The federal government of Nigeria has been given a 7-day ultimatum to abrogate admission acceptance fees into all tertiary institutions in the country to encourage learning. Rights group, One Love
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The federal government of Nigeria has been given a 7-day ultimatum to abrogate admission acceptance fees into all tertiary institutions in the country to encourage learning. Rights group, One Love
The newly-elected Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Frank Okiye, on Wednesday gave a 24-hour ultimatum to all illegal occupants in the legislative quarters in Benin to immediately vacate the
A Kaduna State High Court has declared the state Religious Bill recently passed by the former State House of Assembly as illegal. The Court noted that the plan by the
President Muhammadu Buhari has declared that Nigeria will be guided by ‘‘national interest’’ in taking any decision on the agreement establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). He said
A prosecution witness, Dare Folarin, on Wednesday told Justice M. Abdulgafar of a Kwara State High Court, sitting in Ilorin, how a self-acclaimed herbalist, Jamiu Isiaka, allegedly defrauded a Korean
The All Progressive Congress (APC) in Kogi State on Wednesday urged the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party to disqualify some identifiable aspirants seeking the governorship ticket for the
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State Wednesday dissolved the board of directors of all state-owned companies. In addition, he also directed that the operations of their bank accounts be ”
The 32nd edition of the Total African Cup of Nations, which will kick-off on the 21st of June has a total of six groups; A, B, C, D, E, and
The Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, Wednesday, swore in Transition Chairmen and Deputies for the 17 local government areas of the state. Addressing the 17 LG Transition Committee chairmen
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday said it withdrew and re-issued over 70 certificates of return after the 2019 general elections. Mr. Festus Okoye, INEC National Commissioner, Chairman,
Agnes Callamard, the United Nations special rapporteur asked to investigate the possibility of state involvement in the murder of Saudi Arabian journalist, Jamal Khashogi, has said in her report Wednesday
Audu Adamu Madaki, the Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State has revealed how herdsmen use their cattle to conceal and smuggle dangerous firearms into Nigeria. At a briefing on the
President Muhammadu Buhari has spoken on the absence of former President Olusegun Obasanjo at the June 12 Democracy Day celebrations. DAILY POST reported that Obasanjo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, General
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Wednesday, met with President of the Senate, Ahmad Lawan, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Lawan, who fielded questions from State House correspondents afterwards, said the
A 200-level Public Administration student of the Bauchi State University, Gadau, Ibrahim Mohammed Karamba, has died alongside two other persons in a road accident. The accident occurred on Tuesday few
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has said that no fewer than 110 women die daily in Nigeria as a result of pregnancy-related causes. The fund disclosed this on Wednesday
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the reappointment of Mr. Ahmed Idris, as the Accountant General of the Federation. The Director, Communications, Office of the Head of the Civil Service of
Late Prince Abubakar Audu’s son, Mona Mustapha Audu, has thrown his hat into the ring for the November gubernatorial election in Kogi State, pledging that he would sustain the political
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) on Wednesday lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the Polytechnic Act Amendment Bill into law. It’s National President, Mr Usman Dutse, spoke with
Boxing promoter, Eddie Hearn, has disclosed that Anthony Joshua will finalise a rematch with Andy Ruiz Jr next week. Joshua’s world heavyweight title reign and unbeaten record were ended by