***Over 20 Opponents Jailed on Frivolous Charges, Says Centre for Reform A civil rights group, the Centre for Reform and Public Advocacy, has accused the Kebbi State Government of hijacking the justice system to crush political dissent, warning that Magistrate and Area Courts are now being used as weapons of political persecution. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Monday, the group’s legal head, Barrister Kalu Kalu Agu, painted a grim picture of repression in Kebbi, where over 20 citizens—including activists and critics—have allegedly been thrown behind bars on trumped-up charges. “These arrests follow a disturbing pattern,” Agu said.…
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Nigeria’s Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, has unveiled a bold vision for the country’s economic transformation, placing innovation and youth-led enterprise at the heart of national development. Speaking at the third edition of the NSIA Prize for Innovation (NPI) Demo Day held in Abuja over the weekend, Edun described innovation as “the bedrock of productivity,” adding that Nigeria’s journey from potential to prosperity will be powered by homegrown ideas and technology-enabled solutions. “Nigeria’s transformation must be built on ideas—driven by our youth and anchored in inclusivity,” Edun said, noting that more than 65% of…
By Abdullahi Sani Yola With 2027 on the horizon, political temperatures are already rising in Nigeria’s North-East — and this time, the storm is coming from inside the All Progressives Congress (APC). Key APC stakeholders across the region are warning President Bola Ahmed Tinubu that if he wants to retain the North-East in the next election, he must drop Vice President Kashim Shettima from the ticket. Their message is blunt: the Vice President has become a symbol of exclusion, not unity. “He’s turned the entire North-East into a Borno-only project,” said Hajia Hadiza Aliyu, a prominent APC voice in Bauchi.…
Nigeria’s D’Tigress have booked their spot in the final of the 2025 Women’s AfroBasket with a gritty 75–68 win over rivals Senegal in a pulsating semi-final encounter. Despite a shaky start that saw Senegal lead 11–2, the Nigerian ladies bounced back with style, ending the first quarter on top at 22–17. From there, it was a rollercoaster battle. D’Tigress stayed sharp in the second quarter, heading into halftime with a 43–37 cushion. But Senegal refused to go down without a fight, clawing back in the third to snatch a narrow 54–50 lead. With everything on the line, Nigeria turned up…
Fuel prices have taken another leap in Abuja and across parts of Nigeria as filling stations adjust pump rates in response to an upward review of ex-depot prices by Dangote Refinery and other petroleum depot owners. As of Saturday morning, Empire Energy and Ranoil stations in Gwarimpa and nearby areas were selling petrol at ₦935 and ₦970 per litre, respectively—up from ₦905 and ₦900 the night before. Speaking exclusively to Daily Post, Chinedu Ukadike, spokesperson for the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), confirmed that the hike was driven by new pricing from major suppliers. “The supplying depots and…
By Our Correspondent Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has ordered the immediate closure of Badeggi FM, a privately-owned radio station based in Minna, accusing it of inciting the public against the government and promoting unrest. The dramatic directive came during an expanded caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the Government House on Friday night. The meeting was attended by key party stakeholders, including the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mallam Mohammed Idris Malagi, who witnessed the pronouncement. Governor Bago, visibly displeased, alleged that the station had engaged in unethical broadcasting practices and had consistently…
Mr Bayo Bashir Ojulari has declared that he resigned from office as the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), voluntarily and not under compulsion. Ojulari specifically said that the only ‘pressure’ he faced was from his conscience and commitment to accountability after the unnecessary controversy stirred around the Kigali, Rwanda trip. He therefore said that his resignation was a personal decision, submitted through the appropriate channels and not at gunpoint in some spy movie scenario. Ojulari, who has been on the spotlight of the anti-graft agency as earlier reported by Forefront News, further…
As the Edo Central Senatorial District prepares for a crucial by-election, one name is rapidly gaining momentum on the campaign trail—Engr. Osoreme Christen Omofoma, the Labour Party’s flagbearer. With a manifesto deeply rooted in community transformation, job creation, healthcare, and educational advancement, Omofoma is being hailed as the candidate to beat in what is shaping up to be a high-stakes political contest. A Bold Blueprint for Jobs and Economic Growth Omofoma’s economic plan is both bold and pragmatic. At the heart of his campaign is a commitment to create 5,000 new jobs annually through small business loan schemes, vocational training,…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has stirred fresh controversy in the Labour Party, disqualifying all candidates submitted by the Julius Abure-led faction from contesting the August 16 bye-elections. While the move has sparked outrage from Abure loyalists, a former party executive has hailed it as a triumph for legality and internal democracy. Former National Treasurer of the Labour Party, Oluchi Oparah, praised INEC’s decision, saying it “restores sanity and upholds the rule of law.” She argued that Abure ceased to be chairman as far back as June 8, 2023, and accused him of flouting party rules and court orders…
By Friday Idachaba | Lokoja The Kogi State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointment of Omonu Jackson James as the pioneer Managing Director of the newly established Kogi State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (KOSOPADEC). Omonu’s confirmation came during Friday’s plenary session after a screening exercise involving other top nominees for the Commission, including Prince Mathew Kolawole, the immediate past Speaker of the Assembly, who was confirmed as Executive Director, West. Also confirmed were: Mr. Suleiman Ndalaye – Chairman, Engr. Isah Yakubu Jatto – Executive Director, Central, Usman Nda Muhammed – Executive Director, East, Olori Michael – Executive Director,…