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Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede, has said that the case if the former Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, Abubakar Malami, is not personal. Olukoyede made this clarification when he appeared as a guest in an interview on ‘Sunday Politics’, a programme on Channels Television. He said that Malami’s investigation predated him in the office, adding that he inherited the AGF’s investigation file. “I’m yet to understand and see the facts he would bring out to back that claim of he actually said that. “All I did was ensure the investigation was carried out in…

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in the United Arab Emirates ahead of the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Weeksummit. The President touched down at about 11:p.m. local time , and was received by the country’s Minister of Foreign Affairs. His Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the president is attending the summit at the invitation of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. According to him, the annual global forum brings together leaders from government and business to discuss sustainable development. DAILY POST reports that this year’s summit is themed “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go.”…

The Osun State Government has announced a suspension of all further dealings with the state chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN. The announcement follows a leadership crisis and ongoing controversy within the youth body. The decision was made public on Sunday in Osogbo through a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi. According to the statement, “The government expressed concern over what it described as deepening leadership feuds and controversies relating to the management of allocated resources within the state NYCN. “As a result, the government has ordered a formal review of…

Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed by a fire that ravaged a lounge in one of the hotels in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident occurred at Ilaji Farm and Resort in the Akanran area of Ibadan. The fire broke out on Sunday morning. DAILY POST gathered that the fire affected a three-bedroom flat used as a lounge within the hotel premises. The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident. Akinwande noted that the operation was carried out with the support of personnel from the Federal Fire Service. He disclosed that…

Manchester United now look very likely to finish this campaign without any silverware, after they were defeated 2-1 by Brighton in the FA Cup third round on Sunday evening. The Red Devils, who are not in any European competition this season, had been eliminated from the Carabao Cup by Grimsby Town last year. Against the Seagulls, the hosts started brighty, but went behind through Brajan Gruda’s effort in the 12th minute. Former United striker, Danny Welbeck, then doubled Brighton’s lead with a smart finish. Although Benjamin Sesko pulled one back, it proved to be a mere consolation. United’s next game…

President of the Senate Godswill Akpabio has congratulated the Super Eagles on qualifying for the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and urged them to go all the way by winning the trophy. Akpabio made the remarks in a congratulatory message released on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh. Reacting to the Super Eagles’ 2–0 victory over Algeria in Marrakech, Morocco, the Senate President described the team as the pride of Nigeria. “I heartily congratulate the Super Eagles on their impressive 2–0 victory over Algeria, which earned them a well-deserved place…

Super Eagles midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has made more passes that broke opponents defence line than any other player at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, according to Opta’s statisticians. Iwobi has made 36 passes that broke lines during the knockout rounds of the tournament – the most by any player at this stage of the competition. His total shows he made 22 line-breaking passes in Nigeria’s Round of 16 game against Mozambique and 14 more in the quarter-final match against Algeria. The Fulham midfielder took part in Nigeria’s 4-0 win against Mozambique. His passing from the midfield helped the…

Akwa United head coach Paul Offor has commended his players for the 2-0 win over Calabar Rovers. Yannick Menegbe and Anietie Uko sealed maximum points for the Promise Keepers at the UJ Esuene Stadium in Calabar on Saturday. It was Calabar Rovers’ first home loss in the Nigeria National League, NNL, this season. Offor hailed his players determination and resilience in getting the victory in the game. “I’m very happy with the effort and performance. It was a good display of determination and zeal that earned us the three points—kudos to the boys,” Offor stated in a post-match interview. “The…

Governor Uba Sani’s massive  investment in the water sector has started yielding positive results, as there has been an unprecedented increase in water supply in Kaduna State in the last one month. The Commissioner of Public Works and Infrastructure, Arc Ibrahim Hamza who stated this, also  promised that water supply will be further  boosted when the Makera Water Treatment Plant is rehabilitated. In a press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary on Sunday, the Commissioner said that areas like Tudun Wada, Malali, Unguwan Dosa and Doka ward,  as well as Unguwan Rimi, Barnawa and Narayi, have witnessed increased water…

A new video has emerged showing two men reportedly kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, pleading for assistance to secure their release. One of the captives, former Biu Local Government Area Chairman Hassan Biu Miringa, revealed that their abductors are demanding a $300,000 ransom. Miringa said he and another individual were taken in December 2025 and have remained in the custody of the militants. In the video shared by Zagazola Makama, Miringa introduced himself, saying: “I am Hassan Biu Miringa, former Chairman of Biu Local Government from 2020 to 2022. Four years after my tenure, we were kidnapped…