The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party (LP) on Tuesday lost one lawmaker each in the House of Representatives to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The defectors — Hon. Peter Akpanke and Hon. Paul Nnamchi — formally announced their switch during plenary, with their defection letters read by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas. Akpanke,…
A major security operation at the Kaduna International Airport has resulted in the arrest of 6 suspected bandits, including 3 women, moments after their return from the holy pilgrimage to Mecca. ait. live source who begged to remain anonymous said operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) and other sister agencies moved swiftly in…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) has approved the immediate suspension of the National Chairman of the Party, Shehu Gabam, along with two members of the National Working Committee (NWC), Nnadi Clarkson, National Auditor, and Chukwuma Uchechukwu, National Youth Leader. They were suspended over allegations of gross financial misconduct, embezzlement,…
In the evolving dynamics of Nigerian politics, where representation should reflect integrity and equity, the recent actions of the Ondo State APC Chairman, Mr. Ade Adetimehin, call for urgent scrutiny and collective introspection. Though a native of Idanre Local Government, Mr. Adetimehin has, in recent years, sought to exert undue influence over the political structure…
Over 10 people were reportedly feared killed in an accident that occurred on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Oyo State, on Tuesday morning. According to reports, three Nissan Micra taxi cabs and three articulated vehicles popularly called trailer were involved in the accident. Our correspondent learnt that all the ill-fated vehicles were coming from Iwo Road…
The Edo state police command has arrested a suspect, Joshua Osaigbovo, over the death of Osato Festus Edogiaweria, his girlfriend. In a statement on Monday, Moses Yamu, police spokesperson in Edo, said the investigation began when the deceased’s mother filed a missing person report at Aduwawa police division on April 25. According to Yamu, the…
Russia’s Vladimir Putin is ramping up the number of hypersonic missiles amid fears of WW3. Tensions in the Middle East are continuing to rise after Iran struck American military bases in Qatar on Monday (June 23). It came after America dropped six “bunker buster” bombs into its nuclear facilities over the weekend. Now, with the…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared that the 2027 general elections will not follow the familiar script of past contests. According to Atiku, the emerging coalition of opposition forces determined to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is “not a joke.” In a statement posted to his social media account on Tuesday, the…
A man identified as Mr. Louis Nwachukwu, has been found dead in a hotel located in the Mpape area of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Abuja. The deceased is reportedly an employee of the Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN. Sources told DAILY POST that Mr. Nwachukwu had checked into the hotel with a woman named…
A senior Iranian official has confirmed to reporters that Tehran has agreed to a ceasefire with Israel following a U.S.-backed proposal brokered by Qatar. According to the report, Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, secured Iran’s agreement during a phone call with senior Iranian officials. The call reportedly took place shortly after…