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The collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force Zone 2 Command and the International Criminal Police Organisation, INTERPOL, has resulted in the arrest of a 50-year-old accountant, Olusola Ajayi Joshua, nearly a year after he allegedly left the country while under investigation for a high-profile burglary case. Joshua was apprehended following investigations into a petition dated July 11, 2025, submitted to the Office of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 2 Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, by a woman who reported a burglary at her residence on Sesayon Street in the Government Reserved Area, GRA, Ikeja. The petitioner alleged that unknown persons broke…

A security expert has said that while Nigeria has recorded some improvements in security in recent years, the country cannot be described as fully secure. Abdullahi Bokaji Adamu, a retired Army Captain and the Country Director of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) stated this in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST while reacting to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s third anniversary speech. Recall that President Bola Tinubu had said that security conditions were improving in some parts of the country, noting that ongoing military operations and reforms were beginning to yield results, especially in areas where troops have intensified operations…

Founder of Salvation Ministeries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie has said some politicians are behind the kidnapping of school children across Nigeria. Ibiyeomie disclosed that the politicians were sponsoring the abduction of school children across Nigeria. His remark comes as several school children and teachers have been abducted in Sokoto, Oyo, and other states recently. However, Ibiyeomie wondered why the Department of State Services, DSS, can’t track those behind the kidnappings. According to Ibiyeomie: “They are not just picking these children without sponsors. Politicians must be behind it, they can’t pick children and show their pictures. “Do you know that even the…

A 45-year-old man, Yusuf Usman, has died after he became trapped inside a well in Kwa Town, Dawakin Tofa Local Government Area of Kano State, while attempting to retrieve his mobile phone. The incident was contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire Service, Saminu Yusif Abdullahi. The incident occurred on Wednesday at about 11:13 am, according to the statement. The Fire Service said it received a distress call from one of its staff, Kabiru Tata, after which rescue officers were swiftly deployed to the scene. “On arrival, the rescue team found the man inside…

At least five worshippers kidnapped during the violent attack on ECWA Church in Omugo, located in the Oro Ago District of Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, are reported to have died in terrorists’ captivity. Coordinator of the Kwara South Joint Security, Zubair Olaitan, confirmed to DAILY POST on Wednesday that the report is true. The tragic development emerged from reports filtering out of the terrorists’ camp, including accounts provided by one of the abductees who reportedly escaped from the armed gang. Informed sources revealed that the wife of the church pastor, Rachel Oluwaremilekun Omole, is among those reportedly killed alongside…

President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed his readiness for one-on-one talks with President Vladimir Putin to work out a permanent ceasefire to end the Ukraine war. Zelensky reiterated the commitment on Wednesday at a press conference alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the first NATO-Ukraine Council meeting. “I’m ready for direct negotiations with Putin to end this war,” he said in Kyiv. “Rather than wait while everybody finishes all the conflicts in the world.” Zelensky noted that ballistic missiles are Russia’s “last argument” in the war, confirming his country has been responding with the American-made Patriot systems. The leader insists the recent strikes by Ukraine…

The Delta State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has secured the conviction of four suspected oil pipeline vandals. DSC Anthony Uchenna, CDPRO, Delta State Command, said in a statement that Justice Olubanjo of the Federal High Court, Asaba, convicted four suspects, namely Sylvania Elvis, Peter Ojichini, Bala Idris Adey and Joel Bala Emmanuel, for conspiracy and tampering with oil pipelines. According to the statement, the suspects, who were investigated by intelligence officers of the NSCDC Delta State Command, were found guilty of the offences by the judge, who avowed that the prosecution had proved the…

Newcastle United have joined Brighton & Hove Albion in the race to sign highly-rated AIK youngster Zadok Yohanna, DAILY POST reports. Brighton emerged favourites to sign the Nigerian after submitting a €23m bid last weekend. However, Newcastle United have now tabled a bid worth €24 million for the youngster. According to reports, AIK are now negotiating with both Brighton and Newcastle over a deal for Yohanna. The winger has made a big impact in the Swedish top-flight this season after breaking into the first team. The 18-year-old has scored two goals and registered three assists in seven league appearances for…

The Nigeria Democratic Party, NDC, 2027 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has urged terrorists who kidnapped some school children across Nigeria to immediately release them. Obi urged these terrorists to release the school children for the sake of shared humanity. Posting on X, the presidential candidate expressed heartbreak over the abduction of school children, describing the situation as a painful reminder of how insecurity has eaten deep into Nigeria. He wrote: “I am deeply shocked and heartbroken by the condition in which these abducted school children are, as seen from their flagellated bodies. It is a painful reminder of the depth…

Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, has expressed grief over the recent bandit attacks on Dangulbi community in Tureta Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Tambuwal condemned the killings, destruction of property and displacement of residents caused by the attacks, describing the incidents as a tragic reminder of the security challenges confronting communities in Sokoto State. He also called for enhanced security measures to protect vulnerable communities. “I am deeply saddened and heartbroken by the unfortunate attacks on Dangulbi community. These repeated attacks on innocent citizens are painful, unacceptable…