Human rights organisation, Amnesty International has strongly criticised a recent directive issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC), describing it as an unlawful and repressive attempt to silence journalists and restrict media freedom.The directive, titled “formal notice to broadcasters” and dated April 17, 2026, reportedly targets political programming, including anchors of current affairs and political…
The prices of crude oil have remained flat at below $100 per barrel after Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz hours after reopening. Checks by DAILY POST showed that West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude stood at $83.85 per barrel and $90.38 as of the time of filing this report, nearly the…
A renewed call has been made for traditional rulers from the Sankera axis of Benue State to return to their communities after years of displacement caused by persistent insecurity. The appeal was made by a repentant militant leader, Mr. Terzulum Amakaa Akwaza, popularly known as Amakaa Overall Konyo. He urged monarchs who fled Katsina-Ala, Ukum,…
Lagos State branch of the Nigeria Medical Association has removed its Chairman, Babajide Saheed, following a decision reached at an Emergency General Meeting held on Saturday in Lagos. Consequently, the association’s former 1st Vice-Chairman, Temidire Ewonowo, has assumed office as the new chairman in line with the provisions of the NMA constitution. The decision to…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have intercepted 12 parcels of cocaine concealed in the false bottoms of food flasks at the export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Ikeja, Lagos. The agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, noting that the…
Governor Uba Sani has disclosed that he inherited a Kaduna State which has immense potential, but was bedevilled with security challenges, infrastructure gaps and social indicators that required urgent attention. The Governor spoke at a workshop for senior Government officials organised by the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations(NIPR), as part of the ongoing Nigeria Public…
A factional leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nafi’u Bala Gombe, has criticised Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, accusing him of failing to act in the interest of Northern Nigeria when he had the opportunity. Gombe made the remarks during an interview with Premier Radio in Kano, where he reacted to what he described as attempts…
A contempt proceeding has been initiated against Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health over alleged disobedience to a court order. Also joined as contemnor is the Medical Director, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Enugu, Dr Unaogu Ngozika. The duo are said to have disobeyed an order of court which ordered the immediate reinstatement of Prof Monday Igwe…
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, has initiated an investigation into the reported data breach at the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC. This investigation, which is in pursuant to Section 46(3) of the Nigeria Data Protection Act, 2023 (NDP Act), underscores the importance of fostering trust in Nigeria’s economic environment, according to the agency. The NDPC…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has strongly condemned the abduction of candidates of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, in Benue State. In a post on his verified X handle on Friday, Obi said any nation that abandons its youth abandons its future, stressing that such insecurity must not continue. According to…
