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The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu on Thursday, led heads of security agencies on an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation in Jos, Plateau State. Shaibu’s visit comes barely 24 hours after the crisis in Jos North Local Government Area of the state escalated resulting in the killing of residents, burning down of churches and building among others. In a statement issued by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Appolonia Anele, the Army Chief’s visit forms part of ongoing efforts to restore calm and entrench lasting peace across the state. Anele stated that upon his arrival…

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has labelled some of those who fought for democracy during the days of the late military dictator, General Sani Abacha, as now worse than the former military leader. Obi, in a post via his account on Thursday, submitted that yesterday’s defenders of democracy have become today’s destroyers. The former Governor of Anambra State, who spoke against the background of the state of democracy in Nigeria without mentioning names, said Abacha can now be viewed as more democratic than those who championed the fight for democracy and human rights during the days of…

Eight members of the House of Representatives from Kano State have officially announced their defection from the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The lawmakers announced their defection on Tuesday at the Green Chamber of the National Assembly. The lawmakers are: Tijjani Abdulkadir Jobe (Dawakin Tofa/Rimin Gado/Tofa Federal Constituency). Garba Ibrahim Diso (Gwale Federal Constituency) Hassan Shehu Hussain (Nassarawa Federal Constituency) Idris Dankawu (Kumbotso Federal Constituency) Muhamamad Chiroma Nalaraba (Gezawa/Gabasawa Federal Constituency) Barr. Rabiu Yusuf (Takai/Sumaila Federal Constituency) Dr Ghali Mustapha Tijjani (Albasu/Gaya/Ajingi Federal Constituency) Barr. Muhammad Bello Shehu (Fagge Federal Constituency) Their defection was…

Minister of Power, Adelabu A. Adebayo, has formally resigned from his position, announcing his intention to run for Governor of Oyo State. Naija News reports that in a resignation letter addressed to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and submitted through the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Adebayo expressed gratitude for his time in office. “I write with profound gratitude to Your Excellency to formally tender my resignation from my position as the Honourable Minister of Power, Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he wrote. He also thanked the president for the trust placed in him, saying, “I wish to sincerely thank Your Excellency for…

“A fight you can’t fight, don’t start it,” the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, declared on Monday as he took a swipe at Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, during the 107th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike, in a blunt remark, described as “unfortunate” claims allegedly made by Makinde regarding meetings involving him and the President, insisting such assertions were misleading. “It’s unfortunate a fight you cannot fight, you started,” Wike said. Politics is not contract work. He went further to caution against treating politics as a business venture. They…

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has announced a N10,000 monthly salary top-up for all state workers over the next three months to help cushion the impact of rising fuel prices. Speaking at an event in Ibadan on Monday, Makinde said the allowance, starting in April, is aimed at supporting workers with petrol and transportation costs. He added that the payment could be extended if economic conditions do not improve. Fuel Hike: Seyi Makinde announces N10, 000 monthly top up for workers “I’m happy to announce that all workers in Oyo State and the local government starting from April, at least for the…

Some Nigerian filling stations have dropped their retail fuel prices. Checks by DAILY POST on Monday showed that Ranoil and Empire Energy filling stations dropped their petrol pump prices to N1,370 and N1,383 per liter, down from N1,440 and N1430 per liter, respectively. This means that the filling stations adjusted their retail pump price downwards by N70 and N37 per liter. A manager, who preferred anonymity, told DAILY POST that the adjustment was to remain competitive in petrol pricing in the country’s downstream sector. DAILY POST reports that Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and MRS filling stations dispense petrol at…

IGP Tunji Disu has approved a fresh round of postings involving several commissioners of police across commands nationwide. The directive was contained in an internal wireless message marked “Most/Immediate” from the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja. The signal instructed all relevant units and formations to update their records to reflect the new postings. According to the directive, Haruna Alaba Yahaya has been posted to head JGS. Betty Enekpen Otimenyin has been deployed to welfare at the force headquarters. Olugbenga Ayodeji Abimbola has been assigned to the Oyo State command. Yemi John Oyeniyi has been posted to the Delta State command. Olubode Ojajuni has been deployed to…

Content creator and social media personality, VeryDarkMan has suggested that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may be campaigning for a third term in office, beyond the 2027 general elections. He stated this in a video post via his official Instagram page on Monday. According to VeryDarkMan, he claimed, “I don’t think President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is preparing for the 2027 election. I think he is preparing for 2030 too. “I don’t think this campaign is about 2027 anymore. Tinubu wants to rule for a third term.” He stated. He pointed to the APC’s dominance in states and the National Assembly as…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of strangling democracy in Nigeria. Atiku, a two-time presidential candidate and leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) said Tinubu is actively dismantling democracy and pushing Nigeria towards a full-blown authoritarian rule. According to Atiku, the actions by the president and his party has dangerous implications not just for Nigeria but for the entire West African subregion. Atiku said this while reacting to the siege on the properties of the former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami by the Department of State…