…on the victim, who is currently hospitalized in an undisclosed hospital, DAILY POST reports. Following the attack, indigenes of the community have raised concerns over the worsening insecurity in their land. In a chat with newsmen, the President-General of Edjekota-Ogor Community, Pastor Oghenemakpo Uyo, narrated how t…

…statement reads: “The attention of the Borno State Government has been drawn to recent reports circulating in the public space alleging that the sum of Four Billion Naira (?4,000,000,000) was spent on rail construction projects in Maiduguri Metropolitan Council (MMC) and Jere Local Government Area without any evidence…

…its Independent Host Community Development Trust Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Reporting and Learning Platform, a digital tool designed to provide real-time information on HCDT implementation.

…forest along the Adamawa-Borno axis. To test the credibility of his account, he was reportedly handed a rifle and asked to dismantle and reassemble it. He did so with a level of confidence and precision that would surprise many adults. This scenario is of course not new. In December 2021, the Adamawa State Police Comma…

…a verifiable record of service are the hallmarks of credible leadership. Commenting on reports circulating on social media that former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi, had pledged to halt some of President Tinubu's legacy infrastructure projects if elected president, Umahi said such a position would be regrettable…

…that, following mounting pressure and the likelihood of capture, the terrorists have reportedly resorted to desperate tactics, including the recent gruesome killing of one of the abducted teachers, apparently in an attempt to blackmail authorities and halt the ongoing rescue operation. Terrorists reduce demands The ter…

…serious challenges with the contributory pension scheme. The federal government is reportedly considering measures-perhaps before Christmas-to improve the earnings of retirees under that scheme. Some pensioners currently receive less than N20,000 monthly, depending on when they made their contributions and when they re…

…countries played a key role in preventing further escalation of the conflict. It is reported that President Macron's government was displeased with the clear rapprochement between Niger and Benin, where French armed forces are still stationed. Fearing that further strengthening of relations between Niamey and Cotonou w…

…Verification for Transparency, PRVT, statement on the election, said: "The widespread reports of vote buying and voter inducement also undermined the integrity of voter choice and remained a serious threat to credible elections." EU delegation visits EU-funded election result analysis dashboard centre in Ekiti Meanwhil…

In a preliminary report released by its Election Observation Mission, the NBA said the election was generally conducted in a calm atmosphere, with early deployment of election officials and materials, adequate security presence, and satisfactory voter accreditation and voting processes in many polling units monitored a…

…the accuracy of the declared outcome, the organisation raised concerns over widespread reports of vote-buying and voter inducement. The group warned that such practices cast doubt on the extent to which the election reflected the genuine and free choices of voters. The observer group said while the results mirrored bal…

By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report UNITED Kingdom's Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation as prime minister today after overwhelming pressure from Labour MPs to make way for Andy Burnham to become Labour leader. Starmer's departure will set the UK on course for a seventh prime minister in 10 years, jus…

By Nkiruka Nnorom with agency report UNITED States of America President, Donald Trump, yesterday threatened to restart war with Iran if it fails to stop its proxies in Lebanon from causing trouble. The fresh threat came as Vice President JD Vance met Iranian officials for the first talks under an interim peace deal, ov…

…in the US, Team Melli will hope to focus on the football as travel restrictions are reportedly eased for their crucial trip to Seattle. For the second Iran game running, protesters from Los Angeles’ large Persian exile community gathered at the stadium to chant against the country’s hardline regime. Inside the stadium,…

…production and food security. Irem said that the community leaders would formally report the incident to the relevant authorities and seek intervention on behalf of the affected natives. He expressed optimism that the Ebonyi Government and the National Emergency Management Agency would provide relief assistance to the…

…and improper waste disposal in parks and surrounding areas, while calling on unions to report violations for prompt action. “LAWMA would continue to work closely with the unions, leveraging their presence across the State to monitor roads, motor parks and surrounding communities, urging them to report cases of indiscri…

…was said to have travelled from the New Maraban Jos area to attend an Islamic lecture reportedly organised at a local school in the old Maraban Jos axis. She allegedly lost her way after being separated from some of her companions and sought directions from children in the neighbourhood. Shortly afterwards, some reside…

…some of their belongings while escaping from the area," he said. Residents of the area reportedly welcomed the successful operation, expressing relief over the growing cooperation among security agencies in the state. Also confirming the development, the Public Relations Officer of the Sokoto State Police Command, DSP…

…having opened it as part of the deal. By Sunday evening, however, there had been no reports of Israeli strikes or continued fighting, with some residents of southern Lebanon cautiously trickling back to their homes. – Sticking points – Lebanon aside, there has been no indication that Iran’s support for armed groups acr…

…expressing the concerns of residents of Osun State over alleged technical irregularities reported during the recent Ekiti State governorship election. According to the APP, “Reports emerging from the Ekiti poll have raised questions about the reliability and transparency of some electoral practices, prompting calls for…

…the 2025/26 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Best XI of the Season, DAILY POST reports. The two clubs have three players each in the selection. Abia Angels have two players, while Rivers Angels, FC Robo Queens, and Bayelsa Queens have one player each. Moses Aduku of Edo Queens was named Manager of the Season. Edo Q…

…party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general elections in the state. DAILY POST reports that the move by the governor’s camp comes on the heels of a strong petition to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu by 10 gubernatorial aspirants who kicked against the recent primary election that produced Engr Yakubu Danladi Salih…

…weekend as the Awujale Afobaje Council publicly distanced itself from an alleged letter reportedly sent by the Olisa of Ijebu-Ode, Chief Rasheed Adesanya, to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, recommending names for consideration in the selection of a new Awujale. The council described the move as unauthorised, mislead…

…no evidence supporting the claim. The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Maraban Jos reportedly received a distress call around 10:00 a.m. that the woman was being attacked by a mob. He said the DPO and his team quickly mobilised to the scene, rescued her, and took her into protective custody at the police station pend…

…Yan-Awaki area of Unguwa Uku, Tarauni Local Government Area of Kano State. The vehicle, reported stolen on June 15, was found abandoned two days later within Tarauni LGA. Police said efforts were ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects. Similarly, an ash-coloured Hyundai Elantra 2015 model worth N12 million, stolen f…