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A youth leader and a member of the Miango Youth Development Association, MYDA, John Telle Danjuma, has been killed by gunmen suspected to be Fulani militia who laid an ambush for him in the Gyu community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. A statement signed and issued on Saturday by the MYDA Publicity Secretary, Weyi Agara, said the incident occurred on Friday, June 25, 2026, when the gunmen ambushed Danjuma on his way home from a function and shot him dead. In the statement, Agara said Danjuma, who was the Director of Social for the organization, was sworn into office…

Nigerian activist and entertainer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has admitted that he was involved in crime during his younger years in the United States. Charly Boy made this confession on Friday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’.  The vocal social commentator said he made several poor decisions in his younger years and engaged in activities he now looks back on with regret. “I’ve made mistakes in my life. I’ve been a thief. I’ve done very risky things. I’ve done very stupid things, very foolish things. In fact, I have no…

President Bola Ahmed has replaced Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike-backed Dakorinama Alabo George with former House of Representatives member Abdulrazak Sa’ad Namdas as the director general of the Border Communities Development Agency (BCDA). Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga disclosed this in a statement on Friday. George’s replacement comes after he resigned his position to vie for the Rivers State governorship election in 2027. He, however, lost the gubernatorial ticket in the All Progressives Congress to Kingsley Ogundu Chinda, former minority leader at the 10th National Assembly. DAILY POST recalls that Namdas, a member of the 9th House of Representatives lawmaker,…

The Federal Character Commission (FCC) has warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) to brace for tougher penalties over violations of the Federal Character Act, as the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) pledged support for the Commission’s ongoing reforms. The warning came during an interactive session between the management of the Nigerian Ports Authority and members of the FCC Committee on Works, Transport and Aviation at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Chairman of the committee, Hon. Peter Eze, said the NPA management was briefed on the Commission’s new compliance framework, revised operational guidelines and sanctions for MDAs that fail to comply with…

Burkina Faso severed diplomatic relations with France on Friday, following “a thorough assessment of the current state of bilateral relations” between the two nations. Communications Minister Gilbert Ouedraogo, in a statement, said the government chose responsibility and sovereignty in the face of “imperialist aims” of dominating the country and subjugating the people. He noted that the conditions essential for fostering relations based on mutual respect, trust, and respect for the principle of non-interference in internal affairs and national sovereignty are no longer met. Burkina Faso asserts France is working against its interests through “active support for subversive networks and terrorists…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has assured that its candidates will be on ballot in next year’s general elections. The National Secretary of the party, Ikenna Enekweizu, gave this assurance on Friday when he appeared as a guest in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He was speaking on the party’s registration battles. Recall that a Federal High Court in sitting in Lokoja, Kogi State, on Friday set aside its  judgment directing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to register the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, as a political party. “All our candidates will be on the ballots come 2027, and we will win the elections.…

The Naira extended depreciation against the dollar to end the week on a negative note at the official foreign exchange market on Friday. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed the Naira weakened to N1,380.93 per dollar on Friday from N1,380.11 exchanged on Thursday.  This means that on a day-to-day basis the naira dropped by N0.82 against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market.  DAILY POST reports that the Nigerian currency recorded four consecutive loses against the dollar, shedding N10.47 in the week under review.  Meanwhile, at the black market, the naira remained flat at N1,400 per dollar for the major part of the week. …

The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, has reiterated the Nigerian Army’s resolve to strengthen national security, promote professionalism, and prioritise the welfare of its personnel as activities marking the 2026 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) got underway. The army chief stated this in a goodwill message delivered at the NADCEL 2026 Juma’at prayer held at the Obienu Barracks Central Mosque in Bauchi to commemorate the Nigerian Army’s 163rd anniversary. Represented by the Commander, Armoured Corps, Lt. Gen. Shaibu congratulated officers, soldiers, civilian employees, veterans, and their families, while thanking God for His guidance and acknowledging their…

The Federal Government has secured the release of its six citizens who were detained in Côte d’Ivoire over allegations linked to economic crimes. A statement by the spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa, on Friday said the development followed months of sustained diplomatic engagement between Nigerian officials and authorities in Côte d’Ivoire. The statement said that four of the detained Nigerians were released on June 22, 2026, while the remaining two regained freedom a day later on June 23, 2026. According to the ministry, the successful resolution of the matter was largely due to consistent intervention…

Ghali Falke has agreed a contract extension with the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Shooting Stars. Falke signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2028. The defender reached 100 appearances for the Oluyole Warriors last season. Falke helped the Ibadan-based club secure a continental ticket. The captain’s new deal is a big win for Nurudeen Aweroro’s side as they look to build on the success of the last campaign. Shooting Stars are looking to bring in quality players for their domestic and CAF Confederation Cup assignment.