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The fate of Hon. Bello Agwara, a former deputy speaker and four-time member of the Niger State House of Assembly, to become a commissioner now hangs in the balance as the Niger State House of Assembly steps down his screening amidst allegations of betrayal and breach of trust. Agwara, who represented Agwara Local Government Area, was accused of using his position as a former lawmaker to obtain sensitive documents from the House and use them to sue the institution in court without exhausting internal mechanisms. This move, it was gathered, was seen as a betrayal of the oath of office…

Forty-four serving members of the House of Representatives have formally written to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging him to order the release of detained IPOB leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, and initiate a political dialogue aimed at resolving grievances fueling unrest in the South-East. The lawmakers, drawn from various regions across the country and different political parties, signed a two-page resolution calling on the President to exercise his constitutional authority by directing the Attorney-General of the Federation to discontinue Kanu’s prosecution. The group, convened by Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, representing Ideato South/ North federal constituency of lmo State, said their joint decision…

Human rights activist and co-convener of the #BringBackOurGirls movement, Aisha Yesufu, has called on Nigerians to rise and demand urgent action from the Federal Government following the abduction of students of Maga Comprehensive Girls’ Secondary School in Kebbi State. In a statement posted on X on Tuesday, Yesufu condemned the recurring abduction of schoolchildren in the country, describing it as a tragic cycle that Nigeria has refused to break. She said the latest incident mirrors previous mass abductions, including those in Chibok, Dapchi, Kankara, Jangebe and Kuriga. “We must fight for the girls as if they are our own. Because…

The Emir of Kano, Khalipha Muhammadu Sanusi II, has extended his heartfelt condolences to the victims and families affected by the recent bandit attack in Faruwa town, in Shanono Local Government Area, which claimed several lives. In a statement issued by the Head of the Palace Media Team, Sadam Na’ando Yakasai, the condolence message followed the Emir’s visit to the troubled area over the weekend. The first-class monarch prayed to Almighty Allah to grant the deceased eternal rest and to give their families the strength and patience to bear the irreparable loss with courage. Khalipha Sanusi also urged residents of…

Former presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has described Nigeria as Africa’s leading investment destination, citing its youthful population and economic potential. Obi, who was a guest speaker at the 4th Africa Day event organised by the Club des Entrepreneurs Monégasques en Afrique, CEMA, in Monaco on Monday, November 17, said Africa remains the “continent of tomorrow” due to its abundant human and natural resources. He noted that by 2050, Nigeria’s population is projected to reach about 320 million, with an estimated 200 million youths who could drive innovation, productivity and growth. According to him, the country’s long-term economic success is…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have both condemned the assault on Government Girls’ Comprehensive Senior Secondary School in Maga, located in Danko Wasagu LGA of Kebbi State. Ini Ememobong, PDP national publicity secretary, said the incident reflects the “alarming rise in insecurity” across the country. He added that the federal government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu has “preferred the politicisation of governance over the protection of citizens”. Ememonong stated that the government must take responsibility for its inability to protect lives and property. He extended his condolences to the family of the…

President Bola Tinubu is currently facing intense criticism over the ongoing security crisis in the country. The criticism follows the killing of a Brigadier General in the Nigerian Army, General Uba, and the abduction of around 25 schoolgirls in Kebbi State. DAILY POST earlier reported that General Uba was gruesomely murdered by Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP terrorists after being reported missing in the forest for several hours. Similarly, reports emerged on Monday indicating that yet-to-be-identified armed men invaded the Government Girls Comprehensive Senior Secondary School, Maga, in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, and abducted 25…

Expelled National Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has said that despite the crisis engulfing the PDP, the party is not dead. Anyanwu made this statement on Monday while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST. He expressed hope that the PDP would navigate its stormy waters and return to being a preferred party. “PDP is not dead, and PDP cannot die. Even if somebody is in an intensive care unit, the person can still recover,” he said. The ex-PDP governorship candidate in Imo State…

The Osun State House of Assembly on Monday passed the 2026 Draft Appropriation Bill, valued at N705 billion, for second reading during its plenary session in Osogbo. The bill progressed after the House Majority Leader, Adewumi Babajide, presented the policy thrust of the proposed budget. Adewumi explained that the increased budget size was intended to support infrastructural development and other critical state projects. “The expansion of the budget is to cater for ongoing infrastructural development and essential projects across Osun State,” he said. Lawmakers contributing to the debate described the appropriation bill as one aimed at strengthening economic and infrastructural…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has apologised to players and officials of the Democratic Republic of Congo after he made allegations of voodoo. Nigeria lost 4-3 on penalties to the Leopards in a 2026 World Cup playoff final on Sunday. The game ended 1-1 after 120 minutes, with Mechak Elia cancelling out Frank Onyeka’s early goal. Calvin Bassey, Moses Simon, and Semi Ajayi all missed for the Eagles, with Chelle clashing with the DR Congolese bench at the end of the shoot-out. After the game, Chelle told reporters that someone in the opposing technical area had performed voodoo during…