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Former Borno State Governor, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has denied reports claiming that he accused Vice President Kashim Shettima of creating Boko Haram. In a statement issued on Saturday and titled “A Lie Taken Too Far: Shettima, Ali Modu Sheriff Are Not on War Path,” Sheriff described the report as false, malicious, and intended to cause disunity. He said: “The attention of Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, former Governor of Borno State and respected elder statesman, has been drawn to a false and malicious publication circulating online under the headline, ‘It’s Not Me, It’s Shettima Who Created Boko Haram — Sheriff…

Chaos erupted during a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL match between Katsina United and Barau FC on Saturday in Katsina. The violence occurred after Katsina United fans allegedly slit Barau FC player Nana Abraham’s throat. The incident came shortly after Barau player Orji Kalu scored a 69th-minute equaliser to make the game 1-1. Some home supporters were reportedly unhappy with the equaliser, and the atmosphere quickly turned hostile, resulting in Abraham being attacked at the stadium. Abraham sustained a deep cut on his neck from the assault by enraged Katsina United fans. The match referee immediately stopped play while medical…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Saturday stated that over 95 per cent of results from the Anambra State governorship election have been successfully uploaded to its Result Viewing Portal, IReV. A review of the commission’s portal showed steady progress in the transmission of results from polling units across the 21 local government areas of the state. According to data on the IReV portal, most polling units have completed the upload process, demonstrating improved efficiency in the use of technology compared with previous elections. News Agency of Nigeria reports that INEC has also assured that the results will remain…

No fewer than three alleged vote buyers have been arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, during the ongoing Anambra State governorship election. The suspects were apprehended at different locations while voting was still in progress. According to the anti-graft agency, one Emeka Ilokasia was arrested at Ward 2, Njikoka Local Government Area of the state. Similarly, Nwachuwu Loretta was taken into custody at Ward 2 (008), Awkuzu, Oyi LGA, while Emuka Chuwudi was arrested at Umunachi village in Dukonukofia LGA. “All the suspects were arrested while participating in the governorship election held on Saturday, November…

Government Secondary School, Owerri, on Saturday defeated Government Secondary School, Afikpo, Ebonyi State, by 10 wickets in the opening game of the 5th South East Cricket Championship taking place in Umuahia, Abia State. In the second match, Ide Secondary School Boys of Enugwu Ukwu, Anambra State, beat Regina Secondary School of Enugu State by 9 wickets. In the third fixture, Regina Boys defeated Ohafia Model High School of Abia State by 36 runs. Declaring the competition open on Saturday at Ibeku High School, Umuahia, the Abia State Commissioner for Youth and Sports Development, Nwaobilor Ananaba, said Governor Alex Otti, is…

The Edo State Police Command has arrested three suspects in connection with the alleged abduction and killing of a 12-year-old boy identified as Emiliano Egwunbare in Obagie community, Egor Local Government Area of the state. DAILY POST reports that the Deputy Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement issued in Benin City. Ikoedem listed the arrested suspects as Tega Emajuwa, 18; Edugie Destiny, 20; and Osayande Vincent, 23. The police spokesperson, who alleged that the suspects made confessional statements linking them to the crime, said they were arrested by operatives of the…

Some of the heirs of the Emir of Ilorin (may Allah have mercy on him), have chosen to participate in the proposed joint venture business, while others have opted to simply receive their rightful share of the estate. Both choices are valid and deserve mutual respect. Islam teaches fairness, freedom of choice, and the right of every heir to their inheritance. ️ “Do not consume one another’s wealth unjustly, but only [in lawful] business by mutual consent.” — Qur’an 4:29 Participation is a matter of choice, not compulsion. May Allah guide us all with wisdom and unity

The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has criticised a move by the pUnited States lawmakers to impose sanctions on the group over alleged violations of religious freedom in Nigeria. This comes after the US House of Representatives called on the Departments of State and Treasury to impose targeted sanctions on some Nigerian organisations, including Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association and Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore. US President Donald Trump had earlier designated Nigeria as a country of particular over alleged persecution of Christians. Speaking to DAILY POST in Kano, Abdullahi Bakoji Adamu, a state leader of Miyetti Allah,…

As peace efforts gain ground in Katsina State and military operations intensify against armed groups across Northwest, neighbouring Kano State is now facing a new security challenge over  influx of fleeing bandits seeking refuge in its border communities. Residents told DAILY POST that the development has forced many families in affected border villages to flee their homes and seek safety in towns such as Shanono and Faruruwa, abandoning their farmlands, livestock, and livelihoods out of fear. This comes after the Nigerian Mmilitary announced the killing of 19 bandits in an operation at Shanono Local Government Area on November 4, following…

Authorities at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso have suspended academic activities at the Iseyin campus of the institution. The development was announced in a statement signed by the Registrar of the institution, Olayinka Balogun, and made available to DAILY POST on Saturday. Our correspondent gathered that the suspension of the academic activities at the institution was as a result of the death of a student in the institution. DAILY POST gathered that a 200 level student of the Department of Agricultural Economics was fatally wounded by a hit-and-run driver in Iseyin. The incident led to widespread outrage among…