The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 28-year-old man, Hassan Adamu, for allegedly stealing a motorcycle in Hadejia Local Government Area of the state.The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday.He said the suspect, a resident of Tudun Wada Quarters in Hadejia, was arrested on October 22, 2026, following a report of motorcycle theft in Nassarawa Quarters.RecommendedAccording to him, the owner had parked his motorcycle in front of his residence and gone to the mosque to pray, only to discover that the motorcycle was missing when he returned.He explained that…
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Okorocha insisted that his achievements would speak louder than those of Uzodinma in the state.Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the former governor dismissed the impact of Uzodinma’s administration.According to Okorocha, “He can’t beat my record, he can’t even get close to it, not one hundred of my records, and it will speak loud for itself.“So why are we talking about Hope Uzodinma? Hope, governance and administration in Imo State is something you should go round and ask him what’s happening because I will not tell you anything here and you will believe me.”Okorocha also declared that he was focused…
The quarter-final fixtures of the ongoing FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup, including the date and time, have been confirmed.This follows the conclusion of the Round of 16 fixtures played on Thursday in Morocco.Recall that Nigeria defeated Mexico 2-1 in the Round of 16 encounter played on Thursday night to qualify for the quarter-final.China defeated France, while Japan won 3-1 against Kenya to qualify for the quarter-final stage.The quarter-final stage will commence on Sunday with Ghana taking on Japan.Nigeria will tackle Venezuela, while Brazil will take on China.2026 U-17 Women’s World Cup quarter-final fixtures on Sunday, 1 November 2026:Ghana vs Japan…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has dismissed a petition filed by Ladi Adebutu, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship hopeful in Ogun State, over his exclusion from the list of candidates for the 2027 elections.DAILY POST gathered that the commission took the decision at its meeting on Thursday, where it considered complaints from political parties and candidates omitted from the published list.While Adebutu failed to secure a reprieve, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Ali Pantami and Abdulsalam Gwarzo, the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, governorship candidate in Kano State, were cleared to contest, pending the determination of…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has destroyed counterfeit drugs, unsafe food items, banned alcoholic drinks and other unapproved products valued at over N8 billion seized across North-Central Nigeria.The agency’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, announced this on Thursday in Lafia, Nasarawa State, explaining that the items were recovered from factories, markets, motor parks and commercial outlets across the region.Adeyeye, represented by the agency’s Deputy Director in the zone, Joseph Edor, said sachet alcoholic drinks and beverages sold in containers below 200 millilitres accounted for the largest share of the destroyed products.She said the restriction on…
Okorocha said Uzodinma acted arrogantly by declaring during the All Progressives Congress, APC, Presidential Campaign Council inauguration that he would be on the ballot in 2027.Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Okorocha said, “The day of our inauguration for the PCC, Hope Uzodinma, before the President, announced that, ‘I will be on the ballot.’ That was so arrogant of anybody to say what is in court. You have already decided that you are going to win.“When the matter is in court, you must allow the court to take a decision. You are not the court, so you can’t arrogate to…
They are Nigeria, China, Brazil, Venezuela, North Korea, and Ghana.Nigeria and China are the latest teams to progress to the quarter-final stage after winning their respective matches.Nigeria defeated Mexico 2-1, while China defeated France on a penalty shoot-out following a 0-0 draw.More Round of 16 matches will be played later tonight.Spain will face the United States of America, while Japan will tackle Kenya.
The Police Service Commission, PSC, has approved the promotion of over 3,800 senior police officers, including two Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, DIGs, ten Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, AIGs, and seventeen Commissioners of Police, CPs.Torty Njoku Kalu, Head, Protocol and Public Relations Police Service Commission Abuja, in a statement said the promotion, followed their success in promotion examinations and oral interviews conducted by the Commission.The approvals were granted at the Commission’s plenary meeting held in Abuja, presided over by its Chairman, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu.Among those promoted were: AIG Olaolu Adegbite, Head of INTERPOL National Central Bureau Abuja, and AIG Dankombo…
The pro-democracy coalition made the announcement at a press briefing on Thursday while backing the SDP candidate for the 2027 election.Describing Adebayo as the candidate with the most comprehensive manifesto and a workable roadmap for addressing Nigeria’s challenges, the coalition explained that the endorsement followed “an extensive examination of the manifestos, policy proposals and implementation timelines presented by presidential candidates”.Convener of the CountryFirst Movement, Chris Mustapha Nwaokobia, explained that the coalition undertook an assessment of the candidates’ preparedness and their capacity to deliver effective governance.”The coalition had, since August 26, 2026, undertaken a campaign to challenge presidential candidates to present…
The Cross River State representative on the Board of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Orok Otu Duke, has expressed concern over the inability of individual contractors in the state to meet the financial requirements for executing the commission’s projects.Duke said the financial demands and stringent procedures attached to NDDC contracts appeared to be beyond the capacity of most local contractors.He made the remarks in Calabar when he unveiled five new books covering history, politics, the Nigerian Civil War and other subjects.According to him, only one or two individuals in Delta State had recently been able to secure and independently…