The United States has reached out to Iran to seek to restart peace dialogues at the direction of President Donald Trump, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.Vice President JD Vance sent a letter to Iran’s Secretary of the National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, previously the longest-serving commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.The talks are expected to negotiate a framework to end the war. Washington is demanding nuclear concessions, while Tehran is seeking immediate economic relief.The move comes amid possible fresh US strikes in Iran after next week’s midterm elections. The Pentagon has increased military assets and personnel in…
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The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has announced that it has restored electricity supply to the Karu–Keffi–Akwanga Transmission Line after repairing three collapsed towers.TCN disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, saying electricity supply was restored at around 5:31 pm.Consequently, TCN restored electricity supply to the 132/33kV Keffi and Akwanga Transmission Stations.”TCN remains committed to maintaining and strengthening its transmission infrastructure to ensure the reliable and efficient transmission of bulk electricity across the country,” TCN stated.DAILY POST reports that three TCN transmission towers collapsed on October 7, 2026, following heavy rainfall and strong winds.
Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro declared himself “true president-elect” on Wednesday in a lengthy statement, hours after arriving in the United States.The defeated right-wing presidential candidate later deleted the post and reposted the statement on his X account, using the wording “leader of Brazil.”Bolsonaro claimed there was widespread electoral fraud and alleged President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his government stole the election.The politician questioned how Lula gained over 10 million votes between the first and second rounds, accusing the Supreme Court of interfering with the electoral process.Recommended”I want to make it clear: I did not flee Brazil. I left…
Nigerian singer, Abimbola Olayemi, professionally known as Oyinlomo Diamond has raised alarm over her colleague BBO’s silence since Toluwanisings’ death.DAILY POST reports that popular Nigerian gospel artiste, Toluwanisings died on October 14, 2026, after he slumped at his residence.The sudden death of the song minister sparked reactions on social media, with people who attended a music concert with him a few hours before the incident expressing shock.Following the incident, BBO who is Toluwanisings’ close friend has not been seen online or in public.Attending the deceased’s tribute night on Tuesday, BBO who covered his face to avoid being recognised by the…
The Imo State Police Command has commenced an investigation into its officer identified as ASP Gabriel Utuh, team leader of the Rapid Response Squad, RRS, deployed along Owerri -Orlu road for allegedly assaulting a civilian while on duty.According to a press statement issued through the desk of the spokesperson of the Command, Henry Okoye, the investigation became necessary following a viral video showing the officer assaulting the man on the road.Okoye, in the press statement, revealed that the personnel involved has been identified and circumstances surrounding the incident are being thoroughly investigated.He added that appropriate disciplinary measures will be taken…
A Federal High Court sitting in Damaturu has convicted and sentenced a 20-year-old man, Dauda Umaru, to seven years imprisonment for sexual exploitation.The court, presided over by Justice Aisha Y. Salihu of Court 2, found Umaru guilty of procuring and having sexual intercourse with a 16-year-old girl.The offence contravened Section 16(1) of the Trafficking in Persons (Prohibition) Enforcement and Administration Act, 2015, as amended.Delivering judgment, Justice Salihu sentenced the convict to seven years in prison.The court also ordered him to pay the sum of N1 million into the Victims Trust Fund Account and an additional N500,000 as compensation to the…
Nigeria National League, NNL, side Eko United have completed the signing of experienced forward Olalere Dauda, DAILY POST reports.The Uga Boys announced Dauda’s arrival at an unveiling ceremony in Lagos.Dauda previously featured for NNL side Osun United.He has also played for Crown FC, Ekiti United, Gateway United, Abia Comets and Gombe United in the past.His arrival is expected to add experience and firepower to Eko United’s attack.Eko United will be making their maiden appearance in the second-tier league.The new season will start on Sunday, November 1st.
Isaac Fayose, younger brother of former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has blasted the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, over reports that it gifted brand new Toyota Prado SUVs to its youth leaders.In a post on his Facebook page on Wednesday, Fayose questioned the sense behind the gesture at a time when fuel price has gone beyond the reach of ordinary Nigerians.The popular social media critic accused the party of teaching youths how to be irresponsible, asking who will be fueling the expensive SUVs.”You give new Prados to the youth leaders of APC, who fuels them? At the cost of…
Alvin Hellerstein, the United States federal judge overseeing the drug trafficking case against deposed Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, has died at the age of 92, an official confirmed on Wednesday.Hellerstein was among the oldest serving federal judges in the US, prompting questions about his ability to preside over what could be a lengthy trial involving Maduro, who faces drug trafficking charges.During his judicial career, Hellerstein handled several high-profile cases, including civil lawsuits arising from the September 11, 2001, Al-Qaeda attacks on New York and Washington. He frequently rejected settlements he considered unfair to the plaintiffs.An official of the United States…
The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 32-year-old man, Samuel Ogochukwu, from Imo State, for allegedly using a nine-year-old boy to transport illicit drugs in an attempt to evade security operatives.The command disclosed this in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Nafiu Habib, on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.According to the statement, the suspect was arrested with 17 sachets of Tramadol, five sachets of D5 and five sachets of another unidentified drug.The police said the suspect allegedly admitted to trafficking the substances and using the nine-year-old boy to transport them in order to avoid detection by security personnel.He reportedly…