…injured at a military position in Borno State. In a post shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama, he cited military sources who disclosed that the incident involved a soldier serving with the Army’s 25 Brigade and occurred at about 6:00 a.m. on June 20 at Sierra 7, a military defensive location in Damboa Local…

…the collision. Railway experts have suggested that investigators will examine whether signalling failures, human error or other technical faults contributed to the accident. According to officials, the first train, a Nottingham-to-London service, had stopped after developing a safety-related fault and was running behin…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a 84-year-old man, Godfrey Orji and 75-year-old Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora for allegedly selling illicit drugs to teenage secondary school students in Umuahia, Abia state capital. Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy of the agency, in a statement on Sunda…

…bill by Japan's Upper House last month to increase visa-related charges for foreign nationals by as much as 30 times current levels. The legislation had earlier been approved by the Lower House in April. Japanese authorities said the move is aimed at generating additional revenue to cover the administrative costs assoc…

…Federal University of Technology, Akure, FUTA, Prof. Adenike Oladiji had announced the final result at the collation centre in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital Sunday morning. According to the returning officer, Oyebanji polled 319,224 votes while the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party, Dr. Wole Oluyede, came second wit…

…to him, troops of the 222 Battalion (Mechanised) carried out the operation at an internally displaced persons, IDPs, camp in Konduga, where the suspects were picked up based on intelligence findings. The security expert noted that the suspects were alleged to be linked to facilitating movements and communication betwee…

…for a special federal status for Lagos, arguing that the state continues to bear national-level responsibilities more than three decades after losing its status as Nigeria's capital. He made the appeal on Saturday at the maiden Geo-economic Optimisation Summit organised by the Citadel School of Government in Lagos, the…

Nigerian filling stations have finally reduced their fuel pump price, five days after Dangote Refinery’s gantry price cut. A market survey by DAILY POST on Sunday morning showed that Eterna, NIPCO, AA Rano and Ranoil filling stations have all dropped their fuel pump price to between N1,280 and N1,300, from N1,340 per l…

…warned the governor not to relent as there are plans to pressure the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to compromise. He said: "In Osun election, God has already anointed Ademola Adeleke to secure a second term in office. He will win the election, but the APC are working towards the aftermath of the win.…

…aspirant, Dr Yakubu Kingsley, challenging the emergence of former Governor of Rivers, Donald Duke, as the presidential candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) in the 2027 general elections. The case, which is coming up for hearing for the first time on Monday, was fixed by Justice Mohammed Umar. Hearing notices…

…and unlawful expenditure of public funds, public institutions are under a constitutional obligation to remedy the resulting harm." "The constitutional principles of legality, accountability, and good governance bind all organs of government and public officials, including the National Assembly and its members." "The ju…

…Gebe, all within the Eastern Senatorial District. The area has remained a known operational zone for Turji's network. Security sources further alleged that the exercises involve armed fighters loyal to Turji, including close associates such as Illa Manawa and Dodo, reportedly his younger brother. The group is said to b…

…and prompted Igboho's intervention. In a series of viral videos, Igboho accused criminal elements of turning the area into a kidnapping hotspot and issued warnings to those he believed were shielding the perpetrators. As celebrations over the alleged release spread online, the Oyo State Police Command countered the nar…

By Olasunkanmi Akoni Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (National Drug Law Enforcement Agency) have arrested two elderly men, an 84-year-old Godfrey Orji and a 75-year-old Godwin Obulunbiya Obiora, over alleged involvement in the sale of illicit drugs to teenage secondary school students in Umuahia,…

STAKEHOLDERS in the media sector have urged young journalists to prioritise factual reporting, ethical storytelling and responsible use of digital tools in shaping society and strengthening democracy. The call was made during the 2026 International Campus Journalism Conference (ICJC), held at Obafemi Awolowo University…

He commended INEC, security agencies, local and international observers, and the media for a "peaceful, credible, transparent, and successful electoral process" that reinforced public confidence in democratic institutions. He urged opposition parties and candidates to embrace statesmanship and work with the re-elected…

…the people and are expected to perform their duties with utmost dedication and professionalism. He further called on local government authorities, communities, and traditional institutions to support the Forest Guard Corps in achieving its mandate. He warned that the administration would not tolerate any form of collus…

...Says it provides statistical evidence of educational policy planning, resource allocation Education stakeholders in Kogi have pledged full

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Rabiu Shuaibu, winner of the Dawakin Kudu/Warawa Federal Constituency by-election. The Returning Officer, Prof. Umar Sani, declared Shuaibu the winner of the election held on Saturday. He said that Shuaibu po…

…the level of involvement of the suspects and to uncover possible links to wider criminal networks. Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Ewah, commended the officers involved in the raid and praised their commitment to fighting drug-related crimes in the state. 25 nabbed as police raid notorious drug spots in Jos

…pregnant woman, Mrs Happiness Pam, and a 24-year-old man identified as Daniel Luka. National Publicity Secretary of the Berom Youth Moulders Association, BYM, Rwang Tengwong, who confirmed the attack in a statement on Saturday, said the assailants stormed the village at about 10 p.m. and opened fire indiscriminately, k…

…Usman, said the Commissioner of Police had ordered the immediate deployment of additional security personnel to the affected community. "The Kebbi State Police Command has deployed tactical personnel to Tsamiya Town following an attack by suspected terrorists in the late hours of June 20, 2026," Usman stated. He explai…

…on the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the State to ensure that its ongoing internal political disagreements do not degenerate into actions capable of threatening the peace and security of the State. LP, in a statement signed by its Publicity Secretary, Iroegbu Emenike, said that the ongoing media attacks between th…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has destroyed 25,807.192kg of illicit drugs in Imo. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the illicit drugs were, for the first time ever, destroyed in Owerri, on Saturday. Speaking during the exercise, the agency's Chairman, Maj.-Gen. Mohammed Buba-Marwa said th…

…The reported killings drew a strong reaction from Sunday Igboho, who accused criminal elements of turning the ancient town into a kidnapping hotspot and vowed that such incidents would no longer be tolerated. Addressing Fulani community leaders and traditional representatives in Igboho in a viral video, the activist co…