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The Obidient Movement has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress , APC, of attempting to undermine free, fair, and credible elections in Nigeria, citing the party’s control of the National Assembly and recent legislative actions. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, the movement described it as “ironic and hypocritical” that the APC relies on electronic registration and digital processes for its internal party affairs while resisting similar transparency measures in national elections. The group warned that Nigeria’s democratic future is at risk, alleging that electoral reforms are being deliberately stalled to serve the interests of a…

Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has approved the appointment of the Emir of Dutse, His Royal Highness Alhaji (Dr) Hamim Muhammad Nuhu Sanusi, as the Amirul Hajj for the 2026 pilgrimage and leader of the state’s official delegation. The approval was disclosed in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Malam Bala Ibrahim. The governor also named other members of the Amirul Hajj committee, including Malam Umaru Nasarawa; Alhaji Kabiru Ali (Kachallan Dutse); a representative of the Emir of Gumel; and Imam Nura Salisu Abubakar, Chief Imam of the Kazaure Central Mosque. According to the statement,…

Three individuals have been arrested by operatives of the Lagos Police Special Fraud Unit, PSFU, over an alleged cyber blackmail and extortion plot in which a victim was threatened with the release of her nude photographs unless she paid N10 million. The suspects, two men and a woman, were arrested following a petition filed by the victim, who reported persistent threats and monetary demands from unknown persons, according to a statement issued on Friday by the PSFU spokesperson, DSP Ovie Ewhubare. Ewhubare said the victim had received repeated phone calls warning that her private images would be made public if…

A Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, operative, identified as Mr Baba Ibeji, has been seriously injured after he was struck by a speeding containerised truck along the Offin Canal axis inward Eko Bridge, Lagos. The incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday at Oja Junction while the victim was carrying out routine refuse evacuation duties. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), preliminary investigations revealed that the articulated truck, which was heavily loaded, was travelling at excessive speed when it reportedly suffered a brake failure while descending the CMS Bridge toward Offin Canal. The mechanical failure caused…

Security operatives in Gurugram, Haryana State in India have arrested two Nigerians over an alleged online impersonation scheme that reportedly swindled company workers of about 10 lakh, equivalent to N15 million.The suspects, Ojo Uyiosa and James were taken into custody on January 31 at Nathupur village after operatives of the Cyber Crime East police station carried out a technology-driven investigation. Police said the case unfolded after victims reported suspicious transactions, prompting investigators to track digital trails connected to the fraud. Findings showed that the suspects allegedly masqueraded as company directors, reaching out to employees through WhatsApp and persuading them to…

The Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, says the police were overwhelmed at the time terrorists carried out the violent and fatal attack on Woro community. Ejire-Adeyemi said this on Friday in an interview on ‘The Morning Brief’, a programme on Channels Television. rResidents of Woro community where the attack took place alleged that they didn’t get any response from the police and other security agencies until after 10 hours. DAILY POST recalls that terrorists stormed the community and killed over 100 persons. But explaining the situation. The Police PRO said, “Well, as of that moment, I just…

Former lawmaker who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani has said that the hardened stance on Nigeria is gradually softening. Sani said this in a statement posted on his verified X handle. His remark is coming following the invitation of the Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu by President Donald Trump of the United States to the 74th Annual National Prayer Breakfast on Capitol Hill. Speaking at the event, Trump acknowledged Mrs Tinubu as a very respected woman. “We are honoured to be joined today by the First Lady of Nigeria, who also happens to serve as a Christian pastor…

Chairman, Senate Committee on Media and Publicity, Yemi Adaramodu, has claimed that real-time electronic transmission of result has a major challenge. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Thursday, Adaramodu said real-time electronic transmission of result involves strong network availability. According to him, there are polling units in Nigeria where there is no network availability. He added that if there is no network, the portals will not open, stating that this means the real-time has already been defeated. DAILY POST reports that the Senate on Wednesday turned down a proposed change to Clause 60, Subsection 3, of the Electoral…

Abdulrasheed Maina, former chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, faced fresh judicial warning on Thursday, as Justice Abubakar Kutigi of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Asokoro, threatened to revoke his bail over repeated delays in his trial. The warning followed the defence’s attempt to secure an adjournment based on a hospital referral that did not indicate any ill health. Justice Kutigi expressed frustration at the prolonged nature of the trial, noting that the proceedings had been stalled for nearly four years due to the defendant’s “diverse antics.” He stressed that despite numerous opportunities to respond to…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned the reported massacres in parts of Kwara, Katsina and Benue states, describing them as a grim indication that Nigeria has become a “killing field.” In a statement, Atiku said the scale and frequency of the attacks reflect a catastrophic failure of the state to protect its citizens, particularly the most vulnerable. Atiku criticized what he termed routine condemnations issued after mass burials, insisting that such responses are no longer acceptable. According to him, security efforts must shift from being reactive to proactive, deliberate and preventive. He warned that communities repeatedly targeted by attackers…