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target=_blank>Kogi council chair shuts down station over alleged fuel supply to bandits
Chairman of Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, Hon. (Barr.) Zacchaeus Dare Michael, in collaboration with operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), has shut down a NIPCO filling station in Kabba over alleged supply of petrol to bandits operating in the forest areas. The closure followed what the local government
target=_blank>Tinubu hosts Taraba Gov, APC chairman at Aso Rock
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State met with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. Also present at the meeting was the National Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda. The Taraba Governor recently dumped the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the APC. However, a
target=_blank>Travellers trapped as bandits exchange gunfire with police on Kogi highway
Dozens of commuters were stuck on the Oshokoshoko–Obajana highway in Kogi State, on Monday, following a combative exchange between security operatives and bandits. Many parked their vehicles and fled as the gun battle lasted for hours. Tension erupted after terrorists launched another brazen attack on the increasingly dangerous corridor. In a video on X, dozens
target=_blank>‘Pay N20m levy or be killed’, Bandits threaten Sokoto Community
Residents of Bakale village in Kilgori district, Yabo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, have been ordered to pay a N20 million levy to prevent deadly attacks. In an audio recording obtained by our reporter, the leader of the armed group instructed the village head to convene a meeting with residents and communicate the demand.
target=_blank>Niger abduction: Tinubu in pain, victims will return soon – Ribadu
National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has assured parents and management of the Catholic Primary and Secondary School, Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area of Niger State, where over 200 pupils were kidnapped that the children and staff were safe and would soon return to reunite with their families. Ribadu gave the assurance at a closed-door
target=_blank>Malami: EFCC invited me over Abacha loot
Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami SAN, says he was invited by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) because of Abacha loot. Malami stated this in a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Mohammed Bello Doka. He was invited by the EFCC on November 28, as confirmed by
target=_blank>Bandits shot my son before taking away his sister – Abducted bride’s Father
The father of the abducted bride-to-be in Sokoto State, Malam Umar Chacho, has broken his silence over the recent attack on Chacho village, describing the incident as devastating and traumatic for the entire community. Speaking to our reporter during a visit to the village on Monday, Malam Umar said he could not confirm whether the
target=_blank>Kwara: Controversy as Abducted Monarch ‘escapes during gunfire’
Confusion has continued to trail reports that the abducted traditional ruler of Bayagan community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Kamilu Salami, and six others have escaped from the custody of their abductors. News of the monarch’s alleged escape went viral in the state on Sunday. It was claimed that the victims
target=_blank>Man to die by hanging for killing neighbour in Kano
A Kano State High Court has sentenced 22-year-old Najibullah Alkasim to death by hanging for killing his neighbour, Isyaku Ya’u, during a dispute at a celebration party in Dakata Quarters on January 19, 2024. Justice Farida Dabappa held that the prosecution proved the charge of culpable homicide beyond reasonable doubt, noting that Alkasim stabbed the
target=_blank>Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau’s opposition leader
The Nigerian Embassy in Guinea-Bissau has granted asylum to Fernando Dias da Costa, opposition presidential candidate. President Umaro Sissoco Embalo and da Costa were laying claim to victory when the military announced takeover. Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan who led a team of observers to the West African nation for the election had dismissed the coup as
target=_blank>Osun 2026: PDP’s national body insists on holding primary election as scheduled
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has insisted on holding its scheduled primary election for the 2026 gubernatorial election in Osun State. DAILY POST had earlier reported that the Osun State chapter of the PDP had postponed the primary due to unresolved internal disputes within the party’s national leadership. Announcing the postponement in Osogbo on Monday,
Osun 2026: PDP’s national body insists on holding primary election as scheduled
target=_blank>EPL: Leboeuf names two teams to challenge Arsenal for title
Former Chelsea star Frank Leboeuf has declared that Manchester City and Chelsea remain in the race to challenge Arsenal for the Premier League title this season. Leboeuf emphasised that the Gunners have dropped four points against Chelsea and Sunderland in previous encounters. “They Arsenal are still the big favourites for the title, but they will
EPL: Leboeuf names two teams to challenge Arsenal for title
target=_blank>Man sentenced to death for poisoning woman in Kebbi
A Kebbi State High Court sitting in Birnin Kebbi has sentenced a 40-year-old man, Bello Musa, also known as Katuka, to death by hanging for culpable homicide and five years’ imprisonment for cheating. Justice Hassan Shehu Kuwa delivered the judgment after finding Musa guilty on three counts of criminal conspiracy, culpable homicide and cheating, contrary
Man sentenced to death for poisoning woman in Kebbi
target=_blank>Ambassadorial list: Ohanaeze youths rate Ugwuanyi’s nomination
Youth wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has said President Bola Tinubu’s inclusion of former Enugu State governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, among the ambassadorial nominees is a good development. It could be recalled that the presidency confirmed on Saturday that President Tinubu has sent a list of ambassadorial nominees to the Senate. Reacting, the National
Ambassadorial list: Ohanaeze youths rate Ugwuanyi’s nomination
target=_blank>HIV/AIDS: Yobe’s prevalence rate 0.4% – YOSACA
The Yobe State Agency for the Control of AIDS, YOSACA, said the state’s prevalence rate stands at 0.4 per cent, one of the lowest in the country. The Agency’s Executive Director, Dr Jibrin Adamu Damazai, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Damaturu today as part of activities marking this year’s World AIDS Day. According to
HIV/AIDS: Yobe’s prevalence rate 0.4% – YOSACA
target=_blank>NAF, UBEC forge alliance to bolster safe school security nationwide
The Chief of the Air Staff, CAS, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, has reaffirmed the Nigerian Air Force’s commitment to strengthening national education security through a strategic partnership with the Universal Basic Education Commission, UBEC. Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, Director of Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force, stated that the CAS made this
NAF, UBEC forge alliance to bolster safe school security nationwide
target=_blank>Mercenaries can end terror within weeks – Galadima accuses FG of wasting trillions on insecurity
NNPP chieftain, Buba Galadima, has sharply criticised the Federal Government’s handling of insecurity, insisting that Nigeria’s current approach lacks the intelligence, technology and seriousness required to end terrorism. Galadima spoke during an interview with AIT, where he questioned the government’s frequent call for rapid recruitment of more police personnel. According to him, this has contributed
Mercenaries can end terror within weeks – Galadima accuses FG of wasting trillions on insecurity
target=_blank>EPL: He’s unplayable – Rio Ferdinand compares Saka to Salah
Manchester United legend, Rio Ferdinand has compared Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka to Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah. Ferdinand said Saka has the strength of Salah, adding that the England international is unplayable. He stated this on his Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel following Arsenal’s 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday. Recall that goals from
EPL: He’s unplayable – Rio Ferdinand compares Saka to Salah
target=_blank>Northern governors lament insecurity in northern region, reteirates call for state policing
Chairman of the Northern States Governors Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya has lamented that the insecurity in the North has escalated from a localised challenge to a national threat, hence the need for establishing state police. Yahaya stated this at a joint security meeting attended by the 19 state governors, including
Northern governors lament insecurity in northern region, reteirates call for state policing
target=_blank>Atiku as Obi’s deputy, ADC’s only chance to defeat Tinubu – Ohanaeze’s Igboayaka
The Ohanaeze Youth Council, OYC has asked the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar should run as the Vice Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress , ADC and allow Mr Peter Obi to be the party’s Presidential candidate for 2027 general polls. According to OYC, the pairing of the two politicians with Obi as the
Atiku as Obi’s deputy, ADC’s only chance to defeat Tinubu – Ohanaeze’s Igboayaka
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