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Arise Television anchor Rufai Oseni has described as false the government’s report on the release of Nigerian Air Force, NAF, personnel detained in Burkina Faso. In a post on his verified X handle on Saturday, Rufai said the NAF personnel remain in detention in the West African country. “I’m reaching out on the situation involving the 7 officers and 4 airmen of the Nigerian Air Force who have been detained alongside their Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft since Monday in Burkina Faso “As you may know, the aircraft was on a ferry mission to Portugal when it developed a technical issue…

A former Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has said that he is not among the northerners coming together to say that President Bola Tinubu must go. He, however, said that he is 100 percent committed to ensuring that the President Tinubu administration and the All Progressives Congress,  APC, are democratically removed from office in 2027. Speaking on Channels Television on his recent ordeal in the hands of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Tambuwal said the Tinubu administration is not comfortable with his activities in the opposition African Democratic Party, ADC. Asked if he will say that his trial…

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has reacted to reports that a Nigerian-owned supertanker has been seized by United State authorities. The supertanker was seized over allegations of crude oil theft and illicit activities. In a long post on X, Obi said he had warned the Nigerian government in the past about these illegal activities. Obi called for proper investigation into the matter and said the incident was a “wake-up call.” He wrote: “My attention has been drawn to reports that the Nigerian-owned supertanker was seized by the United States authorities over…

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the state government has engaged members of Western Nigeria Security Network (WNSN) also known as Amotekun and other security agencies to protect staff and students of Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, Ibadan. Makinde made this declaration while speaking at the 2024/2025 convocation ceremonies of the university on Saturday. The event was attended by the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Professor Adesola Ajayi, top government functionaries, principal officers of the institution among others. DAILY POST reports that the university is one of the tertiary educational institutions owned by the Oyo State government. Makinde…

At least 25 players in the Premier League are set to travel for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The tournament is scheduled to take place from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Nigeria, Ivory Coast, DR Congo lead the way in terms of players based in the English topflight, with four selected from each club for the AFCON. FIFA has directed clubs to release the eligible players from Monday, December 15. Full list of players confirmed Sunderland (5):Chemsdine Talbi (Morocco), Reinildo (Mozambique), Bertrand Traoré (Burkina Faso), Arthur Masuaku (DR Congo), Noah Sadiki (DR Congo). Manchester United…

The Nigeria National League, NNL, has announced that matchday six fixture between Ranchers Bees and Adamawa United will be played behind closed doors. The announcement was made in a statement by the league body. Only the State Football Association representatives, staff of both teams, kit managers and medical personnel will be allowed into the stadium. Others are the match officials, security personnel and camera men. The reason for the decision to play the game without club supporters wasn’t stated by the league body. The encounter will take place at the Bako Kontagora Stadium in Minna on Saturday (today).

Following the recent outrage across the country, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC has announced an expanded investigation into the alleged arbitrary hick in airfare by most Nigerian airlines. DAILY POST reports that there have been concerns over the templates behind high ticket rates currently being charged by some domestic airlines especially those on local routes. The Nigerian Senate recently deliberated extensively on the matter, calling for a comprehensive investigation. The lawmakers alleged serious exploitation by the domestic airlines. The alleged coordinated manipulation in the airline ticket prices is mostly witnessed during festive seasons. Wadding into the matter,…

Kano State Government has issued an Executive Order banning a group known as Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi, describing it as illegal and a potential threat to public order. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi-Waiyya, confirmed the development on Friday, stating that the order was signed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf in exercise of his constitutional powers to maintain public peace and enforce state laws, in accordance with Section 5(2) of the Constitution. Abdullahi-Waiyya explained that the Kano State Hisbah Board Law recognises only the officially constituted Hisbah Board as the lawful body authorised to coordinate and carry out…

Periwinkle Lifestyle Estate in Lekki Phase 1 has entered a new era of uninterrupted luxury living following the inauguration of a cutting-edge power system delivered through a groundbreaking partnership between Periwinkle Empire and Decentralised Energy Limited (DEL). The collaboration, launched amid excitement from residents and stakeholders, represents a major push to redefine comfort, security, and sustainability in one of Lagos’ most coveted residential communities. Tunde Olatunji, Managing Director of Periwinkle Condos Limited, a subsidiary of Periwinkle Empire announced the project during the unveiling ceremony, held within the estate which also brought together senior officials of both organisations as well as…

In recent weeks, the political atmosphere in Ogun State has been saturated with an alarming resurgence of grandstanding. The same familiar voices that once misled the state with hollow promises and cosmetic governance have suddenly found renewed courage. They have taken to social media with unrestrained zeal, attempting to rewrite history and whitewash an era many remember as a period of retrogression. These ghost-singers of failed leadership now beat their chests, claiming phantom legacies that crumbled almost as quickly as they were announced. Ogun State has not forgotten. There was a time — not too long ago — when the…