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The police command in Kaduna State has killed two suspected armed bandits and recovered arms and ammunition during a security operation in Giwalga area of Bayan Kogi District. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama.…
The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 26-year-old man, Goodnews Iberi, in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a 25-year-old woman, Rita Special Eleonu, in Emohua Local Government Area of the state. Iberi, a native of Rumuakunde Community, was arrested…
The United States has delivered military supplies to Nigerian security agencies in support of ongoing operations in the country. The United States Africa Command, AFRICOM, announced the delivery in a post on X on Tuesday. “US forces delivered critical military supplies to our…
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has predicted an imminent end to the current leadership in Iran as mass protests in major cities enter the third week. Speaking on Tuesday during his visit to India, Merz noted that any government that can only keep itself in power by force…
The immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressive Congress, APC, Dr Umar Abdullahi Ganduje, has expressed deep shock and disbelief at the comment by Dr. Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso who alleged that the APC chieftain was his enemy. Kwankwaso was quoted to have allegedly…
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, says it has disbursed N161.9 billion to 864,798 students nationwide since the launch of its student loan portal, as part of efforts to expand access to tertiary education. The Managing Director of NELFUND, Akintunde Sawyerr, said…
Nigeria has reiterated its bilateral relationship with the United Arab Emirates, UAE, with the view to deepening trade and unlock sustainable investments between the two nations. President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed this commitment on Tuesday in his address at the Abu Dhabi…
Civil servants who left the Bauchi State Civil Service since March 2013 are set to receive their long-awaited gratuities, as the state government has approved the clearance of outstanding payments after 13 years. The Bauchi State Contributory Pension Commission announced that…
The Edo State Police Command says its deployment of drones has yielded results with the arrest of 11 suspects believed to be members of an organized kidnapping syndicate. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the Command’s image maker, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on…
Alex Iwobi says the Super Eagles will go all out for a win in their semi-final encounter against the Atlas Lions of Morocco. The Super Eagles have hugged the headlines for their scintillating displays at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Éric Chelle’s side have won all five…
Abiodun mourns passing of Mama Lucia Onabanjo Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has expressed deep condolences to the family of former Governor of Ogun State, Chief Victor Olabisi Onabanjo, over the passing of their matriarch, Chief (Mrs.) Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo,…
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has said his players must work hard to achieve victory in their semi-final tie against Morocco. The three-time champions will face their biggest test at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations when they confront the hosts at the Prince Moulay…
The Kaduna Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, generated N14.68 billion as revenue between October and December, 2025, recording a 35 per cent increase over the same period of the previous year. The Customs Area Controller, Comptroller Sa’ad Hassan, disclosed…
Controversial singer, Habeed Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, was on Monday arraigned at the Federal High Court in Ota, Ogun State, on a nine-count criminal charge. According to Ogun State Police spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the charges include assault, theft,…
The Minority Caucus of the Kaduna State House of Assembly has held a consultative meeting with the Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, Mr Edward Masha. The meeting, which took place at the PDP Secretariat in Kaduna, was aimed at strengthening internal…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released 2026 prophecies for some African countries, including Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Benin Republic and South Sudan. Concerning Kenya, Primate Ayodele made it known that President…
Mohammed Ali Jajari the 2023 governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Borno State, has formally resigned from the PDP. In a letter dated January 12, 2026, addressed to the YawaKura Ward PDP Chairman, Jajari stated that his decision came after “careful…
The Executive Chairman of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, Gift Worlu, has urged Governor Siminalayi Fubara to clear the air if he is innocent. Worlu made this statement on Tuesday in an interview on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST. He said, “The…
