Osun State Police Command has commenced investigation into the death of a suspected cocoa thief identified simply as Taofeek while in police detention in Agbeye, Odo-Otin Local Government Area of the state. The command in a statement by its spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi on Wednesday disclosed that it was investigating the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s death. Ojelabi, who confirmed the incident on Wednesday, said the suspect was detained after being questioned by officers at the police outpost. Ojelabi said, “The deceased was apprehended by members of the community for allegedly stealing cocoa seeds. Recommended “After arresting him, they took him…
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Daniel Bwala, a spokesman for President Bola Tinubu, has acknowledged that more Nigerians slipped into poverty as a result of the economic reforms introduced by the administration. Bwala, however, defended the reforms, saying they were necessary to move the country forward despite the hardship and discomfort they caused. He spoke on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday. According to him, there was no way reforms of such magnitude could be implemented without causing temporary hardship. Recommended “Do you know why? It’s simply because we took a reform. There is no part of the world where reform comes with convenience,”…
Shooting Stars fans have called for the dismissal of their head coach, Salisu Yusuf, after another disappointing result, DAILY POST reports. The Oluyole Warriors were held to a goalless draw by Kano Pillars in a rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Matchday 3 encounter in Ibadan. The Ibadan club has now recorded just one win from their last six league matches. Frustrated supporters chanted “Salisu must go” after the stalemate with Kano Pillars. Recommended “Salisu must go” chants were heard around the stadium. The Ibadan-based club will now look to end their barren run when they face Kun Khalifat in…
President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Media and Policy Communications, Daniel Bwala, on Wednesday, dismissed the claim by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential running mate, Rotimi Amaechi, that the President’s economic policies killed his mother. Bwala described Amaechi’s claim that Tinubu’s economic policies were responsible for his mother’s death as false. Featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Amaechi stressed that even the alleged madman whom the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, once claimed advised him would know that Amaechi lied. According to Bwala: “Having worked in Atiku’s camp before and seeing what Amaechi is bringing to…
The United Kingdom wants a “permanent African representation” in the United Nations Security Council, the body primarily responsible for maintaining international peace and security. Ambassador Kate Foster, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, made the call at the Security Council meeting on UN-African Union cooperation. The diplomat stated that the partnership between both sides is “indispensable” amid deepening conflict and insecurity across parts of the continent. Foster said terrorism, climate impact, unconstitutional changes of government, and foreign interference are weakening Africa’s stability, widening humanitarian needs, and hindering progress. Recommended The envoy opined that regular engagement between the UN and…
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has sustained air operations against criminal elements in Benue State, providing close air support to ground forces during a mission targeting suspected kidnappers. The operation was conducted in the Ogbadigbo area of the state, near the Enugu-Benue boundary, the NAF said on Wednesday night. The Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, said in a statement that the operation disrupted the activities of the suspected criminals and supported the advance of surface forces. He said the aircraft successfully completed its mission before the pilot made a precautionary landing about 10 nautical miles…
Six kidnapped victims have been rescued by troops of Sector 2, Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), during separate encounters with suspected terrorists in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. The troops recorded the success at about noon on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, when those deployed at Kukawa responded to information about the movement of suspected terrorists towards Wanka Village in Wase LGA. Security analyst Zagazola Makama, in posts on X on Wednesday, stated that the troops’ swift intervention forced the terrorists to flee on motorcycles. He explained that, during an exploitation of the area, the troops rescued two kidnapped victims…
Former President Goodluck Jonathan received former Kano governor and ex-APC national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, at his residence in Abuja. Ganduje paid a courtesy visit to Jonathan, with a video of the meeting shared online on Wednesday. The meeting comes amid political moves ahead of the 2027 elections. Days ago, Jonathan expressed confidence in APC candidates contesting the Bayelsa East election ahead of the 2027 polls. He spoke at his residence in Yenagoa when a delegation led by former Deputy Governor, Rear Admiral Gboribiogha John Jonah, visited him. Recommended The delegation included NDDC MD, Samuel Ogbuku, and Bayelsa APC Chairman, Warman…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has urged survivors and families of victims of the 1967 Asaba Massacre to embrace forgiveness and reconciliation. Obasanjo made the call on Wednesday while participating virtually as chairman of the occasion at the 59th anniversary of the massacre in Asaba. He described the massacre as one of the most painful and terrible aspects of the Nigerian Civil War. Obasanjo said the war was an unfortunate event that should never have happened, adding that he wept after receiving documents on the massacre from Chief Chuck Nduka-Eze. Recommended “To all of you assembled: let us keep one thing…
Troops of the 109 Special Forces Battalion, in collaboration with members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, CJTF, have arrested a suspected high-profile terrorist in Magumeri Local Government Area of Borno State. In a post on X, counter-terrorism expert Zagazola Makama said the suspect, identified as Madumaki Modugai, was tracked and apprehended at about 10:45 p.m. on October 5, 2026, in Magumeri town following intelligence-led operations. Zagazola stated that the suspect was said to have sneaked into the town, triggering panic among residents who became apprehensive over his presence. He added that the terrorist’s arrest, however, helped to calm the…