technically illegal but claiming, “The government does it all the time. They listen to our calls without a court order. But someone tapped his phone and told us that he gave the order.” Reacting on Friday shortly…

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has paid special tribute to 17 students who died while commuting on the Omenuko Bridge in Abam, Arochukwu LGA of the state. The students were on their way to an examination centre. Governor Otti also commiserated with two families from Ohafia town whose children perished in an accident at the same bridge. Otti, who was addressing the members of the Abam Onyerubi on Friday after inaugurating the reconstructed bridge, said the former structure was built during the colonial administration about 70 years ago. He regretted that some administrations that ruled Abia State before him abandoned…

The naira continued to depreciate against the United States dollar on Friday to end the week on a negative note at the official foreign exchange. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira depreciated against the dollar to close at N1,355.41 on Friday, down from N1,353.66 on Thursday. This means that at the official foreign exchange market, the Naira dropped by N1.75 on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile, at the black market, the Naira remained stable at N1,440 per dollar on Friday, the same rate recorded on Thursday. DAILY POST reports in the week under review ended the week…

Former Chelsea player, Craig Burley has shared his thoughts on Arsenal’s recent stumble in the Premier League title race after their 1-1 draw with Brentford. This result means that Mikel Arteta’s team remains four points clear of second-placed Manchester City. In an appearance on ESPN FC, Burley said, “Arsenal just keep throwing City a bone, don’t they? “The unexpected loss to Manchester United at home was a surprise. While Nottingham Forest away is challenging, Brentford is a decent team. “Still, Arsenal had a strong record there recently. They still keep throwing that bone Man City’s way just to keep them…

Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has said for the US lawmakers to indict former New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, presidential candidate, Rabi’u Kwankwaso as fundamentalist means something may be fishy somewhere. Ndume said this on Friday while fielding questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. He expressed shock that Kwankwaso’s name was mentioned, stressing that he wants to know how the former Kano state governor got implicated or mentioned. DAILY POST reports that United States lawmakers initiated a new bill aimed at increasing accountability for human rights abuses in Nigeria. The legislation, Nigeria Religious Freedom…

Popular Nollywood actress, Kemisola Apesin, known as Kemity or Sidi, hasdenied allegations that she slept with her male colleague in exchange for movie roles. Kemity’s reaction came after her involvement in the ongoing public fight between actor Itele, who is Kemity’s boss and Austin Emmanuel. DAILY POST recalls that Austin Emmanuel who has been away from the screen for years had called out Itele, his long time friend for betraying him due to his downfall. In response, Itele denied friendship with Austin, claiming he was already a producer before he met him. His response angered Austin who explained that a…

Former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has responded to remarks by the leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, regarding the defection of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf from the party to the All Progressives Congress (APC), saying his camp would instead celebrate the day as the governor’s “Independence Day.” Ganduje made the statement during a condolence visit to the residence of former Kano governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, over the death of his brother, where he reacted to Kwankwaso’s allegation that the governor’s defection amounted to betrayal and disloyalty. “He considers me an enemy, but I am…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two individuals in connection with alleged human trafficking and related offences. In a statement issued on Friday, the command’s spokesman, Nafiu Abubakar, said the E Divisional Police Headquarters is investigating a case involving criminal conspiracy, human trafficking, assault, extortion, and defamation. According to the statement, 20-year-old Ebere Wilson of Wuntin Dada reported that she was assaulted and had her mobile phone, a blue Tecno Spark 4, confiscated by one Gloria Joseph on February 11, 2026. Investigations revealed that Joseph allegedly conspired with one Light Mandis to lure Wilson and her friend, Mercy, to…

A public affairs analyst, Shehu Mahdi, says Nigeria has everything it takes to adopt the real-time transmission of election results. Mahdi made this statement on Friday when he featured in an interview on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST. He was speaking on the ongoing national debate of e-transmission of election results in Nigeria. Recall that the Senate on Tuesday amended Section 60 of the Electoral Act to allow presiding officers at polling units to electronically transmit election results to the Results Viewing Portal, IREV, of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. Reacting, the public commentator said, “The Senate is…

The All Progressives Congress,APC Ward 7 Ika North-East in Delta State have suspended the State’s Commissioner for Works Rural Development and Public Information, Ehiedu Charles Aniagwu over alleged anti-party activities. This is contained in a suspension letter signed by Chukwuka Ojinji, Ward Chairman, Ambrose Okafor, Vice Chairman and Magboma Confidence, Secretary. The party copied the Ika North-East Party Chairman, Senatorial Chairman National Working Committee and National Executive Council the suspension letter dated 11 February 2026. The suspension notice read,”According to Article 21 of the APC Constitution as Amended, this letter serves as a formal notice that your membership with All…