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target=_blank>Late Isyaku Ibrahim, the man who stopped Umaru Dikko’s ‘abduction’ in London
I use the term enigmatic to describe the late Alhaji Isyaku Ibrahim, who passed away today, Saturday, August 16, 2025, in his late 80s for many reasons. When I saw a post about his demise in a WhatsApp group, I immediately placed a call to his nephew, Dr. Musa Ibrahim, a retired federal permanent secretary.
target=_blank>Ansaru terrorist group leader arrested
Nigeria’s security forces have arrested most wanted Ansaru terrorist group leader, Abu Baraa who masterminded several high-profile attacks in the country. The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, announced this at a special press briefing held at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre, Abuja. Ribadu, in accompany with all the service chiefs and other heads of intelligence agencies,
target=_blank>288 thugs arrested as violence mars Kano by-election
The Kano State Police Command has announced the arrest of 288 suspected political thugs in connection with Saturday’s re-run and by-elections across the state. Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the suspects were apprehended with weapons, including a pump-action rifle, locally-made guns, knives, and cutlasses. PHOTOS: 100 suspected thugs arrested during by-election
target=_blank>APC demands cancellation of Kano by-election over violence
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to cancel the Shanono/Bagwai State Constituency by-election and the Ghari Constituency rerun election in Kano State, citing widespread violence and disruption by armed thugs. Over 200 thugs were arrested by the police across the state during the exercise. In a statement
target=_blank>Tinubu Approves N16.7bn for Reconstruction of Mokwa Bridge
President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger State, which was destroyed by flooding in May. No fewer than 200 persons were killed while hundreds of others were displaced after floods swept through communities in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. Many
target=_blank>By-election: INEC officials caught with N2.5m in Ogun –Police
Police Command in Ogun State on Saturday said it arrested two individuals identified to be officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) with N2.5 million cash during the by-election for the Ikenne/Sagamu/Remo North federal Constituency. Police spokesperson Omolola Odutola in a statement said the officials were arrested for alleged electoral offences in Iperu Remo.
target=_blank>By-election: Kaduna commissioner, PDP clash over alleged vote buying
Kaduna State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Ahmed Maiyaki, and the leading opposition party in the state, People’s Democratic Party (PDP), have clashed over alleged vote-buying in the on-going by-election in the state. The election was held on Saturday across 16 constituencies in 12 states, including Kaduna, across the country. The major parties in the race
target=_blank>PHOTOS: 100 suspected thugs arrested during by-election in Kano
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has confirmed the arrest of about 100 suspected political thugs in Bagwai Local Government Area during Saturday’s by-election. INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kano, Abdu Zango, disclosed this to newsmen in Bagwai, saying security agencies were on top of the situation to ensure the election proceeded peacefully. “All
target=_blank>Edo by-election: PDP agents absent in polling units
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) agents were absent at some polling units in Ovia North East Local Government of Edo State during the Saturday by-election in the state. Our reporter, who visited some polling units in Oluku, Owina and Eronseyi primary school, among others observed that there were no PDP agents at the polling units
target=_blank>Nigerians vs Minister’s mansion: Power minister’s villa celebrated at hour of darkness
A viral video of a mansion recently opened by the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has sparked controversy on and off the Internet, raising various questions. Popularly known as Penkelemesi, Adelabu was seen in a joyous mood in the one-minute-23-second video flanked by loyalists, including famous Fuji musician, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma. He grinned from ear
target=_blank>Transfer: Two Arsenal players stopped club from signing Eberechi Eze -Report
Arsenal pulled out of the race to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, because they did not want to block the development of two players. The Gunners are happy with their attacking options as things stand, especially after Ethan Nwaneri decided to sign a new contract. Nwaneri enjoyed a fine breakthrough campaign last season and
Transfer: Two Arsenal players stopped club from signing Eberechi Eze -Report
target=_blank>Joint security heads visit personel on special operations across Imo
The Heads of various security agencies in Imo State have visited their men and officers stationed at some strategic points across the State to boost their morals in the fight against insecurity. The Police spokesperson, DSP Henry Okoye, the State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, together with the military Service Commanders, visited the Joint Security
Joint security heads visit personel on special operations across Imo
target=_blank>Comfort Emmanson debunks N500bn suit against FG, NCAA, Ibom Air
Comfort Emmanson, the Ibom Air passenger that stirred controversy with her unruly behaviour has dismissed a report linking her to a N500 billion lawsuit against the Federal Government, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Ibom Air, and others. Emmanson made this clarification in a statement on her Instagram story on Saturday. This comes amid a report
Comfort Emmanson debunks N500bn suit against FG, NCAA, Ibom Air
target=_blank>Ansaru terrorist linked to Al-Qaeda, Baraa has been arrested – NSA Ribadu
The leader of the Ansaru terrorist group with affiliation to Al-Qaeda, Abu Baraa, has been arrested by security agents. Baraa is wanted for masterminding several high-profile attacks in Nigeria. His arrest was made public on Saturday, by the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, during a press briefing at the National Counter-Terrorism Centre in Abuja.
Ansaru terrorist linked to Al-Qaeda, Baraa has been arrested – NSA Ribadu
target=_blank>Yobe govt clarifies relocation of Nigerian Army Special Forces School to Nasarawa
The Yobe State Government has responded to concerns raised in some quarters regarding the fate of the Nigerian Army Special Forces School in Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area. Through its Special Adviser on Security Matters, Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam (retd), the government affirmed that the school will not be relocated and that it remains
Yobe govt clarifies relocation of Nigerian Army Special Forces School to Nasarawa
target=_blank>ADC must guard against imposition, impunity – stakeholders
Critical stakeholders of the coalition party, African Democratic Congress, ADC, have warned against any form of candidate imposition during general elections, stating that such acts will not be tolerated. They also cautioned against impunity by wealthy politicians, reasoning that these practices discourage and dampen the enthusiasm of members and supporters. The party’s National Deputy Publicity
ADC must guard against imposition, impunity – stakeholders
target=_blank>CHAN 2024: Manyo, Ozoemena to miss Home Eagles vs Congo
Stephen Manyo is expected to miss the home-based Super Eagles’ clash with Congo at the 2024 African Nations Championship due to injury, DAILY POST reports. The Rivers United defender, according to the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, sustained a shoulder injury during training. Manyo made his first appearance for Nigeria at the ongoing CHAN 2024
CHAN 2024: Manyo, Ozoemena to miss Home Eagles vs Congo
target=_blank>By-election: APC candidate loses polling unit to PDP in Ibadan North federal constituency
The All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate in today’s bye-election for Ibadan North Federal Constituency, Adewale Haastrup Olatunji, has lost his polling unit to the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Fola Sunday Oyekunle. DAILY POST reports that Olatunji voted at Unit 27 in Ward 10 this morning. Our correspondent reports that the result was
By-election: APC candidate loses polling unit to PDP in Ibadan North federal constituency
target=_blank>EPL: Howe keeps door open for Isak’s Newcastle return
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has stated that the door remains open for striker Alexander Isak to be reintegrated into his squad. Howe also expressed hope that the situation surrounding Isak’s future will be resolved promptly. Isak was omitted from Newcastle’s squad that played to a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa at Villa Park in
EPL: Howe keeps door open for Isak’s Newcastle return
target=_blank>By-election: ‘Kaduna spoke loudly today’ – APC’s Ayekooto mocks El-Rufai as results emerge
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ayekooto Akindele, has mocked former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai following the emerging outcome of the ongoing by-election in parts of the state. Although the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, is yet to announce official results, early returns suggest that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, is leading.
By-election: ‘Kaduna spoke loudly today’ – APC’s Ayekooto mocks El-Rufai as results emerge
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