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Road users and traders around the Sango Motor Park along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway have lamented the slow pace of reconstruction work on the road. They called on the Federal Government to prevail on the contractors handling the project to speed up work, adding that the delay is putting pressure on businesses in the corridor. Some […]

The African Democratic Congress has stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu should be concerned about a major defeat in 2027. The party made the remark in reaction to a statement by the President that he is not scared of the opposition, whom he mocked as holding its convention on the street. In a statement by […]

Governor Abdullahi Sule on Friday led Senator Aliyu Wadada to the Presidential Villa in Abuja, where he formally presented him to President Bola Tinubu as the consensus governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State.

DAILY POST recalls that Governor Sule of Nasarawa State recently announced Wadada as his preferred successor.

Sule made the announcement during a meeting with political appointees at the Nasarawa State Government House.

He told the gathering that the process of identifying a successor had been ongoing for over a year, involving wide consultations that went beyond the boundaries of Nasarawa State.

According to him, the consultations included discussions with foreign and prospective investors, youth groups, women organisations, traditional rulers, party officials and various stakeholders from across the state’s three senatorial zones, as well as selected members of his cabinet.

Gov Sule presents ‘preferred successor’, Sen Wadada to Tinubu

A Nigerian United States citizen and health specialist, Kelvin Onyiaeze,has announced plans to file a N1 billion defamation suit against social commentator Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan.

Onyiaeze disclosed this in a briefing in Abuja on Friday.

Recall that in a viral video, VeryDarkMan alleged that Onyiaeze is a land grabber.

However, reacting, Onyiaeze described VeryDarkMan’s claims as malicious and an attempt to tarnish his image.

He said VeryDarkMan’s claim is a ‘total falsehood.’

“The allegations contained in the viral video are a total falsehood and a coordinated attempt at character assassination. Mr. Kelvin Onyiaeze is a law-abiding United States citizen and a distinguished healthcare specialist.

“The attempt to weaponize social media to destroy the livelihood of an international healthcare professional is not only wicked but a threat to the safety of the diaspora community,” Onyiaeze said.

He noted that VeryDarkMan’s action is a breach of Nigeria’s cybersecurity acts and his data privacy.

“We wish to remind the public and the authorities that the digital space is not a lawless vacuum. The actions of “VeryDarkMan” constitute a direct violation specifically regarding cyberstalking, bullying, and the distribution of racist contravention of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act 2015 and xenophobic material aimed at causing fear and reputational harm,” he said.

He urged the Nigerian Police and Department of State Security Services to take action against VeryDarkMan.

“We hereby urge the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the Department of State Services (DSS), and the Office of the Attorney General to take immediate punitive measures against Martins Otse (VeryDarkMan). The law must take its course to serve as a deterrent to digital terrorists who use their platforms to blackmail and de-market hardworking citizens for “clout” or financial gain.

“Our legal team, led by Barrister Abubarka Orumah, has been instructed to proceed with a $1 billion libel and defamation suit,” he said.

Nigerian-US citizen, Onyiaeze to slam N1bn defamation suit against VeryDarkMan

An aspirant for the Osun West Senatorial seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Akin Ogunbiyi, has formally declared his ambition before party stakeholders in Iwo, expressing confidence in securing the ticket through consensus. Speaking at the stakeholders’ meeting, Ogunbiyi said the entire Osun West senatorial leadership is solidly behind him. […]

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that two Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, candidates who were among passengers abducted in a commercial bus have escaped from their captors

DAILY POST reports that about 14 candidates travelling to Otukpo for the UTME were abducted in Benue State.

A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Udeme Edet, on Friday, said the vehicle involved was a Toyota Hiace bus with registration number BGT 234 S4 belonging to Benue Links Limited.

According to the police, one suspect has been arrested in connection with the incident.

The police spokesperson disclosed that the driver violated company policy by embarking on an unauthorised late-night journey.

According to Edet, the driver picked up passengers randomly along the route without issuing a formal manifest, contrary to standard operating procedures.

“The Command has deployed several tactical teams, including the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, and is working with other sister agencies to track down the perpetrators and ensure the safe return of the victims,” the statement said.

Two abducted UTME candidates escape from kidnappers

Super Eagles midfielder Alex Iwobi has shared the differences between playing for Nigeria and playing for England.

Iwobi, who played for England at various youth levels before chosing Nigeria at senior level, mentioned things like Nigerian players paying for their flights sometimes, power outages, and pairing of players in a hotel room.

Speaking on the Beast Mode On podcast, Iwobi reflected on the contrasting experiences between England’s structured setup and Nigeria’s more unpredictable environment.

“Always an honour. Nigeria and England are two different setups. With England, there’s a strict itinerary—you stick to it, you stick to the time, you’re never late,” Iwobi said.

“Obviously, it’s one to a room, and the fans are a bit more controlled; you sign autographs.

“Nigeria—don’t get me wrong, I love playing for my country. However, sometimes you have to book your own flight, sometimes you have to pay for your upgrade. No NEPA (electricity) when that goes.”

Despite representing England at several youth levels, Iwobi saw his progression stall due to limited first-team opportunities at Arsenal.

‘You book your flights, no NEPA’ – Iwobi shares differences between playing for England, Nigeria

The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has continued its efforts to crack down on smuggling activities in Adamawa State. The NCS, through its Operation Whirlwind, recorded a milestone achievement within six weeks as it made significant seizures worth over N93 million. At a media briefing held on Friday at the Customs House in Yola, the National […]

The Federal Government has intensified efforts to promote balanced national development with the unveiling of a new coordination and

Iranian senior officials have threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz again by considering it a ceasefire violation if the US naval blockade of Iranian ports continues.