Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule has said that anyone who claims leaders do not care or are not doing enough to end insecurity is being mischievous. The governor made the remark while responding to questions in an interview on Sunday Politics, a programme on Channels Television monitored by DAILY POST. He was speaking on the […] More
Reports from Beninese media say a coup attempt is underway in Cotonou after soldiers allegedly attacked President Patrice Talon’s residence early Sunday. The operation is said to be led by Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri, who later appeared on national TV reportedly under military control declaring himself head of a “military re-establishment committee.” The situation in […] More
A new update shared by Nigeria’s Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga says authorities in Benin Republic have confirmed that the leader of the group behind Sunday’s attempted mutiny, Colonel Pascal Tigri, is now on the run. According to him, “The latest report from the Benin Republic said Colonel Pascal Tigri, the leader of the mutineers who […] More
The Nasarawa State chapter of the Labour Party, LP, has elected new executive officers who will pilot the party’s affairs for the next four years. The election was conducted through a consensus arrangement that led to the emergence of Alexander Ombugu as Chairman, Bulus Sakks as Secretary, and Esther Arishi as Treasurer, among others. John […] More
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Armed bandits on Saturday afternoon stormed Unguwar Bugau community in Dayi Ward, Malumfashi Local Government Area of Katsina State, demanding a levy of ₦2 million from residents. The incident, which happened at about 3PM, was contained in a post shared by security analyst Bakatsine on X on Sunday. According to the analyst, the attackers entered […] More
Nigeria has deployed fighter aircraft to the Benin Republic following Sunday’s military coup that removed President Patrice Talon. Reliable security sources told Zagazola Makama that the jets left Lagos on Sunday and were later seen flying in Beninese airspace as Nigeria stepped up monitoring of the fast-changing situation in the neighbouring country. Security officials told […] More
The ECOWAS Commission has expressed deep concern over reports of an attempted military takeover in Benin, describing the development as a grave and unacceptable assault on the democratic will of the people. In a statement issued in Abuja on Sunday, ECOWAS condemned the unconstitutional action and called for the full respect of the country’s Constitution. […] More
Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, has said they have themselves to blame following the 3-3 draw with Leeds in the Premier League on Saturday evening. The Reds raced into two-goal lead at Elland Road, thanks to a brace from Hugo Ekitike. But the hosts fought back to level through Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Anton Stach. Dominik Szobozslai […] More
The Nigerian Navy on Saturday officially inducted 1,962 newly trained ratings as part of efforts to strengthen joint military operations across the country. The passing-out ceremony for Batch 37 took place at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School, NNBTS, in Onne, Rivers State, and was presided over by the Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral […] More
Fear has gripped residents of Tombo Ward in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State following the influx of large numbers of herders grazing their cattle without permission in the community. The fear in the community is compounded over allegations that the herders are heavily armed with sophisticated weapons which they display openly. DAILY POST […] More
A police inspector attached to the Ekiadolor Area Command was shot dead on Friday after armed men opened fire during a routine stop-and-search operation in Benin City, Edo State. Spokesperson for the Edo State Police Command, CSP Moses Yamu, confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Benin. According to him, the attack occurred around […] More
Remo Stars head coach, Sulaiman Folarin, has taken in good faith his team’s 1-0 defeat to Shooting Stars. Ismail Ayodele scored the decisive goal for Shooting Stars in the first half of the encounter. Folarin assured that he will make corrections on the lapses identified ahead of their next league fixture. “We came here with […] More