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A Rivers State High Court, sitting in Port Harcourt has dismissed a motion on notice seeking leave to appeal as an interested party in the suit filed by William Fialasoika and twenty-four others against the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over the party’s congresses in the state. The sacked PDP Rivers State Chairman, Chukwuemeka Aaron, had filed the motion on behalf of those purportedly elected as state executives. Also included were Oye Fubara Igenewari, representing those elected as local government executives, and ThankGod Beke, representing ward executives. They sought the court’s permission to appeal the judgment that removed them from office as interested parties. In his ruling on Friday, Justice Stephen Jumbo dismissed the application on the grounds that the PDP, as the defendant in the original suit, had already filed an appeal against the judgment that nullified the congresses. DAILY POST recalls that on January 13, 2025, the same court, presided over by Justice Jumbo, sacked t...

The Governor of Kogi state, Notth-central, Nigeria Mr. Ahmed Ododo has applauded media professionals for their dedication to promoting transparency and keeping citizens informed about government activities. Governor Ododo who was represented by the Secretary to Kogi State Government (SGS), Folashade Ayoade made this known during the official launch of the state’s first Annual Media Performance Report held in Lokoja. He described the report as a landmark initiative in line with the administration’s commitment to open governance, emphasizing that effective communication is not only about the volume of coverage but the accuracy, sentiment, and impact of the information shared with the public. He urged stakeholders to remain objective and fair in their reportage, stressing that the government does not support exaggerated claims, but rather believes in truthfully communicating achievements of the administration. Mr. Ododo acknowledged the collective effort that went into creating the media ...

  Published   on   April 10, 2025 In a move that may offer some relief to consumers, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reduced the ex-depot (ex-gantry) price of its premium motor spirit (PMS) from ₦880 to ₦865 per litre. An official of the $20 billion refinery confirmed the development on Thursday in a statement to newsmen, stating that marketers and distributors had already been informed of the new price. This adjustment comes amid ongoing concerns over high fuel costs and its impact on inflation and transportation across the country.

   The European Union is set to apply retaliatory tariffs on around €21 billion worth of U.S. products, including soybeans, motorcycles, and orange juice. EU member states on Wednesday approved 25% tariffs on a broad range of U.S. products — including almonds, orange juice, poultry, soybeans, steel, aluminium, tobacco, and yachts — in retaliation for similar 25% tariffs the United States imposed on steel and aluminium imports from the bloc. This development follows the European Commission's announcement that all 27 EU member states assented to the measures on Wednesday, according to Politico. "The EU considers U.S. tariffs unjustified and damaging, causing economic harm to both sides, as well as the global economy. The EU has stated its clear preference to find negotiated outcomes with the U.S., which would be balanced and mutually beneficial," the EU executive said in a statement. According to four EU diplomats with direct knowledge of the vote, only Hungary opposed the ...

  The Ogun State Commander and Public Information Officer of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Florence Okupe, has confirmed the death of four Nigerian gospel singers in Ogun State. Naija News learnt that Okupe, in a statement on Monday, disclosed that the singers lost their lives when they were involved in a fatal car accident along the Ikorodu/Sagamu Road in Ogun State. She disclosed the identities of the victims: Evangelist Ayodeji Kekerejesu, Evangelist lyanu Joseph, Monjolajesu Oluwapamilerin, and Opeyemi Adesina. Okupe explained that the accident occurred after the vehicle conveying the gospel singers crashed into another vehicle. The FRSC official added that the gospel singers from the same family were in one of the two vehicles that collided and died instantly on the spot. Offering her condolences to the families of the bereaved, Okupe urged drivers to avoid over-speeding. In related news, at least seven individuals reportedly lost their lives in a tragic accident early...

The Bauchi State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two individuals for alleged involvement in criminal conspiracy and car theft. The suspects— 30-year-old Ibrahim Uzeru from Kashere Santuraki in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State and 35-year-old John Paul from the Bayan Gari area of Bauchi State— were apprehended after a stolen vehicle was traced to their possession. According to a statement issued by the Spokesman of the Command, CSP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, the arrest followed a report made on March 29, 2025, by Yahaya Haruna, a 41-year-old resident of Gidan Gona, Bauchi. Haruna had parked his green 2000 model Honda Civic, with registration number ALK-627-GG, at Yelwan Tudu Market around 6:00 p.m. and returned shortly after to find the vehicle missing. A team of detectives was immediately assigned to investigate the theft and recover the car. The stolen vehicle was later intercepted along the Maiduguri bypass near the Awala roundabout, with the two suspects on board. “Du...

    The founder of the defunct Diamond Bank Plc and a former chairman of MTN Nigeria, Pascal Dozie, is dead. According to a statement issued by the family on Tuesday, the business tycoon died in the early hours of Tuesday at the age of 85. The statement from his son, Uzoma Dozie, who represents the family, reads, “With deep sorrow, but with gratitude to God for a life well spent, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Pascal Gabriel Dozie, on 8th April 2025 “He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and a man of unwavering Catholic faith. His life was marked by service to God, his family, and his country. 0:00 / 0:00 “He is survived by his loving wife, Chinyere, his children, grandchildren, and all who were blessed to know him. “We thank God for the gift of his life and the legacy he leaves behind. May his soul rest in perfect peace.” Born on April 9, 1939, in Egbu, Owerri, Imo State, Dozie was raised in a Catholic home, with his father, Charles Dozie, brilliance ...

  The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has withdrawn its earlier invitation to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, concerning a violent incident that occurred during the Sallah celebration in Kano State on March 30, 2025. The police had summoned Muhammadu Sanusi II for questioning following the fatal stabbing of one of his palace guards during the recent Eid celebrations. The incident, which occurred on March 30 at the Kofar Mata Eid Ground, sent shockwaves across the ancient city as violence marred what was supposed to be a solemn religious occasion.   A vigilante attached to the Emir’s security detail was stabbed to death, while several others sustained injuries in the bloody attack.   A statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated that the initial invitation was issued to allow Sanusi to provide his account of the events that led to the breakdown of law and order in Kano.   He asserted that instead, Inspector General of Police Kayod...

  SEA Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has opened up on why he failed to pick former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike as his running mate in 2023. DAILY POST recalls that Wike lost the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential ticket for the 2023 election to Atiku. There were high expectations that Wike would deputize the former VP in the election, but he picked former Delta State Governor, Ifeanyi Okowa instead. Many party stakeholders believe that the decision birthed the present face-off between Atiku and Wike, who is now the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. In a yet-to-be-aired interview for a television show, Untold Stories, with Adesuwa Giwa-Osagie, scheduled for broadcast today, Wednesday, Atiku recalled how party leaders accused him of not consulting widely before picking former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi as his running mate in 2019. “They said I did not consult with the party enough. So in 2023, I threw the whole thing to the party. I said,...

The Ekiti State Police Command has arrested a man, Victor Lorjaal, for allegedly killing his mother, Mrs. Victoria Lorjaal, and his elder sister, Brenda Lorjaal, with a machete. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sunday Abutu, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday, stating that it occurred on Tuesday around 7:10 a.m. on a farm in Aba Ile camp, Itaji-Ekiti. “One of the children of the deceased, who is an eyewitness, narrated that while working with the suspect on the farm, he suddenly left him and went to meet their mother and sister at a distant location where they were also working,” Abutu said. The eyewitness reported hearing their mother scream for help, but by the time he arrived, the suspect had already attacked the victims and fled with the cutlass. Abutu added, “The Commissioner of Police, Joseph Eribo, has ordered a thorough investigation into the unfortunate incident. “The suspect will be charged to court immediately after the completion of the investigation.” The...

  Sahara  Reporters had previously reported on March 29 that Miss Georgia, a Christian, was allegedly abducted and forced into Islam in Jambutu, Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State. In a heartwarming development, 16-year-old Miss Georgia Miracle, who was at the centre of an alleged abduction and forced Islamisation, has been reunited with her family.  The teenager was handed back to her mother, Haina Miracle, in the early hours of Tuesday, just one day before a scheduled court appearance, marking a significant turn in the case that has captured the attention of both the Christian community and the broader Nigerian public. Sahara reporters had previously reported on March 29 that Miss Georgia, a Christian, was allegedly abducted and forced into Islam in Jambutu, Jimeta-Yola, Adamawa State. According to sources, Georgia, who her mother had raised following the untimely death of her father in 2015, was only six years old when her father passed away.   The young girl's mother, wh...