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Phone-in radio callers in Calabar have called on the National Assembly to enact laws that will deter elected political office holders from defecting to other parties after winning elections on a particular political platform. Their demand was echoed by a Notary Public and Director-General of Good Governance Advocacy International, Barrister Leonard Anyogo, who said such politicians should automatically lose their seats upon defection. The callers made their views known during early morning phone-in programmes aired on Sparkling FM and FAD FM, while Barrister Anyogo spoke in an interview with DAILY POST. Two of the callers, Mrs. Tina Akpan, a teacher,…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has decried the worsening poverty level in Nigeria, describing it as one of the nation’s greatest challenges.Atiku made the statement on his verified X handle on Saturday to mark the International Day for Poverty Eradication. He lamented that Nigeria remains among the countries hardest hit by poverty despite its abundant human and natural resources. According to him, poverty continues to fuel other societal problems such as disease, ignorance, insecurity, and hopelessness, calling for urgent, people-centred interventions to address the crisis. “Poverty is the greatest enemy that humanity has ever known. Wherever it takes root, whether in…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Niger State has opened its doors to female political aspirants from the three senatorial zones, encouraging them to contest positions ranging from local government councillorship to seats in the Niger State House of Assembly. State chairman, Alhaji Musa Hassan, who disclosed this in Minna, reaffirmed the party’s commitment to inclusivity, particularly for women and persons with disabilities. According to him, these groups constitute a significant portion of the population and play vital roles in national development. The ADC chairman also expressed concern over the country’s worsening insecurity and unemployment, noting that many Nigerians have…

Paul Onuachu was on target as Trabzonspor defeated Çaykur Rizespor 2–1 away in their Turkish Süper Lig encounter on Saturday. The visitors took the lead after just two minutes through Felipe Augusto. Onuachu doubled Trabzonspor’s advantage in the 19th minute with a superb header. It was the Nigeria international’s fifth goal in his last four league outings for the Black Sea Storm. The 31-year-old has so far registered seven goals and one assist in nine league appearances for Trabzonspor this season. Jesurun Rak-Sakyi reduced the deficit for Rizespor three minutes before the half-hour mark.

Former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, on Saturday said President Bola Tinubu should not bother coming to the state to campaign in 2027. Bello assured Tinubu that there is no opposition in Kogi State because he will be reelected. He spoke at the ongoing endorsement rally to support President Tinubu and Kogi State Governor Usman Ododo for a second tenure. Bello said, “President Tinubu, you don’t even need to come to Kogi State to campaign in 2027. “There is no opposition in Kogi State. Those who are making noise somewhere have not seen the lion. When the lion roars,…

The Edo State chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Rt. Hon. Sunny Ekpetika Ekpeson, has ordered all 18 local government chairmen in the state to ensure their officials wear caps branded with President Bola Tinubu’s insignia during official meetings. Ekpeson said the instruction applies to supervisory councillors, senior special assistants (SSAs), and special assistants (SAs). He explained that the move is meant to “visibly demonstrate grassroots solidarity with President Tinubu’s administration and political vision in Edo State.” In a statement released through his media aide, Agbukor Lucky Apeakhuye, Ekpeson said the decision followed Governor Monday Okpehbolo’s…

Former Big Brother Naija reality star, Natasha Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has said fame has changed her views on marriage. The reality star revealed that she can no longer marry just because of love, stressing that as a millionaire, her potential husband should be a billionaire. She explained that before participating on the Big Brother Naija reality show in 2019, she was of the opinion of marrying for love, but after becoming famous, her views changed. “I can’t marry just because of love. I’m looking for a billionaire. I’m a millionaire, so my potential husband should be richer than…

The Och’Idoma of Idoma Land, Agabaidu Elaigwu John Odogbo, has expressed deep sympathy for families and communities affected by recurring herders’ attacks across Benue South, describing the killings as a wound on the soul of the Idoma nation. Speaking at the Idoma Royal Banquet in Abuja, the monarch called for lawful courage, unity and wisdom in defending the land and preserving the Idoma heritage. “As we gather here to celebrate our heritage, we must not ignore the wounds and pains caused by the herders’ attacks,” he said. “We sympathize with every family and community that has lost loved ones to…

Publisher of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, says the only way the opposition can defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election is by zoning the presidency to the Muslim North and the vice presidency to the Christian South. Momodu stated this on Friday while responding to questions in an interview on Arise Television, monitored by DAILY POST. He said President Tinubu had already locked down the South, making it almost impossible for any southern presidential candidate to compete effectively against him. “It’s obvious that the ruling government has already turned this into an ethnic battle, and it’s going to…

Some parts of Oyo town in Oyo State have been thrown into darkness due to fire that ravaged the transformer serving the communities. Our correspondent reports that the transformer is beside Isale Oyo Microfinance Bank, Sabo area of Oyo. The incident occurred on Friday. Chairman, Oyo State Fire Service, Hon Maroof Akinwande confirmed the incident. Akinwande, in a statement made available to DAILY POST Friday, said that it was a sub-distribution transformer belonging to Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) that was ravaged by fire. He said, “The agency’s officers led by PFS 11 Makinde promptly deployed to the scene of…