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Pastor Gabriel Joseph Dipak, who was abducted by Fulani bandits on Friday, August 28, 2026, along with Pastor Emmanuel Hills, a Ghanaian-Nigerian cleric based in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State, has narrated how the kidnappers slaughtered Hills after he attempted to escape. Dipak, a pastor with the Christ Apostolic Church, was abducted along with Hills, a former Dunamis Church pastor and founder of The Wonderful Grace of God Evangelical Ministry, while they were travelling from Jos to Bokkos with other passengers.  They ran into a roadblock mounted by Fulani militants along the Barkin Ladi-Bokkos Road. According to Dipak, they…

City Boy Movement appoints Balami as executive board member, national director on special duty The City Boy Movement has appointed aviation entrepreneur and political mobiliser, Isaac Balami, as an executive board member of its organisation and its National Director on Special Duty. Balami, who recently left the Obidient Movement, has been actively mobilising support groups and political associates towards the All Progressives Congress (APC), with indications of a broader political realignment ahead of the 2027 general elections. His appointment letter was formally presented to him by the Director-General of the City Boy Movement, Hon. Francis Oluwatosin Shoga, and the National…

Chelsea icon, John Terry has revealed that Tosin Adarabioyo was left “gutted” after learning that he was not part of Xabi Alonso’s plans at Chelsea. Tosin joined Chelsea two years ago on a free transfer from Fulham, subsequently making 70 appearances across all competitions for the Blues. However, the 28-year-old found himself on the fringes during Chelsea’s pre-season under Alonso and was excluded from the matchday squad for the Spaniard’s first three competitive fixtures. The signing of Maxence Lacroix and the emergence of Josh Acheampong resulted in Tosin dropping down the hierarchy, leading to him becoming available for transfer in…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has recalled how the Nigerian Air Force assisted the Nigeria Police Force in bringing down a notorious criminal in Rivers State known as 2Baba. The IGP spoke on Wednesday when he received the Chief of the Air Staff, Nigerian Air Force, Air Marshal S.K. Aneke, on a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters, Abuja. The visit was aimed at strengthening cooperation between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Air Force in addressing evolving security challenges. Speaking earlier, the Chief of the Air Staff commended the longstanding professional relationship between both institutions…

Former VfB Stuttgart defender Frank Verlaat has identified Spain midfielder Rodri as a top candidate to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. According to Verlaat, Rodri won the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Spain, following a 1-0 victory over Argentina in the final, while Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane failed to win the tournament. Rodri, who now plays for Barcelona, was named the tournament’s best player. “You have got a very important No. 6 in Rodri from Spain. What you see with the Ballon d’Or is that the winner has usually won a big competition like the World Cup or the…

The Kano State Police Command says the 2026 Takutaha celebration was conducted peacefully across the state, with 79 suspects arrested and dangerous weapons and illicit drugs recovered during security operations. The celebration, held on Tuesday, September 1, was monitored by security personnel deployed across the state as part of measures to ensure public safety. A statement issued on Wednesday by the Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, said the peaceful conduct of the celebration was achieved through coordinated, intelligence-led and proactive policing operations. “The 2026 Takutaha Celebration held on 1st September 2026 was observed peacefully across the…

Enyimba goalkeeper Dede Dare insists that the team will have a successful campaign despite the mass exodus of players from the club. DAILY POST recalls that the People’s Elephant lost most of their key players at the end of last season. The nine-time Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions have recruited new players to fill the vacuum left by the departed players. Dare emphasised that building a successful team requires players who are willing to work and not those who need to be pushed. Recommended “I’ve said it before, if you have to force them to carry the bricks, they’re…

The Rivers State House of Assembly has commenced consideration of the 2026 Appropriation Bill, with the proposal scaling second reading on the floor of the House. The motion for the second reading of the bill was moved by the House Leader, Major Jack, during plenary. Leading the debate, the Deputy Speaker, Dumle Maol, described the proposed budget as ambitious and the highest ever presented in the history of Rivers State. Maol, however, urged members to carefully examine the various provisions of the bill to ensure that public funds are allocated and utilised for their intended purposes. Recommended Other lawmakers who…

Troops of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have neutralised terrorists and intercepted a large cache of ammunition during separate operations in Zamfara and Kaduna states. The Media Information Officer of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Lt. Col. Aliyu Danja, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday. The operations were conducted on September 2, 2026, as part of efforts to disrupt terrorist activities and the movement of arms across the region. In Zamfara State, troops of Sector 2, acting on intelligence about the movement of terrorists from the Fakai General Area towards Kwanar Jolof and Tashar Dole…

Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, has warned parents that over-pampering their children could affect their ability to become responsible and independent adults. Speaking about parenting, wealth and inheritance, Ozokwor said parents should allow their children to experience challenges and work for what they want, instead of making everything available to them. “When you say, ‘I don’t want my children to suffer what I suffered when I was growing up’, you see, that’s the best way to destroy your children,” she said. The actress clarified that she was not asking parents to deliberately make their children…