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Abia State Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, has directed the Abia State Universal Basic Education Board, ASUBEB, and the Secondary Education Management Board, SEMB, to ensure that newly recruited teachers are posted to their places of comfort. Otti had last week warned that education officials who refuse to post new Abia teachers to their areas of comfort are taking significant risks. Addressing a stakeholders’ meeting on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Goodluck Ubochi, informed ASUBEB and SEMB to ensure that the matter is resolved in line with Governor Otti’s instructions. “So, I am here now publicly requesting ASUBEB and SEMB to make sure that in the next two weeks, this matter is settled. His Excellency is too busy to be distracted,” said Ubochi. The commissioner charged the two agencies to execute their responsibilities through the teacher posting committees they had established. He appealed for patience and understa...

Benfica manager Jose Mourinho has claimed he is “not a Blue” anymore, ahead of another return to Chelsea on Tuesday night. Both teams meet in their second Champions League fixture of the season. Mourinho coached Chelsea across two separate stints, during which he won three Premier League titles. However, he now returns to Stamford Bridge with the club where he began his managerial career, aiming to take all three points. “Of course, I am part of their history and they are part of my history,” Mourinho told reporters today. “When I say I am not a Blue, it is about the job I do tomorrow. “I don’t think Chelsea fans will boo me. At least when I am on the street they ask me for selfies and pictures.” Champions League: I’m not Blue anymore – Mourinho speaks ahead of Chelsea vs Benfica

Turkish professional basketball coach Ergin Ataman has criticised the failure of the country’s football clubs to succeed in Europe despite expensive transfers in the last summer window. Ataman made the remarks while speaking about Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen, the biggest transfer in Turkish football history. According to him, all this investment should be accompanied by success in Europe. “Football in Türkiye has its own economy. Millions of dollars are being spent,” Ataman was quoted by habersarikirmizi as saying. “There is no success in Europe. You see, my team is Galatasaray. Osimhen is 80 million euros. Okay, but is all this just to become the Turkish champion? “For me, the criterion is to be successful in Europe. To be able to reach the semi-finals of a European cup. “It is not necessary to be a champion. This has not been achieved for years.” Recall that Galatasaray signed Osimhen on a permanent transfer from Napoli during the summer transfer window. Osimhen signin...

The ‎Adamawa State Chapter of African Democratic Congress, ADC, has urged prominent members who are yet to officially register their membership of the party to do so. Chairman of the party in the state, Shehu Yohanna, at the party state headquarters in Yola, mentioned former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Lawal Babachidr among those that the party expects to register. Yohanna, delivering his address during the exercise commencing the membership registration drive, told the two and the many others who have identified with the party to go to their respective wards to register their membership. He described being duly registered and given a membership card as the only way members can legitimately exercise influence within the party. ‎ ‎Yohanna said the ADC in Adamawa State is poised to take its place as a leading political force, urging all coalition partners and stakeholders to participate in the fresh registration of party me...

The Sokoto State High Court has ordered the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, to immediately release the withheld results of 47 students of Global Kids Academy, Sokoto. Justice Muawiya Mahmud delivered the ruling after hearing submissions from counsel to the plaintiff, Ferdinand Okotete, and defence counsel, Kabiru Yusuf, while WAEC’s legal team was led by Taiwo Osipitan, SAN. The court held that the evidence before it demonstrated that the students’ rights had been violated, criticising WAEC’s publications against the school as damaging and defamatory. It therefore set aside WAEC’s decision at its 76th NEC meeting, declaring it “null and void” for breaching the right to a fair hearing. The court further directed WAEC to release the students’ 2023 General Mathematics results, noting that they were not implicated in any malpractice, and to publish a retraction and apology to the school in a letter, on its website, and in a widely circulated national daily. In addition, the c...

Remo Stars zoomed into the second round of the CAF Champions League after a 1-0 victory over US Zilimadjou of Comoros in Abeokuta on Friday. Daniel Ogunmodede’s side won the preliminary round tie 5-0 on aggregate. The Nigerian champions defeated US Zilimadjou 4-0 in the first leg last weekend. Alex Oyowah netted the winning goal from the penalty spot 17 minutes from time. Remo Stars will face South African giants Mamelodi Sundowns in the second round. Nigeria’s other representative in the competition, Rivers United will take on Les Aigles of Democratic Republic of Congo at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Sunday. CAF Champions League: Remo Stars beat US Zilimadjou to book date with Sundowns

Kelechi Iheanacho has said scoring on his European debut for Celtic was a moment to treasure, DAILY POST reports. Iheanacho was on target in Celtic’s 1-1 draw with Partizan Belgrade on Thursday night. The substitute gave the Hoops the lead on 55 minutes with a clever finish before Marko Arnatovic restored parity for the hosts 10 minutes later. It was the forward’s second goal in three appearances for the Scottish Premiership champions. “It felt really great, playing my first European competition with Celtic. I’m happy to get a goal for the team,” Iheanacho told the club’s official website. “It was a great atmosphere, to be fair. We got a point here and hopefully we’ll get more points in the future.” The 28-year-old joined the Hoops on a free transfer earlier this month. Europa League: Iheanacho thrilled to score first European goal for Celtic

The Sports Writers Association of Nigeria, SWAN, has announced a nationwide boycott of all activities related to the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, including the Federation’s upcoming Annual General Assembly, AGA, scheduled to hold in Ibadan, Oyo State. The directive, issued on Wednesday by the leadership of the association, follows what SWAN described as the NFF’s “deliberate and persistent exclusion” of the Association from the Congress, the Federation’s highest decision-making body. In a statement jointly signed by the SWAN President, Mr. Isaiah Benjamin, and the Secretary-General, Ambassador Ikenna Okonkwo, the Association condemned the NFF’s actions as “unacceptable, retrogressive, and an affront to the sporting media’s role in national football development.” “The media is a critical tripod in the growth of sports globally. SWAN, as the professional body coordinating sports journalism in Nigeria, has consistently engaged with the NFF on the need to restore our rightful place...

The Federal Government has unveiled the official theme for the country’s 2025 Independence Day celebrations. In a statement on Wednesday, the Director, Information and Public Relations in the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation OSGF, Segun Imohiosen, said the theme for Nigeria at 65 is ‘All Hands on Deck for a Greater Nation.’ Imohiosen stated that the theme indicates the need for unity, collaboration and patriotism among government institutions, the private sector, civil society and citizens to advance national peace, prosperity and progress. He explained that the choice of theme reflects Nigeria’s resilience since independence in 1960, stressing the importance of consolidating past achievements while pursuing loftier goals under the Renewed Hope Agenda. According to him, government agencies and partners are expected to align their programmes with the anniversary theme to ensure its message resonates across all spheres of national life. He further noted th...

The Lagos State Government has cleared a cluster of illegal shanties and a makeshift car wash in the Lekki area as part of its ongoing environmental enforcement drive. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the demolition in a statement posted on his official X handle on Tuesday. According to Wahab, the enforcement team dismantled the unlawful structures at Lafiaji Beach and along Platinum Way in the Igbokusu axis of Lekki. “These shanties not only degrade the environment but also promote indiscriminate waste disposal and other unhygienic practices along our coastal corridors,” he explained. The commissioner emphasised that the state government would not tolerate activities that compromise environmental sustainability and public health. “As a government, we cannot allow these practices to persist unchecked. We remain committed to restoring order, safeguarding our waterfronts, and ensuring that public spaces are managed responsibly in line wi...

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a suspect linked to the brutal murder of All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, Ejeh Ijachi, in Ugboju community, Otukpo Local Government Area. Command spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, disclosed on Monday evening that operatives apprehended one of the alleged assailants following an intensive manhunt launched shortly after the incident. “Yes, it is confirmed that the incident occurred and one of the suspects has been arrested and is in police custody. Investigation is still ongoing to capture the other suspects,” Edet stated. The arrest comes barely a few hours after the chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Maxwell Ogiri, confirmed the assassination and vowed to work with security agencies to bring the killers to justice. Ejeh Ijachi was gunned down in the early hours of Monday by armed men who reportedly trailed him to his residence after an evening outing. Witnesses said the attackers arrived on motorcycles and sho...

Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Enugu State have threatened to stage a protest in Abuja if attempts by some party leaders to block Governor Peter Mbah’s defection to the ruling party continues. The stakeholders issued the warning over the weekend after a meeting in Enugu. They alleged that the Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Uche Nnaji, was working against Mbah’s anticipated move, urging him to concentrate on his national assignment instead. Among those at the meeting were former APC state chairman, Dr Ben Nwoye; retired Nigerian ambassador to Ukraine, Gen. Christian Ugwu; immediate past Vice Chancellor of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Prof. Hilary Edoga; former governorship candidate, Chief Gab Nnamani; Chief Anike Nwoga; Hyacinth Ngwu; and Mrs Juliet Egbo. Nwoye stated that Mbah’s defection would turn around APC’s electoral misfortunes in Enugu, insisting that the governor’s performance had already won him the peop...

Troops of the Nigerian Army’s 6 Brigade, operating under Sector 3 of Operation Whirl Stroke, have again arrested two suspected kidnappers in Karim Lamido Local Government Council of Taraba State. The arrest comes a day after a suspected notorious terrorist was apprehended in Takum Local Government Council by men of the Brigade. In a statement made available to journalists by the Acting Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, Lt Umar Muhammad, the feat is part of intensified operations under the ongoing military campaign codenamed Operation Lafiya Nakowa. The arrest was made on September 19, 2025, following credible intelligence about criminal activities in the Garau axis of Rafin Taba community. According to the statement, “In a swift and coordinated raid, troops apprehended two individuals identified as Ibrahim Umaru and Adamu Malam Musa, both of whom are alleged to be involved in a series of high-profile kidnappings across the state and neighbouring re...

Enugu State Government has strongly condemned the gruesome murder of Rev. Fr. Mathew Eya of Nsukka Catholic Diocese by unknown assailant. It could be recalled that the incident occurred on Friday, September 19, 2025. In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Dr. Malachy Uchenna Agbo, the government described the action as cowardly and cold-blooded. Father Eya was said to have been shot dead by a group of assailants, who attacked and killed him along Alumona- Eha Ndiagu road in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu. The government has, therefore, reiterated that security of lives and property remains its priority and vowed to bring the perpetrators to justice. It added that it has the technology, human resources, and indeed a demonstrable capacity to track down and defeat the remnant workers of evil in the state. In addition, the Enugu State Government has placed a N10 million Naira reward for anyone with credible information that could lead to t...

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim will have Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount available for the visit of Chelsea this Saturday. The duo were injured during the 3-2 win over Burnley before the international break. Cunha and Mount both missed the 3-0 defeat at Manchester City last weekend. However, Amorim has confirmed that they have recovered and will be in his squad. Diogo Dalot remains sidelined, along with Lisandro Martinez, who is recovering from a long-term knee injury. “Dalot is out, Mason is in the squad, Cunha is in the squad, Licha is still out,” Amorim said. Amorim also revealed that left-back Tyrell Malacia is training with the Under-21s after failing to find a new club this summer. Amorim receives double Man Utd injury boost ahead of Chelsea clash

The National Assembly has demanded the withdrawal of all circulars previously issued for contract awards under the 2025 fiscal year. This resolution comes as the implementation of the N23.9 trillion capital component of the 2025 budget is set to begin soon and is expected to extend into 2026. The decision was reached on Thursday during a meeting between the Joint Committee on Appropriations and the President’s economic team at the National Assembly. In attendance were the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu; Director-General of the Budget Office, Tanimu Yakubu; and the Accountant-General of the Federation, Shamsudeen Ogunjimi. The session, DAILY POST reports, was convened to review the performance of the 2024 budget and assess the implementation of the N54.9 trillion 2025 budget. According to the Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, Abubakar Bichi, the Ministry of Fin...

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has expressed disappointment that Nigerians watched and did nothing, allowing the emergency rule and suspension of democratic governance in Rivers State to happen successfully. Eze, in a statement in Port Harcourt, pointed out that the fight was between the Federal Government and an individual, the governor, who currently has no control over any state apparatus, particularly the security architecture. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State was reinstated on Wednesday to resume his official duties on Thursday, after six months of suspension by President Bola Tinubu. Eze, a former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party, nPDP, further said: “The Governor upon his return must prioritise the development of the state, a top on his agenda which he has always pursued with zeal. “Service to the people should be top on his to-do list because Rivers people still believe in the since...

A 60-year-old man identified as Etebet Oyemara has reportedly died in an inferno in Benin City, Edo State. DAILY POST learnt that the incident occurred on Sunday night at No. 14 Benson Street, off Okhoro Road, in the state capital. The deceased was said to be an usher and head of the electrical unit at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in the Okhoro area, where the incident took place. When contacted, the Edo State Police Command confirmed the incident. The Public Relations Officer of the command, Moses Yamu, who confirmed the incident, said: “One 60-year-old, Etebet Oyemara, lost his life in the fire.” Yamu added that investigation was ongoing to determine the cause of the fire. DAILY POST learnt that the deceased was indoor with his wife and other occupants of the house when the incident occurred. The other victims of the inferno and the deceased’s family were reported to have been trapped inside the house by the blaze, leaving them little time to escape. He was alleged to hav...

Bayern Munich have suffered a major injury blow ahead of their UEFA Champions League tie with Chelsea on Wednesday. According to Bild, the Bundesliga champions are set to be without left-back Raphael Guerreiro for their Champions League tie against the Blues due to injury. Guerreiro will now join Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito, who are ruled out for the Champions League tie. This means that Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany may be forced to use right-back Josip Stanisic on the left against the Premier League west London club. Bayern Munich have already confirmed via their official website on Monday that Guerreiro has a ‘minor injury to his abdominal muscles’. Guerreiro had sustained the injury in Bayern’s 5-0 win over Hamburg in the Bundesliga last weekend. Champions League: Bayern Munich suffer major injury blow ahead Chelsea clash

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in joint operation with the Police and local Joint Task Force (JTF), have thwarted an attempt by Boko Haram terrorists to abduct villagers in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State. The incident occurred around 12:45 a.m. on Sunday when about 15 armed terrorists stormed Kombla community in Krichinga District of Madagali. Security sources told Zagazola Makama, the insurgents tried to seize some residents but were met with stiff resistance as troops swiftly engaged them in a fierce gun duel. “The prompt and coordinated response of the troops and supporting security elements forced the terrorists to abandon their mission and flee into nearby bush paths,” one of the sources said. Pursuit operations are currently ongoing to track down the fleeing terrorists. Security forces have also reinforced their presence in the area to restore confidence and prevent further attacks. Troops repel terrorist attack, foil kidnap attempt in Adamawa

The family of a veteran singer, Ms Uche Ibeto, popularly known as the Jigida Queen, has debunked the musician’s allegations that she was thrown out of her late mum, Mrs Esther Ibeto’s house in Lagos. In a statement signed by the ‘Administrator of the Estate of the Late Mrs Esther Ibeto’, the family said Uche’s claim was completely false and totally untrue. The family noted that the property in question was duely and lawfully sold, adding that the buyer took possession as the rightful and lawful owner. The singer, Uche Ibeto, is the third child of the Late Mrs Esther Ibeto and not the Administrator of the Estate or the sole owner of the property, the family stressed in the statement. Parts of the statement read, “The attention of the Estate of Late Mrs Esther Ibeto has been drawn to spurious, malicious and utterly misleading publications recently sponsored in the press by Ms. Uche Ibeto, a disgruntled beneficiary of the Estate, who has deliberately sought to mislead the public and u...

A video showing operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, allegedly rough-handling the Anambra State Commissioner for Youth Development, Patrick Aghamba, has surfaced online. The footage, shared on Sunday by Uche Nworah, Special Adviser on General Duties to the Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, shows several security officers rough-handling the commissioner, with one visibly punching him in the head. According to Nworah, Aghamba had allegedly blocked the entrance to the Onitsha General Hospital, preventing DSS personnel and others from accessing the facility. He noted that while the reasons for the commissioner’s actions were unclear, the use of force by the DSS officers was condemnable. “It is reported that the commissioner blocked the entrance to Onitsha General Hospital, preventing DSS officers and others from accessing the facility. The reasons for his actions are not immediately clear and are regrettable. However, the conduct of the DSS office...

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Security forces have restored calm in Dadu community, Kwali Area Council of the FCT, following a violent clash between farmers and herders on Friday. According to Zagazola Makama, the confrontation broke out after cattle allegedly invaded and destroyed a beneseed farm belonging to one Yunana Garba. In the ensuing altercation, Garba’s son, Yunana Naroka, was macheted on the head, while Garba himself was struck on the neck with a grazing stick. A Fulani woman, identified as Amina Abdullahi, also sustained a machete wound on her palm during the incident. The victims were taken to Goje Clinic, Ijah, and Abu Fatima Hospital, Kwali, where they are currently receiving treatment and reported to be in stable condition. A joint team of Army personnel, police officers, DSS operatives, and local vigilantes swiftly moved into the area to restore order. Authorities confirmed that normalcy has since returned, even as investigations into the clash continue. Troops, police restore order after fa...

Manchester United manager, Ruben Amorim, will be without Matheus Cunha for Sunday’s Premier League clash against Manchester City. Cunha picked up a hamstrong injury during their 3-2 win over Burnley before the international break. Speaking with the club’s website, Amorim confirmed Cunha will miss this weekend’s Derby through injury. Amorim said: “They are out for this game, I don’t know how long it’s going to take. We need these guys to be a competitive team. “We have very good players, who are eager to play, so we will be competitive on Sunday. But they are out. “If you talk to Cunha outside, he will say he can play this game. They are pushing really hard.” EPL: Man Utd suffer injury blow ahead of Man City clash

The Nigeria Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, NUPRC, has announced that the country’s crude oil losses have fallen to a 16-year low. NUPRC disclosed this in its July monthly report, released on Thursday. According to the report, Nigeria’s daily losses stood at 9,600 barrels per day, bpd, the lowest figure since 2009, when losses dropped to an all-time low of 8,500 bpd. The upstream oil sector reported that between January and July 2025, crude oil losses were contained at 2.04 million barrels, averaging 9,600 bpd over the seven-month period. This represents a significant 94.57 per cent reduction in crude oil losses compared with 2021, when Nigeria lost 37.6 million barrels at a daily average of 102,900 bpd. NUPRC attributed the achievement to the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act in 2021, which has led to steady progress in reducing crude oil losses. Nigeria’s crude oil losses fall to 16-year low – NUPRC

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has named the club as the most likely side to win the Premier League title this season. Obi backed the Blues to win the title, adding that Liverpool and Arsenal could also be in contention. He believes Chelsea are currently the best team in the Premier League, praising their style of play. He noted that Arsenal’s depth this season leaves their manager, Mikel Arteta, with no excuses in his pursuit of the title. Speaking on The Obi One Podcast, Mikel, a former Nigeria international, said: “I think it’s between Liverpool and Chelsea, we have a good chance of winning it. “Right now if you look at what team you think can beat Liverpool, I say Chelsea the way we play. We are the best team in terms of playing out from the back.” He then hailed Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca, saying the former Leicester City boss has transformed the team’s style and mentality. “We can be there come the end of the season so it’s between us and Liverpool,” he said, add...

The Sokoto State House of Assembly has passed a further amendment to the 2025 Appropriation Bill, approving a virement of N38.8 billion as requested by Governor Ahmed Aliyu. The approval followed the presentation of a report by the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, delivered by its vice chairman, Kabiru Ibrahim (APC, Kware), during plenary on Wednesday in Sokoto. Ibrahim explained that the amendment to Appropriation Law No. 12 of 2025 was aimed at funding critical infrastructure projects and social services across the state. The leader of the assembly, Bello Idris (APC, Gwadabawa North), backed the request, noting that the adjustment was necessary to accommodate ongoing projects. “There is the need to modify the budgetary provisions; hence, the amendment to the Appropriation Law No. 12 of 2025,” Idris said. Also speaking, Abubakar Shehu (APC, Yabo) described the amendment as a demonstration of the administration’s commitment to improving citizens’ welfare. After deli...

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has insisted that its tinted-glass permit system is legal, despite a lawsuit filed against it by the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA). In a statement released on Wednesday in Abuja, Force Spokesperson CSP Benjamin Hundeyin described the NBA’s claim that the permit policy is unconstitutional as untrue and misleading. According to the police, the policy is backed by law. The statement pointed to Section 2(3a) of the Motor Vehicles (Prohibition of Tinted Glass) Act, 2004, which gives the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) or an authorized officer the power to approve permits. It also referred to Section 1(2), which requires applicants to provide valid reasons—such as health or security concerns—before approval can be granted. Explaining the rationale, the Force said: “The essence of this regulation is consistent with the core mandate of the Police to prevent crimes, as the permit is a critical tool for curbing violent crimes such as kidnapping, armed robb...

Katsina United technical adviser, Azeez Mohammed has urged his players to maintain a strong mentality in their upcoming games. The Chanji Boys have registered two wins from three league matches this season. Katsina United defeated rivals Kano Pillars by a lone goal at the Muhammadu Dikko Stadium last weekend. “My boys played according to instructions, they make me proud, I want to urge them to keep fighting. This is just the beginning,we have a very long way to go.” Mohammed told Nigerian Players Gallery. Katsina United are fifth on the NPFL table with six points. Mohammed’s side will lock horns with Abia Warriors next in Umuahia. NPFL: Katsina United coach Azeez urges players to maintain momentum

Barau FC technical adviser, Ladan Bosso, is optimistic his team will bounce back from their slow start to the 2025-26 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. The Maliya Boys have recorded two draws and one defeat, from three games leaving them 17th on the NPFL table. Bosso admitted that his team is vulnerable upfront but that he will work on the weakness. “As it is, every team in the league, we are looking for a good striker. If there is any that is without a club that means he isn’t good enough but I will try to bring out the best from what I have on ground.” Bosso told the club’s media. Barau FC have struggled to find the back of the net, managing only one goal in three NPFL matches. They will face Ikorodu City in a matchday four fixture in Lagos on Sunday. NPFL: Barau FC will improve from slow start – Bosso

The naira appreciated strongly on Monday at both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets, opening the new week on a positive note. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria showed that the naira gained significantly, closing at N1,506.84 per dollar on Monday, compared to N1,514.87 on Friday. This indicates that the currency strengthened by N8.03 against the dollar on Monday, marking a higher gain than recorded at the official market on Thursday. Similarly, at the black market, the naira firmed up by N9 to close at N1,530 per dollar on Monday, compared to N1,539 at the close of last week. The development suggests that the naira is maintaining momentum against other foreign currencies at the official market. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s external reserves continued to rise, reaching $41.54 billion on September 4, 2025, up from $41.49 billion reported on the Central Bank’s website the previous day. Naira strengthens across official, black markets as reserves climb

The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has reported that a heavy thunderstorm on the night of September 3, 2025, led to the collapse of the 132kV Otukpo–Nsukka–New Haven transmission line. According to the company, the downed conductor landed close to Tower 97 along the line route. While there were no human casualties, the incident triggered a high-voltage spark that destroyed a residential building erected beneath the line, gutted a car parked within the Right of Way, and killed two cows grazing nearby. Following the incident, the Regional Manager of TCN, Enugu Region, Engr Tom Inugonum, visited the affected site with his team to carry out a physical inspection. In response, the company’s Quick Response Line Maintenance crew has already begun dismantling the damaged section in readiness for restringing new conductors. Despite the damage, electricity supply to the Nsukka axis was not disrupted. TCN explained that bulk power is currently being routed through the Otukpo 132kV Tran...

The Nigerian government has asked the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, to halt its planned nationwide strike over the ongoing dispute with Dangote Refinery. Muhammad Dingyadi, the Minister of Labour and Employment, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday. According to a statement by Patience Onuobia, the ministry’s spokesperson, Dingyadi appealed to NUPENG to rescind its planned shutdown of petroleum operations on Monday, September 8, 2025. The government stressed that the petroleum sector is critical to the Nigerian economy. Recall that NUPENG last week directed its members to down tools over alleged anti-labour activities by Dangote Refinery. In an update on Sunday, the union insisted on the strike action, accusing Dangote Refinery of planning to enslave Nigerian workers. However, in more recent developments, Dingyadi intervened, calling for a meeting between NUPENG and Dangote Refinery on Monday. The minister further urged the Nigeria Labour Congre...

Crowds in Owerri, the Imo State capital, on Saturday staged a protest against former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, for bringing ex-Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, to the Odenigbo Lecture Series organised by the Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri. The protest began after both politicians arrived at the Assumpta Cathedral, venue of the annual lecture. Obi, who was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, had welcomed El-Rufai to Imo State a day earlier, where the former governor was also received by the traditional ruler of Nekede Ancient Kingdom, Eze Agumanu. While El-Rufai’s visit to Nekede went without incident, his presence at a Christian gathering alongside Obi triggered outrage. Men, women, and youths carrying placards stormed the cathedral gates, chanting war songs and accusing Obi of bringing an enemy into Igboland. Security operatives struggled to prevent the angry crowd from blocking Obi and El-Rufai from entering the cathedral. Many of the protesters c...

Africa’s richest man and Nigerian billionaire, Aliko Dangote, has said that he never knew that Mr Eazi, the son-in-law of his counterpart, Femi Otedola, had eighteen businesses across the continent. He made this known in his speech at the wedding of Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi. In the viral video, Dangote lauded the entrepreneurial spirit of Mr Eazi. According to Dangote, the couple would in the future be called the richest people on earth. “I never knew that you have businesses in 18 countries in Africa. I must really congratulate you for being a great guy. “Knowing that the two of you are always very charming, very entrepreneurial, I’m sure in the next few years we will take a back seat and call you the richest people on earth,” he said. He further said of Otedola, the chairman of Geregu Power and First Bank: “Femi is not only my friend, he is my brother. Where you see me, you see Femi. If there is any brother that I have that is not of the same mother and father, that brother is...

Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup continue to fade following South Africa’s 3-0 victory over Lesotho on Friday. Bafana Bafana came into the match top of the table and strengthened their position by taking the lead in the first half. Mohau Nkota opened the scoring with a composed finish in the 15th minute. South Africa then had to wait until the 63rd minute to double their advantage through Lyle Foster, before Oswin Appollis sealed the win just four minutes later. The result leaves Hugo Broos’ side on 16 points after seven matches, five clear of second-placed Benin Republic, who are level on 11 points. Rwanda follow with eight points. Nigeria sit in fourth place with seven points and face Rwanda on Saturday evening. 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles’ hopes fade as South Africa sweep aside Lesotho

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has urged the All Progressives Congress, APC-led Federal Government to end its affliction on the people by reviewing all oppressive policies that continue to cause hardship, promote insecurity, and devalue life across the country. This was contained in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, on Friday to commemorate this year’s Eid-el-Maulud. DAILY POST reports that Eid-ul-Maulud is observed to commemorate the birth of Prophet Mohammed (SWT). PDP urged the Muslim Ummah to use the occasion to foster the much-needed national rebirth and to reinforce their resolve against totalitarianism in Nigeria. The party also challenged APC to respect the sovereign will of Nigerians, listen to alternative opinions, which it said is the hallmark of democracy, and abandon its pursuit of totalitarianism in the country. The party alleged that, despite the anguish faced by Nigerians, the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinub...

An agency under the Nigerian National Assembly, Youth In Parliament Forum, YIPF, and CAWIN Mobility Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, to provide free training for 2,000 Nigerian youths on electric vehicle, EV, repairs. The initiative is aimed at equipping young people with the technical skills needed to thrive in the fast-growing electric mobility sector, create jobs, and promote green technology adoption in Nigeria. Speaking at the signing ceremony, representatives of both organizations expressed their commitment to youth empowerment, innovation, and sustainable transportation. The training will cover hands-on modules in electric vehicle diagnostics, battery technology, and repair techniques, preparing participants for employment and entrepreneurship in the evolving automotive industry. The Chairman of YIPF, Ayodeji Alao Akala said the essence of the training was to prepare the market for the impending revolution in the automobile industry. “What we’re doin...

Governor Hyacinth Iormem Alia has assigned portfolios to the newly inaugurated commissioners in Benue State, marking a major step in strengthening the state’s executive council. Dr Paul Ejeh Ogwuche will oversee the Ministry of Health and Human Services, while Dr Ortese Yanmar takes charge of the Ministry of Co-operatives and Rural Development. Dr Benjamin Ashaver has been appointed Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Management, and Dr Fredrick Ikyaan will head the Ministry of Lands. The Ministry of Finance will be led by Hon. Michael Oglegba, while Tiza Isaac Imojime will take charge of Youth Creativity and Development. Hon. Alumo Orpin has been assigned to Industry, Trade and Investment, and Hon. Ugwu Odoh will oversee Water Resources. Hon. Kunde Aondowase is now Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, while Hon. Kwaghgba Amande has been given the portfolio of ICT and Digital Economy. In addition, Hon. Joseph Ter Jir has been appointed Commissioner for Transportation, Power and...

South Africa head coach Hugo Broos has said he is not yet thinking about their 2026 World Cup qualifier against Nigeria. Broos’ men are currently top of Group D, six points clear of the Super Eagles. The two teams will meet next Tuesday in Bloemfontein. The reverse fixture ended in a 1-1 draw, when Finidi George was still Nigeria’s head coach. Before that encounter, however, South Africa will play Lesotho. “The game next Friday is about a week away and I don’t want to think about Nigeria for the moment,” Broos told reporters. “We will see after the game with Lesotho who and how we are going to play against Nigeria. “My focus is on Lesotho because I know that is the most important game for the moment.” WCQ 2026: South Africa’s Broos insists focus is on Lesotho, not Super Eagles

The family of late Nigerian boxing legend and former national coach, Obisia Nwakpa, is struggling to give him a befitting burial months after his passing, as his widow appeals for support from authorities and well-meaning Nigerians. Fondly remembered as Golden Gloves in his heyday, Nwakpa died on June 2, 2025, in Lagos after a long battle with stroke, Parkinson’s disease, and memory loss. Speaking exclusively to DAILY POST in Calabar, his wife, Mrs Franca Nwakpa, expressed sadness that despite her husband’s over 40 years of service to the nation, little concern has been shown by relevant sporting bodies towards his burial. She said the family had spent over nine million naira on his medical care, leaving them unable to bear the cost of his funeral. “It has been difficult for us since June,” she said. “We wrote to the Ministry of Sports, the Nigerian Olympic Committee, and the Boxing Federation, but there has been no response. It hurts because my husband gave more than 40 years of ...

The Adamawa State Government has directed owners of attachments and other temporary structures in the main market in Yola, the state capital, to remove them and vacate the premises. The directive precedes a planned temporary closure of the market for a sanitation exercise, which will also involve the removal of such structures. The Adamawa State Urban and Regional Planning Board, which is supervising the clean-up of the Jimeta Modern Market, said the exercise is intended to restore the market’s master plan. It fixed Wednesday and Thursday, September 3 and 4, 2025, as the two days for the temporary closure. “This notice serves as a warning to all owners of attachments and temporary structures within and outside the market,” the notice reads. The board stressed that it would not spare any such structures if owners failed to remove them, but expressed regret over the inconvenience that the closure would cause the general public. DAILY POST Post reports that the Jimeta Modern Market...