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The Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting the NG-CARES programme, which has been domesticated in the state as KAURA CARES. In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idros, on Tuesday during the North-West Stakeholders’ Consultative Meeting titled “Nigeria Community Action for Resilience and Economy Stimulus,” the governor explained that the programme had received full support in the state. According to him, “It is under this programme that for the very first time in Nigeria, a subnational government gave grants of N100,000 to 65,000 people, amounting to N6.5 billion.” Governor Idris added…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has harped on unity in diversity as the bedrock of progress in society. In a post via his official X handle to celebrate ‘Hausa Day’ on Tuesday, Atiku said the Hausa people, through their language, traditions, and enterprise, have left an indelible mark on West Africa and beyond. The 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said the celebration is more than a cultural festival. He said it is a call to safeguard their linguistic treasures, honour the resilience of their forebears, and inspire future generations to embrace unity in diversity as the bedrock…

The Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, has formally handed over 128 kidnap victims rescued from bandits’ camps in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State to the state government. The National Coordinator of the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, disclosed this while presenting the victims to the NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, in Abuja on Tuesday. According to Laka, the victims were freed during coordinated security operations conducted in two phases earlier in August. The first batch of 42 people comprising 14 males, 27 females, and a toddler was rescued on August 14. The second group of…

Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala, the new born baby of popular Nigerian influencer, Priscilla Ojo, has already attracted a large number of followers on Instagram. DAILY POST reports that Rakeem Ayomide Mkambala became an internet sensation after his birth on Sunday. Just one hour after his birth was announced, Rakeem surpassed 50,000 followers. Checks by DAILY POST at the time of this report shows that his Instagram followers have skyrocketed to 188,000. Recall that Rakeem’s parents, Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux, a Tanzanian singer, traditionally tied the knot in Lagos State on April 17 2025. DAILY POST reports that Priscilla met Jux…

A faction of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has warned President Bola Tinubu and the Revenue Mobilisation and Fiscal Commission, RMAFC, against any proposed salary increases for political office holders, stressing that such a move could trigger public unrest. Factional Deputy President-General of the organization, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, made the call in a statemematnt in Abakaliki, Ebonyi state. Ohanaeze reminded the Federal Government of the 2021 ruling of the Federal High Court, which mandated RMAFC to review and reduce lawmakers’ salaries in line with Nigeria’s economic realities. “We call upon him to immediately suspend any proposed salary increases for…

The Traditional Ruler of Yakoko in Zing Local Government Council of Taraba State, Gregory Bonzena, has refuted claims circulating on social media that he has endorsed Isaac Philip, a Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, councillorship aspirant, ahead of the upcoming council elections in the state. In a statement released to journalists in Jalingo on Tuesday, the monarch denied supporting any particular aspirant, emphasizing that all those contesting the councillorship seat are his subjects and deserve equal treatment. “I wish to state unequivocally that at no point in time did I endorse any councillorship aspirant. I am a father to all, and…

Former international, Victor Ikpeba has backed the Super Eagles to get their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign back on track with victories over Rwanda, and South Africa, DAILY POST reports. Eric Chelle’s side have recorded just one win from six games in the qualifying series. The West Africans occupy fourth position in their group with seven points from six games. South Africa top the standings with 13 points from the same number of matches. Nigeria will welcome the Amavubi of Rwanda in a matchday seven encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday, 6 September. They will…

Head coach of Brazilian national team, Carlo Ancelotti, has explained why he didn’t call-up Santos’ Neymar and Real Madrid’s Rodrygo for his side’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers in September. Recall that Ancelotti on Monday called-up 26 players for Brazil’s matches against Chile and Bolivia, taking place next month. The likes of Neymar (injured), Rodrygo and Vinicius (suspended) were not included in the squad. They were replaced by several new players like Kaio Jorge, Caio Henrique, Douglas Santos, João Pedro and Luiz Henrique. Explaining his squad selection, Ancelotti said (via ESPN Brazil): “Why I didn’t call up Rodrygo? I have a…

The Nigerian Army has freed 27 passengers abducted by armed men in Amoda community, Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. The rescue followed a coordinated operation by troops of Operation Whirl Stroke, who stormed the kidnappers’ hideout and overpowered them, leading to the safe recovery of the victims. According to the Army, the breakthrough in Benue formed part of its wider nationwide counter-terrorism and anti-crime operations, which also resulted in 15 terrorists killed, 42 suspects arrested, and 30 kidnapped victims rescued across the country. In the North East, troops engaged Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgents in Dikwa, Gwoza, Bama,…

The Kano State Government has dismissed reports alleging the diversion of ₦6.5bn from the state treasury, describing them as false, politically motivated, and aimed at discrediting its officials. The clarification followed a report published which claimed that funds were misappropriated by key aides of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. The government said the allegation is already before a court but insisted the public must know the facts. Sanusi Bature DawakinTofa, Director General of Media and Publicity to the Governor, through a statement on Monday said: “Every cash outflow into Ministries, Departments, and Agencies is properly budgeted with clear codes well spelt…