Governor Uba Sani is embarking on massive infrastructural development and rural transformation for the benefit of Kaduna State citizens of all generations and not for the next election. The Governor has also spread projects across all senatorial districts, with each of the 23 local governments, including rural and urban areas benefiting, since he assumed office over three years ago. The Uba Sani Aides Assembly (USAA), a forum of Technical Assistants, Special Assistants and Senior Special Assistants to the Governor, made this observation after touring a few legacy projects. Speaking to newsmen after the inspection tour, the Chairman of the Forum,…
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A man suspected of snatching a mobile phone has died after he was run over by a tipper truck while attempting to escape from people chasing him along IBB Road in Kantin Kwari Market, Kano. The incident was disclosed in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Kantin Kwari Market Affairs, Alhaji Ibrahim Garba Company. According to the statement, the incident occurred on Friday, October 2, 2026, after the unidentified man entered the market and was allegedly accused of stealing a phone and other items. The statement said some people subsequently pursued the suspect,…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate for Ibadan North-East State Constituency 2 in the 2027 general elections, Hammed Ademola, and an Accord aspirant for the same constituency, Adedapo Ojo, have defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Oyo State, alongside more than 3,000 supporters. Ademola, popularly known as Lucky, said his decision to leave the PDP was influenced by his assessment of the political situation in the state ahead of the 2027 elections. “I did my due diligence and realised that any ticket outside the APC is a mere tissue paper that cannot take a candidate anywhere in 2027.…
The National Executive Council of the Council of Maritime Transport Unions and Associations, COMTUA, has accused the Lagos State Trucks and Cargo Operations Committee, LASTCOC, of disregarding a resolution reached at a peace meeting convened by the Commissioner of Police, Western Ports Command. COMTUA alleged that LASTCOC had continued to mount illegal checkpoints, collect levies and allegedly extort truckers along the Lagos port access corridor despite the agreement reached at the meeting. The union’s National President, Prince Adeyinka Aroyewun, disclosed this in a statement, saying the meeting was held in accordance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police…
Mahmoud Adam, a suspected terrorist allegedly linked to the killing of Christians in Nigeria, particularly in the Middle Belt, has reportedly been arrested. The arrest was confirmed by the Daily Caller, a United States-based news platform, in an exclusive report published on Friday. According to the report, Adam, a resident of Plateau State, was allegedly the secret leader of the Fulani Ethnic Militia, FEM. A former US intelligence officer with expertise in Islamist terrorism, who spoke to the Daily Caller, also confirmed the arrest of the alleged terrorist. Recommended The report alleged that photos provided by a whistleblower exclusively to…
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said that only a few Nigerians are benefiting from the country’s independence, while the poor continue to suffer. Amaechi, vice presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), made the statement while speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Friday. According to him, the situation has worsened under the administration of President Bola Tinubu. “The real people benefiting from this so-called independence is the rich. The poor continues to suffer, and it’s worse in Tinubu’s government,” Amaechi said. Recommended He, however, expressed doubt that even the rich were benefiting from the administration, arguing that only…
A 30-year-old man named Daniel Jackson has been arrested by the police. He was arrested at Ekori in Yakurr LGA of Cross River State following a report of an alleged threat of violence made at the Ekori Police Division on Friday. Police PRO, ASP Eitokpah Sunday Akata, said during the arrest, a locally made gun and two live cartridges were recovered from him. In a statement, he said, “The arrest followed a complaint made by his father, who alleged that the suspect had threatened him with a firearm on 1st October 2026. Recommended “The suspect is currently assisting the police with investigation, while…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, on Friday disclosed that he has been in government longer than President Bola Tinubu. Amaechi disclosed that he spent more time as a governor, Speaker and minister, unlike Tinubu, who was a governor, senator and president. Featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the former governor of Rivers State said he had been in government for 23 years. According to Amaechi: “The president has been in government for some time but has not been in government like I have been. He has been a governor and pretty much a senator, four years governor and…
More Nigerian filling stations have reduced their petrol pump prices to remain competitive in the country’s petroleum downstream sector. DAILY POST market survey on Friday showed that AA Rano, Ranoil and other filling stations in Abuja and its environs have reduced their fuel prices to N1,400 per litre from N1,420 per litre. This means that petroleum product marketers have adjusted their fuel prices downward by N20 per litre. This comes after the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), MRS and Geregu filling stations in Abuja reduced their petrol prices to N1,370 per litre. Recommended The latest fuel pump price drop…
Barcelona winer, Lamine Yamal, has admitted that at least players could win the 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of him. In an interview with Guardian Sports, Yamal claimed his age could work against him. According to him, voters might decide that at 19, he still has enough time to win the award. “I think, being totally honest, there is one thing that people I don’t know if they are going to change but I think people think that, as Lamine is 19 years old and Lamine is very good, he is going to win at some point,” Yamal said. Recommended “So,…