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The Obidient Movement in Imo State has refuted reports linking its leader, Peter Obi, to Nasir El-Rufai’s recent visit to the state. In a statement signed by Anukanti Vigilius Chukwuka, Coordinator, Obidient Movement, Imo State chapter, the association said Peter Obi was not even the gathering. El Rufai was in Imo State at the weekend where he attended the Odenigbo Lecture, a cultural intellectual event organised annually by the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri. The Obidient Movement said it observed that there have been numerous misconceptions being attached to El-Eufai’s visit to Imo State. The Movement added that it had observed…

Former Minister of Sports and member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Solomon Dalung, has dismissed claims that the ADC is an association, insisting it remains a registered political party. Dalung, who spoke on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, said the party has been in existence for over 19 years and is currently undergoing a transition process that includes the incorporation of coalition elements into its structure. He explained that the process involves proper documentation and the transfer of signature specimens of new leaders to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. According to him, this would enable INEC to…

Kwara United assistant captain, Kabiru Mohammed has described the team’s win over newly promoted side, Kun Khalifat FC as a morale booster. The Harmony Boys defeated Kun Khalifat FC 2-0 in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday three fixture in Ilorin on Sunday. New signings, Aule Shirsha Johnmark and Kingsley Obiora grabbed the goals for the home team. Mohammed further assured that his team will continue to work hard in subsequent games. “We will continue to work smart and intelligently to achieve our goal this season. This victory is a big motivation as we look forward to the next…

Members of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, have shut down petrol distribution nationwide with effect from today, Monday, September 8, over a face-off with Dangote Refinery. The National President of NUPENG, Williams Akporeha, in an interview with DAILY POST on Sunday, noted that the move was in the interest of the country. Last week, NUPENG threatened to embark on a strike over a plan by Dangote Refinery to ditch thousands of members on the grounds of belonging to the union. The union had described the action as anti-labour practices against the country’s relevant labour laws.…

The Department of State Services, DSS, has written to controversial activist Omoyele Sowore, demanding the retraction of an alleged disparaging post made against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his verified X handle. The security agency gave the politician a one-week ultimatum to withdraw the offending post and tender a public apology to President Tinubu and the country through major newspapers and television stations. In the letter dated September 7, 2025, and signed by Uwem Davis, on behalf of the Director General of DSS informed Sowore that his remarks had offended several Nigerians, particularly followers of President Tinubu, who had become…

Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has alleged that the federal government is trying to create a one-party state. Rhodes-Vivour made this statement on Sunday while responding to questions in an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. He charged Nigerians and political actors to rise up and oppose the plans. “Opposition parties are trying to gather and have meetings and they are being met with violence. From Kaduna to Gombe. Just like what happened in Lagos yesterday. “If you want to talk about big ideas in politics, you will find that the federal…

Former Labour Party governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has said that Lagos State does not belong to only one man. Rhodes-Vivour made this statement on Sunday while responding to questions in an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. He stressed that Lagos State is a shared responsibility. “Lagos is a home to all. The idea that Lagos belongs to only one man and leadership in the state is controlled by only one man in the last two decades is what I’m completely against. “It’s not about me. It’s about the people of Lagos, the people…

Nigerians spoke as they experienced a total lunar eclipse, or blood moon, on Sunday, September 7, 2025. They took to X to share photos and experiences of the total lunar eclipse. This comes after DAILY POST reported that Nigeria, together with dozens of other nations across the world, would witness the event on Sunday, September 7. Confirming the development, many Nigerians noted that they spotted the lunar eclipse on Sunday. Bode Moore wrote on X, “What a beautiful view! God is great.” Another X user in Lagos, Asiwaju Arowopoko, also confirmed the sighting of the lunar eclipse. DAILY POST reports…

Elon Musk, owner of social media platform X, has stressed that the platform would remain a space where all sides of an argument are heard, adding that content moderation is handled through community-driven mechanisms. In a post on his X handle on Sunday, he wrote: “On this platform, the people decide the narrative. You hear all sides of an argument. Community Notes corrects everyone, no exceptions. Notes data & code is public source. Grok provides further fact-checking.” The statement comes amid a request by the Nigerian government for the suspension of African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore’s account…

A tense moment occurred during Naira Marley’s concert in Benin Republic when a fan unexpectedly invaded the stage in what appeared to be an attempt to attack the singer. In a viral video from the event, the Marlian Music boss was seen performing when the man suddenly charged towards him. Swift intervention by security operatives, including close associate Sam Larry, prevented the situation from escalating. The intruder was immediately restrained and escorted off the stage while the performance continued. Taking to his X account, Naira Marley responded in a playful manner by reposting the clip with the caption: “The moment…