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Former Plateau State Governor,  Sen Jonah David Jang, has declared that despite Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC, he still remains a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governor until the APC gives him their own mandate in 2027 if they so wish. The former governor and senator who is fondly called Dara and one of the few remaining stalwarts in the PDP in the state, while addressing the party stakeholders during a press conference in Jos on Friday, said Mutfwang still holds the mandate of the PDP given to him by the people of the state and…

Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel has predicted the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations quarterfinal clash between the Super Eagles and the Desert Warriors of Algeria. The defender said he does not worry too much about Algeria’s strong defense as Nigeria gets ready to face the North Africans on Saturday. Nigeria is coming into the game in good attacking shape, having scored 12 goals in their last four matches. Algeria, on the other hand, have only let in one goal so far in their journey to the final eight. Despite this the Birmingham City full-back says the Super…

Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum has condemned the impeachment notice recently issued against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Ordu, by members of the Rivers State House of Assembly. This position was contained in a statement issued on Friday and signed by a former Deputy Governor of Rivers State and Acting Chairman of the Rivers Elders and Leadership Forum, Gabriel Toby. The Forum stressed that impeachment should not be misused for political purposes, noting that “impeachment is a serious constitutional process, not a tool for political vendettas or factional struggles.” According to the statement, the reasons cited for…

The Taraba State government has ordered the temporary closure of the State Specialist Hospital, located in Jalingo, the state capital.   The decision, DAILY POST learnt, is aimed at ensuring that the ongoing comprehensive renovation of the facility is successfully completed.   According to an official directive issued by the Chief Medical Director of the hospital, the closure follows the extensive overhaul currently taking place and the environmental and safety hazards associated with the construction work.   The directive, conveyed on the instruction of the state governor, Dr Agbu Kefas, stated that all activities within the hospital are to be…

The Spanish National Police have arrested 34 members of Black Axe, including 10 individuals of Nigerian nationality, in a coordinated multi-agency raid. The operation against the group, dubbed an international criminal organisation, was conducted in collaboration with the European Police and the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office. A statement on Friday by Europol revealed the locations where the gang members were apprehended: 28 arrests were carried out in Seville, 3 in Madrid, 2 in Málaga, and 1 in Barcelona. Investigators accuse them of fraud resulting in damages exceeding €5.93 million. Authorities have frozen €119,352 in bank accounts and seized €66,403…

Morocco have qualified for the semi-finals of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, as they continue their quest to win the trophy on home soil. The Atlas Lions booked their spot with a 2-0 win over Cameroon on Friday night. Brahim Diaz gave the hosts the lead in the 26th minute of play, as he continues to shine at the tournament. With the Indomitable Lions fighting to equalize in the second half, Morocco doubled their advantage. Ismael Saibairi made it 2-0, lashing home from a corner-kick, to confirm the victory. Morocco will now face the winner of the quarter-final fixture…

Rivers State House of Assembly has said that the impeachment process against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his Deputy, Ngozi Odu, is fully on course. Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Enemi George, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. George said the move is in line with relevant provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended). He added that the two notices of allegations of gross misconduct brought pursuant to Section 188 of the Constitution against the Governor and Deputy have been forwarded to them by the Speaker of the House…

There are growing indications that some political parties may realign ahead of the 2027 general election with the aim of unseating President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC). The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, disclosed this in Abuja. He stated  that the New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently in discussions to form an alliance with the ADC to challenge the ruling APC in 2027. Abdullahi explained that the proposed alliance is not solely about taking power from President Tinubu but is focused on improving the…

The Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, has reacted to the crowd trouble in the matchday five fixture between Ibom Angels and Bayelsa Queens. DAILY POST reports that the supporters of Ibom Angels unlawfully invaded the pitch at the conclusion of the match and physically attacked players and officials of Bayelsa Queens at the Uyo Township Stadium on Wednesday. The NWFL fined Ibom Angels N2.5 million with a stadium ban on their club supporters for the next three home matches. The league’s Chief Operating Officer Modupe Shabi said the decisive action underscored the league’s commitment to maintaining discipline and safeguarding all…

Doctors in Edo North Senatorial District have protested the abduction of two of their colleagues and the subsequent killing of one by gunmen suspected to be kidnappers. DAILY POST recalls that the duo, identified as Dr Abu Ibrahim Babatunde, a housemanship staff with the Edo University Teaching Hospital, Iyamho located in Auchi and his younger brother, Abu Tahir, were abducted on January 1, 2026. The two brothers were abducted at the gate of their residence along City Pride Road, Igbira Camp in Auchi, Etsako West Local Government Area, at about 7:30 pm at the close of work. The kidnappers, after…