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The Abia State Commissioner of Police, Danladi Isa, has directed that adequate protection be provided for schools, places of worship, and key infrastructure across the State. He issued the order on Saturday after embarking on a security awareness tour of the state, accompanied by the command’s tactical teams. The tour covered Obehie, Ugwunagbo, CPS Aba, Owerrinta, Ubakala, CPS Umuahia, Area Command Aba, Area Command Umuahia, and other divisions and area commands across the state. During the tour, Isa warned area commanders, divisional police officers, and tactical team commanders to ensure that security coverage is extended to schools, places of worship,…

Benue State Governor Hyacinth Alia has reaffirmed that he never dismissed the killings occurring across the state, clarifying that his comments were misinterpreted and stripped of context. He maintained that while the attacks are tragic, they carry no religious connotation. The governor made the clarification in Makurdi over the weekend following a closed-door meeting with Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka. He stressed that the public must properly understand global terminologies such as “genocide” and apply them according to the United Nations’ established definition and historical usage. According to him, the term is often used without regard for its origins or…

Rivers United suffered a 3-0 defeat to holders Pyramids FC of Egypt in their CAF Champions League matchday one encounter in Cairo on Saturday. Ahmed Atef scored all three goals for the home side. Rivers United produced a resolute display in the first half, limiting the Egyptians to just a couple of half-chances. Finidi George’s side, however, capitulated in the second half. Atef opened the scoring for Pyramids FC in the 52nd minute, before adding two more goals in the 57th and 72nd minutes respectively. Rivers United will host RS Berkane of Morocco in their matchday two encounter in Uyo…

The management of Abdullahi Fodio University of Science and Technology, Aliero, Kebbi State, has announced an immediate suspension of academic activities, directing all staff and students to vacate the campus without delay. The directive was contained in an internal memo issued by the Office of the Registrar and Secretary to Council. The notice, signed by Registrar Maimaro Alhaji Tilli, stated that the closure takes effect immediately and applies to all categories of students, including postgraduate, undergraduate, diploma, remedial, and IJMB programmes. Students were instructed to leave the school premises within one hour of the announcement, while the institution’s Security Division…

The Zamfara Police Command has successfully rescued 25 people, including 10 women and 15 children, abducted by armed bandits during an attack on Kuraje village in Damba, Gusau Local Government Area, on Friday night. In a statement on Saturday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Yazid Abubakar, said the joint rescue operation involved police patrol teams from Damba Division, the Department of Operations in Gusau, and the state’s Community Protection Guards, CPG. “On 21st November 2025, at about 21:45 hours, a group of armed bandits in large numbers, wielding dangerous weapons and firing sporadically, attacked Kuraje village in Damba LGA,”…

The Margi people of Adamawa State have unveiled what they described as their unifying national attire with a commitment to greater unity.‎‎Governor Ahmadu Fintiri, a Margi man from Madagali Local a government Area, who turned out to be the centre of attraction at the event in Ribadu Square, Yola, on Saturday, was also accorded a special honour. The event, attended by traditional rulers, political leaders and representatives of neighbouring ethnic nationalities, served as both a cultural celebration and an opportunity for the governor to reflect on his journey, identity and stewardship.‎‎In his address, Governor Fintiri expressed gratitude to God, reaffirming…

The Premier League makes a return this weekend after the November international break. There will be crucial fixtures that affects both ends of the table. The standout fixture will be the North London Derby on Sunday, with leaders Arsenal welcoming Tottenham. But, which four matches could we possibly see upsets? 1. Burnley vs Chelsea: It might not appear like it, but Burnley are a very dangerous side at Turf Moor. In Saturday’s early kick-off, their guests will be Chelsea. Yesterday, the Blues were hit with the news of fresh injury for Cole Palmer. Added to this, they have not been…

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is expected to return to action for Lazio against Leece on Sunday, DAILY POST reports. The Nigeria international recently returned to training after recovering from the injury that has sidelined him since September. Dele-Bashiru sustained the injury during the Derby della Capitale defeat to AS Roma. All things being equal, he will be named in Maurizio Sarri’s squad for the game against Leece. The 24-year-old has made for four league appearances for Lazio this season. He is expected to be included in Nigeria’s squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Nollywood actress and media personality Toke Makinwa has advised mothers with newborns against bathing their babies daily. According to her, bathing babies every day could potentially damage their skin. Speaking in a video broadcast on her social media page, the actress, who recently welcomed her first child at 40, argued that babies are naturally clean, stressing that the womb they came from is not dirty. She revealed that she doesn’t bathe her child every day and advised her fellow nursing mothers to wipe their babies instead of bathing them daily. “I really think bathing babies actually causes problems. Babies are…

Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State has ordered every public and private secondary school in the state to “immediately deboard their students” because of rising insecurity across the country. The order was issued in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Augustina Godwin. According to her, the growing attacks nationwide have turned boarding students into easy targets, especially after the “recent abductions of students in Kebbi and Niger states.” Dr. Godwin said Governor Kefas has now directed that all secondary schools must run strictly as day schools until further notice. She said principals and school owners have been…