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The Chief Judge of Kogi State, Justice Josiah Majebi, has said there must always be a conscious progressive relationship among the three arms of government, particularly the legislature and the judiciary, for the sustenance of good governance in Nigeria. Justice Majebi stated this on Monday when he received the Kogi State House of Assembly Committee on Judiciary, Justice, and Legal Matters in his office in Lokoja. He asserted that it is gainful for the legislative and judicial arms of government to work hand-in-hand for effective administration of justice in the state and promotion of good governance. Justice Majebi recalled that…

Edo State’s Governor-Elect, Monday Okpebholo, has made his first appointment. Okpebholo approved the appointment of Fred Itua as Chief Press Secretary ahead of Tuesday’s assumption of office. Itua will begin his role immediately upon Okpebholo’s swearing-in. Itua is a well-respected journalist and previously served as the Assistant Political Editor for The Sun newspaper. Okpebholo of the APC is taking over from the outgoing PDP Governor, Godwin Obaseki. Okpebholo makes first appointment ahead of inauguration

At least five kidnapped victims have escaped captivity after an airstrike by the Air Component of Operation FANSAN YAMMA, under the Northwest Operation FARAUTAR MUJIYA, hit bandit hideouts near Babare Hills in Katsina State. Security expert Zagazola Makama, in a post via X on Monday, revealed that the victims—Musa Umar (45), Alhaji Hassan Dando (47), Saminu Ali (35), Yasir Salisu (15), and Muhammad Buhari (17)—were held by bandits after being kidnapped from Jibia’s Bachaka quarters and Lankwasau village in early October. The victims escaped in the early hours of Sunday during an air interdiction by the Nigerian military as part…

A cross section of Nigerians have appealed to former Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan to emulate the US President-elect, Donald Trump and make a political comeback in 2027. DAILY POST recalls that Trump, who lost his re-election bid in 2020, is set to return to the White House after winning the just concluded presidential election in the US. Trump of the Republican Party, who was the US President from 2016 to 2020, beat the incumbent vice president, Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party, to emerge as the 47th president of the US. The development was termed one of the biggest…

Incoming Manchester United head coach, Ruben Amorim, is set for showdown talks for interim boss, Ruud van Nistelrooy. Amorim is expected to finally resume as Erik ten Hag’s successor on November 11. Van Nistelrooy was put in temporary charge of the Red Devils and went unbeaten in the four games. Amorim has now praised his work during his time amid speculation if Van Nistelrooy will be kept on in any role under the former Sporting manager. “A legend of the club. He did a great job,” Amorim said. “I have to talk with him tomorrow. Then I will explain everything.…

Former Manchester United star, Gary Neville, has told Chelsea star, Pedro Neto that defenders would frighten to death at his presence if only he plays with more confidence. He said on Sky Sports on Sunday during Chelsea’s 1-1 draw with Arsenal in the Premier League. Nevile noted that the 24-year-old sometimes made it too easy for opposition full-backs due to his lack of confidence. He advised the Portuguese on what to do to make himself more dangerous and feared by the opponents. “He is a fantastic little winger, Neto, but sometimes I just look at him and think, I wish…

Former England manager, Glenn Hoddle has questioned Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca’s set-up against Arsenal. Hoddle suggested that Maresca restrained Chelsea’s main attacking threat Cole Palmer with his tactics against the Gunners. Gabriel Martinelli gave Mikel Arteta’s side the lead before Pedro Neto equalized for the hosts at Stamford Bridge as the match ended 1-1 draw. Speaking on Stadium Atsro, Hoddle said Palmer didn’t play well against Arsenal. “So they didn’t put him in midfield, they put [Malo] Gusto in midfield from the right-back position which stopped Palmer for me,” Hoddle said. “Gusto played in that inside left channel and tied…

Leon Balogun has heaped plaudits on Cyriel Dessers for being Glasgow Rangers’ hero once again. Dessers scored the decisive goal in the Light Blues 1-0 win over Hearts on Sunday. It was the forward’s third goal in his last three outings for Philippe Clement’s side. DAILY POST recalls the 29-year-old scored the winning goal for Rangers in the 1-0 victory over Motherwell last weekend. The striker was also on target in Rangers’ UEFA Europa League draw with Olympiacos last Thursday. Balogun hopes there are plenty more to come from his compatriot. “We need Cyriel up there,” he told Rangers TV.…

President-elect, Donald Trump has reappointed Tom Homan, his former acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, to serve as “border czar” in his new administration. Trump made this known via his Truth Social platform on Sunday. “I am pleased to announce that the Former ICE Director, and stalwart on Border Control, Tom Homan, will be joining the Trump Administration, in charge of our Nation’s Borders,” Trump said. According to Trump, Thomas Homan will oversee maritime and aviation security, as well as the deportation of undocumented immigrants back to their home countries – a key element of Trump’s immigration policy.…

A 55-year-old man, identified as Olubunmi Johnson, has been apprehended by operatives of the Ogun State police command for allegedly setting his wife ablaze in Ota area of the State. DAILY POST gathered that the incident occurred at about 8:30 pm on Friday, following a disagreement between the couple at their residence in Fagbuyi Street, Ilogbo. The suspect was said to have doused his wife, Kikelomo, with petrol and set her on fire. The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, who confirmed the incident to DAILY POST on Monday, said the command was alerted by the victim’s relatives. Odutola noted…