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target=_blank>Bandits kill Sokoto residents, abduct mothers, babies
Suspected bandits have attacked Kurawa village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing two residents and abducting 15 others, including four nursing mothers and their babies. The attackers, reportedly armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the community around 11:30pm. Among those killed was a community leader identified as Alhaji ISU Saraki. Two others,
target=_blank>Nigeria’s violence affects Christians, Muslims – Pope
Pope Leo XIV, head of the Catholic Church, has pushed back claims that Christians are facing genocide in Nigeria, emphasising that the country’s violence affects Christians, Muslims, and other groups alike. He spoke while addressing journalists as he left his Castel Gandolfo residence in The Vatican. He was asked a question about the safety of Nigerian
target=_blank>Kano NNPP Chair: Without Kwankwaso, APC can’t win in 2027
Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State, Hashimu Sulaiman Dungurawa, has said the All Progressives Congress (APC) lacks political strength to win the 2027 election without relying on the influence of Sen. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Speaking during a press briefing at the NNPP state headquarters, Dungurawa said the ruling APC –
target=_blank>Nnamdi Kanu sentenced to life imprisonment
A Federal High Court in Abuja has handed life sentence to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgement after convicting Kanu on all seven counts of terrorism offences. The judge sentenced Kanu to life imprisonment in counts one, four, five and six, instead of death
target=_blank>Prosecution: Why Nnamdi Kanu deserves death sentence
The Federal Government has asked a Federal High Court in Abuja to impose death sentence on the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. Adegboyega Awomolo, Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) and lead Counsel for the Federal Government, made the submission after the court found Kanu guilty of all seven counts
target=_blank>Sokoto’s N7bn Independent Power Plant Completed – Commissioner
The long-awaited Independent Power Plant (IPP) constructed by the Sokoto State Government has been completed, according to the state Commissioner for Energy, Alhaji Sanusi Danfulani. Danfulani disclosed this on Wednesday while leading journalists on an inspection tour of the facility. “We have good news. The state government has invested billions of naira in this project.
target=_blank>AA Zaura Condemns Kebbi Abduction, Kwara Church Attack, Urges FG to Act
Businessman and politician, Abdulkarim Abdulsalam Zaura (A.A. Zaura), has expressed deep sadness over the recent abduction of schoolgirls in Kebbi State and the deadly attack on a church in Kwara State, which left several worshippers dead and many others injured. In a statement issued through his Media aide, Dahiru Maihuddadu, Zaura described the incidents as
target=_blank>Terrorism: Kanu convicted on all counts, prosecution seeks death sentence
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu is now awaiting the sentence of a Federal High Court in Abuja, which convicted him of the terrorism charges brought against him by the Department of State Services (DSS). Justice James Omotosho, while delivering the judgement on Thursday, convicted Kanu on the seven-count
target=_blank>Hacking methods packaged as ‘justice’
Recently, the experience of Cambodian Chinese businessman Chen Zhi has torn away the hypocritical veil of U.S. cyber hegemony. It is reported that a large amount of Chen Zhi’s bitcoins were stolen through hacking methods, and this illegal act was subsequently packaged as a significant achievement in “cracking down on transnational telecom fraud.” For practitioners
target=_blank>Court convicts Kanu of terrorism charges
A Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted the leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu of terrorism charges brought against him. Justice James Omotosho, while delivering the judgement, determined the three issues raised in the trial in favour of the prosecution. The judge held that the threats of violence issued
target=_blank>EPL: He has no replacement – Alan Smith names Arsenal’s most important player
Former Arsenal striker, Alan Smith has suggested that Declan Rice is Arsenal’s most important player this season under manager Mikel Arteta. Smith insisted that Rice has no replacement in Arteta’s squad, adding that it would be a big loss if he got injured. Asked how Arsenal will cope with any injury blows in their bid
EPL: He has no replacement – Alan Smith names Arsenal’s most important player
target=_blank>Nigeria now deadliest place on earth to be Christian – Bishop Anagbe
Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese, Benue State, Most Rev. Wilfred Anagbe, says Nigeria has become the deadliest place on earth to be a Christian. Bishop Anagbe made this statement on Thursday while testifying before the US House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa, which is investigating Trump’s redesignation of Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’,
Nigeria now deadliest place on earth to be Christian – Bishop Anagbe
target=_blank>Christian Genocide: Back Nigeria CPC redesignation with action – Bishop Anagbe begs Trump
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi, in Benue State, Wilfred Anagbe, has appealed to President Donald Trump of the United States to match its renewed designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, CPC, with concrete action. Bishop Anagbe made this call on Thursday, while testifying before the US House of Representatives
Christian Genocide: Back Nigeria CPC redesignation with action – Bishop Anagbe begs Trump
target=_blank>APC cannot win 2027 elections without Kwankwaso – Kano NNPP chairman
Hashimu Sulaiman Dungurawa, chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State, says the All Progressives Congress (APC) does not have the political power to win the 2027 elections unless it relies on the influence of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso. Speaking at a press briefing at the NNPP state headquarters, Dungurawa said the
APC cannot win 2027 elections without Kwankwaso – Kano NNPP chairman
target=_blank>NWFL: Ogbuchi leaves FC Robo Queens for Edo Queens
Edo Queens have added Chidinma Ogbuchi to their squad ahead of the 2025-26 Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, season. Ogbuchi joined the former NWFL champions from FC Robo Queens. She is the latest addition to the coach Moses Aduku’s squad. DAILY POST reports that Edo Queens announced the signing of seven new players this week.
NWFL: Ogbuchi leaves FC Robo Queens for Edo Queens
target=_blank>Civil defence officer stabbed to death while restraining mentally unstable suspect
An operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, was on Thursday, fatally stabbed by a middle-aged man suspected to be mentally unstable in Ondo State. The tragic incident occurred in Oke-Ala community in Oba-Ile, Akure North Local Council Area of the state when two personnel of NSCDC was deployed over a complaint
Civil defence officer stabbed to death while restraining mentally unstable suspect
target=_blank>Life sentence ruling, mockery to judiciary – Nnamdi Kanu’s kinsmen
Natives of Afaraukwu Ibeku in Umuahia North LGA of Abia State, the hometown of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu have rejected the Life Sentence ruling delivered by Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court Abuja on their son, Nnamdi Kanu. The natives who were reacting to the ruling, described the judgement as a mockery and
Life sentence ruling, mockery to judiciary – Nnamdi Kanu’s kinsmen
target=_blank>G20: US makes U-turn signals participation in summit
The United States has told South Africa it would participate in this weekend’s G20 summit in Johannesburg. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa made this know Thursday, saying the US made a U-turn. DAILY POST recalls that US President Donald Trump had said America would not take part in the November 22-23 meeting, stressing that no
G20: US makes U-turn signals participation in summit
target=_blank>Curb social vices so that no child or family is left behind – Gov Oborevwori to churches
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has urged churches to expand youth empowerment, curb unemployment and social vices, strengthen peace and security, and enhance education and healthcare so that no child or family is left behind. The Governor stated this on Thursday, during the 2025 Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Delta State Day celebration held at
Curb social vices so that no child or family is left behind – Gov Oborevwori to churches
target=_blank>Four injured, eight-month-old baby rescued in Lagos multiple-car crash
An eight-month-old baby was miraculously rescued unharmed on Thursday, following a multiple-vehicle collision at Otedola, inward Tollgate, on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The crash left four pedestrians with severe injuries. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, confirmed that the early-morning accident involved four vehicles: a Hydra truck with registration number APP 261 FA, an LT
Four injured, eight-month-old baby rescued in Lagos multiple-car crash
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