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Kebbi State Government has intensified efforts to contain an invasion of quelea birds threatening rice farms in several parts of the state as farmers begin wet-season cultivation.The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Shehu Mu’azu, disclosed this during a press briefing in Birnin Kebbi on Friday. According to him, the migratory birds have invaded major Fadama farming areas, posing a threat to rice production and the livelihoods of farmers. Mu’azu said the infestation was detected within the last 72 hours, with reports indicating damage to some early-planted rice fields. He explained that quelea birds, regarded as one of Africa’s most…

The Italian government has strongly rejected comments attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni ‘begged’ him for a photograph during the recent G7 summit in France. The controversy erupted on Friday following Trump’s remarks in an interview aired on La7 television. The U.S. president reportedly claimed that Meloni requested a photo opportunity with him during the G7 meeting in Évian-les-Bains and said he obliged despite having no obligation to do so. The statement sparked swift backlash from Rome, with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani describing the remarks as serious and offensive to both Prime…

The Diaspora Committee of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Governorship Campaign Council in Osun State has called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to immediately freeze bank accounts allegedly linked to a reported N13.7 billion ghost workers’ salary scheme in the state. The committee made the call in a statement issued on Friday in Osogbo by its Secretary, Tunmise Ajiboye. It alleged that a consultant engaged by the state government in 2023 to conduct a workforce audit uncovered irregular salary payments amounting to about N13.7 billion annually. According to the group, the audit reportedly revealed cases where salaries…

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, in the August 15, 2026 Osun State governorship election, Dr Oyelami Saliu, has cautioned against wishing Governor Ademola Adeleke dead, insisting that the governor would live to hand over power after the election. Saliu, a medical practitioner, made the remark on Friday during the 10th edition of the Media Parley organised by the Osun Online Publishers Association, OOPA, while reacting to the recent stage collapse involving Governor Adeleke. He said he wished the governor a long life beyond the end of his tenure, declaring that Adeleke would remain alive to hand over power…

Management of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, FUOYE has suspended two students of the institution with immediate effect for allegedly posting leaked sex videos of the embattled students’ Union leader, James Iyanuoluwa Adio. The university disclosed the suspension in a report on its website on Friday. DAILY POST learnt that the SUG president was earlier suspended over alleged extortion of students. In a statement issued by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Tajudeen Opoola, who is the Acting Vice Chancellor, the institution alleged that the suspended students “conspired to cyberbully Adio by posting his private affairs online for Adio’s inability to meet their…

Brazil President, Luiz Inacio Lula de Silva, has joked that Neymar is “the first player in the world to be called up to the national side and be working remotely.” The 80-year-old was speaking during a ceremony at a hospital in the southeast city of Belo Horizonte. Neymar only returned to training with the squad this week after recovering from a calf injury. The 34-year-old, who is Brazil’s record goalscorer with 79 goals, missed the opening 1-1 draw with Morocco. He has also been omitted by coach Carlo Ancelotti from the squad for their second group game against Haiti on Saturday.…

The Imo State Police Command has dismissed a viral video alleging bandits’ attack in some communities in the state, even as it warned against false information. In a press statement, the Command, through its Spokesperson, Henry Okoye, stated that it has observed with concern the purported video in circulation, which it described as an old video from mischief makers and purveyors of false information. The Command described the video as false, misleading, and deliberately designed to create unnecessary fear, panic, and apprehension among the people of the State. The Police, in the press statement, hinted that the video being circulated…

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Command, Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has given Divisional Police Officers under the Metro Area Command a two-week deadline to end robbery and other security threats within Abuja city centre. The development was disclosed in a statement issued on June 19, 2026, by the Police Public Relations Officer of the FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh. According to the statement, the directive was issued during a meeting between the Commissioner of Police and the 17 DPOs serving under the Metro Area Command to review the prevailing security situation and strengthen operational strategies across the command. The…

The Taraba State Government has announced the immediate suspension of all mining activities across the state following security concerns that could threaten the prevailing peace and stability in the region. The directive was announced on Friday in a statement signed on behalf of the governor by the Secretary to the Government of Taraba State, Barrister Gebon Timothy Katars. The government said the decision was based on credible security reports indicating the existence of threats capable of undermining the peace currently being enjoyed by residents of the state. As part of efforts to address the situation, the state government disclosed plans to establish…

Thirty-seven residents of Ariko Community in Kachia Local Government Area of Kaduna State have denied reports suggesting they regained their freedom after an alleged ransom payment of N1 billion and the provision of 30 Honda motorcycles to their captors, saying they remain in terrorists’ custody more than two months after their abduction. The victims made the assertion in a video recorded in Hausa, featuring both the abductees and the armed men holding them. The footage challenges widespread claims that negotiations had secured their release. In the video, one of the terrorists questioned the captives about reports that they had already…