Former Delta State Commissioner and Special Adviser on Communications/Strategy to the President of the Senate, Mr. Kenny Okolugbo, has formally petitioned the Inspector General of Police, calling for an urgent investigation into what he described as a coordinated cyberattack and defamation campaign targeted at destroying his credibility and misleading the public. In the petition, Okolugbo…
The Federal Government has opened the application portal for the Student Venture Capital Grant (S-VCG). The programme aims to fund student-led ventures with up to ₦50 million in equity-free grants. This was disclosed in a statement by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education. “The President has challenged…
The Rivers State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has warned suspended Governor Siminialaye Fubara that he may face impeachment if he fails to make real efforts to reconcile with the state’s lawmakers. This warning was given on Tuesday in Abuja by the Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee, Tony Okocha, who said the suspended…
A herdsman has lamented how lightning struck and killed his 32 cows in Osara, a community in the Obantoko area of Abeokuta, Ogun State. The herder, Abdullahi Idris, a father of six, described the loss as devastating, stating that the cows were his only source of livelihood. The incident occurred around 12 p.m. on Saturday,…
There is tension in the Ajiran community of Agungi Area, Lekki, Lagos State, as gunmen shot and butchered Demola, the first son of Ojomu of Ajiran land, Tijani Akinloye, in the community. A source who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the weight of the matter disclosed that the assassination took place on Monday…
The military high command says its troops are on standby wherever it is called upon to restore law and order amidst nationwide protest that has turned violent in some parts of the country. The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, said this during a press briefing at the Defence Headquarters on Friday, August…
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proposed a new rule requiring applicants for green cards and visas to disclose their social media handles. This initiative, aimed at strengthening security screening, has sparked concerns about privacy and the potential misuse of data. The rule would apply to various immigration forms, including applications for U.S….
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of petrol following the resolution of recent supply glitches at the Dangote Refinery. Checks by DAILY POST revealed that the state-owned oil firm adjusted its retail price to ₦945 per litre, down from ₦955, reflecting a ₦10 reduction. The new price has already…
The Nigeria Police Force has denied claims that human rights activist and Sahara Reporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, was tortured while in custody, stating that his arrest was based on allegations of forgery, cyberstalking, and other offences. The Force said Sowore was apprehended and released on bail within the constitutionally stipulated 48 hours, under lawful authority,…
Nasir el-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna, says he does not pretend and cannot be one of the politicians who become “Nollywood actors” once in government. Recently, el-Rufai has been involved in a public war of words with some members of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The spat began after the former Kaduna governor criticised the…