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target=_blank>Stray bullets kill two protesters in Kogi
Two protesters were reportedly killed on Wednesday after being hit by stray bullets fired by security operatives in Irunda-Ile community, Isanlu, in Yagba East Local Government Area of Kogi State. Witnesses said the security personnel opened fire as youths staged a protest over rising insecurity, following a violent bandit attack on the community earlier in
target=_blank>Insecurity: KWASU shuts down campus temporarily
The Kwara State University (KWASU) has announced the temporary relocation of staff and students from its Ilesha Baruba campus to the main campus in Malete. The institution said the move became necessary as a precautionary security measure in view of recent developments in parts of the state. Daily Trust reports that the announcement comes a
target=_blank>Senate confirms Gen. Musa as new Defence Minister
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed General Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new Minister of Defence. Musa’s confirmation followed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s request to the upper chamber to appoint the former Chief of Defence Staff as replacement for Abubakar Badaru, who recently resigned from the position. During his screening at the National Assembly in Abuja, the
target=_blank>Yari: Stop calling on Trump, Only Nigerians can fix Nigeria
Former Zamfara State Governor and Senator representing Zamfara West, Abdulaziz Yari, has criticised those urging U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene in Nigeria’s affairs, insisting that only Nigerians can resolve the nation’s challenges. Speaking on Wednesday in Abuja at the official flag-off of the One Nigeria Project organised by the National Association of Former Local
target=_blank>‘Trump is on our neck’, Akpabio rejects ‘bow and go’ treatment for ex-CDS Musa
Senate President Godswill Akpabio, on Wednesday, firmly rejected calls for a “bow and go” clearance for former Chief of Defence Staff and ministerial nominee, Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd), insisting that the nation’s security situation, and even international scrutiny, required a thorough, public interrogation. The session turned chaotic after Senator Sani Musa (Niger East) proposed that
target=_blank>ASF France: 82 Nigerian women on death row
Avocats Sans Frontieres (ASF) France, an international rights organisation, says no fewer than 82 female Nigerians are currently on death row in various correctional centres across Nigeria. Angela Uzoma-Iwuchukwu, the Country Director, ASF France in Nigeria, stated this on Wednesday at a Capacity-building Session on Mainstreaming Gender Perspective in the Use of the Death Penalty
target=_blank>NEC approves N100bn for rehabilitation of Security Agencies’ training facilities
The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the sum of N100 billion, subject to a final ratification by President Bola Tinubu, for rehabilitation of training institutions for police and other security agencies in Nigeria. This followed recommendations by the ad hoc committee earlier constituted to assess the state of police and security agencies’ training institutions
target=_blank>2Baba asks fans to stay out of marital crisis, says Natasha’s life at risk
Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, has pleaded with his fans to stop interfering in his marital issues, saying the public attention is putting his wife, Natasha Osawaru, at risk. He made the appeal via an Instagram Story titled “A plea,” which carried the stark message “help me.” The post was followed by
target=_blank>Osun 2026: We are yet to pick our guber candidate – ADC
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared that it is yet to choose a candidate for the 2026 governorship election in Osun. Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, National Publicity Secretary of the party, in a statement in Abuja on Wednesday said media reports claiming otherwise were not true. The coalition party said a time table to that
target=_blank>Adeleke yet to inform PDP of his resignation – Turaki
National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Tanimu Turaki, says the party has yet to receive any official communication from Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun over his resignation from PDP. Turaki stated this while speaking with newsmen shortly after the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) meeting in Abuja. He said while Adeleke has the
target=_blank>AFCON 2025: CAF reveals four new rules ahead of tournament
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has introduced new regulations ahead of the 2025 African Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco. These stipulations cover squad lists, logistics and training as it concerns the participating teams. The regulations stipulation, “National teams must submit their final squad at least 10 days before kickoff, failure to do so
AFCON 2025: CAF reveals four new rules ahead of tournament
target=_blank>My marriage ended amicably – Comedian Sabinus confirms split from wife
Popular Nigerian comedian, Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, more popular as Sabinus, has confirmed the end of his marriage to Ciana Chapman. Sabinus revealed this while speaking during a recent TikTok live stream. According to him, the union which was formalized in 2023 ended amicably. Sabinus insisted that he and his ex-wife remain on good terms and continue
My marriage ended amicably – Comedian Sabinus confirms split from wife
target=_blank>Safeguards your money, shun ponzi schemes, fraudulent outlets- NDIC to Nigerians
Nigerians have been warned against patronizing ponzi schemes and other fraudulent investment platforms that would make them losing their hard-earned monies. The advice was issued by the Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation, NDIC, Managing Director, Thomson Sunday, during the NDIC Special Day at the 46th Kano International Trade Fair on Wednesday. The NDIC boss advised citizens
Safeguards your money, shun ponzi schemes, fraudulent outlets- NDIC to Nigerians
target=_blank>Good step – US Rep on Trump’s visa ban for terrorism financiers, supporters
United States lawmaker, representing West Virginia’s Second District, Rep Riley Moore has said the planned visa restriction for Nigerians supporting or aiding terrorism in the country is a good first step. DAILY POST recalls that the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, on Wednesday announced that President Trump’s government will restrict US visas for those
Good step – US Rep on Trump’s visa ban for terrorism financiers, supporters
target=_blank>Former Minister of Defence Badaru did his best for Nigeria – APC chieftain, Gumel
An All Progressives Congress chieftain in Jigawa State, Auwalu Gumel, said Nigeria’s immediate past Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, did his best for the country in the fight against insecurity. He disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. Recall that Badaru resigned as defense minister and was immediately replaced with former Chief of Defence
Former Minister of Defence Badaru did his best for Nigeria – APC chieftain, Gumel
target=_blank>Reps condemn killing of security personnel in Kebbi, order immediate clearance operation
The House of Representatives on Wednesday condemned the rising insecurity in Kebbi State following recent attacks by bandits on security outposts in Bagudo and Suru local government areas. The reaction followed the November 27, 2025 attack on the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, outpost in Bakin Ruwa, where three officers were killed by suspected Lakurawa bandits.
Reps condemn killing of security personnel in Kebbi, order immediate clearance operation
target=_blank>EPL: Petit predicts scoreline of Arsenal vs Brentford clash
Former France midfielder, Emmanuel Petit, expects Arsenal to record an easy win against Brentford in the Premier League on Wednesday night. The Gunners saw their lead at the top of the table cut to two points, after Manchester City beat Fulham 5-4 yesterday. Petit has said Mikel Arteta’s men must go on a winning run
EPL: Petit predicts scoreline of Arsenal vs Brentford clash
target=_blank>Empowering PLWDs, Justice, inclusion not charity – Akwa Ibom govt
Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs, in Akwa Ibom State, Princess Emem Ibanga has said that those living with disability are not to be pitied but supported, noting they are not a burden but contributors and carriers of inexplicable strength. The Commissioner described empowering PLWDs as not charity but justice and inclusion, charging all to support persons
Empowering PLWDs, Justice, inclusion not charity – Akwa Ibom govt
target=_blank>Police arrest suspects over alleged ritual killing of Ogun FRSC personel, daughter
The Osun State Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspects linked to the alleged ritual killing of 38-year-old Lasisi Funmilayo Oluwamayokun, a Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, personnel of the Ogun State Sector Command, and her 12-year-old daughter, Lasisi Sewa. The suspects are 38-year-old Fajemirokun Victor, 39-year-old Gboyega Daramola, also known as Abere
Police arrest suspects over alleged ritual killing of Ogun FRSC personel, daughter
target=_blank>Insecurity: Police ban sales, use of fireworks in Ondo
The Ondo State Police Command has banned the sale and use of fireworks in the state during the Yuletide period amid growing insecurity concerns in the country. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Adebowale Lawal, said the move aligns with ongoing security assessments and national considerations, adding that the enforcement is necessary for the
Insecurity: Police ban sales, use of fireworks in Ondo
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