The victim, identified as Tetengi, was reportedly shot dead around 10pm Wednesday when the attackers stormed the community in large numbers and opened fire indiscriminately. Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed a vigilante commander in a fresh attack on Kakafu village, Lade District, Patigi Local Government Area of Kwara State. The victim, identified as Tetengi, was reportedly shot dead around 10pm Wednesday when the attackers stormed the community in large numbers and opened fire indiscriminately. A resident, who confirmed the incident to SaharaReporters, said Tetengi was killed while confronting the bandits. The source added that the invasion threw the…
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The whereabouts of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, remain unknown amid speculations about his possible return to Port Harcourt. Arise Television correspondent in Rivers State, Friday Olokor, who gave an update on the situation during the Morning Show programme, said the state remains calm despite political tensions. DAILY POST reported that the Sole Administrator of Rivers State, Rear Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas officially handed over to the reinstated Governor of the State, Sim Fubara. In his final state-wide broadcast, Ibas urged the people of the state to support Fubara as he resumes his duties of leading the state. Recall that President…
A fire incident broke out at Afriland Towers on Broad Street, Lagos Island, on Tuesday afternoon, causing panic among workers and residents in the busy Marina area. The building, which houses a branch of the United Bank for Africa, the Federal Inland Revenue Service, and other offices, was quickly engulfed in thick smoke as seen in several videos shared online. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that they received the distress call around 1:38 p.m. and immediately deployed teams from the Ebute Elefun and Sari Iganmu fire stations to the scene. According to reports, the fire started in…
Popular social media critic and activist Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan, has again set social media ablaze after releasing a diss track for a certain Nigerian pastor. Sharing a video on his social media platforms, VeryDarkMan was seen energetically performing miracles while criticizing a popular Nigerian pastor, whom he referred to as “Papa J,” with lyrics from the song. According to him, he believes the man of God performs fake miracles and uses the proceeds to enrich himself. While tackling Papa J, he also criticized Mama J and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. Many have wondered who the…
Paul Scholes believes Kobbie Mainoo may be “scared” to confront Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim over his lack of playing time following the manager’s high-profile handling of Alejandro Garnacho. Mainoo, widely tipped as one of United’s brightest midfield prospects, has started on the bench for all four Premier League games so far this season. Despite injuries to Matheus Cunha and Mason Mount, the 20-year-old was again a substitute for Sunday’s Manchester derby and only came on in the second half. Amorim has publicly backed Mainoo but stressed that he must “do so much better” to earn a regular place in…
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP) have engaged in a war of words over what the latter described as premature campaigns ahead of the 2027 presidential elections. Daily Trust reports that several groups, including some opposition governors, have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term. During a summit held in Abuja four months ago, APC governors, members of its National Working Committee and National Assembly adopted Tinubu as the party’s sole candidate. At the 2025 Southern Summit of former legislators held at the weekend in Abeokuta, Ogun State, the ex-federal lawmakers…
Vintage fashion continues to captivate, and short gowns offer a delightful window into past eras. These dresses, often hitting just above or at the knee, showcase a range of styles that are both elegant and playful. Let’s take a look at some of the most popular vintage short gown trends that have stood the test of time. Perhaps the most iconic of all, the flapper dress embodies the spirit of the 1920s. These gowns are characterized by their loose, straight silhouettes, often adorned with fringe, beads, and sequins. The hemlines were significantly shorter than previous decades, reflecting the era’s newfound…
Troops of the Nigerian Army achieved another success in their intensified operations against violent non-state actors across the country. According to a highly reliable Army source on Sunday, three terrorists were killed while a notorious IPOB/ESN commander, Ifeanyi Okorienta, also known as Gentle de Yahoo, was arrested. According to The Nation, an investigative journalist Babajide Otitoju gave more details on how IPOB/ESN commander, Gentle de Yahoo, was captured. While speaking, he explained that the troops approached the hideout in a very discreet manner to avoid raising suspicion. He said the soldiers trekked for nearly four hours through rough terrain to…
The member representing Umuahia North constituency in the Abia State House of Assembly, Anderson Akaliro, has resigned his membership of the All Progressive Congress, APC. Akaliro declared that he would be aligning with Governor Alex Otti’s administration. Akaliro, who was the only APC lawmaker in the Assembly, made his decision known in a resignation letter he addressed to the chairman of the APC in Umuahia North LGA. He claimed that persistent internal crises, factional disputes and a lack of cohesive leadership within the APC were the reasons he dumped the party. The lawmaker further alleged that he was marginalized and…
The Obidient Movement has endorsed George Moghalu as the Labour Party’s candidate for the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State. This was disclosed in a statement signed by Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, on Tuesday. Tanko described Moghalu as a relentless warrior for the voiceless masses who have been ravaged by decades of plunder, nepotism, and heartless leadership. He also disclosed that Moghalu has the backing of the former LP presidential candidate, Peter Obi, ahead of the governorship election. Parts of the statement read: “The first a deep dive into our shared vision for a…
The Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, says it would be happy to have Governor Siminalayi Fubara in its fold. The reinstated Rivers APC spokesman, Darlington Nwauju, said this on Tuesday, when he featured on ‘The Morning Brief’, a programme on Channels Television. “If I were the governor of Rivers State, on my return on Thursday, I would announce my defection to the All Progressives Congress. “I think the governor should join the APC, and we would gladly receive the governor into our party,” Nwauju said. He said that based on the APC’s convention, Fubara automatically becomes the…
Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani said on Tuesday that dialogue with bandits provides only temporary relief for affected communities. Sani emphasised that bandits, who have committed numerous violent acts, cannot be permanently reformed through dialogue. Posting on X, he wrote: “Dialogue with the bandits can bring temporary peace, and that is a big relief for the affected communities and the victims; but it will not permanently save the evil men who have spilled the blood of thousands of innocent people. Those notorious criminals live by the sword. “They are bandit gang leaders who killed and kidnapped thousands in North…
Activist politician Omoyele Sowore has filed two fundamental rights actions at the Federal High Court in Abuja against the Department of State Services, DSS, Meta, and X Corp, challenging what he described as unconstitutional censorship of his accounts. Sowore urged the court to restrain Facebook and X from deleting his remark calling President Bola Tinubu a criminal. The lawsuits emphasise the importance of free speech in Nigeria and warn against state agencies dictating who may speak on global platforms. One of Sowore’s lawyers, Tope Temokun, argued that the Nigerian Constitution guarantees freedom of expression, and no security agency can suspend…
The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, on Tuesday in Abuja reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to tackling environmental degradation in Ogoniland. Lawal, who also chairs the Governing Council of the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project, HYPREP, gave the assurance at the joint meeting of the HYPREP Governing Council and the Board of Trustees, BoT, of the Ogoni Trust Fund, OTF. He said both bodies were vital instruments of accountability and hope, charged with transforming years of neglect into renewed health, prosperity, and environmental sustainability. “The world is watching. We must rise to the occasion and deliver on the mandate with…
A former governor of Osun State, Rauf Aregbesola, has declared that the reign of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Rasidi Adewolu Ladoja, will usher in peace and prosperity for the people of the ancient city. A statement made available to DAILY POST on Tuesday disclosed that Aregbesola, a former Minister of Interior, made the declaration when he visited the Olubadan-designate at his Bodija residence in Ibadan. Our correspondent reports that Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, has been nominated as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland. Aregbesola prayed to God to grant the Olubadan-designate long life and wisdom. He also prayed God…