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…dumps bodies in River By Ike Uchechukwu, CALABAR The Cross River State Police Command have arrested a 57-year-old man, Mr. Udo Samuel Sunday, in connection with the alleged murder of two farmers whose bodies were reportedly thrown into a river following a dispute over an illegal cannabis plantation in Odukpani Local Government Area. The Cross […]
By Haruna Aliyu, Birnin Kebbi BIRNIN KEBBI — The High Court of Justice, Kebbi State, sitting in Birnin Kebbi Judicial Division, on Monday adjourned the trial of a nurse, Hannatu James, who is standing trial over the alleged death of two minors at Martha Bamaiyi General Hospital, Zuru. The case was adjourned to July 13, […]
Former Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, on Monday visited the Lagos office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) amid an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misappropriation during his tenure. Sources within the anti-graft agency said that the visit is connected to an ongoing probe into the former governor’s time in office. Okowa […]
By Egufe Yafugborhi & Ochuko Akuopha ASABA — The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has commenced a comprehensive verification exercise in the Delta State civil service as part of efforts to review payroll and personnel records. The exercise, which began in Asaba, was disclosed on Monday by the State Head of Service, Dr. Mininim […]
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Monday declared that projects being commissioned across Abuja would not have been possible without the support of President Bola Tinubu. Wike spoke during the commissioning of the Water Supply Network To Karu Satellite Town as part of projects to mark Tinubu’s third year anniversary. […]
Manchester United have secured the majority of the land needed to build their proposed new 100,000-capacity stadium. United announced on Monday that they had acquired a 25-acre (10 hectare) site close to their current Old Trafford home. The land purchase is a major step forward in United’s plans to build Britain’s biggest sporting arena. The […]
Alan Greenspan, the US Federal Reserve chief who served four presidents and was hailed as the architect of the modern American economy, died Monday at age 100. The influential economist spent more than 18 years heading the US central bank, overseeing unprecedented economic growth, but he was later criticized for fostering conditions that led to the […]
The Taraba State government has reduced the monthly pay of street sweepers under the Operation Keep Taraba Clean programme from N15,000 to N10,000, saying the move is necessary to accommodate newly recruited workers into the state workforce. The chairman of the Taraba State Environmental and Sanitation Agency, Hon. Illiya Kefas, confirmed the development while speaking […]
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressive Congress, APC, has denied claims that it allowed a non-member of the party to be declared the winner of its governorship primary election. DAILY POST recalls that some top members of the party, including Mezie Chiekwe Esiaga and Ndubuisi Eme had last week, threatened that APC would […]
Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova was handed a four-year suspension on Monday for refusing an anti-doping test. Vondrousova did not submit a sample when notified by a doping control officer during an out-of-competition test attempt at her home in December 2025. The 26-year-old Czech, who won Wimbledon in 2023, said stress and poor mental health […]
A British lawmaker, Rupert Lowe, has launched a scathing attack on outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer following his resignation, describing his tenure as a failure and accusing him of damaging the country’s future. Starmer announced his decision to step down amid growing pressure within the ruling Labour Party after months of political turmoil, poor electoral […]
The killing of a 14-year-old boy, Ezekiel Olapade, in Ilobu, Irepodun Local Government Area of Osun State, has triggered fresh concerns over political violence in the state, with both the Imole Campaign Council, TICC, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, condemning the incident and calling for a thorough police investigation. Both political camps separately appealed […]
Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has announced that automatic employment will now be offered to all indigenes of the state who graduate with first-class degrees from higher institutions across the country. Radda made the announcement during the grand finale and award presentation of the first Katsina State Students’ Week, held at Bayero University Kano. He […]
British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Keir Starmer following his announcement that he would step down as Labour leader after less than two years in office. Starmer confirmed his resignation on Monday in an emotional address outside 10 Downing Street, saying his decisions had always been guided […]
Britain will have its seventh prime minister in a decade this year after Labour leader Keir Starmer was ousted on Monday by his own party. The party’s self-inflicted wound was a trend set by the Conservatives when they were in office. Starmer announced his resignation on Monday following months of nose-diving poll ratings and manoeuvering […]
By Golok Nanmwa JOS — The death toll from Sunday night’s attack on Kawel village in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State has risen to 22, with health workers, patients and security personnel among those killed. Residents said armed attackers stormed the community late Sunday night, opening fire on residents and […]
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has condemned the killing of a 14-year-old boy in Ilobu, Osun State. Governor Adeleke also alleged that the incident occurred in the presence of police officers, describing it as evidence of growing police complicity in political violence across parts of the state. In a statement issued on Monday by his spokesperson, Olawale […]
By Evelyn Usman The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 243 suspects for offences ranging from armed robbery and cultism to murder and traffic robbery between March and June 2026, Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai has disclosed. Fatai made the revelation on Monday during the working visit of the South-West Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police, […]
By Golok Nanmwa, Jos Commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators, popularly known as ‘Okada’ and tricycle riders, have continued operations in some parts of Jos and surrounding areas despite the ban imposed by the Plateau State Government and enforced by security agencies as part of measures to address insecurity. Vanguard observed that some commercial tricycles and […]
The African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has announced that he will use his time in detention to continue mobilising the public. This comes after the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, ordered him to be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre until Wednesday. DAILY POST reports that presiding Justice Mohammed Umar […]
By Dayo Johnson Akure Residents of Akungba-Akoko in Ondo State have been thrown into shock following the sudden death of a prominent elder of the Cherubim and Seraphim (C&S) Church, Elder Omotayo Ezekiel Fajana, 71, whose lifeless body was discovered in a hotel room just hours before his installation as Head Prayer Warrior Father (Baba […]
By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Sector 1, Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY), have neutralised two suspected bandits, arrested four others and recovered rustled livestock in a series of coordinated operations across Kaduna State, as security forces intensify efforts to dismantle criminal networks in the North-West. The operations, conducted between June 20 […]
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has introduced a reward system for those who offer actionable security intelligence to forestall security breaches in the state. Speaking at a strategic engagement meeting in Uyo with youth leaders drawn from all villages, the governor emphasised that credible information that helps security agencies prevent crime and apprehend […]
Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command on Sunday night engaged some criminal elements suspected to be kidnappers in a gun battle in Owo town, Owo Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, who confirmed this in a statement on Monday, said the gun battle ensued in […]
By Christopher Ameh Governor Bala Mohammed has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of Arc. Audu Sule Katagun, Wazirin Katagun and former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State. He said his death has created a vacuum in the state’s political and traditional landscape. Mohammed described Audu, who died early Monday at Nizamiye Hospital, Abuja, as a […]
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday after less than two years in office in a term characterised by policy U-turns and deep public unpopularity. “Every decision I have taken has been about putting the country I love first. That is why I will resign as leader of the Labour Party,” Starmer […]
By Boluwaji Obahopo A 400-level student of Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, Kogi State, has been arrested by security operatives over alleged involvement in cult-related activities, including attempted forced initiation, assault and death threats against a fellow student. The suspect, Adejo Elisha Ojonimi, 25, of the Department of Economics, was apprehended on Friday, June […]
A serving Police officer has been declared missing just as over 20 people were killed and several others injured following an attack on Kawel village of Mushere Chiefdom in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State on Sunday night. Conflict journalist, Masara Kim, who confirmed the invasion of the community in a post he shared on social […]
By Golok Nanmwa, Jos No fewer than 19 persons were reportedly killed and several others injured following an attack on Kawel village in Mushere District of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The attack, according to residents, occurred late Sunday night while people in the community were asleep. Malo Bitrus, a resident of Bokkos, […]
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The leader of Rundunar Adalchi in Sokoto State, Bashir Altine Guyawa Isa, has raised concerns over what he described as an emerging security threat in the North-West, alleging that notorious bandit kingpin Bello Turji has acquired sophisticated weapons and is collaborating with Boko Haram to train and equip new fighters. Speaking in […]
Osun State Police Command has launched a manhunt for suspected hoodlums following the killing of a 14-year-old boy identified as Ezekiel Olapade and the injury of another person during a shooting incident near the Irepodun Local Government Secretariat, Ilobu. The police also revealed that the deceased, Olapade, was reportedly struck by a stray bullet when […]
Lagos State Task Force has impounded 278 illegal commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, during a weeklong enforcement operation carried out across different parts of the state. The enforcement exercise targeted operators violating the ban on commercial motorcycles on highways and restricted routes, as provided under the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law of 2018. […]
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate, Mr Dare Bejide, has rejected the Ekiti State election result. Speaking in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday, Bejide described the election as lacking credibility. He alleged that the exercise was conducted in “an atmosphere replica of a war zone”. The ADC candidate accused the ruling party of engaging in vote buying […]
By Samuel Oyadongha & Emem Idio The Bayelsa State government says it has spent a total of N26.1b for salaries related components for the months of April and May just as it has also received a gross Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC) inflow of N76.1b for the Months of April and May. Read Also: 6 […]
By Adeola Badru The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Rashidi Ladoja, has warned masquerades and their followers against engaging in any form of violence during and after this year’s Egungun Festival, stressing that anyone found disrupting public peace will face the full weight of the law. The monarch issued the warning ahead of the commencement of the […]
The Ogun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of “growing anxiety” over the political influence of its candidate, Oladipupo Adebutu, ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The party asserted that Ogun residents are ready for a new direction and that no amount of propaganda can […]
Former Abia State Governor and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial District, Orji Uzor Kalu, has congratulated Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the state governorship election. In a statement issued on Sunday, Kalu described the outcome of the poll as a clear indication of the confidence, trust and overwhelming support Oyebanji enjoys […]
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said his side had silenced their doubters after Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal inspired a 4-0 thrashing of Saudi Arabia on Sunday. One of the pre-tournament favourites, La Roja’s World Cup got off to a slow start as they were held 0-0 by tournament debutants Cape Verde. Barcelona superstar […]
… Recover Livestock, Motorcycles By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO — A joint security operation involving troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, police operatives, civil defence personnel, and local security outfits has repelled a bandit attack on Tureta, the headquarters of Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attack, which occurred at […]
The Osun State chapter of the Action Peoples Party (APP) has called on security agencies in the state to ensure full compliance with a recent Federal High Court judgment concerning the local government crisis. The party, in a statement by its chairman, Odesola Titus, on Sunday, also insisted that the ruling affirmed the authority of the […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni Operatives of the Lagos State Taskforce have impounded 278 commercial motorcycles, popularly known as Okada, over traffic violations and alleged involvement in criminal activities across the metropolis. The Chairman of the Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, disclosed this on Sunday, saying the enforcement exercise followed the state government’s directive banning Okada operations on […]
The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Customs and Excise, Leke Joseph Abejide, has dismissed allegations that the purported appointment of Deputy Comptroller I.D. Olorunfemi as the next Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service would trigger the forced retirement of senior officers. In a statement on Sunday, the lawmaker insisted that all exits from […]
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has accused the Vice-Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, of allegedly ‘snatching’ 69 forms for various political offices in Kano, thereby creating chaos and uncertainty for the party. Speaking at a press briefing at the NUJ Press Centre, Kano, the PRP State Chairman, Abdulkadir […]
By Dayo Johnson, Akure Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has congratulated his Ekiti State counterpart, Governor Biodun Oyebanji, on his re-election for a second term, describing the outcome as a strong endorsement of his leadership. Aiyedatiwa also felicitated Prof. Dayo Faduyile on his victory in the Ondo South Senatorial bye-election, commending voters for their participation […]
By Peter Duru, Makurdi Nigerians living in the United Kingdom have expressed frustration over persistent difficulties in renewing international passports and obtaining new ones for their children, alleging that the process has become increasingly cumbersome despite recent reforms by the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). They accused immigration officials of creating bottlenecks that have made passport […]
By Dayo Johnson & Rotimi Ojomoyela, Ado Ekiti The Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) has congratulated Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his victory in the 2026 Ekiti State governorship election, describing the outcome as a strong endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governance agenda. Oyebanji was declared winner of Saturday’s poll after securing 319,224 […]
The implosion in the ruling Kwara State All Progressives Congress (APC) has continued to escalate as Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s group storms the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on Monday to meet with the national leadership over the crisis triggered by the alleged imposition of Speaker Yakubu Danladi Salihu as the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general […]
The Action Peoples Party, APP, in Osun State has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to strengthen the security of its technological systems ahead of the August 15 governorship election. The party also warned against any form of manipulation that could undermine the credibility of the August 15 poll. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Osun APP […]
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Taiwo Oyedele and his Federal Capital Territory (FCT) counterpart, Barr. Nyesom Wike have met to finetune the tax administration in the FCT. Mr. Oyedele, in a statement on Sunday, described it as a, “productive bilateral meeting,” adding, “the […]
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Sunday rejected any Israeli security zone in Lebanon, after Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed his troops would remain in the country’s south for “as long as necessary”. Israeli troops “remaining on Lebanese land is impossible. There are no security zones for Israel… we have a national army which deploys, […]