Security forces, including military personnel and local vigilantes, successfully neutralized several bandit groups in Kundu village, located along the Zungeru-Tegina road in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State. The operation, which took place on Wednesday morning, resulted in widespread panic, prompting residents of the nearby Zungeru Wednesday Market to evacuate their homes amidst the…
A former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Olisa Agbakoba, has described the death of President General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, as devastating. Agbakoba stated this in an interview with newsmen in Lagos on Friday. DAILY POST reports that Iwuanyanwu, also a politician, sports enthusiast, and media mogul, died on Thursday at the…
The Nasarawa Youth Empowerment Agency (NAYEA) has suspended its State Commander, Idris Isa Daniya, for three months without pay due to his alleged involvement in the recent escape of two suspected motorcycle thieves from custody in Lafia metropolis. The suspension, which is effective immediately, was communicated through a letter signed by the Agency’s Administration Officer,…
Officials from the Nasarawa State Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources, along with traditional rulers, have been accused of aiding and abetting illegal mining activities within the state. The allegations were made by the Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, Mr Adamu Omadefu, during a recent plenary session in Lafia in a motion of…
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has hailed the signing into law the Bill establishing the Northwest Development Commission by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The National Publicity Secretary of the forum, Prof. Muhammad-Baba, in a statement on Thursday, expressed the forum’s confidence that the law marked a new watershed in what will surely be a new…
Judiciary Workers in Anambra State, under the aegis of Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) have suspended their ongoing strike. The suspension came after paralysing court activities in the state for two weeks as a result of protest over non-payment of Consolidated Judiciary Salary Structure Structure (CONJUS). A letter to Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Chief…
The immediate past president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed sadness over the death of the President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu. DAILY POST earlier reported that the elder statesman died on Thursday in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, after a brief illness. Reacting, Buhari, in a statement on Thursday by his spokesman, Garba…
The Department of Defence Communication of the Nigerian Army on Thursday launched a toll-free line for individuals to report issues of insecurity in their communities across Taraba State. The initiative, according to the 6 Brigade acting Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, Captain Oni Olubodunde, is aimed at enhancing the responsiveness of security agencies to…
The Borno State Police Command has reaffirmed the ban on the use of motorcycles and electric bikes in the state. This was made known in a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, which also indicated that the decision was taken at the Borno State Security Council based…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants to bolster his midfield ahead of this season with Paris Saint-Germain’s Fabian Ruiz. The Gunners have now opened talks with PSG over the Spain international, according to Duncan Castles. Arteta is yet to add to the squad that finished runners-up behind Manchester City last season. However, Arsenal are close to…
President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja emphasized the importance of sustaining democracy, its norms and institutions, noting that protests are an integral part of democracy but that no government will condone demonstrations that lead to the destruction of lives and property. The President spoke at the Presidential Villa when he received a Letter of…
American rapper, Ice Spice has addressed recent rumours that she’s in a romantic relationship with British drill star, Central Cee. DAILY POST recalls that the duo sparked dating rumours after they were recently spotted shopping together in London, United Kingdom. The ‘Barbie’ crooner clarified that her relationship with Cee is purely platonic. “We’ve been friends…
The Initiative for Grassroot Advancement INGRA in Nigeria has appealed to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo to sign into law an HIV Anti-stigma bill which was recently passed by the Kogi State House of Assembly. The Executive Director of INGRA, Hamza Aliyu made the appeal on Thursday in Lokoja at a media round table on advancing…
The Nigeria Customs Service, Area 2 Command, Onne, Rivers, says it has confiscated seven containers of contraband drugs valued at N11 billion. The Comptroller, Mr Muhammed Babandede, disclosed this at a press briefing in Onne on Thursday. Babandede listed Codeine cough syrups, Chilly cutter, Hyergra tablets and Really Extra Diclofenac tablets as some of the…
Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with vigilante operatives, have reportedly killed over 100 armed bandits around Kundu in Wushishi local government area of Niger State. It was gathered the incident occurred on Wednesday morning. DAILY POST learnt that the criminals were ambushed by the security agencies while crossing Kontagora road through their usual…
The Trade Union Congress, TUC, has confirmed that it is not mobilising any groups for protest over the prevailing hardship in the country. It however insisted that the police and other security agencies must not intimidate those interested in protesting as it was their civic right to do so. President of the TUC, Comrade Festus…
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi on Wednesday announced the creation of the Ministry of Power and Renewable Energy, appointing Dr. Siraja Musa as its pioneer commissioner. The inauguration held in the Council Chambers of the Government House. Highlighting the significance of the new ministry, Namadi said, “Today we are making history; we have just sworn…
The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, has said troops eliminated 106 terrorists, apprehended 164 others and rescued 103 hostages in different operations across the country in the last week. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Edward Buba, made this known on Thursday in Abuja while giving an update on the operations of the military across the…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, refused to comment on the futures of Reiss Nelson and Eddie Nketiah after their pre-season friendly win over Bournemouth on penalties. There are speculations that the Gunners are in talks with Leicester City to send Nelson on loan. Negotiations are also continuing with Marseille over the signing of Nketiah. “A lot…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, has restated commitments towards enhancing the security of lives and property at the sub-national level. The governors stated this in the wake of the nationwide planned protest by faceless organizers against hardship and inflation bedeviling Nigeria. They spoke when the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu briefed them during the…
