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In response to a series of deadly attacks in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State, which resulted in multiple fatalities, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has visited the state to assess the situation and express solidarity with the victims. Accompanied by top police officials—including AIG Funsho Adegboye (Police Mobile Force), AIG Zachariah Fera (Zone 4), and AIG Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka (Commandant, Police Staff College Jos)—the IGP arrived in Plateau State to evaluate the security landscape and offer assurances of justice and safety. During a meeting at the Plateau State Government House in Jos, the police…
The streets of Lagos Island are set to come alive this Easter Sunday, 20 April, as the historic Lagos Fanti Carnival returns, celebrating over a century of Afro-Brazilian heritage and the cultural identity of the Lagos Island community. First held in 1890, the Fanti Carnival is one of the longest-running cultural processions in Nigeria, established by Afro-Brazilian descendants who settled in Lagos after returning from Brazil in the 19th century. The event has since evolved into a public display of music, dance, and traditional art forms tied to the city’s unique history. This year’s edition, according to organisers, will feature…
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has passed a bill establishing the Mental Health Services Department, aimed at advancing mental healthcare and safeguarding the rights of individuals with intellectual, psychosocial, or cognitive disabilities. The bill was passed during Tuesday’s plenary session following the presentation of a report by Hon. Haruna Barnabas, Chairman of the House Committee on Health and representative of Kauru/Chawai Constituency. Barnabas explained that the legislation is designed to reform mental health care delivery, ensuring better protection, regulation, and support for affected individuals in Kaduna State. “This bill is timely and necessary. It addresses the stigma around drug…
Rivers State Sole Administrator, Vice Admiral (rtd.) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has summoned suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Dr Ngozi Ordu, to appear before him at the Government House in Port Harcourt. This was contained in a special announcement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibibia Lucky Worika. Worika disclosed that the summons forms part of an official inquiry into appointments made during the Fubara administration over the past two years. According to the statement, Fubara has been directed to present comprehensive documentation and records related to appointments made while in office.…
The Patriots for the Advancement of Peace and Social Development (PAPSD) has called on President Bola Tinubu and pro-democracy advocates to disregard recent demands for a state of emergency in Zamfara State. Dr. Sani Shinkafi, Executive Director of PAPSD and a former patron of the Tinubu/Shettima Campaign Council, made the appeal in a statement issued Monday in Abuja. He described the calls—allegedly made by unnamed groups—as politically motivated attempts to derail Governor Dauda Lawal’s Rescue Mission agenda. “These reactionary forces are driven by narrow interests and ignorance of constitutional provisions,” Shinkafi stated. “Zamfara does not meet any of the criteria…
The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has reported a continued rise in Lassa fever cases, with 15 new confirmed infections and five additional deaths recorded in Week 14 of 2025 (March 31 – April 6). The latest figures show that 674 cases have been confirmed from a total of 4,025 suspected cases across 18 states and 93 local government areas. So far, 127 deaths have been recorded, resulting in a Case Fatality Rate (CFR) of 18.8%—slightly higher than the same period last year (18.5%). According to the NCDC, the epicentres of the outbreak remain Ondo, Bauchi, and…
The Lagos State House of Assembly has urged the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice to enforce the Tenancy Law of 2015 in response to the growing issue of illegal and excessive rent increases by landlords across the state. This resolution was passed during a plenary session on Tuesday, following a motion introduced by Hon. Sa’ad Olumoh, who highlighted the need to address the escalating trend of arbitrary rent hikes. Olumoh referenced Section 37 of the Tenancy Law, which prohibits unreasonable rent increases and offers tenants legal avenues to challenge such actions in court. He warned that the unchecked rise in…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has sounded the alarm over the growing threat of misinformation, urging public officials to equip themselves with strong media and information literacy skills to guard against fake news, bias, and disinformation. Addressing participants at the second Spokespersons Summit in Abuja, jointly organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, the Minister noted that in today’s fast-paced media environment, everyone — from communications professionals to top executives — plays the role of a spokesperson. “Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen, I want to…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has vowed to end land speculation in the capital city. Wike disclosed that those allocated land must develop it within two years and pay for their Certificate of Occupancy, C-of-O, within 21 days. He spoke after inspecting the Mabushi Bus Terminal in Abuja on Tuesday, where he rejected the quality of work done. The minister ordered the Transportation Secretary, Elechi Chinedum, to ensure a thorough job is completed before the project is commissioned by President Bola Tinubu. According to Wike: “We are now in the bus terminal which is almost ready but…
Panic has gripped the Otobi-Akpa community in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State following a fresh attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen on Tuesday evening. DAILY POST gathered that several residents are feared dead, while numerous houses were set ablaze during the violent attack. A local resident who spoke with DAILY POST revealed that the attackers stormed the village around 6 pm and began shooting indiscriminately at anyone in sight. “They have been shooting and killing people since 6 pm. As we speak, our house and several others have been burnt down. We are helpless,” a distraught villager told DAILY…