Oyo Youths Protest School Abductions, Insecurity

Protests erupted in Oyo State on Wednesday as youths and residents took to the streets to demand the safe return of students and teachers abducted in recent attacks across the state. In videos seen by DAILY POST, demonstrators in Ogbomoso were heard chanting “Bring back our children” and “Free our children and teachers,” as they […]

FRSC Warns Motorists Ahead of Eid Travel

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to avoid speeding, overloading, and other traffic violations as Muslims across Nigeria prepare for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. The warning was issued by the Zonal Commanding Officer of FRSC Zone RS10 Sokoto, Shoba B. Akande, during a meeting with members of the Correspondents’ Chapel in Sokoto. Akande […]

BREAKING….. EFCC Arrests Ex-Power Minister Saleh Mamman

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested former Minister of Power, Saleh Mamman, following his conviction and sentencing by a Federal High Court in Abuja over alleged financial misconduct during his tenure in office. EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede confirmed on Tuesday that Mamman was apprehended around 3:30 a.m. in Kaduna during an operation […]

Army Arrests 11 Suspected Terror Suppliers in Sokoto

Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested 11 suspects and recovered a locally fabricated firearm during a raid on suspected terrorist logistics suppliers in Sokoto State. The operation was carried out around 11:00 a.m. on May 17, 2026, by troops of the 8 Division Garrison in Sabon Birni, according to military sources. Security analyst Zagazola […]

2027: Saliu Mustapha Obtained Governorship Form, Not Involved In Senatorial Race

Build up to the 2027 general elections an aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State, Saliu Mustapha, has firmly declared that he remains in the race for the party’s governorship ticket and will participate in the APC gubernatorial primary election scheduled for Thursday. The senator dismissed widespread reports claiming that he either […]

Teacher Killed After Oyo School Kidnap

One of the teachers abducted from Community High School, Ahoro-Esinle in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, Michael Oyedokun, has been killed by his captors. A video allegedly released by the kidnappers on Sunday and obtained via Telegram showed the teacher being beheaded after he was tied up and forced to speak. The disturbing […]

Two Customs Officers Killed in Kebbi Terror Attack

Suspected Lakurawa terrorists have killed two officers of the Nigeria Customs Service in an early morning attack on a checkpoint in Gendene community, Bagudu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The attack occurred around 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday when armed men reportedly stormed the duty post and opened fire on the officers. A resident, Bello […]

Bandits Kill 30 in Zamfara Highway Ambush

At least 30 people were killed on Sunday evening after bandits ambushed travellers along the Magami–Dansadau highway in Zamfara State in one of the deadliest attacks recorded on the route this year. The spokesman for the Zamfara Community Protection Guard, Malam Abubakar Gummi, confirmed the incident on Monday, saying the attackers opened fire on motorists […]

Troops Kill Three Suspected Terrorists in Katsina

Troops of the Nigerian Army attached to the 17 Brigade have neutralised three suspected terrorists during an ambush operation in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area. The operation was carried out on Friday night by troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) FUDMA along the Turare-Kitibawa-Kuka-Mai Damusa Road. The development was confirmed in a statement issued […]

Troops Arrest Herder Over Farm Destruction in Benue

Troops of Sector 1 of Operation Whirl Stroke have arrested a herder over alleged destruction of farmland in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State. The development was disclosed by security analyst Zagazola Makama in a post on X, where he said the troops acted on a report from residents. According to him, the incident […]