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The Defence Headquarters has clarified the recent public discussions surrounding the neutralisation of a prominent terrorist commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki. DAILY POST reports that a collaborative operation with the United States Africa Command on May 16, 2026, led to the killing of Bilal Al-Minuki. Following the development, certain media outlets referenced a similar operation from 2024, which involved the elimination of a terrorist commander with the same name. This has understandably raised questions regarding the identity of the individual who was recently neutralised. In a statement signed by Somalia Uba, Director of Defence Information, the DHQ said: “It is crucial to…

Wikki Tourists have hailed the invitation of forward Abubakar Aliyu to the Flying Eagles. Aliyu is among the 35 players invited for the WAFU B U-20 tournament in Cote d’Ivoire by head coach Abdu Maikaba. The youngster has been one of the standout performers for the Bauchi Elephants despite their unimpressive campaign. Wikki Tourists said the invitation is a recognition of the forward’s hard work, commitment and impressive performances at club level. They also wished the player success in the final selection process. “Wikki Tourists FC congratulates our player, Abubakar Aliyu (Mane), on his invitation to the Nigeria U-20 National…

Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Taraba State have expressed concern over the late arrival of officials and materials for the party’s House of Representatives primary election in the state. The primary election, initially scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2026, was later shifted to Saturday, May 16, 2026. Officials of the committee constituted by the party to conduct the exercise arrived in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital, at about 2:40 pm on Saturday with the election materials, raising fears that distribution to the 168 wards across the state may be difficult to complete on time. The committee reportedly arrived at the…

Chaos erupted at the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary for Ward 10, Fajuyi Pavilion, Ado Local Government Area of Ekiti State on Saturday. Electoral officials halted the process and declared it inconclusive after violence broke out among party supporters. The primary pitted Olushola Fatoba against Tope Ogunleye, widely known as RST. Loyalists and agents of both aspirants had converged on Fajuyi Pavilion before voting was scheduled to begin. According to eyewitnesses, tensions rose when suspected thugs allegedly backing Fatoba stormed the venue wielding canes and firearms. Their arrival appeared aimed at intimidating Ogunleye’s supporters and suppressing turnout. Despite the hostile atmosphere,…

The chief medical director of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, UCTH, Prof Ikpeme Ikpeme has said in the last few years, the hospital has swiftly reprimanded many staff who showed poor conduct to work, patients, visitors or officials. There have been reports suggesting that personnel at the facility are often negligent and exhibit rude attitudes during official hours, thereby putting patients off. But Prof. Ikpeme on Friday, noted that tertiary institution, has begun personnel indoctrination to improve services. His comments came during a tour of the facility by journalists in the state. Speaking specifically about personnel training and conduct to work…

A House of Representatives aspirant for Ado, Okpokwu and Ogbadibo Federal Constituency, seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Williams Obande Obeya, has withdrawn from the race just hours before the scheduled party primaries. Obande made his decision known in a statement released on Friday night, explaining that the move followed extensive consultations, deep personal reflection, and prayers. The aspirant disclosed that although he had earlier made his declaration in Ogbadibo, he later arrived at the decision not to participate in Saturday’s primary election after further discussions with associates and family members. According to him, the political…

Presidential aspirant on the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has stated that he will not withdraw from the race for any other contender ahead of the party’s 2027 presidential primaries. He stressed that Nigeria is in urgent need of “competent and visionary leadership” capable of reversing nearly two decades of economic decline, worsening insecurity, and deepening hardship across the country. Responding to questions about his chances against prominent figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister Rotimi Amaechi, Hayatu-Deen maintained that every eligible Nigerian has a constitutional right to seek elective office.  “This…

Reactions are trailing the elimination of the world’s most active terrorist in Nigeria, as announced by the US President, Donald Trump. DAILY POST reports that Trump in a Truth Social post on Saturday morning, said the terrorist identified as Abu-Bilal al-Minuki was killed on Friday night following brave operations by the American forces and the Armed Forces of Nigeria as directed by him. According to him, the terrorist is second in command of ISIS globally, and has been terrorising Africans. Reacting, the African Democratic Congress, ADC mobilization platform, ADC Vanguard said in an X post that the Nigerian Army could tackle the security crisis…

Stakeholders in the Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) sector in Bauchi State have proposed the introduction of a “WASH Tax” on companies and allied institutions operating in the state as part of efforts to improve funding for water and sanitation services. The proposal formed part of resolutions reached at the end of the 2026 State WASH Joint Sector Review (JSR) held between May 12 and 14 at Hazibal Suites, Bauchi. The communiqué issued at the end of the meeting also recommended the immediate establishment of a WASH Fund Basket and the convening of a donor roundtable to mobilise resources for the sector.…

The Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, the North East Development Commission, NEDC, and others have been ranked among the best-performing public institutions in Nigeria. This is according to the Fiscal Responsibility and Institutional Performance Report released on Friday by the Transparency Watch Initiative. Speaking on the report, the head of the transparency initiative, Dr. Ifure Ataifure, said the assessment focused on federal agencies’ fair practices, fiscal discipline, project implementation, regulatory efficiency, public responsiveness, and measurable contributions to national development goals. The group ranked the NCC and NEDC highest, followed by federal government agencies such as the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, NSIA,…