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A Benue State High Court sitting in Makurdi has fixed October 22 for the pre-trial conference in the case involving Al-Jazirah newspaper correspondent in Benue, Henry Ibya. Justice Shishi adjourned the matter on Wednesday after it emerged that not all documents filed by the defence had been received by the court, making it impossible to proceed with the scheduled hearing. The judge subsequently directed the parties to regularise their filings ahead of the pre-trial conference. Speaking with journalists after the sitting, one of Ibya’s defence lawyers, O.A. Alu explained that the pre-trial conference would enable both parties to identify and narrow the issues in…

Former Nigerian International, John Obi Mikel, has raised a question about Lionel Messi ahead of Argentina’s World Cup semi-final fixture with England. The former Chelsea midfielder raised the question while warning England that they will have to do more to try and stop Messi when they face Argentina on Tuesday night. According to Obi Mikel, everyone, including current Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho, has tried to stop Messi, but the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner manages to find a solution on the pitch. Speaking on The Rest Is Football podcast, Obi Mikel also insisted that it’s impossible to stop Messi. “Gary.…

Global crude oil prices declined on Wednesday, with both the Brent and West Texas Intermediate, WTI, benchmarks recording losses of nearly one percent. Checks by DAILY POST showed that Brent crude fell 0.79 percent to $84.06 per barrel, while WTI crude also declined 0.79 percent to $78.71 per barrel. The latest price movement comes after recent volatility in the oil market amid heightened tension in the Middle East. On Tuesday, United States President Donald Trump said a strike against Iran will continue. DAILY POST reports that the dynamics of crude oil prices directly impact domestic fuel prices in Nigeria. Recently,…

The Senate has again rejected a motion seeking an independent investigation into the controversy involving the Presidency and Adeniyi Adeyemi, who allegedly presented himself as the Director-General of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council/Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PEAC/PFIPC). Senator Suleiman Kawu raised the matter during Wednesday’s plenary under matters of urgent public importance. It was the second time he had asked the Senate to investigate the issue after a similar request was rejected last week. However, Senate President Godswill Akpabio ruled against the motion, saying the matter was already before the court and that President Bola Tinubu had directed the…

The Middle Belt Forum (MBF) has called on the Federal Government to fulfill its constitutional responsibility by intensifying rescue operations for all citizens still held by terrorists, including the schoolchildren of Mussa, Lassa, Shikarkir, Ariko, Awon and every other forgotten community across Nigeria. Mr. Luka Binniyat, spokesman of the Middle Belt Forum, in a statement made available to DAILY POST in Kaduna on Wednesday, said, “The rescue of the Oyo victims has demonstrated that determined action can produce results. The same commitment must now be extended to every Nigerian still in captivity. “The Middle Belt Forum also urges the Nigerian…

The Chief Judge of the Federal High Court of Nigeria, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho,  has issued the Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions (Amendment), 2026. The new practice directions amended the initial Federal High Court (Pre-Election) Practice Directions, 2026, which came into effect from Friday, 26th June, 2026. A statement on Wednesday by the Director of Information of the Federal High Court, Dr Catherine Oby Christopher, said that the amended Practice Directions was made pursuant to sections 254 and 285(9), (10) and (14) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended), It is also in line with sections 29(5)…

Famous Nigerian Afrobeat star, Davido, has accused his logistics manager, Israel DMW, of leaking his unreleased song on social media. The singer made the allegation during a conversation in a now trending video online. When asked why he hasn’t released the song, he replied that he removed the song from his album because it was leaked on social media by Israel. He said, “Israel spoiled the song. Israel was over playing it. I warned him not to play it again, but two days after the warning, he now posted it online, I saw a video of him dancing with a…

France on Tuesday failed to match a FIFA World Cup record held by Brazil and Germany after losing their semi-final clash against Spain. A first-half goal from Mikel Oyarzabal and a second-half goal from Pedro Porro gave Spain a deserved win over France at Dallas Stadium. France’s defeat against La Roja means Germany and Brazil remain the only nations to reach three consecutive FIFA World Cup finals. Germany achieved the feat between 1982 and 1990 while Brazil did so from 1994 to 2002. France had reached the 2018 World Cup final, which they won in Russia after beating Croatia 4-2. The Les…

Spain head coach, Luis de la Fuente, has showered high praise on midfielder, Dani Olmo following his crucial contribution to their victory against France. De La Fuente referred to Olmo as a ‘spectacular footballer’ and commended his adaptability on the field. Mikel Oyarzabal opened the scoring for La Roja with a penalty in the 22nd minute, while defender Pedro Porro increased Spain’s advantage in the second half after a one-two play with Olmo. “He is a spectacular footballer with a versatile position. He plays box-to-box and can occupy various roles, particularly between the lines as a midfielder. His development aligns…

The retail pump price of premium motor spirit has remained unchanged in parts of Nigeria after the Dangote Refinery resumed refined petroleum products dollar sales, crude oil prices resurge and ex-depot petrol rates rise by depot owners.  Checks by DAILY POST on Tuesday night showed that fuel prices in Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, Nigerian Independent Gas Company, AA Rano, MRS, Emedab, and other filling stations have remained flat between N1155 and N1205 per litre in abuja and environs.  This means that despite N30 to N90 ex-depot price increments, depot owners’ retail pump prices have remained unchanged as at the time of…