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There was mild drama at the Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday as two lawyers appeared for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in a suit filed by the Senator Adolphus Wabara-led Board of Trustees (BoT) against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The suit, which is before Justice Salim Ibrahim, seeks an order of the court compelling INEC to recognise the Kabiru Turaki-led interim National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP on its official website. The BoT and the PDP filed the fresh suit. The plaintiffs sought an order directing the electoral umpire to forthwith update its records and publish on…

Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has warned that Israel would not tolerate attacks on its soldiers. Netanyahu issued the warning on Friday in a statement as he offered condolences to the families of a commander and three fighters killed by Hezbollah. Israel had earlier reported the killing of four of its troops. He revealed that following the attack by Hezbollah, which he described as a blatant violation of the ceasefire, he had instructed the Israeli military to strike Hezbollah with full force. “We won’t tolerate attacks on our soldiers. The Israeli military attacked more than 80 terrorist targets and eliminated dozens of…

The Nigerian government has announced plans to embed journalists with military units during selected operations as part of efforts to enhance accurate security reporting and deepen public understanding of ongoing counterinsurgency and internal security operations. Minister of Defense, General Christopher Gwabin Musa (rtd.), disclosed this on Thursday at the National Security Summit organized by the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, in Abuja. The minister, represented by his special adviser, Rear Admiral Olusanya Bankole (rtd.), said the initiative is aimed at strengthening collaboration between the media and security agencies while improving transparency and public confidence in military operations. Musa described the media as…

British broadcaster, Piers Morgan, has defended Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo while naming Bruno Fernandes as the player who had a bad game against DR Congo in the World Cup. Morgan believes Fernandes had a subpar performance compared to Ronaldo as Portugal recently drew 1-1 with DR Congo in their World Cup opener. According to him,  the Manchester United midfielder barely had a good kick during the encounter against DR Congo. “Have you watched the Portugal game? I thought the one who had the really bad game was Bruno Fernandes,” Morgan told Sports Uncensored. “I think Declan Rice was [the Premier League…

Paul Scholes has remarked that Cristiano Ronaldo has become somewhat of a ‘problem’ for Portugal, asserting that it is inappropriate for the superstar forward to still be leading the team at the age of 41. Ronaldo matched Lionel Messi’s record by participating in six different World Cups, captaining Portugal during their opening group-stage match against DR Congo on Wednesday. Roberto Martinez boasts a talented squad this summer, and the 2025 Nations League champions are considered strong contenders for the prestigious trophy, alongside teams such as France, Spain, England, and the current champions, Argentina. Although Joao Neves scored early in the sixth…

​The Niger State Police Command has arrested two suspects over the murder of a Suleja resident, Alhaji Monsa, and apprehended seven others for alleged armed robbery, receiving stolen property, and aiding members of a criminal syndicate operating in Suleja and its environs. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Wasiu Abiodun, in a statement, said the breakthrough followed a distress call received on June 10 after a victim was robbed of a Jincheng motorcycle in the Rafin-Chinaka area of Maje. Police operatives trailed the fleeing suspects towards the Zuba axis and arrested one Bitrus James with the stolen motorcycle. According to the…

Brazilian legend Cafu has snubbed Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo while naming the four greatest players in football history. Cafu spoke in an interview with the Spanish newspaper “El Mundo” after watching Argentina captain Lionel Messi netted a hat-trick as his country defeated Algeria 3-0 in the World Cup this week. The former defender insisted that the likes of Messi, Ronaldinho, Diego Maradona and Pele are the greatest players in football history, adding that they have changed the sport. “Maradona is the embodiment of football art, as are Messi, Pele, and Ronaldinho. So, when I see those unique and brilliant players,…

Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, has been laid to rest amid tears in his hometown of Arochukwu, Abia State. DAILY POST recalls that the actor died on May 11, 2026, at 40 after battling with kidney cancer. The funeral started on Wednesday in Ujari Village, Arochukwu, for a wake-keep ceremony. The funeral service was held on Thursday at Mary Slessor School, Amanagwu Village, Arochukwu, before the final internment  at his family compound. Various colleagues and friends of the late actor poured in tributes before he was finally laid to rest. Alexx Ekubo has appeared in several Nollywood movies and was a philanthropist before his death.

A 48-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly luring a housegirl, 13, into his house and spending a night with her. According to the Adamawa State Police Command, which brought the matter into public knowledge, the man, who lives alone in Yolde Pate, a community in Yola South Local Government Area, lured the girl into his apartment and spent the night sexually assaulting her. The state police spokesman, SP Suleiman Nguroje, the girl had earlier been declared missing by her master. Nguroje said the master had been forced to report the girl as missing after intensive searches were conducted to…

Ondo State Football Association, ODSFA, Chairman, Divine Ogbonnaya, has praised Sunshine Queens for their resilience and professionalism in the President Federation Cup victory over Confluence Queens. The Akure-based side defeated Confluence Queens 1-0 at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin City. Ogbonnaya described the qualification as a result of the team’s unwavering commitment to excellence. He said the players showed the right mentality to overcome a tough opponent. “The girls showed tremendous character and tactical maturity against a very strong opposition,” Ogbonnaya told the club’s media after the game. “Their determination and discipline throughout the game were commendable, and they…