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Concerns over extortion, improper dressing and lapses in arms accountability have prompted the Yobe State Police Command to issue fresh directives aimed at repositioning policing in the state. The Commissioner of Police, Usman Kanfani Jibrin, issued the warning on Tuesday during a strategic meeting with the command’s management team, area commanders, tactical commanders, divisional police officers, heads of departments and other senior officers at the State Police Headquarters, Damaturu. In a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, the meeting was convened to cascade directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan, issued during the recent National Strategic Conference…

In a confusing political twist of events, Senator Rufai Sani Hanga, who was speculated to have concluded plans to defect from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) following a series of meetings with top figures of the ruling party, including President Tinubu, has said that he remains a member of his party. “I still remain a member of NDC and I have not yet made any plans of Decamping out”, Senator Hanga said while speaking on a local radio programme in Kano on Tuesday. He, however, openly stated that his party, the NDC, would not win…

The National Sports Commission, NSC, has promised the Super Falcons $5,000 for each goal scored during the group stage at the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. NSC chairman, Shehu Dikko made the promise during his visit to the Super Falcons’ Marriott Hotel base in Rabat, Morocco on Tuesday The move is to motivate the defending champions towards a successful title defence. The goal bonus is expected to be increased as the team progresses in the competition. Justine Madugu’s side will begin their title defence against debutants Scorchers of Malawi tonight at the Al Madina Stadium, Rabat.…

The ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, has boasted that the Accord Party cannot withstand it in the forthcoming August 15, 2026, governorship election in Osun State. The National Chairman of the party, Nentawe Yilwatda, said this on Tuesday at the inauguration of the Osun State APC Governorship Campaign Council in Abuja. He likened the APC’s political strength in Osun State to a trailer facing a keke napep, declaring that no political party in the state, including Accord, the party of the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, can withstand the calibre of governors, National Assembly members and local government chairmen the APC is deploying ahead…

The National Chairman of the opposition Social Democratic Party, SDP, Prof. Sodiq Gombe, has linked Nigeria’s major problem to poor leadership ahead of the 2027 general election. Gombe made the statement on Tuesday. He said the majority of leaders in the National Assembly, the Executive, and the Judiciary have major character flaws, which is why illiterates occupy leadership positions in Nigeria. According to him, the 2027 general election presents Nigeria’s youthful population with an opportunity to rescue the country. Gombe urged Nigerian youths to rewrite the country’s history for the better by using their voting power. “The youths can make a…

The Executive Chairman of the Nasarawa State Universal Basic Education Board NSUBEB, Dr. Kassim Muhammad Kassim, has paid a condolence visit to the family of Shautaha Orduwe, the 10-year-old pupil who lost his life after a classroom block collapsed at LGEA Primary School, Gada Biyu, in Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. The tragic incident occurred over the weekend, with the deceased laid to rest in his hometown in accordance with family and community traditions. Leading a delegation of NSUBEB permanent members and directors to Gada Biyu on Monday, Dr. Kassim expressed sympathy to the bereaved family, urging them to find…

The Nigerian government on Monday lodged a complaint with South Africa’s International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, over attacks on Nigerians that prompted the recent evacuation of some of its citizens from the country. DAILY POST reports that the South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa had dispatched a special envoy to Abuja for fence-mending  talks following the recurring attacks by South Africans on foreign nationals, including Nigerians. Reports indicate that President Bola Tinubu shunned the South African delegation, instead directing them to met with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Sola Enikanolaiye. During the meeting in Abuja, Enikanolaiye told the envoy…

Operatives of the Sagamu Division of the Ogun State Police Command have dismantled a suspected cattle theft syndicate and recovered six stolen cows in Maskoli area of the local government. The operation also led to the arrest of two suspects identified as Abiodun Kamilu, 35, and Adesanya Segun, 37. Confirming the arrest to DAILY POST on Tuesday, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the operatives alsoseized a blue Nissan Cabster bus believed to have served as the syndicate’s operational vehicle. Babaseyi noted that the breakthrough followed a distress call received on Saturday, reporting that suspected cattle thieves…

The governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Sokoto State, Hon. Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has said the shutdown of public primary and secondary schools across most parts of the state shows that the government has failed to tackle insecurity. Dan’iya made the remarks in a statement issued by his media aide, Aminu Abdullahi. He expressed concern over the suspension of academic activities in 20 of the state’s 23 local government areas. He noted that only Sokoto North, Sokoto South and Wamakko Local Government Areas were exempted. According to him, the decision may have been taken to protect pupils,…

Real Madrid have sent a counter-offer to Vinicius Junior, in a bid to extend his contract with the club. Vinicius is already into the final year of his current contract with the LaLiga giants. According to Sky Sports, Madrid are looking to keep the 26-year-old amid interest from Arsenal, who are believed to be preparing to make their move. They have now sent fresh terms to Vinicius’ camp, hoping to reach an agreement. Madrid are hoping to reach an agreement after months of negotiations andare aware of Arsenal’s interest. Arsenal are preparing a first official offer and Vinicius Jr’s camp…