The Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, said a notorious Boko Haram terrorist, Bochu Abacha, has surrendered to troops deployed in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The Chief Military Information Officer of MNJTF, Ndjamena, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osaba, revealed this in a statement in Maiduguri on Saturday. Osaba said that Abacha, a key figure […]
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Voting has commenced for the ongoing local government election in Anambra State in some polling units across the state, while some are yet to witness the arrival of officials and materials. At Amikwo Ward 6, Awka South Local Government Area, voting was going on smoothly when DAILY POST correspondent arrived. There was, however, the absence […]
Anambra LG polls: Voting commences in some units, others waiting
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1, as a public holiday to commemorate the nation’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this declaration in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Saturday in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo felicitated with Nigerians at home and abroad […]
Independence anniversary: Nigerian Government declares Tuesday public holiday
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted the names of the inaugural Governing Board members for the North West Development Commission, NWDC, to the Senate for confirmation. The NWDC Governing Board nominees submitted to the Senate by Tinubu include are as follows: Chairman: Ambassador Haruna Ginsau (Jigawa) MD/CEO: Professor Abdullahi Shehu Ma’aji (Kano) Members: Dr. Yahaya […]
Tinubu submits names for North West Development Commission Governing Board
The Israeli military said it has killed the commander of Hezbollah’s missile unit in southern Lebanon, Muhammad Ali Ismail, and his deputy, Hossein Ahmed Ismail, in fighter jet attacks. The IDF made this claim on X on Saturday morning after Israeli fighter jets’ bombardment of Beirut’s southern suburbs overnight into Saturday, sending panicked families fleeing […]
Israel-Hezbollah conflict: IDF announces killngs of Muhammad Ali Ismail, Hossein Ahmed Ismail
An Ebonyi State High Court, sitting in Abakaliki, has discharged and acquitted 36 Pro-Biafra activists who had been detained for over four years. This is according to Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Ejiofor made the announcement on Friday in Owerri, where he recounted the challenges faced in securing […]
Court frees 36 Pro-Biafra activists after four years in detention
Nasarawa United captain King Osanga has promised an improved performance against Ikorodu City. The Solid Miners will face their hosts at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Saturday. Kabiru Dogo’s side are yet to record a win in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season. Osanga declared that the players will give their […]
NPFL: Nasarawa United promise better performance against Ikorodu City
Lobi Stars head coach Eugene Agagbe has urged his players to concentrate on delivering a composed and determined performance in the matchday four clash against Katsina United. The Pride of Makurdi will square up against Katsina United at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium on Sunday. Agagbe advised his players to expect a hostile atmosphere in the […]
NPFL: Lobi Stars coach Agagbe anticipates difficult test against Katsina United
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has debunked rumours of an alleged plan by terrorists to attack and abduct students from the University of Abuja campus. DAILY POST reports that there has been tension on the campus following the rumour circulating on online platforms. Reacting, the FCT Command in a statement by its spokesperson, […]
It’s fake – Police debunk alleged plan of terrorist attack on UNIABUJA
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he would be alive to attend the 90th birthday celebration of Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church. When Bishop Oyedepo would be 90 years old, Obasanjo would clock 107 years. Obasanjo spoke during the 70th birthday celebration of Oyedepo at the Faith Tabernacle in Ota, Ogun State, on […]
I’ll attend your 90th birthday – Obasanjo tells Bishop Oyedepo