…that will shape the outcome of the poll, especially for Adeleke,. Adeleke: Swimming in a stormy ocean In 2022, Adeleke defeated then Governor Adegboyega Oyetola of the APC by 28,344 votes after polling 403,371 votes. Adeleke leveraged the division in the APC, as well as the sentiment and sympathy that he won the 2018 g…

…for. A resident, who spoke to our reporter from a hiding place, said the attackers stormed the community unexpectedly, forcing residents to flee into nearby bushes. “They came shooting sporadically. Many people were killed, while several others escaped into the bush. As I speak with you, about 30 people are still missi…

…when Typhoon Maysak triggered devastating floods in Guangxi. Maysak also caused thunderstorms and gale-force winds that killed 11 people and injured 331 in the central province of Hubei. Scientists warn the intensity and frequency of global extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because…

…Hon. Nura Umar Bungudu, and killed two of his security guards. The rampaging gunmen stormed Bungudu town in the early hours of Saturday and went straight to the council chairman’s residence in the Zango area of the town. A family member, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the gunmen overpowered the security pers…

…of the Super Falcons was spectacular. Trailing Morocco by two goals at half-time, they stormed back with Jennifer Echegini scoring the late winner in a 3-2 triumph. Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Echegini will be back, seeking another gold medal at the two-yearly showcase of African women’s football, which Morocco are…

…glowing opportunities for growth and progress because of the pervasively pulverising windstorm of corruption. Discussing the nauseating, inexpiable misbehaviour turns my stomach. Sometimes I ask myself if these people are human enough to be called Nigerians. A patriot does not hurt his or her nation the way many of the…

…on the Federal Ministry of Works to construct proper drainage channels to redirect stormwater into the Ade River and also dredge the river to improve water flow. Oludayo criticised what he described as a reactive approach to flood management, saying authorities often issue flood warnings without investing adequately in…

A leopard wandered into Todaraisingh town in Rajasthan on July 19, attacking multiple people, including a forest ranger volunteerTerrifying footage captured 25-year-old salesman Sanjay Gurjar wrestling free from the big cat inside an alcohol storeA rescue team arrived hours after the attacks began to capture the leopar…

…the tragic incident occurred on their way home from Islamiyya school during a heavy rainstorm.Muhammad Salisu, aged 12, and his seven-year-old brother Abdurrahman Salisu were among a group of children returning home when a sudden downpour, accompanied by strong winds, caused the streets to flood rapidly. As reported by…

…from Garoua in Cameroon to Yola in Nigeria, capsized after encountering a violent storm late Monday night, DAILY POST learnt on Tuesday evening. Witnesses said the boat, which was carrying more than 50 passengers, was also heavily loaded with iron rods and other building materials meant for Dasin, a village in Fufore L…

…by one of the most viral moments in internet history. "Gangnam Style" took the world by storm and is one of the most-watched videos on YouTube ever. Thanks to its incredible success, PSY made a small fortune in the first year of its release — with 7 billion video views earning millions in ad revenue, around $4 million…

…from the Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Otukpo and Oju. The troops reportedly stormed suspected militia hideouts in the Otukpo-Nobi, Amichio and Amula Forest axis, where five suspects were apprehended. Items recovered during the operation included a locally fabricated Dane gun and five rounds of 7.62mm Special ammun…

…students and attempting to abduct others. The reports had alleged that the terrorists stormed the facility around 1:30 a.m. and targeted the Federal Government Girls College, which is currently being used as temporary accommodation for students of the Federal Polytechnic, Monguno. Some reports had also cited a statemen…

…Government Area of Oyo State. That changed on the fateful morning of May 15, when gunmen stormed Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle, and Yawota Baptist Nursery and Primary School, abducting 39 pupils and seven teachers. As the attackers descended on the schools, pupils writing their tests screamed: “Bandits, bandits.”…

…The source said: “Koko Zaria was at his residence with some people when the suspects stormed the area. Unknown to them, policemen on routine patrol had also stopped there after noticing unusual movement. “The suspects opened fire towards where they believed their rivals were gathered. The officers immediately returned…

…the men’s 60m indoor and 100m outdoor. Below is a video of the race: Kayinsola Ajayi storms to a National Record of 9.84s (-0.7) to win the men's 100m at the London Diamond League!2. Oblique Seville 9.873. Romell Glave 9.974. Emmanuel Eseme 9.97 pic.twitter.com/OBKbdI7BoU— Track & Field Gazette (@TrackGazette) July 18,…

Following a heavy downpour accompanied by a windstorm that swept through several communities, three people have reportedly been confirmed dead, while houses and property worth millions of naira were destroyed in Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State. The disaster, which occurred overnight, affected Tsohon Nguru (Ol…

…of Oriire had been rescued. The abduction occurred on May 15, 2026, when armed men stormed three schools in the Ahoro-Esiele and Yawota communities of Oriire Local Government Area near Ogbomoso, seizing 46 pupils and teachers, including school principal Folawe Alamu. During the attack, the assistant headmaster of L.A.…

…Programme SAP in Nigeria: History, Impact and the Way Forward,” held in Abuja. The brainstorming session was organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy & Development (Centre LSD) alongside ActionAid Nigeria, the Centre for Democracy and Development CDD, the Social Development Action Trust SDA-Trust, the N…

…and psychological support. The pupil recalled that he was writing a test when armed men stormed his school and forced the pupils and teachers into the forest at gunpoint. “When I was in captivity, I was scared that my parents were at home and there was nobody to save me. I was in school writing a test when the gunmen i…

…even as Nigerians celebrate. Sadly, such an innocuous call has ignited a political firestorm, with Tinubu’s storm troopers throwing everything they have at him, including the kitchen sink. The presidency fired the first salvo the same day, dismissing Makinde’s call as unnecessary and politically motivated. The Special…

…economic empowerment programmes, building a house for a widow, and reroofing a storm-damaged home.

…on credible intelligence generated during the course of the investigation, operatives stormed the suspects' hideout where the victim was rescued unhurt at about 10:35 p.m. "The operation also led to the arrest of both suspects before they could relocate the child or evade justice. "Further investigation established tha…

…nearby Eti-Osa axes like Ajiran and Agungi, authorities reported visible improvements in stormwater discharge after clearing contraventions and restoring channels to natural water bodies.

…about 5:25 p.m. on July 14, 2026 throwing the school into panic as the armed assailants stormed the premises during the ongoing examination. Following the incident, a combined security forces launched a search-and-rescue operation and has begun trailing the kidnappers. Security sources confirmed that one of the abducte…