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A student of the Osun State Polytechnic, Ademiju Ayeni, has died after he was allegedly stabbed during the convention of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Joint Campus Committee, Osun State Chapter, in Osogbo, the Osun State capital. The incident occurred on Saturday during the students’ convention held at the Osun State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Press Centre in Osogbo. The Osun State Police Command confirmed the death, saying the deceased sustained a stab wound to his chest following a disagreement during the programme. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said the disagreement involving Ayeni…

The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson on Saturday met with the party’s candidates and stakeholders in Imo State. In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Saturday, Dickson described the meeting as “very fruitful.” He urged them to build on the first meeting and hold subsequent meetings to achieve total unity and comprehensive reconciliation involving every stakeholder. He promised that the party would also send a team of senior officers to Imo State soon to join the reconciliation efforts. Recommended “This evening, I held a consultative/reconciliation meeting with leaders, candidates and stakeholders of the NDC in…

Kelechi Iheanacho registered a goal and an assist as Bursaspor defeated Kayserispor 2-1 in Saturday’s Trendyol 1. Lig clash. Florent Hasani gave Kayserispor the lead from the penalty spot just after the half-hour mark. The hosts maintained the lead for the remainder of the first half. Iheanacho restored parity for Bursaspor from another penalty two minutes before the hour mark. Recommended The Nigeria international teed up Alperen Babacan for the visitors’ winning goal 13 minutes from time. The striker was replaced by Lewis Baker three minutes from time. The 29-year-old has now registered four goals and two assists in four…

Nigerian Army troops have reportedly confronted suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, and Boko Haram terrorists in an encounter captured on video. The footage, sighted online by DAILY POST on Saturday, shows troops travelling in a tracked armoured personnel carrier, APC, coming face-to-face with suspected terrorists riding in a Toyota Hilux pickup. The encounter appeared to have occurred in an area affected by the ongoing insurgency in North-East Nigeria, where security forces have continued operations against ISWAP and Boko Haram fighters. In the video, the military vehicle is seen holding its position as the Hilux pickup carrying the suspected…

Victor Osimhen scored in Galatasaray’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Göztepe at RAMS Park on Saturday night. Göztepe stunned their hosts when they took the lead through Novatus Miroshi in the 16th minute. Colombia international Davinson Sánchez restored parity for Galatasaray three minutes after the half-hour mark. The hosts took the lead for the first time in the game five minutes before the hour mark through Gabriel Sara, with Osimhen providing the assist. Recommended Osimhen then netted Galatasaray’s third goal from the penalty spot in the 63rd minute. The Nigeria international has so far scored five goals in three league outings for the…

Haiti has called for the full deployment of the United Nations Security Council-backed Gang Suppression Force, GSF, to help Haitian authorities combat armed gangs and restore public safety. Pierre Ericq Pierre, Haiti’s Permanent Representative to the UN, made the call at an emergency Security Council meeting convened to discuss the latest developments in the Caribbean nation. Pierre condemned the recent massacre and hostage-taking in Kenscoff, describing the incidents as evidence of armed gangs’ “new capacity for violence and terror.” The diplomat, however, assured that Haiti’s security forces remained fully mobilised and on maximum alert to protect civilians, recover gang-held territory…

Three aggrieved candidates of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Kebbi State have denied allegations that they are being sponsored to undermine the party’s governorship candidate, Abubakar Malami. The candidates, Abubakar Sadiq Sa’adu Fakai, Muhammad Umar and Nafiu Bello Shuwa, are challenging in court their alleged replacement after emerging as candidates from the party’s primaries. In a statement jointly signed on Saturday, the candidates described allegations that they were being sponsored to cause a crisis in the party as baseless. They also accused some party members of forging affidavits and other documents purportedly indicating that they had voluntarily withdrawn their candidacies.…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ekiti State Command, has promoted and decorated 104 personnel, comprising 25 officers and 79 other ranks, with a charge to uphold professionalism, discipline and road safety. The personnel were decorated during two separate ceremonies held at the Command Headquarters and various Unit Commands across the state. Decorating the newly promoted personnel, the Sector Commander, FRSC Ekiti State Command, Sanya Adeoye, congratulated the beneficiaries and commended the Corps Marshal, Shehu Mohammed, for approving their promotions. Adeoye urged the promoted personnel to justify the confidence reposed in them by the Corps by demonstrating professionalism and dedication…

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has promised to work for the return of Niger Republic, Mali and Burkina Faso to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) if he wins the 2027 presidential election. Atiku, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), also said he would consider using the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG) to improve regional security and fight terrorism. He made the comments during an interview with the BBC Hausa Service while discussing his plans for Nigeria and criticising some policies of President Bola Tinubu’s administration. Atiku said ECOWAS made a mistake by isolating Niger, Mali and…

Abia Warriors technical adviser, Imama Amapakabo, has declared his team’s readiness for the new season, DAILY POST reports. The Umuahia club will host Kun Khalifat FC in their opening fixture of the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season at the Enyimba International Stadium in Aba on Sunday. Imama said it is important for the team to start new season on a winning note. “It’s always important to start on a good footing,” the former Super Eagles assistant coach told the club’s official website. Recommended “We’ve talked about it as players and as individuals. Everyone understands what it means to…