‘If I don’t give you electricity, don’t vote for me’ – VIDEO of Tinubu’s campaign promise resurfaces amid blackout

By Ochogwu Sunday An old video of President Bola Tinubu promising constant electricity has resurfaced on the internet amid the epileptic power supply across the country. DAILY POST reports that President Tinubu had during the presidential campaign tour in December 2022, declared that if elected, by all means necessary, Nigerians will have constant power supply. […]

Nine senators defect to ADC from different parties

By Vanessa Onah Amid the political tensions between opposition parties, as well as the internal crises going on within their folds, nine senators from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Labour Party, LP, and the All Progressives Grand Alliance. APGA, have officially defected to the African Democratic Congress, ADC, during a plenary session at the National […]

Protest in northern Nigeria over killing of Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

By Francis Ugwu Members of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, better known as Shiites, have taken to the streets of Niger State on Sunday to protest the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Shiites in Nigeria are led by Ibrahim El-Zakzaky. DAILY POST reported that Khamenei was killed in coordinated airstrikes on […]

2027: ‘I regret removing Jonathan’ — Atiku (No foresight, no vision – all regrets)

2027: ‘I regret removing Jonathan’ — Atiku By Vanessa Onah Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has expressed regret over his role in the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2014, saying the country’s situation has worsened under the current administration. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja, Atiku recalled how opposition leaders came […]

Only 10 percent? – Wike expresses shock over voters turnout in FCT polls

By Justina Otio The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has lamented over the low turnout in some polling units in the ongoing Area Council Elections. Wike shared his disappointment while touring some polling units and interacting with electoral officials. At a polling unit in Karshi, the minister met a few electoral […]

Senate passes Electoral Act Amendment Bill

  By Samson Elijah The Senate, on Tuesday, passed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill, 2026, following a tense and rowdy session marked by heated debates and a division over key provisions of the new legislation. Proceedings in the upper chamber were momentarily stalled as lawmakers commenced clause-by-clause consideration of the bill. The […]

US to Deport 18 Nigerians on ‘Worst-of-the-Worst’ criminal list

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans to deport an additional 18 Nigerians listed on its “worst-of-the-worst” criminal register, bringing the total number of Nigerians slated for removal to 97. The DHS website on Monday showed that 18 more names had been added, indicating an expansion of the ongoing enforcement exercise […]

Alleged coup plotters bought 32 vehicles for covert operations

Alleged coup plotters bought 32 vehicles for covert operations Mohammed Ma’aji, a Nigerian military colonel, has been reported to be the face behind the foiled coup aimed at toppling President Bola Tinubu’s government. By Nana Ismail People accused of planning a coup against President Bola Tinubu’s government reportedly bought 32 Golf and SUV vehicles to […]

Diezani Alison-Madueke denies bribe-taking at London corruption trial

  Former OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke arrives to attend her corruption trial at the Southwark Crown Court in London on January 26, 2026. The 65-year-old faces five counts of accepting bribes and one count of conspiracy to commit bribery, all related to her time as Nigeria’s Minister for Petroleum Resources between 2010 and 2015 when […]

Ex-Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke appears in london court for ‘£100,000 bribery’ trial

Ex-Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke appears in london court for ‘£100,000 bribery’ trial Diezani Alison-Madueke By Ignatius Igwe Former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has appeared before the Southwark Crown Court in London, United Kingdom, for the preliminary hearing of her trial premised on bribery charges. Alison-Madueke, who was in office from 2010 to 2015, was […]

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