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The Nigeria Police Force, Cross River State Command, has advised the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Katchuan Iruan, Boki LGA, Cross River State, to engage the services of private security personnel to guard its property At about 3am yesterday, Thursday, unknown persons invaded the Church in and set part of the church ablaze, destroying vital documents. The unknown men also set ablaze the priest’s Lexus 350 Jeep and a Toyota Corolla car parked within the church premises. The police have also advised the Church to fence the premises to avert further attacks. On Friday, the state Commissioner of Police, Rashid Afegbua,…

Nigerian duo Chibuike Nwaiwu and Paul Onuachu inspired Trabzonspor to a 3-1 victory over Fatih Karagumruk at the Papara Park on Friday night. Nwaiwu bagged a brace, while Onuachu registered a goal, and an assist. Onuachu opened scoring for the hosts in the 20th minute. It was the forward’s 18th league of the season for Trabzonspor. Daniel Verde equalised for Fatih Karagumruk in the 26th minute. Trabzonspor regained the lead through Nwaiwu two minutes after the break. Onuachu then set up his compatriot for the Black Sea Storm’s third goal in the 50th minute. Nwaiwu has registered two goals, and…

China presently does not need to participate in the nuclear disarmament negotiations initiated by Washington, the Foreign Ministry stated on Friday. Beijing responded to the remark by Secretary of State Marco Rubio that any agreement on limiting nuclear weapons must involve the U.S., Russia, and China. The Asian nation argued it is “neither reasonable nor realistic” to ask it to join the disarmament talks, as China’s nuclear strength “is by no means” at the same level as that of the two top nuclear powers. “Sitting on an enormous nuclear arsenal, the U.S. should fulfill its special and primary responsibility for…

A Federal High Court sitting in Owerri has adjourned the matter seeking to disqualify the Action Peoples Party, APP, from participating in any electoral exercise following its deregistration by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. The case, which was supposed to commence fully, was adjourned to April 16 following the absence of a legal representative from INEC and a plea for more time to prepare a defence by APP’s legal team. The case, with Suit No: FHC/CS/03/2026, was filed by one Mr. Franklin Ngoforo, the Coordinator of Civic Action for Democracy (CAC), seeking the delisting of APP as a political…

Former Real Madrid midfielder, Sami Khedira has snubbed Arsenal while picking Bayern Munich as the favourites to win the UEFA Champions League this season. The ex-Germany international insisted that Bayern Munich stands as the top contender, positioning them ahead of the Gunners in the quest for European glory this season. Both teams excelled in the league phase, finishing first and second, respectively, last month. Bayern Munich is set to face Atalanta in the Round of 16 knockout stage, while Arsenal will take on Bayer Leverkusen. In an interview with Kicker, Khedira stated, “For me, it will be crucial that Bayern…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, John Odigie-Oyegun, says the South-South leaders of the party have agreed to support former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, for the party’s presidential ticket.Odigie-Oyegun made this known on Friday while addressing newsmen as the 2027 elections draw nearer. DAILY POST reports that Amaechi had met with the ADC’s leaders of the region to declare his intention to run for presidency under the platform come 2027. Responding, Odigie-Oyegun said, “We are glad that our son, His Excellency, Rotimi Amaechi, took advantage of this meeting to brief us formally of his intention to run…

Former Convener of the Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room, Ene Obi, has listed factors that could guarantee free, fair and credible elections come 2027. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, Obi said it is integrity and not amendments that would determine the credibility of the 2027 elections. DAILY POST had reported that the Senate approved the electronic transmission of election results, with manual collation retained as a backup. President Bola Tinubu, in the same vein, signed the Electoral Act, 2022 (Repeal and Re-Enactment) Bill 2026 into law barely 24 hours after it was passed by the National…

A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama Abuja has granted bail at N10 million each to Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Prof. Mike Ozekhome and his co-defendant shortly after their arraignment on Friday on a 12-count criminal charge brought against them by the office of the Attorney General of the Federation, OAGF. Ozekhome and his co-defendant, Ponfa Useni pleaded not guilty to the charge in which they are, among others, accused of forging documents including an international passport and an irrevocable power of attorney to lay claim to a property in London allegedly procured unlawfully by…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has called on the authorities to double efforts and bring those behind the killing of 20 people in Adamawa State to justice. Atiku made this call on Friday in a post on his verified X handle. DAILY POST recalls that gunmen attacked a market in Madagali and Hong local government areas of Adamawa State, killing more than 20 people. “I am deeply moved by the tragic attacks in Adamawa State, where gunmen killed over 20 people in a market in Madagali and Hong local government areas. “The attack not only highlights the worsening insecurity in…

The Adamawa State Commissioner for Works, Adamu Atiku Abubakar, has opted not to defect to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Adamu, who is the son of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, was noticeably absent from the list of 22 commissioners who accompanied Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to formally announce their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives Congress. It was earlier reported that the Adamawa governor and the commissioners made their position known during a public declaration. However, Adamu’s absence from the delegation has drawn attention, as he remains one of the few top government officials…