Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has decried the absence of shared myths, monuments, and founding ideals that bind Nigeria together. This was as he said that Nigeria must reload itself to rediscover its moral direction and rebuild its national identity. The Bishop stated this on Friday at a book launch […] More
‘Former President Goodluck Jonathan says his political journey has been a miracle, attributing his elevation to divine intervention. Jonathan stated this on Friday at a book launch to commemorate the 60th birthday of his former aide, Dr Reuben Abati. According to him, his journey through Nigeria’s political hierarchy could only have been made possible by […] More
Members of Amangwo community in Ikwuano LGA of Abia State have protested in front of the Ikwuano local government headquarters in Isiala Oboro, to demand justice for a 22-year-old youth, Solomon Ikokwu who was allegedly murdered by suspected members of a disbanded community security team. The protest comes days after the mother of the victim, […] More
Russia has expressed concern over recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting possible American military intervention in Nigeria, saying it is “closely monitoring” the political situation in the West African country. During a campaign rally on November 1, 2025, President Trump claimed he had instructed the U.S. Department of Defense to prepare “options for […] More
The Anambra off-circle governorship election will be held today, Saturday, November 8, 2025. Anambra is one of the eight states where elections are held outside of the general election timetable. Among those states are Bayelsa, Kogi, Anambra, Imo, Osun, Ondo, Edo, and Ekiti. Anambra joined in off-circle governorship election in 2003 after the court sacked […] More
The African Union Commission, AUC, has rejected threats against Nigeria, stressing that it has the right to manage its internal affairs. This was as the AUC reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria’s sovereignty, religious freedom, and the rule of law. It was responding to recent statements by the United States suggesting the Nigerian government’s complicity in […] More
Human rights activist, Dele Farotimi, has slammed the way the Federal Government of Nigeria is handling the ongoing violence in parts of the country. In an interview on Channel Television monitored by DAILY POST on Friday, Farotimi described the violence as genocide rather than what officials often term “farmer-herder clashes.” Weighing in on the recent […] More
Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, and a human rights lawyer, Malcolm Omirhobo, have clashed over the cleric’s alleged defence of terrorists and bandits operating across the country. The trading of words reportedly started when Omirhobo, a public interest advocate, urged the Department of State Services, DSS, the police, Office of the National Security Adviser, […] More
The United States House of Representatives is considering a resolution condemning the persecution and killings of Christians in Nigeria. The resolution also supports President Donald Trump’s decision to redesignate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) due to serious religious freedom violations. Submitted by Representative Riley M Moore of West Virginia, the document highlights […] More
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has arraigned Deputy Superintendent Sani Yakubu of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, before Justice Isiaka of the criminal misappropriation:, on a three-count charge bordering on criminal breach of trust and misappropriation of funds. The arraignment, which took place on Monday, 4th November […] More
A Nigerian lawyer, Awele Ideal, has written an open letter to United States President Donald Trump, seeking asylum for outspoken Plateau State clergyman, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, following his stance on Christian genocide in the state and Nigeria in general. In the open letter, the lawyer appealed to Trump to do everything possible to protect the […] More
Bandits have invaded Doguwar Dorawa, a small farming community near Guga in Bakori local government area of Katsina State, killed two elders and abducted several residents. A source told DAILY POST that the attack by the bandits took over an hour, raising questions on the peace accord reached between the state government and some armed […] More