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Don’t politicise our plight, abducted Oyo principal begs govt, Nigerians
An abducted principal of Community High School, Ahoro-Esiele in the Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Mrs Rachael Alamu, on Monday released another video, begging Nigerians not to allow the government to deceive the world that the bandits requested Sharia law to be enshrined in the country for the release of the schoolchildren and […]
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Osun: Police dismiss social media claims of bandit arrests
The Osun State Police Command has dismissed claims circulating on social media that suspected bandits were recently arrested in parts of the state. The command stated that investigations found no evidence linking the incidents to banditry. In a statement by the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Gotan, and issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, […]
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Breaking: NLC, TUC threaten nationwide strike over worsening insecurity
Geneva, Switzerland — The leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria (TUC) has threatened to embark on industrial action if the worsening wave of terrorism, banditry, and kidnappings across the country continues unabated. The labour centres issued the warning during a joint media briefing on the sidelines of […]
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FG won’t surrender to terrorists, bandits -Tinubu assures Nigerians
President Bola Tinubu has pledged that his administration will intensify efforts to relieve economic hardship while redoubling the fight against insecurity, reiterating that the Federal Government “shall never succumb to terror, banditry or any form of criminal intimidation”. He gave the assurance yesterday at the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre […]
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Court declares national assembly’s N110bn SUV, allowance spending unlawful
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has declared unlawful the National Assembly’s controversial N110 billion vehicle and allowance schemes, ruling that the spending of N40 billion on 465 vehicles for lawmakers and N70 billion in support allowances for newly elected members breached procurement laws, constitutional obligations, and the public trust. The court also ordered […]
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Troops rescue 360 women, children abducted by Boko Haram in Borno
The Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, in collaboration with Special Operations Forces, have rescued 360 civilians, mostly women and children, who were abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. The development was contained in a post shared on X by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to Makama, the rescue […]
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MTN Explains Rapid Data Depletion, Blames Streaming, Hotspot Sharing
MTN Nigeria has dismissed allegations of data “theft” by subscribers, attributing complaints of rapid data depletion to user behaviour, application settings, and the increasing demands of modern internet services. The telecommunications company clarified an engagement with journalists and content creators in Lagos, where its technical team explained how data consumption works across its network. The […]
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Kidnappers of ex-army general release video, demand livestock, members’ release
The abductors of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, former Director of Defence Information, and his wife released a video on Saturday showing the couple in captivity. PUNCH Online reports that the couple was abducted along the Marabar Musawa–Kafinsoli road in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, near Zakin Baure village. In the four-minute video circulated […]
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Akpabio denies promising tickets to senators who lost APC primaries
President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has distanced himself from reports alleging he promised to secure senatorial tickets for lawmakers who lost in the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries. In a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, the Senate President clarified that his remarks during […]
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Court orders CAC to restore NYCN registration, return certificate
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, on Friday, ordered the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) to restore the registration of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) and accord it the necessary rights. The court also directed the commission to reinstate Sukubo Sara-Igbe Sukubo and other members of its Board of Trustees, while declaring recognition […]
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BREAKING: Oyo Governor Makinde Imposes Nighttime Ban on Okada Operations
Governor Seyi Makinde has signed an executive order imposing a strict nighttime restriction on commercial motorcycle (Okada) operations across Oyo State, citing urgent security measures aimed at curbing the state’s kidnapping crisis. Under the new directive, motorcycle operations are prohibited between 10:30 PM and 5:30 AM throughout the state. “The operation of motorcycles will now […]
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JUST IN: Anambra State Govt Drags ‘Fake Pastors’ to Court
The Anambra State Government this morning arraigned eight alleged fake pastors before the court for violating the state’s 2025 Homeland Security Law. The prosecution is led by State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tobechukwu Nweke, SAN. The individuals arraigned include Peter Chukwu, Chinedu Egwuonwu, Bishop Emeka Nwankpa, Ebele Nnachukwu, Ekeleme Chris Ugochukwu, Ndubisi Nnachukwu, […]
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State police framework near completion— Presidency
The Presidency on Thursday said significant progress has been made towards the establishment of state police, with a constitutional amendment expected in the coming weeks following extensive consultations among key stakeholders. Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this while briefing State House correspondents after a high-level consultative meeting convened at the Presidential […]
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AI reshaping security agencies’ operations globally –IG
Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has said conversations around Artificial Intelligence (AI) are no longer about the future, noting that the technology is already reshaping the operations of security agencies globally. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Anthony Placid, in Abuja yesterday, said the IGP made the remarks at the closing […]
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2027: INEC voids primaries held after May 30
The Independent National Electoral Commission has warned political parties that any primary election conducted outside the commission’s May 30 deadline remains invalid, unless a higher court overturns an earlier Federal High Court judgment on the matter. INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Kudu Haruna, made the disclosure in […]
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Again, late WAEC materials force candidates to write night exams
The smooth conduct of the ongoing West African Senior School Certificate Examination was disrupted in several states following the late arrival of examination materials, forcing thousands of candidates to sit papers late into the evening. Findings by our correspondent revealed that candidates in parts of Oyo, Lagos and Osun states were compelled to write examinations […]
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I know politicians behind Oyo school abduction – Sunday Igboho
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, says he knows the politicians behind the abduction of schoolchildren in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State. Speaking when he received the executives of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, led by Akinteye Babatunde, Igboho threatened to reveal the identities of the concerned politicians. He accused politicians […]
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Police Debunk Kidnapping Scare at Abuja School
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has dismissed reports of an alleged kidnapping incident at Phase 1 Primary School, Gbagalape, Abuja, describing the claim as false and unsubstantiated. The clarification was contained in a statement by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, on Thursday, June 4, following panic that reportedly spread […]
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Breaking: Accord Chairman, friends shot, on danger list
Gunmen on Wednesday night fired several shots at the Chairman of Accord for Osogbo Local Government Area of Osun State, Hon. Asimiyu Ajibola, aka Baba Isila, and his friends in the Osogbo Community Bank axis of MDS Osogbo, the Osun State capital. The attack occurred around 9:50 pm as the gunmen shot at the party […]
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BREAKING: NERC Approves Compensation for Band A Customers Over Power Shortage
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved a compensation package for eligible Band A electricity customers who experienced prolonged power shortages due to nationwide generation challenges.  The regulator announced the decision in a public notice issued on Thursday, stating that the measure is aimed at addressing service disruptions experienced between February and March 2026. […]
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Cocoa farmers raise concern over persistent price volatility
The Cocoa and Coffee Farmers Alliance Association of Africa has identified persistent market volatility as one of the biggest threats to the sustainable development of Africa’s cocoa sector, warning that fluctuating prices continue to undermine farmers’ livelihoods and slow investment across the value chain. In a statement on Wednesday, speaking ahead of the Cocoa & […]
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Wisniewski thunderbolt denies Eagles win in Warsaw
A last-gasp goal from defender Przemyslaw Wisniewski denied Nigeria victory as the Super Eagles were held to a 2-2 draw by Poland in an international friendly in Warsaw on Wednesday night. Eric Chelle’s side looked on course for an impressive away win after second-half substitute Paul Onuachu restored their lead from the penalty spot, but […]
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BREAKING: NNPCL, more Nigerian filling stations reduce fuel price significantly
Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and other filling stations have reduced their premium motor spirit price significantly on Wednesday, days after Dangote Refinery slashed its gantry petrol rate. A market survey by DAILY POST showed that retail outlets of NNPCL in Abuja have adjusted their fuel pump price to N1335 per litre from N1364. Similarly, NIPCO, […]
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Gunmen Abduct Adelabu’s Sister, Twin Sons in Ibadan
Gunmen have abducted the younger sister of former Minister of Power and All Progressives Congress governorship aspirant in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu, along with her twin sons in Ibadan, family members said Wednesday. The victims, identified as Mrs. Olaide Busayo Adegoke John-Paul, 43, and her 12-year-old twin sons, Peter and Paul, were reportedly kidnapped at about 7:30 […]
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