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target=_blank>Police gun down suspected bandit, recover AK-47, motorcycle in Katsina
The Katsina State Police Command has foiled a suspected bandit attack on Sabon Gulbi Village in Musawa Local Government Area, killing one of the attackers and recovering an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and an operational motorcycle. The command said the operation was carried out by a joint tactical team comprising police operatives and personnel of the
target=_blank>Shettima: Criminals have no tribe, religion
Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Plateau residents to reject ethnic profiling and inherited bitterness, saying those behind violent attacks in the state do not represent any tribe, religion or community. Shettima spoke on Saturday in Jos during the 80th birthday celebration and public presentation of the autobiography of former Plateau Governor, Sen. Jonah David
target=_blank>UEFA: We’ve lost confidence in FIFA Leadership
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) says it has completely lost confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino, whose third term as president concludes in March 2027. The union took this position over Infantino’s plan to launch a new subsidiary, the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE). The unit was designed to manage competition finances and open
E2%82%A659-2m-in-kano/ target=_blank>Police recover solar inverters worth ₦59.2m in Kano
The Kano State Police Command has announced two major breakthroughs in its fight against crime, recovering suspected stolen property worth millions of naira and arresting suspects linked to a violent robbery. In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa in Saturday, the Command disclosed that detectives attached to
target=_blank>ABU lecturer dies in road crash
A Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Law, Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, Dr. Umar Sani Bebeji, has died in a ghastly road accident. Confirming the death, a childhood friend and colleague of the deceased, Zubairu Lawal Bamalle of the faculty of Arts, ABU, said the accident occurred in Dumbin Rauga along Kaduna-Zaria Express way
target=_blank>How General Babangida Shaped My Public Service Career – Ex-Gov Jang
Former Plateau State governor, Senator Jonah Jang, has said former Military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, shaped his career in public service despite all odds during his military service. Jang disclosed this on Saturday during the public presentation of his autobiography titled, “From Airman to Politics,” held in Jos to mark his 80th birthday. The
target=_blank>Plateau: Ex-Deputy Gov Reconciles With Jang After Years of Rift
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Dame Pauline Tallen, on Saturday announced her reconciliation with the former Plateau State Governor, Senator Jonah David Jang, over their past political differences during their tenure together. Tallen, who served as Jang’s deputy from 2007 to 2011, fell out with him before the 2011 election, which led to her being
target=_blank>No apology for frustrating third term, Atiku replies Obasanjo
Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Atiku Abubakar, has said that former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s latest public outburst against him is yet another failed attempt to rewrite history, insisting that no amount of bitterness can erase either the constitutional stand he took against the infamous third-term agenda or the pivotal role he played
target=_blank>Kano Considers Sudan’s Request for Teaching Hospital, Medical Project
The Kano State Government has indicated its willingness to consider Sudan’s request for the temporary use of Nasarawa Hospital as the teaching hospital for El-Razi University and the allocation of land for the construction of a Sudanese hospital and community office in the state. Deputy Governor Murtala Sule Garo gave the assurance on behalf of
target=_blank>Ogazi wins Nigeria’s first ever men’s 400m gold in Commonwealth Games
Samuel Ogazi made history on Saturday as the first Nigerian male athlete to win a gold medal in the 400m event at the Commonwealth Games. Ogazi finished in a time of 44.25s to claim gold ahead of Trinidad and Tobago’s Jereem Richards who clocked 44.82s, and South Africa’s Zakithi Nene who claimed bronze in 45.21s
target=_blank>How Ejiofor, Ozekhome’s failure to challenge FG’s motion cost Nnamdi Kanu’s freedom – Defence team
Nnamdi Kanu’s defence team has blamed his travails on the failure of his former counsel, Mike Ozekhome, SAN, and Ifeanyi Ejiofor, to file a preliminary objection challenging the Nigerian government’s motion for a stay of execution of the October 13, 2022, Court of Appeal judgment that freed the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) leader. The
How Ejiofor, Ozekhome’s failure to challenge FG’s motion cost Nnamdi Kanu’s freedom – Defence team
target=_blank>Disregard Odeyemi, he doesn’t represent IPAC – Osun caretaker chair tells INEC
The Caretaker Committee Chairman of the Osun State Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Odesola Oluseye Titus, has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to disregard claims by Dr Tosin Odeyemi to represent the council. Addressing journalists on Saturday, Titus alleged that recent findings had raised questions over Odeyemi’s claim to membership of IPAC, insisting
Disregard Odeyemi, he doesn’t represent IPAC – Osun caretaker chair tells INEC
target=_blank>Possible replacements of Infantino as FIFA president emerge after World Cup saga
Some names have emerged as possible replacement of Gianni Infantino as the President of the world football governing body, FIFA. According to Sky News, actions are ‘accelerating,’ and there is ‘a determined effort’ to oust him. The report said that potential candidates to take Infantino’s position include CONCACAF chief Victor Montagliani or Paris Saint-Germain president
Possible replacements of Infantino as FIFA president emerge after World Cup saga
target=_blank>Explain missing school records in INEC form – Buhari’s ex-Minister challenges Tinubu
Former Minister of Sports, Solomon Dalung, has called on President Bola Tinubu to explain why the sections for his primary and secondary school qualifications were left blank in the personal particulars he submitted to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the 2027 presidential election. Dalung made the call in a post on his X
Explain missing school records in INEC form – Buhari’s ex-Minister challenges Tinubu
target=_blank>WAFCON: ‘Win or nothing’ – Nigeria coach Madugu vows World Cup redemption after mistake
Nigeria coach, Justine Madugu, has vowed that it is ‘win or nothing’ when his team takes on Zambia in tonight’s CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, clash. Madugu stated this while insisting that the Super Falcons want to be at the next edition of the FIFA World Cup tournament. According to him, Nigeria must
WAFCON: ‘Win or nothing’ – Nigeria coach Madugu vows World Cup redemption after mistake
target=_blank>Police arrest two wanted kidnap suspects in Anambra
Anambra State Police Command has arrested two wanted criminal suspects linked to kidnapping cases in the state. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, made the announcement in a statement on Saturday. Ikenga said that, acting on credible intelligence, operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad, Awkuzu, carried out an operation that resulted
Police arrest two wanted kidnap suspects in Anambra
target=_blank>BREAKING: Kidnapped Benue seminarian escapes from abductors
The Catholic Diocese of Otukpo in Benue State has confirmed the safe return of its seminarian, Kelvin Ochai, who was abducted by gunmen at Asa III in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese, Very Rev. Fr. Joseph Itodo, on Saturday.
BREAKING: Kidnapped Benue seminarian escapes from abductors
target=_blank>WAFCON: 6 facts to know as Nigeria takes on Zambia
Nigeria will take on Zambia in tonight’s CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, Group C tie at the Al Madina Stadium. The Super Falcons head to the game after losing 3-2 against Malawi in their first game a few days ago, while Zambia won 6-0 against Egypt. DAILY POST brings you seven facts about
WAFCON: 6 facts to know as Nigeria takes on Zambia
target=_blank>BREAKING: Dangote-backed MRS, other Nigerian filling stations reduce fuel prices
Dangote Refinery-backed MRS filling stations and other filling stations across Nigeria have reduced their petrol pump prices. A market survey by DAILY POST on Saturday showed that MRS filling stations in Abuja have reduced their petrol pump price to N1,265 per litre from N1,305 per litre. This is the case at MRS filling stations in
BREAKING: Dangote-backed MRS, other Nigerian filling stations reduce fuel prices
target=_blank>VP Shettima urges Plateau elites to rally around Jang for lasting peace
Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on Plateau elites to unite around former Governor and Senator Jonah David Jang to achieve “an enduring peace in Plateau.”He made the call at the 80th birthday celebration and book launch titled From Airman to Politics: My Life, the autobiography of Jonah David Jang. “I challenge the elites of
VP Shettima urges Plateau elites to rally around Jang for lasting peace
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