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The Chairman of the Rivers State Chapter of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mr Leader Sampson in this interview with DAILY POST, claims that despite the reconciliation between the suspended Governor of the state, Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Nyesom Wike, the nearly two years political crisis may continue and even get worse. Among …

The Coal City Elites Forum (CCEF), has applauded Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah on Enugu State ober what they described as the “numerous transformational projects accomplished in just over two years of his administration”. The prime platform for professionals of Enugu State extraction who have attained the directorate cadre in the Federal Public Service of Nigeria, in a statement signed by …

The Coal City Elites Forum (CCEF), has applauded Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah on Enugu State ober what they described as the “numerous transformational projects accomplished in just over two years of his administration”. The prime platform for professionals of Enugu State extraction who have attained the directorate cadre in the Federal Public Service of Nigeria, in a statement signed by …

Yilwatda was appointed on July 24, 2025, replacing Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned on health grounds. However, unlike standard practice where cabinet members stepping into partisan leadership positions resign their ministerial posts, the former Pla­teau governorship candidate has continued to straddle both roles. Party sources informed Dai­ly Independent on Monday that many key stakeholders in the APC are already lobbying for …

A lawsuit accuses the Trump administration of illegally deporting five African immigrants to Ghana, making the 16-hour journey in “straitjackets,” in an attempt to avoid court orders that blocked them from going back to their home countries. A federal judge on Saturday said it appeared the Trump administration was making an “end run” around those court orders by first sending …

The North Korean government is increasingly imposing death penalty, including for people caught watching and sharing foreign films and TV dramas, according to a major UN report. According to the BBC, the report revealed that the dictatorship, which remains largely cut off from the world, is also forcing more citizens into labour while further restricting freedoms. The UN Human Rights …

The Clerk to the National Assembly has said his office cannot facilitate the resumption of Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, stressing that only the Senate or a competent court can decide on the matter. In a statement signed on Monday by Bullah Audu Bi-Allah, Director of Information, for the Clerk to the National Assembly, the office explained that its role is purely …

Nearly two months after his emergence as National Chairman of the All Pro­gressives Congress (APC), Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, has failed to formally resign his position as Minister of Humanitarian Af­fairs and Poverty Reduction, raising seri­ous constitutional and ethical concerns. Yilwatda was appointed on July 24, 2025, replacing Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned on health grounds. However, unlike standard practice where cabinet …

Nearly two months after his emergence as National Chairman of the All Pro­gressives Congress (APC), Dr. Nentawe Yilwatda, has failed to formally resign his position as Minister of Humanitarian Af­fairs and Poverty Reduction, raising seri­ous constitutional and ethical concerns. Yilwatda was appointed on July 24, 2025, replacing Abdullahi Ganduje, who resigned on health grounds. However, unlike standard practice where cabinet …

The Presidency has criticised former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar over his claim that hunger may trigger a revolution under President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, described Atiku’s remark as “talk is cheap,” insisting the former Vice-President and his team are out of touch with Nigeria’s current progress. In a statement on X, Onanuga said Atiku’s comment reflected a disconnect …