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The Borno state Police Command has dismissing claims circulating on social media that the major suspect in the rape case of a five-year-old girl was arrested and later released. In a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso said the Command received a formal petition on November 24, 2025, concerning an incident that allegedly occurred on November 13, 2025, at about 9:00 a.m. According to the police, the petition alleged that the minor was sexually assaulted while on her way to school by a suspect identified as Abdulsalam M. Adakwaki, also known as…

The factional Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dissolved the executives of 14 state chapters of the party and announced plans to conduct fresh congresses in January 2026. The Care-Taker Committee stated that the leadership of Mohammed Abdulrahman and Samuel Anyanwu as Acting Chairman and Acting National Secretary, respectively, remains the only legitimate structure recognised by the party. The faction made this known in a statement following its meeting on Thursday evening in Abuja. DAILY POST reports that PDP governors endorsed the Ibadan convention, at which Tanimu Turaki and other…

The Imo State Police Command has commenced an orderly room trial of three inspectors, one sergeant and three constables alleged to have engaged in unprofessional conduct, ranging from extortion to high-handedness towards members of the public. In a press statement issued by the command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, it was stated that the trial followed the identification of the personnel by complainants, which led to their arrest and subsequent investigation. He said that orderly room trial proceedings have therefore been initiated against the personnel, whose names were given as Inspector Eyo Udo of the Anti-Vice Unit; Inspector Peter Nweke of the…

Kwara State House of Assembly has voted to suspend Saba Yisa Gideon, member representing Edu State Constituency, for three months after he was found to have recorded a closed‑door meeting and shared the audio with an unauthorised person, DAILY POST reports. Debates on the matter, revealed that Gideon confessed to committing the alleged offence. The motion moved without notice by the leader of the House, Abdulkadir Magaji, cited Order 4, Rule 14 of the House’s privileges rules and Section 14(2) of the Legislative Houses (Powers and Privileges) Act  2017. Members who contributed to the debate included Ganiyu Folabi Salaudeen, representing…

Famous Nigerian Afrobeat star, Davido, has revealed his desire to feature Rihanna. Davido made this known during a Livestream with popular Nigerian streamer and singer, Carter Efe. DAILY POST reports that Carter Efe hosted Davido on Wednesday evening for three hours on the Twitch platform. Cater Efe asked; “Which artistes would you like to feature?” “I would definitely love to do a song with Rihanna, Kehlani as well. I think me and Rihanna would make some dope music. And also my colleagues, Tems, Ayra, and Morravey as well,” Davido replied. This came days after an AI created song featuring Rihanna…

Nigerian ambassador-designate, Femi Fani-Kayode, on Thursday commended President Bola Tinubu over the release of 11 personnel of the Nigerian Air Force and the country’s C-130 aircraft. Fani-Kayode described the development as a great victory for level-headedness and diplomacy. The NAF C-130 aircraft carrying 11 personnel on a ferry mission to Portugal made a forced landing in Bobo Dioulasso following technical issues two weeks ago. But Mali junta leader, Assimi Goita, described the precautionary landing as an “unfriendly act carried out in defiance of international law”. Goita threatened that Sahel members would neutralize any aircraft violating their airspace. However, the government…

Two residents of Ugba community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State were abducted by unknown persons in the early hours of Wednesday.The victims have been identified as Mr. Kpishi Terhile and Madam Demetindi Nongo. The incident reportedly occurred at about 1:00 a.m. at the residence of one Teacher Jerry Ugba, located near the General Hospital in the area. Eyewitnesses confirmed that the abductors carried out the operation without violence, describing it as calm and coordinated. Community sources noted that the abduction followed a pattern similar to previous incidents recorded in the area. As of the time of filing…

FIFA have confirmed that the total prize money for the 2026 World Cup will be $727 million. The 48 participating nations will share from a $655million pot. The country that emerges as champions will be awarded $50million – the biggest payout ever. The losing finalists will receive $33million, while the third and fourth-placed teams will be paid $29million and $27million, respectively. Teams that finish between fifth and eighth place will earn $19million each. The countries eliminated in the last 16 will receive $15million, while those that crash out in the group stages will get $9million. Every team that qualified will…

Former Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Nurudeen Mohammed, has stated the reason for the United States’ partial travel ban on Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise Television monitored by DAILY POST on Wednesday, Mohammed said Nigeria has been without ambassadors for 2 years, adding that her side of the story was never told. Recall that US President Donald Trump signed a new Proclamation further restricting the entry of foreign nationals into the United States, adding 15 additional countries to the list of those facing partial travel limitations. “The conversation within Nigeria was very…

The Lagos State Government has forwarded an Executive Bill titled “Lagos State Tenancy and Recovery of Premises Bill, 2025” to the House of Assembly for deliberation and possible passage. If enacted, the proposed legislation is expected to significantly alter the state’s rental housing landscape, particularly amid rising complaints over steep rent increases, sometimes as high as 200 per cent, and unclear responsibilities between landlords and tenants. The Bill is a response to widespread grievances from residents who have alleged unlawful evictions, including being locked out of their homes, having doors forcibly removed, or being driven out through intimidation during rent…