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Aslam Aliyu, a political ally of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said there is no vacancy in the Presidential Villa until 2031. Aliyu said President Bola Tinubu will emerge victorious in the 2027 presidential election. In a statement she released in Abuja, announcing her resignation from the ADC and defecting to the All Progressives Congress, APC, Aliyu called the opposition party a “hoax.” Aliyu also showed her support for Tinubu, saying her choice came after many years of working with the opposition, which she said did not offer a real plan for the country’s progress.…

A legal practitioner and public affairs commentator, Justice Osai Ahiakwo, has said the recent resolution by the Senate calling on the Federal Government to suspend the reintegration of repentant Boko Haram members carries significant political and oversight value but does not have the force of law. In an interview in Calabar, Ahiakwo explained that while the Senate is constitutionally empowered to pass resolutions expressing its position or urging the Executive to take specific actions, such resolutions are not legally binding unless backed by legislation or other constitutional authority. He noted that under the Constitution, the President, as Commander-in-Chief of the…

A Chief Magistrates’ Court in Katsina has remanded security analyst and public affairs commentator, Dr Bashir Kurfi, in police custody over allegations that he defamed the Katsina State Government by claiming it sponsored bandit leaders to perform Hajj. Kurfi was arraigned on Wednesday by the Katsina State Police Command on a two-count charge bordering on alleged defamation of character and injurious falsehood. According to the First Information Report, FIR, the charges stemmed from remarks Kurfi allegedly made during an interview on Trust TV on June 24, 2026, in which he claimed that the Katsina State Government sponsored some bandit leaders to perform…

The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the appointment of Dr Zainab Marwa as a member of the Governing Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, representing North-East geo-political zone. Marwa’s confirmation followed the presentation and adoption of the report of Committee on NDDC by Senator Patrick Ndubueze, APC-Imo, at plenary on Wednesday. Presenting the report, Ndubueze said President Bola Tinubu had forwarded Marwa’s nomination to the Senate, where it was referred to the committee for legislative action. He said that the committee conducted an open screening of the nominee to assess her competence, integrity, experience and preparedness for the position. The senator said…

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has predicted that Spain will get to the final of the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo was speaking after they lost 1-0 to La Roja in the Round of 16 at the tournament. With the game heading to extra time, substitute Mikel Merino came off the bench to grab a later winner. DPRead this in the Daily Post appFaster, cleaner, breaking-news alerts.Get the app Speaking to reporters after the game, Ronaldo claimed Spain are among the best teams at the World Cup. He said: “We played a good game, the performance was well done. “We could have…

Management of the College of Nursing Sciences, Jalingo has announced the immediate recall of the suspension previously placed on student union activities within the institution, effectively restoring full operations of both the Students’ Union Government (SUG) and the Taraba State Students’ Union (TASSU). In an official notice issued on Monday, the college stated that the decision followed “due deliberation and review” by management, which approved the reinstatement of all previously halted student union engagements on campus. “With immediate effect from July 6, 2026, all activities earlier prohibited—including meetings, gatherings, and union-organized programmes of the Students’ Union Government (SUG) and the…

Pharmacists under the auspices of Association of Community Pharmacists of Nigeria, ACPN, have called on the federal government to without waisting more time, recognise community pharmacies as primary healthcare centres.  ACPN National Chairman, Pharmacist Ambrose Ezeh made this suggestion in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday.  Ezeh said that the presence of pharmacies at community level makes them critical assets in achieving universal health coverage in the country.  DPRead this in the Daily Post appFaster, cleaner, breaking-news alerts.Get the app He used the opportunity to call on the federal government to formally recognise them as primary healthcare centres. …

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested two suspects over their alleged involvement in an armed robbery and house-breaking incident in Gadau Town, while efforts are ongoing to track down other members of the gang.According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, the robbery occurred in the early hours of June 8, 2026, when five armed men allegedly stormed the residence of a 28-year-old man. Police said the attackers, armed with machetes and other dangerous weapons, forced open the victim’s bedroom door, threatened him and his wife, tied them up, and carted…

Galatasaray are pushing to sign Burnley midfielder, Lesley Ugochukwu this summer, DAILY POST reports. Ugochukwu joined Burnley on a permanent transfer from Chelsea last summer. The Nigerian-born midfielder is open to leaving the Clarets following their relegation from the Premier League. According to a report in Türkiye Gazetesi, Galatasaray has made a new offer to Burnley after their initial bid was rejected. The Yellow and Reds offered Burnley a package deal worth €24 million, consisting of a €2 million loan fee and a €22 million mandatory purchase option. Ugochukwu scored three goals, and registered two assists in 38 appearances for…

The Naira appreciated against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Monday to begin the week on a good note. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that the Naira strengthened on Monday to N1,368.27 is up from N1,370.19 traded on Friday last week. This means that the Nigerian currency firmed up by N1.9 against the dollar on Monday compared to the close of trade Friday. DPRead this in the Daily Post appFaster, cleaner, breaking-news alerts.Get the app Meanwhile, at the black market, the Naira declined, dropping by N5 to N1410 per dollar on Monday from N1405. The…