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The Nigerian government increased the imprest for ministers, for expenses on items such as office stationery, refreshments and others, to N700,000 per month, contrary to the reports making the rounds that the allowance was reduced.The Federal Government raised the cap in a 2026 Annual General Imprest Warrant issued by the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation.A report had emerged that the government has slashed imprest for ministries, departments, and agencies, MDAs.  The report said imprest was reduced for ministers, permanent secretaries/director general, directors/heads of department to N700,0000, N500,000, N300, 000 and N100,000, respectively.However, checks by the DAILY POST on the 2026 Annual General Imprest Warrant showed that the imprest was r...

Several passengers are feared dead after a train operating on the Warri–Itakpe corridor derailed on Monday.The exact number of casualties has yet to be officially confirmed, as rescue and assessment efforts continue at the scene of the incident.Confirming the development, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) disclosed that emergency personnel and relevant agencies have been mobilised to assist affected passengers and manage the situation.“The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirms that an incident involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) occurred today.“Emergency response teams and relevant authorities are currently at the scene attending to the situation and providing necessary assistance,” the statement signed by the corporation’s managing director and chief...

The countdown is almost over as the FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off tomorrow, June 11, marking the beginning of the biggest tournament in football history. The competition will run until July 19 and will be jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, making it the first World Cup to be staged across three nations.This year's edition will also be historic as it expands from 32 to 48 participating teams, featuring a record 104 matches across 16 host cities in North America. The opening match will take place in Mexico City, while the final is scheduled for MetLife Stadium in the New York-New Jersey area.Football fans around the world are eagerly awaiting the start of the month-long spectacle, with defending champions Argentina among the favorites alongside traditional power...

The Oyo State Police Command has said a personal assistant attached to a member of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu’s family, supplied information that aided the abduction of his sister, Mrs Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, and her 12 year-old twin sons.The allegation was made by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ayanlade Olayinka, during an interview on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief programme while providing updates on the investigation into the kidnapping.Mrs John-Paul and her twin sons, Peter and Paul, were abducted on June 3, 2026, along the Elewura area of Ring Road, Ibadan, while she was taking the children to school. The victims were later rescued during a police operation that also led to the death of two suspected kidnappers.According to Ayanl...

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has named 40-year-old Damilola Sonayon-James as the running mate to its Lagos State governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat.Naija News reports that Sonayon-James currently holds the position of APC Deputy Woman Leader in Lagos State.Announcing the choice, Lagos APC Chairman and Chairman of the Forum of APC State Chairmen, Cornelius Ojelabi, said her selection came after wide-ranging consultations and a thorough screening process.Ojelabi said the process considered competence, leadership capacity, grassroots acceptance, party loyalty, and the ability to contribute to the development of Lagos state.He said Sonayon-James distinguished herself through her commitment to service, dedication to the party, and track record of leadership in pub...

The Lagos State Police Command has assured parents, guardians, school authorities, and all residents that there is presently no verified intelligence indicating any imminent threat of any attack within Lagos State. The Lagos State Police Command has reassured the public that there is no verified intelligence indicating any imminent threat of a bandit attack on schools within the state.The assurance followed widespread panic caused by a threatening notice allegedly pasted on a school wall, which claimed bandits were planning to launch attacks and abduct pupils.In a press statement issued on Monday, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijani Fatai, urged parents, guardians, school authorities, and residents to remain calm and avoid panic, emphasizing that law enfo...

The Federal Government has processed payments exceeding N700bn in verified obligations owed to local contractors over the past few months, including N436.6bn disbursed in May alone, as part of efforts to clear long-standing debts and boost economic activity.The Federal Ministry of Finance disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday by its Director of Information and Public Relations, Efe Ovuakporie, noting that payments had also been approved for more than 1,240 contractors across various Ministries, Departments and Agencies.According to the ministry, the approvals were granted by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, following a verification and reconciliation exercise to ensure that only duly validated claims qualified for payment....

The Oyo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, has commenced the demolition of a building allegedly used as a hideout by the kidnappers who abducted the sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, along with her twin sons.The property, situated within Lakoun Estate on Olomi-Olojuoro Road in Oluyole Local Government Area, was reportedly occupied by the suspects before the victims were successfully rescued by police operatives.The victims were kidnapped last Wednesday and regained their freedom on Saturday following a coordinated rescue operation by security agencies.According to reports on Monday, officials from the Oyo State Ministry of Public Works and Transportation deployed demolition machinery to the site to bring down the structure. The e...