Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has raised alarm over reports that Boko Haram insurgents are now deploying unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) to carry out surveillance and attacks in parts of the North-East. Speaking in Mafa on Friday after an attack by the insurgents, Zulum urged the Federal Government to take immediate steps to…
The Kano State Hisbah Board has cancelled the planned wedding between the popular TikTokers, Idris Mai Wushirya and Basira Yar Guda. The Hisbah Deputy Commander, Sheikh Mujahideen Aminuddeen, who confirmed the development, said the decision was reached after an investigation revealed that the TikTokers lied that they were in love with each other to evade…
The Special Counsel to Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Aloy Ejimakor collapsed in Kuje Prison. Following the incident, Ejimakor was rushed to Kuje Medical Centre were he is receiving treatment. This was disclosed to DAILY POST on Saturday, by one of Kanu’s lawyers, Maxwell Opara. Asked to confirm Ejimakor’s collapse,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Friday sacked the service chiefs and appointed their replacements. The statement announcing their removal, signed by the special adviser to the president on media and public communication, Sunday Dare, said the action was taken in furtherance of the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen the national security architecture. The President appointed…
As preparations intensify for the #AnambraDecides2025 election, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has introduced a new digital innovation aimed at boosting the capacity of its staff and stakeholders. The Commission on Friday announced the launch of the INEC Training Virtual Assistant, also known as “INECTrainingBot,” a technology-driven learning tool designed to enhance electoral training…
The Lagos State Police Command is mourning the loss of one of its most admired officers, CSP Matilda Umiah Ngbaronye, who passed away yesterday during an operation at a hospital in Surulere, Lagos. Until her death, Ngbaronye was the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Festac Division, where she was known for her professionalism, compassion, and…
Aisha Wahab, who was abducted by gunmen in Auchi, Edo State on October 18, has regained freedom after her family and supporters raised the N20 million ransom. Activist Harrison Gwamnishu launched a social media fundraiser to secure her release, leading to her return on October 24. The development has drawn relief and celebration online as…
Governors of the 36 states of the federation have expressed their support for ongoing efforts by the Federal Government, through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), to restore price stability and strengthen confidence in the nation’s economy. The governors made this known after a briefing on the issue by the Deputy Governor (Economic Policy) of…
Six members of the National Youth Service Corps have sued the Anambra State Government, demanding N1bn in damages over their alleged assault and unlawful detention by operatives of the state vigilante group, Agunechemba. The corps members — Jennifer Elohor, Greatness Oyeh, Eze Ikenna, Anighoro Godspower, Feyisara Amore, and Chimenum Wonodi — filed the suit before…
Abubakar Isah Mokwa, a postgraduate student at Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, has been arrested for allegedly criticizing Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger State. Mokwa, who is of the Department of Agricultural Economy and Extension, was reportedly arrested by the police at an off-campus lodge in Lapai, on Thursday. The student had earlier taken to…