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Men of Oyo State Police Command have arrested a masquerade over alleged killing of a 24-year-old man in Ibadan.  The command made this declaration via a statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, made available to DAILY POST Monday morning.  Ayanlade said that the deceased, Mr Sefiu Kehinde, was allegedly murdered by the masquerade and his followers. DPRead this in the Daily Post appFaster, cleaner, breaking-news alerts.Get the app The incident according to the command occurred at Labiran area on Sunday.  Ayanlade added that the masquerade and his followers who are still at large attacked the deceased with various weapons.  He said…

Brazilian legend, Ronaldo Nazario, has blamed head coach Carlo Ancelotti following the country’s elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament. Brazil was eliminated by Norway in the Round of 16 on Sunday following Erling Haaland’s brace. However, Ronaldo was not pleased with Ancelotti’s decision during the 2-1 defeat as he insisted that the former Real Madrid manager made too many mistakes.DPRead this in the Daily Post appFaster, cleaner, breaking-news alerts.Get the app “I think this elimination started with decisions made on the coaching bench,” Ronaldo said as quoted by Dario AS. “Ancelotti is one of the best coaches in football history,…

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has hailed Spain’s Lamine Yamal as a player with “a very bright future” ahead of their meeting at the 2026 World Cup. The two countries will face off in the last 32 of the tournament. Ronaldo was asked for his thoughts on Yamal during the pre-match press conference. The 41-year-old was however also quick to highlight Spain’s overall quality. He said: “Lamine is a player with a very bright future. “I didn’t see any of Spain’s matches, I only saw a bit of the game against Cape Verde, but as I said, he has a very…

Nigeria’s Super Falcons will open their pre-tournament camp in Mohammedia, Morocco, on July 15 as preparations intensify for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The defending champions are expected to spend about one week in Mohammedia before relocating to Rabat, where they will play their Group C matches. Head coach Justine Madugu is expected to announce his final squad before the team departs for Morocco. Nigeria enters the tournament as record champions and will be seeking an 11th continental title. CAF has confirmed that the 2026 competition will run from July 26 to August 16, with the Super Falcons…

Amnesty International is alarmed by the withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger from the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC). The global movement believes the decision of the nations, led by military governments, consecrates impunity and threatens to deny victims of war crimes justice and reparations. Amnesty International said for over a decade, it has documented crimes under international law committed against civilians during conflicts in the countries, many of which could fall within the ICC jurisdiction. “Withdrawing from the ICC amounts to a headlong retreat by these governments from their international law and justice obligations,” said…

The Chief of Army Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, has attributed Nigeria’s growing security challenges to instability in the Lake Chad Basin, the Sahel region and the Gulf of Guinea, warning that developments in neighbouring regions continue to fuel domestic threats.Oluyede made the observation while delivering a lecture at the Nigerian Army Day Celebration, NADCEL, 2026 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The Army Chief said Nigeria’s security landscape has become increasingly complex, with the country confronting insurgency, terrorism, banditry, cybercrime, transnational organised crime and resource-related conflicts. According to him, the proliferation of small arms, porous borders and the exploitation of ethnic and…

The Delta State Police Command, led by CP Yemi John Oyeniyi, has arrested two hundred and two (202) suspects during an intelligence-led raid on identified criminal hideouts within the Asaba metropolis. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement sent to the DAILY POST correspondent in Warri. SP Edafe noted that the operation, conducted on Saturday, 4 July 2026, was led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, alongside officers of the command. According to him, “Acting on credible intelligence generated by the State Intelligence Department (SID), the operatives raided identified black spots,…

Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has received Vice President Kashim Shettima, who arrived in Port Harcourt on Sunday. The VP is in the state to participate in the 163rd Nigeria Army Day Celebration, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The grand finale of the event is scheduled to take place on Monday, July 6, 2026. DAILY POST reports that the annual event commemorates the establishment of the Nigerian Army and honours the courage, sacrifice, and professionalism of officers and soldiers in safeguarding Nigeria’s territorial integrity and supporting internal security operations. The celebration also features military parades, exhibitions, awards, and other…

The Bauchi State Police Command has recovered a stolen Opel Vectra vehicle and arrested three suspects in connection with an alleged vehicle theft operation spanning Bauchi and Gombe states. Police spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, said the breakthrough followed a distress call received on June 29, 2026, from a good Samaritan who reported that unidentified persons had stolen a green Opel Vectra with registration number AH 232 AKK, belonging to Mr Muazu, a resident of Katsinawa Village along Jos Road in Bauchi. According to the statement, officers attached to the ‘E’ Division immediately launched an operation and intercepted the vehicle at…

 ​President Vladimir Putin​ on Saturday emphasized that Russia and the United States jointly carry the burden of keeping the world secure and stable. The remark formed part of ​his congratulatory message to President Donald Trump on the 250th anniversary of the United States of America​. ​Putin noted that the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence in July 1776 not only heralded the birth of the nation but additionally constituted a landmark event in world history. DPRead this in the Daily Post appFaster, cleaner, breaking-news alerts.Get the app The premier recalled it was then that the Russian Federation extended “its unequivocal support” to…