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target=_blank>FG Threatens Action After Fresh Killing of Nigerian in South Africa
The Federal Government has accused South African security operatives of complicity in the recurring killings of Nigerians after two citizens were murdered in separate incidents. It warned that it may be forced to explore stronger diplomatic options if the attacks continue. The latest deaths come amid renewed concerns over anti-migrant sentiments in South Africa. Nigerian
target=_blank>World Cup: Trump reacts as FIFA reverses red card suspension for US striker
World governing football body, FIFA, has suspended the one-match ban imposed on Nigeria-born US Striker, Folarin Balogun, following his red card in the match against Bosnia and Herzegovina. In the 64th minute of Wednesday’s knockout game against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Balogun was controversially judged after a VAR review to have stamped on the back of
target=_blank>Death toll in Sokoto bandit attacks rises to eight
The death toll from the recent bandit attacks on communities in Danchadi District of Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State has risen from six to eight, following fresh findings by the district authorities. The District Head of Danchadi, Alhaji Lirwanu Mafaran Kuwarun Sarkin Musulmi, disclosed this in a telephone interview with our correspondent on
target=_blank>PFIPC scandal: CHRICED demands probe, suspension of Gbaja
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has called for an independent investigation into the controversy surrounding the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), urging the immediate suspension of the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, pending the outcome of the probe. In a statement issued on Sunday by its
target=_blank>Seven Feared Killed in Fresh Attack on Kogi Community
Unidentified gunmen have reportedly killed at least seven persons during an attack on Okele-Ejule in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State on Saturday. The attackers, said to be dressed in military camouflage, reportedly stormed the community at about 5 p.m. and opened fire indiscriminately, leaving several people dead and others fleeing for safety. Residents
target=_blank>Primaries: There are no losers in our party, Kwara APC tells replaced candidates
The Kwara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Sunday publicly rallied behind its candidates for the 2027 general elections despite opposition from some aggrieved aspirants. It also declared that reconciliation efforts were underway to heal divisions arising from the party’s recently concluded primary elections. Party leaders delivered the message during a thanksgiving
target=_blank>Family Demands Justice as Police Arrest Suspected Killer of Technician in Ondo
Suspected armed robbers have shot dead a popular refrigeration and air-conditioning technician, Idris Abiodun, during a violent raid on the Shagari area of Akure, Ondo State, sparking outrage among residents. Abiodun, a 47-year-old father of five, was reportedly killed at the weekend when suspected armed robbers invaded the community in the early hours of the
target=_blank>Uba Sani: No demolition Without Compensation under my watch
Governor Uba Sani has vowed that his administration will never dispossess any citizen of Kaduna State his or her property, without fair and adequate compensation. The governor made the pledge after distributing cheques to affected households along the 15 kilometre Ring Road corridor from Danbushiya Junction to Danhono 2, at the the Millennium City. He
target=_blank>Farmer Shot Dead, Many Injured in Attack on Cross River Community
A fresh outbreak of violence has claimed the life of a farmer and left several others with gunshot injuries in Urugbam community, Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State, following an attack by unidentified gunmen. Residents told Daily Trust that the attackers invaded farmlands in Urugbam on Saturday evening and shot dead Mr. Obong
target=_blank>Ondo: APC supporters Clash Over replacement of candidates
The last is yet to be heard of the crisis rocking All Progressives Congress (APC) over the replacement of some candidates who won the primaries for the 2027 elections. Daily Trust reports that about six senatorial candidates and 19 House of Representatives ticket winners were replaced by the leadership of the party. In Ondo, one
target=_blank>Peter Obi compares Nigeria to Cape Verde, blames leadership for World Cup failure
Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has attributed Nigeria’s failure to qualify for the ongoing FIFA World Cup to poor leadership and weak institutions, while congratulating African countries representing the continent at the tournament. The development was disclosed in a statement posted on Obi’s official page on July 5, 2026. According to the
Peter Obi compares Nigeria to Cape Verde, blames leadership for World Cup failure
target=_blank>World Cup: Players with most knockout-phase goals in history Top 20
France captain, Kylian Mbappe, is the player topping the list of football stars with the most knockout-phase goals in history. Mbappe currently has 10 goals in 11 World Cup knockout matches for France so far. The Real Madrid forward scored a goal in France’s 1-0 victory against Paraguay in the World Cup Round of 16
World Cup: Players with most knockout-phase goals in history Top 20
target=_blank>Troops rescue more kidnapped persons in Borno
Headquarters, Joint Task Force, North East, Operation HADIN KAI, OPHK, has announced that troops have recorded another significant breakthrough in the ongoing Search and Rescue operation to recover the abducted students of Government Day Secondary School, Lassa. A statement issued by Captain Mohammed Goni, the Acting Military Information Officer at the Headquarters of the Joint
Troops rescue more kidnapped persons in Borno
target=_blank>Senator Ogoshi Onawo dumps ADC, over alleged internal crisis, endless legal battles
Lawmaker representing the Nasarawa South Senatorial District, Senator Mohammed Ogoshi Onawo, has officially resigned from the African Democratic Congress, ADC.His resignation was contained in a letter dated July 2, 2026, and addressed to the ADC Ward Chairman in Galadimawa Ward, Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The lawmaker attributed his decision to the party’s
Senator Ogoshi Onawo dumps ADC, over alleged internal crisis, endless legal battles
target=_blank>Nobody above 70 years should run for political office – Pat Utomi
A Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, has said that anybody above 70 years of age should not run for political office in Nigeria. Utomi said this in a post on his verified X handle on Sunday. According him: “Impunity and disregard of decent order has become our way. When Yar’Adua was dying people lied
Nobody above 70 years should run for political office – Pat Utomi
target=_blank>Court adjourns suit challenging APC Magama/Rijau reps’ primary to July 9
A Federal High Court sitting in Minna, Niger State, has adjourned until July 9, 2026, the suit challenging the emergence of Prof. Yakubu Mohammed Auna as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Magama/Rijau Federal Constituency ahead of the 2027 general election. The suit, filed by Alhaji Shehu Samaila Auna, is seeking the nullification
Court adjourns suit challenging APC Magama/Rijau reps’ primary to July 9
target=_blank>2026 World Cup: FIFA suspends Folarin Balogun’s red card ahead of USA vs Belgium clash
FIFA have confirmed that USA striker, Folarin Balogun, is available for selection when they face Belgium in the last-32 of the 2026 World Cup. The world football governing body, in a shock decision, overruled Balogun’s red card. The sending off during the 2-0 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina carried a mandatory one-match ban. Balogun was
2026 World Cup: FIFA suspends Folarin Balogun’s red card ahead of USA vs Belgium clash
target=_blank>Benue Lawmaker Agbese urges Tinubu to suspend proposed NYSC reforms
The Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives, Rep. Philip Agbese, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to halt the implementation of the Federal Government’s proposed reforms to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), insisting that the changes should undergo wider stakeholder engagement before taking effect. Agbese, who represents Ado/Okpokwu/Ogbadibo Federal Constituency of Benue State,
Benue Lawmaker Agbese urges Tinubu to suspend proposed NYSC reforms
target=_blank>Police arrest 202 suspects, impound 25 vehicles, tricycles, motorcycles for traffic offences in Delta
The Delta State Police Command, led by CP Yemi John Oyeniyi, has arrested two hundred and two (202) suspects during an intelligence-led raid on identified criminal hideouts within the Asaba metropolis. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement sent to the DAILY POST correspondent in Warri. SP Edafe noted
Police arrest 202 suspects, impound 25 vehicles, tricycles, motorcycles for traffic offences in Delta
target=_blank>U-17 WWCQ: Azonsou eyes comeback after Benin’s narrow loss to Flamingos
Benin U-17 women’s head coach, Idah Azonsou, praised her players’ performance despite the 3-2 defeat to Nigeria’s Flamingos. Azonsou insisted that everything is still to play for ahead of the return leg scheduled for Stade de Kégué in Lomé on Saturday, 11 July. The gaffer further said her players made too many mistakes which led
U-17 WWCQ: Azonsou eyes comeback after Benin’s narrow loss to Flamingos
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