Amnesty Urges Rescue After Kwara Abduction Attack
The Amnesty International has urged Nigerian authorities to urgently secure the release of residents abducted during an armed attack on Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State, where gunmen also reportedly set part of the Emir’s palace on fire. In a statement on Monday, the organisation condemned the 25 May 2026 incident, […]
Bandits Raid Kwara Emir’s Palace, Abduct 10 Residents
The Kwara State Police Command has confirmed an early-morning attack by suspected bandits on the Yashikira Police Divisional Headquarters and the palace of the Emir of Yashikira in Kaiama Local Government Area of the state. The incident occurred around 2:00 a.m. on May 25, 2026, according to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations […]
Military Tightens Security Ahead of Eid Celebrations
The Headquarters Joint Task Force (North East), Operation HADIN KAI, has assured residents of the region of enhanced security measures ahead of the Eid El Kabir celebrations scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 2026. In a statement issued ahead of the festivities, the military said troops had been strategically deployed across vulnerable areas in the North-East […]
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 […]
