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The former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, could not be arraigned on Wednesday over his alleged unlawful interception of the phone communication of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu. This follows the failure of the Department of State Services (DSS) to produce El-Rufai for trial. It will be recalled that the former governor, who was initially detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)—which is also investigating money laundering allegations against him—was later transferred to the custody of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC). While in ICPC’s custody, the court gave the DSS…

Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have apprehended the sixth suspect linked to the 2022 attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State — a tragic incident that claimed the lives of over 40 worshippers and left many others injured. The DSS is already prosecuting five suspects — Idris Omeiza (25), Al Qasim Idris (20), Jamiu Abdulmalik (26), Abdulhaleem Idris (25), and Momoh Otuho Abubakar (47) — for allegedly carrying out acts of terrorism connected to the massacre. For nearly four years, the sixth suspect managed to evade arrest, becoming one of Nigeria’s most wanted fugitives. However, security…

Former National Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Festus Okoye, says every polling unit in Nigeria has internet access. Okoye made this revelation on Tuesday during an interview on Trust TV monitored by DAILY POST. He was speaking on the national debate around the Electoral Act amendment by the National Assembly and signed by President Bola Tinubu. He said, “All the INEC machines for the election come with power bank and other accessories. “Now, when elections are over, the Presiding Officer has snapped the For EC8A and there’s no network at that particular point, it stores the information…

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has issued a firm condemnation of the recent assault on members of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, characterizing the incident as an escalation of internal party conflict that has gone excessively far. In a personal statement released on Tuesday evening, the governor expressed sympathy for the affected party members. He noted that it was regrettable that certain individuals allegedly exploited Edo State’s peaceful environment to incite violence. The statement emphasized, “as peace-loving citizens, we categorically condemn and will not tolerate the importation of thugs and miscreants from outside the state under the guise of…

In a significant move to address rampant terrorism, insurgency, and banditry, the Zamfara State Government has completed a thorough examination of Colombia’s strategic communication framework, particularly its non-kinetic approaches to conflict resolution. This initiative aims to adapt successful strategies from Colombia to the specific security challenges faced in Zamfara. A delegation, led by Governor Dauda Lawal, recently returned from an exchange program in Bogotá, Colombia, where they focused on the demobilization strategy employed during the conflict with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The goal of this initiative is to harness lessons learned from Colombia’s experiences to restore economic…

Chilling newly released photos from Jeffrey Epstein’s Paris apartment paint a disturbing picture of the disgraced financier’s private residence. The disturbing photos published by French newspaper Le Parisien exposed the disgraced billionaire financier’s 18-room Avenue Foch sordid hideaway, complete with an eerily-lit red-walled massage chamber that Paris prosecutors believe was used to carry out heinous s£x crimes. One image showed a massage table, s£x toys, and walls covered with images of naked women, including one showing the de@d pedophile lying beside two topless women. The outlet also released photos taken by local police during a 2019 probe into rapes allegedly…

U.S. President, Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union-style address in recent history on Tuesday night, speaking for approximately one hour and 48 minutes before a joint session of Congress. According to data compiled by the American Presidency Project, which has tracked such speeches since 1964, the address was the lengthiest delivered to Congress in at least six decades. The speech surpassed the previous modern-era record also set by Trump when he spoke for one hour and 39 minutes last year. That address, delivered during the first year of his second nonconsecutive term, was…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has confirmed a fire outbreak at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. It disclosed, in a post on X (former Twitter) on Monday, that the incident occurred at Terminal One of the airport. FAAN stated that, though no fatality has been recorded, its team of firefighters was on the ground to contain the fire. “The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) wishes to inform the public of a fire outbreak at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. “Our firefighting team is currently responding and working to contain the situation. No…

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has filed a N1 billion fundamental rights enforcement suit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), challenging what he described as the unlawful invasion and search of his residence in Abuja. The suit, marked FHC/ABJ/CS/345/2026 and filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, seeks to nullify a search warrant issued by a magistrate court in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) on February 4. The warrant authorised ICPC operatives to conduct a search and seize items at the former governor’s residence. El-Rufai, through his legal team led by Oluwole Iyamu,…

Sustainability has become a critical priority for businesses and governments across the world, driving growth, innovation, and positive change. As the world grapples with climate change, social inequality, and economic uncertainty, organisations are recognising the importance of adopting sustainable practices that balance Environmental, Social, and Governance considerations. In Nigeria, the sustainability agenda has become a mainstay, with companies like FirstBank leading the charge. As the leading financial institution in West Africa, FirstBank has made significant strides in promoting sustainability/ESG, with notable achievements in renewable energy, financial inclusion, and environmental conservation. The bank’s sustainability initiatives are anchored on three pillars: education,…