Civil servants in Ondo State have begun receiving their 2025 annual leave bonus following the approval of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, who also authorized the payment of outstanding pension arrears and hazard allowances for health workers. The approval was reached after a crucial meeting between senior government officials and leaders of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Joint Negotiating Council (JNC), led by Comrades Ademola Olapade and Segun Ajiboye. Findings by WESTERN POST indicate that some civil servants have started receiving credit alerts for their leave bonus. However, discrepancies have been reported in the payment process, with some workers alleging…
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Operatives of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) and the police have rescued Mrs. Ladi Abel, the wife of a senior immigration officer, who was abducted on Monday along the Lagos–Badagry Expressway. Mrs. Abel, 45, was reportedly on her way to the Trade Fair Complex in Ojoo, Lagos, to buy goods when she was kidnapped by unknown gunmen. According to the Public Relations Officer of the NIS Seme Border Command, Mr. Isaac Elijah, the victim was rescued late Tuesday around 11:45 p.m. from a swampy hideout located at No. 47, Ogunleye Street, Ibereko, Badagry. Elijah said the kidnappers fled before security…
The Nigerian Army has rescued 37 kidnapped victims and neutralised nine terrorists during a series of coordinated operations conducted across the country between October 2 and 6, 2025. Military sources said the operations which involved joint land and air offensives also led to the arrest of eight criminal suspects and the recovery of several weapons, ammunition, and logistics supplies. In the North-East, troops of the 151 Task Force Battalion ambushed Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and Boko Haram fighters near Dipchari, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State, killing five insurgents during a fierce encounter. Similarly, troops of the…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has adjourned the trial of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, to October 16, following the inability of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) to submit his medical examination report. Justice James Omotosho, who presided over the case on Wednesday, said the adjournment became necessary after the NMA failed to conclude its independent assessment of Kanu’s health as ordered by the court. The court had earlier directed the NMA to constitute a committee of medical experts drawn from various regions and specialities to examine Kanu’s medical condition and determine…
Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has lauded student leaders across tertiary institutions in the state for their responsible conduct, attributing the prevailing peace in the education sector to their maturity and cooperation. Speaking during a meeting with student representatives at the Governor’s Office in Akure, on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the Governor said that since his assumption of office, there had been no reports of unrest or violent agitation within the student community, a development he credited to their discipline and constructive engagement. “I want to commend all of you for the way and manner you have been…
A tragic accident occurred on Wednesday morning along Oda Road in Akure, the Ondo State capital, when a man was crushed to death by a tipper. The victim, who was reportedly returning home after dropping his children at school, died instantly after the speeding tipper lost control and rammed into his motorcycle. An eyewitness told The Hope that the incident happened suddenly, leaving residents and passersby in shock. “The man had just dropped his children at school and was on his way home when the tipper crushed him. It was a very sad scene,” the witness said. The driver of…
The Federal Government has called on the Republic of Benin to release a Nigerian cleric, Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who has reportedly been held under poor health conditions for nearly two years. Egbaji, a businessman and pastor from Cross River State, is said to be receiving inadequate medical care at a hospital in Cotonou, where he remains in custody. In a statement on Tuesday, the Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Magnus Eze, said the government is deeply concerned about the pastor’s deteriorating health and has urged Beninese authorities to allow…
The management of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, has urged students and members of its community to remain indoors from 9:00 p.m. daily following reports of possible security threats in the area. The advisory was contained in an internal memo dated October 7, 2027, and signed by the Registrar, R. I. Adebayo, on behalf of the institution’s management. According to the memo, the decision followed intelligence reports suggesting the presence of suspected Fulani herdsmen around Iree and its neighbouring communities, which could pose potential danger to lives and property. “The entire Polytechnic community, especially students, are hereby advised to stay indoors…
A 30-year-old woman, identified as Adams Hannafi, has reportedly taken her own life by hanging herself from a tree in Sumore village, Dutse Local Government Area of Jigawa State. The incident, which occurred around 3 p.m. on Tuesday, threw residents of the quiet community into shock. A resident told Daily Post that the deceased, a mother of four, had been battling mental health challenges before the tragic act. Her body was reportedly discovered by passersby, who immediately alerted security operatives in the area. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the Jigawa State Police Command, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, said a…
The Nigerian Army has confirmed the death of one of its officers, Lieutenant Samson Haruna, who died after being allegedly set ablaze by his wife, Mrs. Retyit Obadiah Haruna, during a domestic quarrel at Wellington Bassey Barracks, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The incident, which occurred on September 22, 2025, was said to have followed a heated disagreement between the couple, who had been married for only six months. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 2 Brigade, Captain Lawal Muhammad, described the death as tragic, noting that the Nigerian Army “strongly condemns all forms of…