The Federal High Court in Lagos has affirmed that the Federal Government, the 36 states, and the Federal Capital Territory are legally bound to provide free and compulsory basic education for all Nigerian children of primary and junior secondary school age. The judgment, delivered on October 9, 2025, by Justice Daniel Osiagor, followed a suit instituted by human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) and Hauwa Mustapha, who filed the action on behalf of themselves and the Alliance on Surviving COVID-19 and Beyond. The respondents in the matter were the Federal Government, the states, and the FCT, all of whom were…
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A tragic incident has unsettled residents of Port Harcourt, Rivers State, following the death of a seven-year-old girl allegedly attacked by her family’s househelp, who later took her own life. The incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday at Agip Estate in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, though initial details were sketchy. However, the Rivers State Police Command on Thursday confirmed the development, describing it as deeply disturbing. Police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, said the matter was formally reported by the child’s mother, Glory Joseph. Iringe-Koko said, “On 25th November 2025, one Glory Joseph, female, of No. 21 Okabia Street,…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Edo State Command, have arrested two drivers allegedly transporting large consignments of cannabis sativa weighing over one tonne. The state Commander of the agency, Dr. Mitchell Ofoyeju, announced the arrest on Thursday in a statement issued in Benin City. Ofoyeju said the suspects, identified as Felix Edah, 45, and Lucky Abagha, 51, were arrested during an operation on November 13, 2025. He stated that the duo were apprehended when their vehicles, loaded with cannabis sativa, were intercepted during a motorised patrol along the Benin-Akure Road and Ugbogiobo Community in the state.…
A trailer conveying hundreds of bags of rice was on Thursday gutted by fire around the Numan axis of the ever-busy Numan–Yola highway in Adamawa State, triggering a major traffic lockdown. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of the day, left motorists stranded as the strategic route—considered the main gateway linking most parts of Adamawa to the rest of the country—was completely blocked for nearly two hours. Witnesses said traffic came to a standstill for two hours along the road, a major issue considering that the Numan-Yola road is a key link between virtually the entire Adamawa State…
The Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, on Tuesday carried out unscheduled inspections at the Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the Federal Fire Service station in Wuse Zone 3, Abuja. The minister said the visits were part of efforts to assess, firsthand, the state of facilities and the readiness of personnel to respond to emergencies, noting that incidents often occur without prior warning. Tunji-Ojo referenced President Bola Tinubu’s national broadcast on Monday, stressing that the President had made it clear that securing the country requires collective effort and uncompromising vigilance across all security…
A yet-to-be-identified woman has been confirmed killed during an attack on the convoy of former Anambra State Governor and ex-Minister of Labour, Dr. Chris Ngige. The incident, according to a statement issued by Ngige’s former spokesman, Fred Chukwulobe, occurred on Wednesday along the Nkpor–Nnobi Road in Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State. Chukwulobe noted that the former minister was not in the convoy at the time of the assault, but a police officer in the pilot vehicle sustained gunshot injuries, while his rifle and uniform were stolen by the attackers. He disclosed that the assailants were clad in…
Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, has formally pitched his tent with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), months after resigning from the All Progressives Congress (APC). El-Rufai completed his registration and received his membership card on Thursday at the ADC office in U/Sarki Ward, Kaduna State, PUNCH Online gathered. The former Minister of the Federal Capital Territory arrived at the ward office in company of a crowd of loyalists, including ex-appointees and serving and former local government chairmen who have remained aligned with his political structure. El-Rufai had on March 10 announced his exit from the APC, citing an irreconcilable…
The House of Representatives on Thursday urged the Federal Government to deploy diplomatic channels and all necessary measures to secure the safe return of former President Goodluck Jonathan, who is currently trapped in Guinea Bissau following a military takeover. The call followed the adoption of a motion of urgent national importance moved by House Leader, Prof Julius Ihonvbere. Moving the motion, Ihonvbere told lawmakers that Jonathan, who had travelled to the West African nation as part of an election observation mission, was caught up in the turmoil after soldiers seized power. He stressed that government must act swiftly to guarantee…
Fresh waves of bandit incursions have unsettled Niger State as 24 persons — including a pregnant woman — were abducted while a blind resident was injured during coordinated attacks in Erena Local Government Area. The latest strike occurred on Wednesday in Palaita community, where gunmen reportedly descended on a farmland as labourers were harvesting crops. Sources told our correspondent the attackers rounded up the workers and herded them into the forest. Among the victims is a heavily pregnant woman whose whereabouts remain unknown. In a separate attack within the same council area, bandits were said to have assaulted a blind…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has effected a reduction in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) across its retail outlets, following similar downward adjustments by Dangote Refinery and major depot operators. A DAILY POST correspondent who monitored filling stations in Abuja on Thursday gathered that the state-owned oil firm has slashed its fuel price to N930 per litre from N945. The downward adjustment has been implemented in NNPCL retail outlets in Kubwa Expressway, Gwarimpa, Wuse Zone 4, Zone 6 and filling stations within Abuja and environs. With the review, NNPCL has effectively reduced its price by…