... Recover Livestock, Motorcycles By Musa Ubandawaki, Sokoto SOKOTO - A joint security operation involving troops of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, police operatives, civil defence personnel, and local security outfits has repelled a bandit attack on Tureta, the headquarters of Tureta Local Government Area of So…

Iran’s delegation on Sunday walked out of the Swiss venue where it held talks with the United States towards permanently ending the Middle East war, after Donald Trump threatened to strike the Islamic republic over its support for Hezbollah. The negotiations to end a war that sowed chaos across the region and rattled t…

…Oyebanji on his victory in the state governorship election. In a statement issued on Sunday, Kalu described the outcome of the poll as a clear indication of the confidence, trust and overwhelming support Oyebanji enjoys among the people of Ekiti State. The former Senate Chief Whip said the governor's victory reflected…

…This is contained in a statement by the Police Spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, on Sunday. According to Ojelabi, a suspected notorious cultist known as "small", who was terrorising Iloro community, Ilesa town, was apprehended on Wednesday, at about 6p.m. "He confessed to being a member of Eiye confraternity," he said…

…local government crisis. The party, in a statement by its chairman, Odesola Titus, on Sunday, also insisted that the ruling affirmed the authority of the legally elected council officials. Odesola said the court, sitting in Osogbo, had declared the continued occupation of council offices by the APC chairmen and council…

…Oludayo Tade, made this declaration in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday. Tade, in the statement issued at the end of the just-concluded 2026 international conference of the association, tasked Tinubu with intensifying efforts towards securing lives and property across the country. The event was attend…

…(AWC), made this declaration in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday. The labour leader, in the statement, explained that Nigerians under Tinubu’s administration are facing serious economic and social crises. Emelieze further stated that Tinubu’s administration has been a source of lamentation for the maj…

Israel on Sunday announced the lifting of all restrictions imposed on northern border areas as part of the war with Hezbollah in Lebanon, after fighting wound down following a flare-up. “Starting at 6:00 am on Monday, June 22, 2026, all restrictions will be lifted in the Confrontation Line area,” the Israeli military s…

…as a strong endorsement of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governance agenda. Oyebanji was declared winner of Saturday's poll after securing 319,224 votes, defeating PDP candidate Dr. Wole Oluyede, who polled 40,543 votes, while ADC's Ambassador Dare Bejide scored 12,872 votes. A delegation of the PGF, led…

…acknowledged the initial economic hardship that followed the administration's reform agenda but maintained that the policies were necessary and are beginning to yield positive results. According to him, public perception is gradually shifting in favour of the government as more Nigerians begin to notice improvements li…

…issued the warning ahead of the commencement of the annual festival in Ibadan on Monday. In a statement signed by his Chief Spokesman and Media Aide, Chief Adeola Oloko, Oba Ladoja described the Egungun Festival as a cherished cultural tradition that has been celebrated by the people of Ibadan for generations. Accordin…

…public safety concerns. The ban, approved by Governor Alex Otti, will take effect from Monday, June 22, 2026, and is one of the most extensive transport regulations introduced by the administration. Announcing the decision, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, said the measure forms part of a broader str…

…that could undermine the credibility of the August 15 poll. In a statement issued on Sunday by the Osun APP Chairman, Odesola Oluseye Titus, the party urged electoral officials to take immediate steps to secure all technology-related aspects of the electoral process against fraud and unauthorised interference. He calle…

…to actress Judy Austin and her former husband, Mr Obasi. In a Facebook post on Sunday, Edochie said he has faced false claims for years but maintained that they have failed to affect him. "My aura gives my enemies sleepless nights. In the last 4 years they've told all sorts of lies against me and they all failed," he w…

…was a process guided by divine direction and prayer support from clerics. Speaking on Sunday during a special thanksgiving service held in honour of Akpe at the RCCG regional headquarters along Sani Abacha Expressway in Yenagoa, Diri said his decision was not taken lightly. "I faced spiritual pressure picking a new dep…

…Ekiti State, describing his victory as "historic" and "epic." In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the party said Oyebanji's re-election marks the first time an incumbent governor has secured a second term in the state's contemporary democratic history. The APC said…

…scoring for the European champions in a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia on Sunday. The Barcelona star needed just 10 minutes to get Spain up and running against the Saudis in Atlanta, before a Mikel Oyarzabal brace and a Hassan Al-Tambakti own goal ensured Luis de la Fuente’s side took a big step towards th…

…the metropolis. The Chairman of the Taskforce, CSP Adetayo Akerele, disclosed this on Sunday, saying the enforcement exercise followed the state government's directive banning Okada operations on highways and other restricted routes under the Lagos State Transport Sector Reform Law, 2018. He said the operation was part…

…commending voters for their participation in the electoral process. In a statement on Sunday, the governor said Oyebanji's re-election reflected the confidence Ekiti people have in his "purposeful leadership and people-oriented policies." He said the renewed mandate was a confirmation of achievements recorded under the…

…AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s group storms the party’s national headquarters in Abuja on Monday to meet with the national leadership over the crisis triggered by the alleged imposition of Speaker Yakubu Danladi Salihu as the party’s gubernatorial candidate for the 2027 general elections in the state. DAILY POST reports that…

…transparency in Nigeria's communications sector. In a joint statement issued on Sunday, both agencies said any proposed transfer of ownership or control in an NCC-licensed company involving 10 per cent or more of its share capital must first receive a Letter of No Objection from the NCC before such changes can be regis…

…her son By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA —THE Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, on Sunday, expressed confidence that Nigeria will surmount its current security and economic challenges through fervent prayers, unity, and the collective commitment of its citizens. This is as the Vice President has showered praises on…

…State. He conveyed his message through his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Festus Ahon, on Sunday in Asaba. The governor said Oyebanji's landslide victory reflected the people's confidence and trust in his administration. Oyebanji, candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), won the 2026 Ekiti governorship election. He…

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Sunday rejected any Israeli security zone in Lebanon, after Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed his troops would remain in the country’s south for “as long as necessary”. Israeli troops “remaining on Lebanese land is impossible. There are no security zones for Israel… we have…

…ensure that those involved are brought to justice. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, the incident occurred on June 21, 2026, after the woman was accused by some residents of stealing a child, despite no evidence supporting the claim. The Divisional Poli…