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1 day ago | 
afripost.ng | Ali Adoyi |Philip Adeboye
After weeks of delays, the remains of Nigerian boxer Segun Olanrewaju, also known as “Success,” are expected to arrive in Nigeria next week, according to the Nigeria Boxing Board of Control (NBBofC). The board’s president, Dr. Rafiu Ladipo, confirmed this development after extended diplomatic and legal processes involving both Nigeria and Ghana.
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1 day ago | 
afripost.ng | Ali Adoyi |Philip Adeboye
The ongoing leadership tussle in Kano’s traditional institution played out publicly on Friday as both Muhammadu Sanusi II and Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero led separate Eid-el-Kabir prayers in the state capital. At around 8:15 a.m., Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II observed the Eid prayer at the Kofar Mata Eid ground, where he was joined by a large congregation of worshippers. Representing Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for Hajj, was the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo.
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1 day ago | 
afripost.ng | Ali Adoyi |Philip Adeboye
The Chief Safety Officer of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) in Awka, Anambra State, has announced that the institution will conduct a thorough investigation into the recent death of one of its students. The incident happened late Thursday at a private lodge near Royal Kitchen Junction in Ifite-Awka, within Awka South Local Government Area. The student reportedly fell from the balcony of a three-storey building and later succumbed to his injuries.
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2 days ago | 
afripost.ng | Ali Adoyi |Philip Adeboye
Two people lost their lives, and others were injured following an attack by armed men in Okpuno-Okochi, located in Okpuno Village of Awka South Local Government Area, Anambra State. The incident, which took place on Tuesday, was reportedly triggered by a land ownership conflict involving the original landowners and a group suspected of attempting to seize the land, PUNCH Metro reports.
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2 days ago | 
afripost.ng | Ali Adoyi |Philip Adeboye
As preparations intensify for the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise ahead of the Anambra State governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has disclosed that 31,690 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) remain unclaimed across the state. This figure is based on INEC’s 2023 data, which recorded a total of 2,624,764 PVCs collected out of 2,656,437 registered voters in Anambra.
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2 days ago | 
afripost.ng | Ali Adoyi |Philip Adeboye
Economic activities in Nigeria sustained their upward trajectory for the sixth month in a row, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) May 2025 Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) report, which recorded a composite index of 52.1 points. The report revealed consistent growth across the key sectors of Industry, Services, and Agriculture. Specifically, the Industry sector posted a PMI of 51.6, Services registered 51.7, and Agriculture outpaced the others at 53.4 index points.
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3 days ago | 
afripost.ng | Ali Adoyi |Philip Adeboye
A political storm is brewing in Akwa Ibom State following Governor Umo Eno’s public declaration of his intention to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement, made during a town hall meeting in Ikot Abasi on Wednesday, drew loud resistance from residents, many of whom firmly rejected the idea.
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3 days ago | 
afripost.ng | Ali Adoyi |Philip Adeboye
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has apprehended a Nigerian national, Sapphire Egemasi, over her alleged involvement in a multi-million dollar fraud operation targeting several United States government bodies. Egemasi, who has a profile on the software development platform Devpost, was arrested in April in the Bronx, New York. She was taken into custody alongside several others, including Samuel Kwadwo Osei, who authorities believe coordinated the fraudulent activities.
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3 days ago | 
afripost.ng | Ali Adoyi |Philip Adeboye
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a new proclamation restricting entry into the United States for citizens from several countries, citing national security concerns. The travel restrictions, announced on Wednesday, will take effect on Monday. According to a statement from the White House, the measure is aimed at preventing potential threats from entering the country by targeting nations with inadequate security screening.
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3 days ago | 
afripost.ng | Ali Adoyi |Philip Adeboye
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that two years into his tenure, Nigerian workers and the general public are experiencing greater suffering, not progress. In a statement evaluating the administration’s performance since it assumed office, NLC President Joe Ajaero said there has been little to cheer about. He noted that instead of the promised economic revival, citizens have been met with worsening poverty and instability.
