Matthew Atungwu

Abuja

News Reporter at Daily Post (Nigeria)

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Defection: APC assures Akwa Ibom's Gov Eno of full support

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Matthew Atungwu

The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has pledged full support and cooperation for Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State. The National Vice-Chairman (South-South) of the party, Victor Giadom, gave this assurance in a statement on Monday as he welcomed the governor and other members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who defected to the party.
Police rescue robbery suspect from irate mob in Enugu

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Matthew Atungwu

Enugu State Police Command has rescued an armed robbery suspect from irate mob and recovered a locally made pistol from him. The command’s Public Relations Officr, SP Daniel Ndukwe, said this in a statement on Monday in Enugu. Ndukwe stated that the suspect was rescued from the mob on June 8, at about 8:00 pm in the Independence Layout area of Enugu.
National Open University not inferior to other Nigerian varsities - Obasanjo

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Matthew Atungwu

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says the National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, is not inferior to other universities in the country. Obasanjo made this statement on Monday when he played host to some of the university’s officials who came on a courtesy visit and alumni award presentation. The ex-Nigerian leader said he has a firsthand experience of the standard of the institution, hence his declaration.
2027: It’s too early to talk about elections -Abia Gov, Otti

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Matthew Atungwu

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has said it is too early to talk about the 2027 election. Otti said those talking about the 2027 elections in 2025 are trying to play God because there is no guarantee that anyone will see beyond tomorrow. The governor stated this on Sunday when he received a former governor of the state and the Senator representing Abia North, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu and Sen. Chris Adighije, who once represented Abia Central.
Nigeria Customs recovers N25.7bn from seized goods

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Matthew Atungwu

The Controller of Customs Oyo/Osun Command, Comptroller Joseph Adelaja has announced the recovery of N25,777,379,328.17 revenue between March and May 2025. This figure represents a 36.67% increase compared to the N18,168,204,255.04 collected during the same period in 2024.
Sallah: Nigerian Muslims celebrate amid biting hardship, high cost of ram, others

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Matthew Atungwu

Many Nigerian Muslims, who joined their counterparts in the world to celebrate the 2025 Eid al-Adha, have lamented how the high cost of living in the country affected their preparation for the religious festivity. Those who spoke with our correspondent revealed that they were forced to make certain adjustments owing to the economic situation. DAILY POST gathered that many struggled to cope with the hike in food prices and transportation, nationwide.
Matawalle warns Zamfara APC members against insubordination

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Matthew Atungwu

The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has issued a stern warning to members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Zamfara State against acts of insubordination. Matawalle issued the warning on Sunday while receiving the executives of the party from Anka, Bakura, Maradun and Talata Mafara LGAs of Zamfara State, who paid him Sallah homage in his residence in Maradun.
Oil theft: Nigerian military destroyed 27 illegal refining sites in May

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Matthew Atungwu

The Defence Headquarters says troops of Operation Delta Safe destroyed 27 illegal refining sites in May 2025. This was contained in a statement by the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Markus Kangye, on Sunday in Abuja.
Computer-based exams not solution to malpractices - NUT

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Matthew Atungwu

The Nigeria Union of Teachers, NUT, has said that a shift to computer-based examinations by the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, will not eliminate malpractices. The NUT National President, Comrade Audu Amba, stated this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Sunday in Abuja.
Democracy Day: Nigerian Govt declares Thursday public holiday

2 weeks ago | dailypost.ng | Matthew Atungwu

The Federal Government has declared Thursday as a public holiday to commemorate 2025 Democracy Day celebration. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Interior, Mrs Magdalene Ajani, made this disclosure in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. Ajani revealed that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, while declaring the holiday on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Nigerians for an uninterrupted 26 years of civil rule.