APC southwest governors settle for Omisore, Kekemeke ahead of convention
Governors of the southwest belonging to the All Progressives Congress have settled for Hon. Issac Kekemeke and Chief Iyiola Omisore as consensus candidates for the post of national vice chairman and national secretary of the party. The Cornet reports that…
Two men allegedly defile four minors of same parents in Anambra
Two men, whose ages were put at 61 and 27 years, have allegedly raped four minors of the same parents, left in their care by their mother. DAILY POST gathered that the children whose ages are 11 months old; 5…
Pope Francis laments “barbaric” bombing of children in Ukraine
Pope Francis has described as “barbaric” and of “no valid strategic reason” the bombing of children hospital in Ukraine. The head of the Catholic Church prayed to the Virgin Mary and the city that bears her name – Mariupol. He…
EFCC nabs officer who leaked video showing ex-Anambra Gov Obiano
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has reacted to a video showing former Anambra Governor Willie Obiano in custody. Obiano was arrested last Thursday after handing over to his successor Governor Charles Soludo in Awka. He was intercepted at…
EDUCATIONNUC approves new university for Sokoto
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of Shehu Shagari University of Education, Sokoto. Executive Secretary of NUC, Prof. Abubakar Rasheed, made this known while presenting a letter of recognition of the new university to Governor Aminu Tambuwal…
EFCC arrests 17 ‘Yahoo boys’ in Benue capital Makurdi
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has taken 17 internet fraud suspects in Benue into custody. The alleged ‘Yahoo boys’ were caught in the state capital, Makurdi. They are Samuel C., Uvande A., Joseph G., Ageva A., Emmanuel O.,…
Court to decide Abba Kyari’s bail March 28
A federal high court hearing the offense of drug dealing against two senior police officers, Abba Kyari and Sunday Ubua has reserved its ruling on their bail application till March 28. The trial judge, Emeka Nwite, adjourned for ruling after…
Umahi, Ebubeagu gone for good – Nnamdi Kanu’s disciple
Simon Ekpa, a self-acclaimed disciple of Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), on Monday said Governor Dave Umahi of Ebonyi State is gone for good. Ekpe said Umahi’s crimes are unforgivable and would be documented…
JAMB insists on March 26 registration deadline
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, on Monday, restated its resolve not to extend the March 26, 2022 deadline for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, and Direct Entry, DE, registration. JAMB Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede said the board…
PDP mute on zoning, holds presidential primaries May 28
Nigeria’s leading opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party, has delayed the decision on which zone of the country its presidential candidate will emerge. This is as the party fixed May 28, 2022, for holding its national convention, where such candidate may…