The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said President Bola Tinubu created history by producing the highest number of poor people.Obi made the remark while criticising Tinubu over Nigeria’s rising poverty level.Speaking during the inauguration of the NDC’s campaign council in Kaduna State on Monday, Obi questioned what Nigerians had gained from the billions of naira borrowed by Tinubu’s government.He faulted Tinubu for blaming opposition candidates instead of explaining his administration’s achievements.Obi further said that he and his running mate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, would focus on solving Nigeria’s problems rather than blaming others.“He has made history…
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The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared that President Bola Tinubu must go back home in 2027.Obi disclosed this during the inauguration of the NDC Presidential Campaign Council in Kaduna State on Monday.He also vowed to fight corruption if elected as Nigeria’s president.According to Obi: “We are not going to blame anybody; we are not being hired to blame anyone. We are being hired to solve problems.“We will stop people from stealing public money. Public money must be used for public good.“We will fight corruption head-on. Under my administration, I will not steal Nigerian money and…
Police in Bauchi State have arrested two suspects over the deaths of two children in separate incidents in Alkaleri and Ganjuwa Local Government Areas.The state police spokesperson, Nafiu Habib, confirmed the arrests in a statement issued on Monday, October 26, 2026.According to the statement, the first case involved a boy who allegedly fell ill after drinking a beverage given to him by his stepmother, identified as 23-year-old Fatima Ibrahim, from Kwaimawa village.The incident reportedly occurred on October 16. The boy began vomiting uncontrollably shortly after taking the drink and was initially rushed to the Primary Health Care Centre in Kwaimawa.RecommendedHe…
Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised 16 suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters during coordinated air and artillery strikes on three suspected terrorist locations in the Tunbunma area of southern Lake Chad.The operation was conducted between 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. on Monday, October 26, 2026, following intelligence reports about the presence of terrorist leaders and fighters in the area.The Acting Military Information Officer at the Headquarters of the Joint Task Force (North-East), Operation Hadin Kai, Captain Mohammed Goni, disclosed the development in a statement issued on Monday.Goni said the military’s battle damage assessment indicated that 16…
A Kano Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to Badaru Ibrahim Katsina, who is facing charges of impersonation, defamation, cheating, causing harm and obtaining money under false pretences.The defendant appeared before Magistrate Hadiza Muhammad Hassan at Magistrate Court No. 21, Gyadi-Gyadi, where he pleaded not guilty after the charges were read to him.His lawyer subsequently applied for bail, which the court granted on the condition that he provides his ward head or a local imam as surety.The surety must pay N1 million if the defendant fails to appear for his court proceedings.Katsina was accused of opening a bank account in the…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has lashed out at the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, saying it cannot hide the failures of President Bola Tinubu.This is contained in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Monday.The ADC was replying to the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake over his attack on the party.According to the ADC, the irresponsible falsehood of the ruling party cannot hide Tinubu’s failures in government.RecommendedDAILY POST reports that Alake had earlier said that the ADC has nothing to offer Nigerians.In response, the ADC said Alake should focus on his ministry, instead…
The Federal Government is set to begin procurement training for Nigerian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, MSMEs.The Bureau of Public Procurement, BPP, in a statement on Monday, said the training, which is expected to begin on Tuesday, would equip Nigerian businesses with the knowledge and skills needed to access federal government procurement contracts.The BPP explained that the initiative aims to strengthen local businesses, create jobs and promote inclusive economic growth in Nigeria.According to the government agency, the move forms part of broader efforts to support MSMEs by expanding their access to public procurement opportunities, improving their business capacity and strengthening…
The Kano State Centre for Disease Control, KNCDC, has carried out a simulation exercise to assess the state’s readiness to respond to a possible Ebola outbreak.The centre’s Director-General, Prof. Muhammad Abbas, disclosed this while speaking to journalists on Sunday, explaining that the exercise was designed to prepare health workers for a possible emergency.“We have conducted what is known as a simulation exercise, which is a practical rehearsal of how we would respond if such an incident occurred,” he said.Abbas explained that the exercise covered the process of identifying a suspected case at the airport or the state’s border and transporting…
Jofrank netted in the 23rd minute as the Solid Miners extended their winning streak to four games following the hard-earned victory.The young forward thanked his teammates for contributing to his impressive performance in the game.”Kudos to my team and coach, Mbwas Mangut. I thank God for the opportunity to score the goal that gave my team the win today,” Jofrank told the club’s media.
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a woman, Fatima Ibrahim, over the death of her six-year-old stepson, Mubarak Ibrahim, in Kwaimawa community, Alkaleri Local Government Area of the state.The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafi’u Habib, disclosed this to journalists on Monday, saying the child allegedly began vomiting uncontrollably shortly after drinking a beverage given to him by the suspect.According to Habib, the boy’s family rushed him to the Primary Health Care Centre in Kwaimawa following the incident before transferring him to the Federal Medical Centre FMC, Gombe, for further treatment.He said medical personnel battled to save the child’s…