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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, working with the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) and local hunters, have dismantled a kidnap syndicate that had been terrorising residents in Magumeri area of Borno State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama disclosed this in a post on Friday, saying the operation was carried out on September 25 and led to the arrest of two suspects identified as Isa Adamu, 20, and Lawal Adamu, 45. According to him, the gang was linked to the abduction of one Mallam Kolo Bukar in August.  They had earlier collected a ransom of ₦5 million and later demanded an additional…

The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has announced that its members would effect a petrol price hike nationwide as Dangote Refinery suspended sales of petrol in Naira. The National President of IPMAN, Abubakar Maigandi, disclosed this to DAILY POST in an interview on Saturday. He confirmed that the 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery, on Friday, sent an email to its customers, including marketers, informing them of the suspension of petrol sales in Naira with effect from Sunday, 28th September 2025. According to him, the implication is that fuel pump prices would go up from their current N865 and N910 per litre in…

Former England striker, Alan Shearer, has given his predictions for some of the Premier League games that will be played this weekend. It all kicks off with Manchester United’s trip to Brentford, before Chelsea host Brighton at Stamford Bridge. Champions Liverpool are at Crystal Palace and Newcastle host Arsenal in this weekend’s big game. Shearer told BetFair: “Brentford v Manchester United – Brentford will be tough for them, so I’ll go for a draw. Prediction – Draw Chelsea vs Brighton – I know Brighton were 2-0 up against Spurs last weekend, but I’ll go for a home win here. Prediction…

The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the 2023 election, Prince Adewole Adebayo has said that President Bola Tinubu having inherited a poorly managed economy from the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has not been able to identify the real problem ailing the economy. He liked the economy Tinubu inherited from Buhari to an emergency room patient, whose condition has only been stabilised but the real ailment has not been found by the doctors. He noted that Tinubu has only managed to stabilise the economy from the emergency room situation but he has not been able to identify…

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has faulted the trip of the wives of 21 local government chairmen in Adamawa State who were allegedly sponsored with public funds to Turkey under the guise of leadership training. In a post on his verified X handle on Friday, Obi described the development as a glaring case of waste and a mockery of the very essence of governance. “I have just read the disturbing report that the wives of 21 local government chairmen in Adamawa State were sponsored with public funds to travel to Turkey under the…

Many Nigerians have condemned the lyrics of popular fuji musician, Taye Currency, at the coronation ceremony of Oba Rashidi Ladoja. DAILY POST reports that Oba Rashidi Ladoja was installed today as the new Olubadan of Ibadanland. Performing at the ceremony, Taye Currency, who was the guest performer, triggered backlash following his song lyrics, “were la fi n wo were,” meaning “we used insanity to cure insanity.” The controversy trailing the lyrics has pushed the musician to the top trends on the X platform. The installation of Oba Ladoja came two months after the death of the late Olubadan, Oba Owolabi…

The Russian government has imposed sanctions on officials and experts in the United Kingdom in response to London’s continued hostile stance. In a statement on Friday, the Foreign Ministry accused the individuals of advocating tougher punishments for Russia and engaging in “subversive activities.” The Kremlin said their actions included liaison with “destructive” British analytical and consulting agencies, fabricating “anti-Russia materials and the spreading of pseudo-expert reviews.” According to Moscow, the authorities in London are clinging to the belief that they can cause strategic damage to Russia “with the help of the Kiev regime it controls.” The statement noted that London’s…

Werder Bremen manager Horst Steffen has spoken out about striker Victor Boniface’s attitude at the club. Recall that Boniface joined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer transfer window. The Nigeria international provided an assist in his first game for Bremen against Borussia Mönchengladbach. Speaking ahead of Bremen’s Bundesliga clash with Bayern Munich on Friday night, Steffen described Boniface as very personable and approachable. According to him, the striker has quickly settled into life at the club. “I have come to know him as a very likable person; he is very personable, approachable, and dedicated…

The Obidient Movement has faulted the ultimatum issued by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, asking members of the opposition coalition to resign from their respective political parties and join ADC. The group described the move as being in bad faith. It also stated that its leader and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, is not desperate to become Nigeria’s president in 2027. National Coordinator of the Movement, Tanko Yunusa, made this statement in Abuja on Friday while reacting to the ADC’s position announced by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. Abdullahi said the decision was taken at…

Bayelsa State Police Command says it has arrested six suspected cultists for allegedly killing a police constable, Oboh Goodluck in the state.‎The Commissioner of Police, CP Francis Idu, made this known at the funeral rites for the deceased on Friday in Yenagoa. Goodluck was reportedly killed in OMPADEC area of Amarata community on his way to work by a cult group on August 19.‎‎Idu said other key suspects identified to have been involved in the murder would soon be apprehended.‎‎He warned attackers of police personnel to desist from it to avoid the wrath of the law.‎‎Idu assured the family of…