Nigeria

Operatives of the Taraba State Police Command have recovered a stolen Toyota Hilux and apprehended two suspects in connection with the theft. The announcement was made on Monday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, PPRO, James Lashen Saminu, through a statement made available to journalists in the state. The operation, which occurred on 28th August […]

The Nigerian Army said its troops deployed under Operation Fansan Yanma, OPFY, have rescued nine persons abducted in Sabon Birni Local Government Area, LGA, of Sokoto State. Captain David Adewusi, Media Information Officer, OPDY, in in a statement on Monday said the troops also neutralized scores of terrorists in a successful ambush conducted in Shinkafi […]

The Arewa Youths for the Sustenance of Democracy and Good Governance, AYSDGG, has expressed concern over the appointment of Lawal Sama’ila Abdullahi Yakawada as Chairman of All Boards of Commissions under the Federal Ministry of Regional Development by the Minister, Engr. Abubakar Momoh. The group said the appointment was not in line with the Act Group […]

The Edo State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has disclosed that two persons lost their lives in a ghastly motor accident where the State Governor, Monday Okpebholo rescued victims. The governor who arrived at the scene of the accident and met several victims in critical condition, ordered two of his security Hilux Two confirmed dead, […]

A peace accord has been reached between the Musawa Local Government community and bandit elements under the Katsina State Government’s Operation Safe Corridor initiative. The dialogue, held on Sunday at Tashar Mai Alewa Primary School in Danmusa Local Government Area, was aimed at fostering sustainable peace and reconciliation. The Musawa community […]

Police operatives from the Taraba Command have apprehended two suspects with a stolen vehicle in Dinyavo, a suburb of Jalingo town in Taraba. This is contained in a statement by ASP James Lashen, Police Public Relations Officer of the command and made available to newsmen in Jalingo on Monday. “The command received information from the Taraba: Police […]

President Bola Tinubu has said that he is committed to serving all Nigerians equally, stating that his oath of office guides every project his government delivers. The President spoke in a post shared on X on Monday, stressing that no Nigerian is second-class. Tinubu said the roads, rails, bridges and power projects delivered across the Infrastructure […]

The Airtel network mast 614, located in Osin-Okete area, Osin of Ilorin West Local Government Area, Kwara State capital, was on Monday gutted by fire. The fire incident occurred at about 13:27hours, according to a statement by the spokesman of the state fire service, Hassan Adekunle, in Ilorin on Monday. According to the statement, fire Fire guts Airtel […]

Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has dismissed the speculation that he is searching for a new deputy ahead of the 2027 election. The governor made this declaration during the inauguration of 17 new commissioners at the Government House in Makurdi on Monday. Alia stated that the current Deputy Governor, Sam Ode, has demonstrated all the 2027: I’m not […]

The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, on Monday said Peter Obi has the right vision and plans to transform Nigeria if given the opportunity. The National Secretary of CUPP, Peter Umeh, stated this on ‘Sunrise Daily’, a programme on Channels Television. Umeh said Obi’s leadership approach was not about merely occupying office but about […]

A rights group, Edo State Civil Society Coalition on Human Rights, has condemned the State Ministry of Education for allegedly compelling teachers in the public schools to cut grasses and engage in menial labour. DAILY POST reports condemned the development in a statement made available to newsmen on Monday, September 1, 2025 in Benin City. Edo Govt under […]

Bandit attacks have escalated in Shagari Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving at least five people dead and leading to the abduction of Islamic clerics and the district head of Rinaye. Eyewitnesses said the attacks lasted for three consecutive days, with armed men raiding different villages, killing residents and kidnapping others.  In Rinaye […]