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The Director-General of the National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has warned staff of the commission against engaging in any form of illegality. She warned that any staff of the Commission that tried to work with illegal perpetrators will face a disciplinary committee, according to the provisions of the existing laws. The DG, who addressed journalists … Read more

The National Identity Management Commission, NIMC, has warned the general public about individuals and groups who position themselves around its offices nationwide to scam unsuspecting Nigerians. The Commission, however, said that these criminals were being arrested and prosecuted according to the law and have no connection, whatsoever, with the NIMC. The Director-General and Chief Executive … Read more

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The police authorities yesterday deployed about 30 armed policemen to protect the official quarters of members of the Rivers State House of Assembly on Aba Road, Port Harcourt. The move was apparently in response to an allegation by the pro-Wike factional Speaker of the House … Read more

As part of his activities in Nigeria, the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has promised to help wounded soldiers. Prince Harry pledged this during his visit to Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Friday. Welcoming the prince, Governor Sani commended him for identifying with the Nigerian Armed Forces and supporting soldiers who were wounded … Read more

Men of the Nigerian Police Force on Friday took over the entrance and exit of the Rivers State House of Assembly complex. Over 30 policemen besieged the first and second gates to the lawmakers’ estate, while about 25 patrol vans were used to block the other two entrances. The policemen took over the place shortly … Read more

Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé has confirmed his summer exit. Mbappe released a video on Friday to make the official announcement. The 25-year-old is now expected to join Real Madrid ahead of the new season. PSG host Toulouse at the Parc des Princes on Sunday and it is expected to be Mbappe’s final home game. … Read more

The Ondo State Government has promised a reward for Sunshine Stars players ahead of their Nigeria Premier Football League clash against Rivers United. The Owena Waves will lock horns with Rivers United at the Ondo State Sports Complex on Sunday. The Ondo State Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Saka Yusuf-Ogunleye, made the promise in … Read more

The Ondo Peoples Assembly, OPA, has stated that decisive action must be taken against Senator Jimoh Ibrahim and Olusola Oke by the All Progressives Congress, APC, for allegedly discrediting the outcome of the primaries of the party held on April 20. The coalition made its position known during a press briefing in Akure, Ondo State … Read more

The political crisis rocking Rivers State added a new twist on Friday as Governor Siminalayi Fubara gazetted Executive Order 001, relocating the House of Assembly to the Auditorium, Admin Block of the Government House, Port Harcourt. DAILY POST reports that the gazette dated December 14th, 2023, cited the burning of the Hallowed Chamber of the … Read more

President Bola Tinubu has welcomed the unveiling of a lithium processing plant with an average capacity to produce about 4,000 metric tonnes daily. The plant, situated in Nasarawa State, was built by the Chinese firm Avatar. Meanwhile, Canmax Technologies, a renowned Chinese firm responsible for over 30 per cent of global battery material production, has … Read more

The head coach of the Brazil national team, Dorival Junior, has unveiled a 23-man squad for this year’s Copa America. Real Madrid-bound Endrick makes the cut, while Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus, Tottenham’s Richarlison and Manchester United midfielder Casemiro are excluded. The Selecao will be without all-time scorer Neymar, who is ruled out with a knee … Read more

Nigeria’s former Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, has narrated his recent ordeal, saying he was abandoned to his fate. He narrated his experience in a post on his X handle on Friday. Dalung said he took ill on Wednesday and arrived at the hospital but shortly became unconscious after doctor’s interviews. The … Read more

Arsenal legend Paul Merson has predicted the Premier League fixtures taking place this weekend. Manchester United will face Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday, while Nottingham Forest will tackle Chelsea on Saturday evening. Fulham will take on Manchester City on Saturday afternoon, while Tottenham Hotspur will host Burnley. Stating his predictions, Merson said via Sportskeeda: … Read more

Many are feared dead and missing as suspected Fulani herdsmen are currently attacking several communities in Agatu and Apa Local Government Areas of Benue State. Communities being attacked include Odugbeho in Agatu LGA, while those in Apa include Ikobi, Edikwu-Olekle, Opaha and Obinda-Odugbo. Some bodies that have been recovered so far include those of Tijani … Read more

Suspected Fulani herdsmen have reportedly hijacked and abducted some students returning from Calabar, Cross Rivers State, in a Sienna within the Ewreni junction axis along the East-West Road in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred on Friday, DAILY POST can report. The suspected herdsmen are demanding N10 million. Delta State … Read more

Former Super Eagles coach, Sunday Oliseh, has opined that Ola Aina has everything he needs to succeed in football. This is amid Aina’s club, Nottingham Forest’s battle to beat relegation in the Premier League this season. The right-back has been one of the standout players in what has been a dismal season for Forest. With … Read more

The Ibadan Zonal Office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, said it arrested 64 suspected internet fraudsters and recovered 18 vehicles in Osun. Dele Oyewale, EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, made this disclosure in a statement released to newsmen on Friday in Ibadan According to him, the suspects were arrested on Wednesday … Read more

Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi on Friday charged security agencies to ensure the rescue of students abducted from the Confluence University of Science and Technology in Okene, Kogi state. Obi said the abduction of the students was an indication that Nigerian security agencies are overwhelmed. In a series of tweets, Obi wrote: “Again further … Read more