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President Xi Jinping met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday, urging stronger bilateral ties between China and the United States. The Chinese President believes most of the pressing global problems can be resolved if Washington and Beijing deepen their relations and maintain close contacts. Xi stated that his visit, following Trump’s invitation, aims to foster friendship, expand partnership and promote the well-being of the people of both countries. Citing global changes driven by artificial intelligence and geopolitical shifts, he said China and the U.S. shoulder “a historic responsibility of advancing human development and progress.” Recommended Xi…

As the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) dissolved the party’s entire Kano State Working Committee (SWC), the removed State Chairman of the party, Dr Bello Gambo Bichi, said he accepted the action as his sacrifice for a better PDP. According to a letter dated Thursday, September 24, 2026, and signed by the PDP National Organising Secretary, Hon. Umar M. Bature, the dissolution took immediate effect. Responding to the dissolution, Bichi explained that he wholly accepted his removal because it was part of the preconditions laid down by former state governorship candidate Dalhatu, who also sacrificed…

Former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Prof Chidi Odinkalu, has criticised the Federal Government’s plan to engage 4,000 social media influencers to showcase infrastructure projects delivered under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Odinkalu, in a post on X on Thursday, said the proposed influencer network could instead be used to address questions surrounding the death of Mary Habila, a medical professional who reportedly died after accompanying Works Minister David Umahi to his residence in Uburu, Ebonyi State. “So, @realdaveumahi needs an army of 4,000 influencers to showcase the achievements of @OfficialAPCNg & @officialABAT? “He may do better deploying…

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two men over the alleged sexual assault of three minor girls in Lanzai District of Darazo Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, identified as Abubakar Muhammad Jatau, 20, and Umar, 18, were arrested following a report by the father of the victims. They were among those paraded at the Police Headquarters, Yandoka, Bauchi, on Thursday. The command said the girls were allegedly lured to an uncompleted building in the area, where they were sexually assaulted. Recommended The victims were subsequently taken to the General Hospital, Darazo, for medical examination. The police…

The National Examinations Council, NECO has released the results of the 2026 Senior School Certificate Examination, SSCE Internal, with 804,948 candidates, representing 58.67 per cent, obtaining five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. The results were released 63 days after the last paper of the examination was written. Registrar of NECO, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, announced the results at a press conference in Minna, Niger State, on Thursday. Wushishi said 1,378,048 candidates registered for the examination, while 1,371,992 candidates sat for the exercise, which commenced on June 15 and ended on July 23, 2026. Recommended He disclosed that 1,162,118…

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has reiterated the need for religious leaders to continue preaching peace and tolerance for the overall unity, peace, progress and development of the country. A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Bologi Ibrahim, said Bago made the call when he received members of the Niger State Imams Forum and other Islamic organisations in the state on a condolence visit over the death of 37 artisanal miners. The governor appreciated the Islamic leaders for the visit, appealing to them to always preach peace to ensure better understanding and unity of purpose…

Katsina United technical adviser, Azeez Audu Mohammed claimed that his side’s slow start contributed to their defeat against Shooting Stars, DAILY POST reports. The Chanji Boys fell 2-0 to Shooting Stars in their Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 5 encounter at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, on Wednesday. The hosts started the game on the front foot and scored the curtain-raiser through Olanrewaju Ridwan in the 20th minute. Qamar Adegoke scored Shooting Stars’ second goal in the 72nd minute. Recommended Mohammed admitted that conceding early in the game destabilised his players. “I think that early goal destabilised us…

ARivers State chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, of acting as though he is the chief executive of the state. Rivers ADC Publicity Secretary, Chizzy Enyi, made the allegation in a video clip posted on social media while reacting to Wike’s comment that Governor Siminalayi Fubara had done everything he was asked to do. DAILY POST reports that Wike had during an interview on TVC News, said the governor had demonstrated sincerity in ongoing efforts to reconcile with members of the political group he previously fell out…

Former England striker, Michael Owen has said that Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe is in a good position to win the Ballon d’Or this year. He acknowledged, however, that the Frenchman’s lack of trophies to complement his excellent performances for club and country may work against him. In an interview with Get French Football News, Owen agreed with Mbappe’s claim that he deserves to win the Ballon d’Or this year, affirming that the Real Madrid forward has demonstrated sufficient merit to claim the France Football accolade. Owen said, “I absolutely think he has a big chance to win it. When you…

Nollywood actress Eniola Ajao has reacted to movie critic Tolu Fagbure’s negative remarks about her career. DAILY POST reports that Fagbure, in an interview on Agbaletu, claimed that the actress does not have talent. When asked about Eniola Ajao, Fagbure responded, “That one doesn’t have business in the cinema with her ‘Ajakaju’. Of course, she is from the same block as Odunlade Adekola. “I don’t think her acting has a place. I don’t think that is acting at all. She has a fine face, plastic delivery. The only thing she has going for her is her fine face; that’s admirable.…