Bandits have reportedly demanded N30 million ransom for the release of six Islamic clerics abducted in Zamfara State. The clerics were reportedly abducted after attending a special prayer session for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC. The claim was made by conflict reporter, D English Alhaji, in a post on Facebook on Tuesday. He said the six Sheikhs were abducted after attending the prayer session organised by the Director-General of the APC campaign and senator representing Zamfara West, Abdulaziz Yari. Recommended According to him, the bandits are demanding N30 million for the release of the clerics. “These are…
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Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has slammed President Bola Tinubu and his vice, Kashim Shettima, over their absence from Nigeria at the same time. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Tuesday, Effiong described the simultaneous absence as a “brazen violation” of the 1999 Constitution. He was discussing the constitutional implications of Tinubu’s extended stay abroad and Shettima’s trip to the United States for the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly. DAILY POST recalls that President Tinubu has been outside Nigeria since August 30, when he travelled to London to begin a working vacation. Recommended…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Nyesom Wike, has described the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, as a major pillar of support for President Bola Tinubu in particular and Nigerians, especially the vulnerable ones in general. The FCT Minister, in a goodwill message to the First Lady on her 66th birthday, commended her for the transformation of the Abuja City Gate, saying “the roles the First Lady played in transforming the Abuja City Gate into how it is today, is a manifestation of her commitment to the success of her husband’s administration.” In a statement by his Senior Special…
A fresh chapter has opened for the Nigerian Exchange Limited, NGX, following FTSE Russell’s reclassification of Nigeria from Unclassified to Frontier Market status on Monday, September 21, 2026. The development triggered a N228 billion gain for investors as the capital market sustained its eight-day rally on Monday. Specifically, NGX market capitalisation, which opened at N162.157 trillion, appreciated by N228 billion, or 0.14 per cent, to close at N162.385 trillion. Similarly, the All-Share Index, ASI gained 0.14 per cent, or 352.24 points, to close at 250,156.80, compared with 249,804.56 recorded on Friday. Recommended Interestingly, the market’s year-to-date, YTD return rose to 60.76 per cent,…
A member of the House of Representatives, Abdulmumini Jibrin Kofa, said the All Progressives Congress (APC) needs former Rivers Governor and minister of FCT, Nyesom Wike more than he (Wike) needs the party. Kofa, who represents the Kiru/Bebeji Federal Constituency of Kano State, made the remark in an interview with Arise TV on Monday while discussing Wike’s political relevance and his relationship with the APC ahead of the 2027 elections. According to Kofa, Wike would remain politically influential even outside government and would attract political interest if he decided to leave the APC. “I would have said much more than…
Paris Saint-Germain forward, Ferran Torres, has said the winner of the 2026 Ballon d’Or must be from the Spain national team. Torres himself is on the final 30-man nominee shortlist for the award. The 26-year-old scored the winner for La Roja, as they beat Argentina in the final of this year’s World Cup. He is one of six Spanish World Cup winners on the list, alongside 2024 winner Rodri and last year’s runner-up Lamine Yamal. Recommended “I hope it will be a Spanish player to win the Ballon d’Or,” Torres said. Torres also won LaLiga with Barcelona in May, before…
Watford legend, Troy Deeney, has explained why Manchester United is struggling so far this season under their manager, Michael Carrick. Man United currently sits in the 12th position on the Premier League table after five matches. The Red Devils have won one, drawn two and lost two of their five Premier League matches under Carrick. Speaking on talkSPORT, Deeney believes Man United is struggling this season because Carrick is trying to force Marcus Rashford into his starting lineup. Recommended “I will make it sound like it’s a Marcus Rashford thing, but you had something that worked, with Cunha, Mbeumo and…
Declan Rice, Marcus Rashford, Cole Palmer, Kobbie Mainoo and Tino Livramento have all been forced to withdraw from England’s squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures. James Garner and Morgan Gibbs-White have been called up as replacements. The Three Lions are set to play Spain, the Czech Republic twice and Croatia. Palmer was included in a 27-man squad after being left out of Thomas Tuchel’s 2026 World Cup squad. Recommended However, The Athletic reports that it has been decided that Palmer will sit out England’s four fixtures over the course of an extended international break after picking up a “small…
GCR Ratings has upgraded Fidelity Bank Plc’s national scale long term issuer rating to A Plus (NG), from A (NG), while affirming its short term issuer rating at A1 (NG). The outlook remains stable. The upgrade reflects Fidelity Bank’s significantly strengthened capital position following the addition of NGN227.0 billion to its total core capital. GCR also recognised the bank’s strong domestic market position, stable funding base and healthy liquidity profile. Fidelity Bank’s competitive position remains a key rating strength, supported by its strong domestic franchise and nearly four decades of operating experience. With total assets of NGN10.5 trillion and an…
Optimus Bank, a dynamic Nigerian financial institution committed to redefining the banking experience, has mobilized its employees, volunteers, and community stakeholders for a beach clean-up exercise at a beach space in Lekki, Lagos, off the Coastal Road. The initiative forms part of the Bank’s “PROTECT OUR COAST” campaign to promote environmental responsibility and action against coastal pollution. Held to mark World Cleanup Day 2026, the exercise was organized in partnership with Shoreline Euphoria Limited and RESWAYE. It brought together employees, volunteers, community members, and other stakeholders to remove waste from the shoreline and raise awareness about the impact of plastic…