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Tension has gripped the Jato Aka community in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State after soldiers were accused of opening fire on people returning from the burial of Chief Hanave Laha, a traditional leader in Nzaav, Yaav Council Ward of Turan District. According to accounts from locals, the shooting happened on Monday afternoon and was described as completely unprovoked, sparking outrage over what many see as a blatant abuse of human rights. During the chaos, a student of Government Science Secondary School, Jato Aka, simply identified as Iorfa, was hit after a bullet that first struck another victim, Mr…

Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, have sustained pressure against insurgents, recording major successes between September 21 and 27 across Borno and Adamawa States. Within the period, 14 terrorists were neutralised in coordinated operations at multiple locations, alongside the recovery of several weapons, explosives, and other items. On September 27, troops on offensive operations killed 11 terrorists at Loskori Kura in Mafa Local Government Area, seizing four AK-47 rifles, assorted ammunition, and a cache of drugs. On the same day, another terrorist was neutralised during a night raid in Konduga LGA. Earlier on September 22,…

The Lagos State Kick Against Drug and Substance Abuse initiative, LASKADA, has unveiled social media personality, Ayomiposi Oluwadahunsi, popularly known as Mandy Kiss, as one of its brand ambassadors. The appointment was confirmed during a LASKADA event on Tuesday, where the state’s Commissioner for Youth and Social Development, Mobolaji Ogunlende, officially conferred the role on her. In a viral video shared by an X user, @dammiedammie35, Ogunlende explained that the decision to engage Mandy Kiss was driven by her wide reach and influence among young people. “We’re here with Mandy Kiss, and she has agreed to become one of our…

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, as part of his ongoing engagement with leading investors in China, has held a productive meeting with the leadership of Shandong Luqiao of the flagship companies under the Fortune Global 500 Shandong Hi-speed Group, towards partnership for infrastructural development. The company, a globally respected construction firm famous for its expertise in bridge construction and large-scale infrastructure projects, considers Ogun State as a desirable partner for advanced infrastructure development. A statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media & Strategy, Kayode Akinmade on Tuesday, said the economic team of the Governor discussed extensively…

Former Chelsea midfielder, John Obi Mikel has given reasons why his old club can’t win the English Premier League or the UEFA Champions League this season. The Nigerian spoke ahead of Chelsea’s Champions League clash with Benfica on Tuesday night. According to Obi Mikel, Enzo Maresca’s men can’t win any of the major trophies because they are way too exposed. Speaking on The Obi One Podcast, the former Super Eagles captain said: “We can’t win the Premier League or Champions League; we are way too exposed. “You can’t play with the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Dembélé – they would crush…

The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has cautioned former member, Mr Deji Doherty, to desist from meddling in the party’s internal matters, stressing that he has since defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. In a statement, the PDP reminded Doherty that his defection to the APC was publicly confirmed in 2023 by Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on national television following the general elections, an announcement Doherty has never refuted. The party urged him to focus his energy on consolidating his position within the ruling APC rather than attempting to create the impression…

The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, has extended his condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Ms. Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu, a news anchor and producer with Arise News Television. DAILY POST recalls that the TV presenter tragically lost her life on Monday during an armed robbery incident at her residence in the Katampe area of Abuja. In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, the CP described the incident as a “cruel and senseless act that has no place in a sane society.” The…

Former Aviation Minister, Femi Fani-Kayode, has said terrorists who killed five worshippers during an early morning prayers in Yandoto village, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State should be wiped out. Fani-Kayode, who insisted that the killers were terrorists not bandits, described their actions as an act of war. Reacting to the incident via a post on X, Fani-Kayode said there should be no discussions or negotiations with bandits. He wrote: “These are not bandits. Pls stop calling them bandits. They are bloodthirsty killers and terrorists and every single one of them should be wiped off the face of the…

The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, Rivers State chapter, has directed its members across the 23 local government areas to embark on a seven-day warning strike. The state president, Clifford Paul, announced that the strike will commence from midnight on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. This was contained in a circular issued on Monday by the State Secretary, Sunday Adeniran, and addressed to all state officers and branch chairmen of NULGE in the 23 council branches. According to the circular, all local government employees in the state are directed to withdraw their services immediately until further…

China on Monday confirmed the commencement of the new K-visa programme starting October 1, advising interested applicants to expect further information from its missions abroad. The government explained that it added the K visa to its ordinary visa categories to promote exchanges and cooperation among young science and technology talents in China and other countries. “For more details about the K visa, I would refer you to the information soon to be released by Chinese embassies and consulates overseas,” said Guo Jiakun, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson. The K visa, for highly educated graduates of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, allows…