This followed an intelligence-led operation in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State on 26 October 2026, according to Lieutenant Ahamdu Zubairu, Ag Media Information Officer, HQ JTF Operation WHIRL STROKEAccording to the statement, there was earlier intelligence information indicating that some criminal elements posing as herders had crossed from Nasarawa State into Guma LGA.”On arrival at the location, the troops came under gunfire from the armed group. The troops responded effectively, repelled the attack and forced the assailants to flee. No casualty was recorded among the troops,” the statement saidThe troops recovered two AK-47 rifles, four empty AK-47 magazines,…
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DAILY POST gathered that trouble started when two suspected area boys engaged each other in a hot argument over how to share money given to them at Ogunpa area of Ibadan.It was learnt that the two stabbed themselves in the process.One of the two victims stabbed his colleague in the right wrist.The other one plunged his knife into the former’s neck, killing him on the spot.The injured victim was later rushed to a nearby hospital in the area.He died from excessive blood loss before he could receive proper medical attention in the hospital.Public Relations Officer of the State Police command,…
Real Madrid forward, Kylian Mbappé has reacted following his runner-up finish in the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony, which was won by Harry Kane.Mbappé secured the second position, representing his highest achievement in the prestigious award, while Lamine Yamal of Spain and Barcelona claimed third place.The Real Madrid forward led La Liga’s scoring rankings with 25 goals last season, dominated the Champions League with 15 goals, achieved 10 goals in the 2026 World Cup and became the tournament’s all-time leading scorer with a total of 22 goals.Despite these exceptional individual performances, Real Madrid concluded the season without capturing any major trophies,…
Taraba State government has intensified disease surveillance and announced plans to introduce fever screening at the state’s airport following reports of an Ebola case in Abuja.The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bordiya Gbansheya Buma disclosed this on Monday in Jalingo while outlining measures being taken by the state government to strengthen preparedness and prevent the possible spread of the disease.”The government is working with the Federal Ministry of Health, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, and other relevant authorities to enhance disease surveillance and prepare healthcare facilities for possible cases,” Buma said.He directed all public and private healthcare…
The Centre for Innovation and Technology, CITE, has urged African leaders attending the Third Russia–Africa Summit in Moscow on October 28 and 29, 2026, to address the recruitment of African citizens into the Russia–Ukraine war.In a statement signed by its Director of Media Centre, Zenzele Ndebele, the Bulawayo-based organisation said some Africans travelled to Russia after being promised civilian employment in security, driving and factory work, only to be recruited into the conflict.According to CITE, recruits and their families reported that some workers were presented with contracts written in Russian, which they could not understand upon arrival. Their passports and…
The Nigeria international scored twice in the keenly contested encounter to help Galatasaray reclaim top spot in the Turkish Super Lig table.Osimhen gave the Yellow and Reds the lead in the 29th minute, before doubling their lead one minute before the break.İrfan Kahveci reduced the deficit for Fenerbahçe two minutes after the hour mark.The hosts, however, maintained their lead for the remainder of the game.Osimhen came under criticism for his poor form before scoring for Galatasaray in the UEFA Champions League 4-2 victory over his former club, Lille last week.The 27-year-old said he is not bothered by social media criticism,…
The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring adequate security for Nigerians to exercise their voting rights freely and peacefully during the 2027 general elections.The Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, gave the assurance while flagging off a five-day training programme on election security management for police officers at the Manpower Development Institute, Dutse.RecommendedHe said the training was aimed at equipping officers with the necessary skills and knowledge to discharge their responsibilities professionally and effectively during the elections.According to him, security remains a critical foundation for credible, free and fair elections, stressing the need for police…
Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, showed that the Naira weakened further on Monday, falling to N1,367.61 per dollar from N1,361.84 recorded at the close of trading last Friday.This means that the Naira depreciated by N5.77 per dollar at the official foreign exchange market compared with the N1,361.84 recorded at the close of trading last week.Similarly, at the parallel market, the Naira weakened by N10 to N1,385 per dollar from N1,375 recorded last week.The depreciation across the foreign exchange markets came despite a rise in the country’s external reserves to $55.18 billion on Friday.DAILY POST reports that the…
Serbia’s longtime leader, Aleksandar Vučić, has conceded defeat after his Serbian Progressive Party, SNS, lost to a student-led movement in snap parliamentary elections.”It is clear we have lost these elections,” said Vučić, President from 2017 to 2026. He previously served as first deputy prime minister from 2012 to 2014, and prime minister from 2014 to 2017.Originally known as ‘Students in Blockade’ and registered as ‘Student List’ for the legislative elections, the movement is projected to have between 135 and 140 seats. The SNS will have 105.The Republic Electoral Commission, RIK, announced that the Student List won 52.54 percent of the…
DAILY POST reports that the comedian, popularly known as MC Porkupyne, was reportedly attacked by hoodlums while returning from the birthday ceremony of the wife of an All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain on Saturday, October 24, 2026.The victim was reported to be a critic of the APC-led government in the country.In a statement personally signed by the former governor and made available to newsmen in Benin City, Obaseki pledged to defray the victim’s medical bills.He noted that Nigerians could not afford to normalise violence as a feature of political and electoral engagements.The former governor said attacks or intimidation linked to…