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The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, has charged those against the leadership of the party led by a former senate president, David Mark, to go to court. Abdullahi gave this advice on Thursday, while responding to questions in an interview on ‘Politics Today’, a programme on Channels Television. The party’s spokesman was reacting to the recognition of the new leadership of the party by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. According to him, the delay in the recognition had raised concerns among members about the position of INEC on the leadership of the party.…

Pan-African Parliament/former member of ECOWAS Parliament, Fatoumatta Njai, says it is disheartening that 1 out of 4 women in the Nigerian Senate is facing one struggle or the other. Njai expressed her grievances on Wednesday while responding to questions in an interview on Arise Television. This is coming following the prevention of Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, from resuming in the Senate after the expiration of her six months’ suspension. DAILY POST had reported that the Senate on Monday told Natasha that she could not resume yet because of her pending case in court. Reacting, the former member of ECOWAS…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Zone RS2HQ, which oversees Lagos and Ogun states, has pledged to deepen its collaboration with the Nigerian Army’s 81 Division in a bid to strengthen security and road safety within Lagos State. The Zonal Commanding Officer, Assistant Corps Marshal Ann Oladayo, gave the assurance yesterday during a courtesy visit to the General Officer Commanding, GOC, 81 Division, Major General Farouk Mijinyawa, at the Division’s headquarters in Lagos. Oladayo, who recently assumed duty as the first female Zonal Commanding Officer of the Zone, said the visit was aimed at consolidating long-standing ties between both institutions…

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has equalled the 39-goal record of Guatemala’s Carlos Ruiz in the World Cup qualifiers. The Al-Nassar forward achieved this feat after he netted a goal in his side’s World Cup qualifier 3-2 win against Hungary on Tuesday. Recall that the hosts took the lead, fell behind and equalised late in the match. But they were beaten following an 86th-minute Joao Cancelo goal at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. Ronaldo’s penalty was his 39th goal in the World Cup qualifying campaign alone so far. The former Real Madrid and Manchester United star now needs one more goal…

A staunch supporter of President Donald Trump and conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot on Wednesday at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. President Donald Trump announced his passing moments after the 31-year-old MAGA podcaster was rushed to the hospital. The president has cleared today’s schedule, including cancelling a dinner he was due to attend at the White House, to monitor the targeting of Kirk, with whom he shared a close relationship. With the suspect still at large, the police, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have taken control of the shooting…

President Bola Tinubu has revealed what he discussed with French President Emmanuel Macron during their meeting on Wednesday. In a post on his official X handle, President Tinubu described the meeting as productive. He said the discussion focused on cooperation between Nigeria and France to deepen the partnership for mutual prosperity and global stability. “Had a productive lunch with President Emmanuel Macron. “We reviewed key areas of cooperation between Nigeria and France and agreed to deepen our partnership for mutual prosperity and global stability,” the President stated.

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, on Wednesday stated that the President Bola Tinubu-led All Progressives Congress, APC, has overseen more national grid failures and power outages than any government in Nigeria’s history. Posting on X, Obi wrote: “Lest we forget, If I Don’t Give You Constant Electricity in The Next 4 Years, Don’t Vote For Me For Second Term. “The impact is too glaring for Nigerians to forget the promise of Mr. President while campaigning on 22nd December 2022 that: ‘If I Don’t Give You Constant Electricity in The Next 4 Years, Don’t Vote For Me For Second…

Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has said that Permanent Voter’s Cards remain the only weapon in politics and not violence, warning against any form of political violence in the state. The governor charged citizens in the state to participate actively in the ongoing voter registration exercise. Idris made this call at the commissioning of the All Progressives Congress, APC, secretariat in Augie Local Government Area of the state. Weighing in on a recent controversy, Governor Idris clarified a previous statement that he claimed was widely misinterpreted. “What I meant when I said there is war, is that it’s a political…

The Police Command in Delta has arrested a suspected female illicit drugs dealer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state. The command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday. Edafe said that the suspect was nabbed alongside her three apprentices on Aug. 29 by the police operatives attached to the Ughelli Area Command. He said that the operatives carried out the raid following credible information on the activities of some individuals that indulged in the sale of illicit drugs within Afisere/Ughelli town. “The operatives trailed and arrested a…

The Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has declared that more than 80% of examination malpractice is being championed by parents. The Chairman, Special Committee on Exam Malpractice, JAMB, Jake Epelle, made this statement on Wednesday, while responding to questions in an interview on ‘The Morning’ a programme on Arise Television. “Our educational sector is deeply troubled; many children today are wandering around with fraudulent certificates. “Parents bear significant responsibility, as 80% of examination malpractice is instigated by them. Often, these same parents who take to social media to complain about how their children are treated are being disingenuous. “When…