The Abia State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a junior staff member of the Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Mr Ikenna Onuoha, whose body was discovered along a bush path in the Amaeke-Isiadu area of Umuahia North Local Government Area. Onuoha, described by colleagues as cheerful and committed, was reportedly found lifeless at night last week, sparking shock and anxiety among his family, friends and co-workers at the medical facility. Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer for the state command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said officers were alerted to the development, prompting detectives…
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The Nigerian Army has apprehended no fewer than 20 suspected kidnappers and rescued nine abducted persons during coordinated operations carried out across the North-East, North-West and North-Central regions within 24 hours. According to a statement shared on Sunday via the Army’s official Facebook page, the operations also yielded the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, ammunition and other materials believed to be linked to criminal activities. The statement noted that the intensified offensives were part of ongoing efforts by troops to dismantle terrorist cells and other criminal networks operating in different parts of the country. It read in part, “In a…
A yet-to-be-identified male corpse has been discovered in Akwa Ibom State following the dispersal of a crowd of suspected criminals by troops of the Nigerian Army’s 2 Brigade. The development was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 2 Brigade, Captain Lawal Muhammad, who disclosed that the body was found beside a coffin and subsequently evacuated to a mortuary. According to the statement, the incident occurred after troops responded to credible intelligence on criminal activities in Ukpe Ete, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, where a driver was arrested for allegedly siphoning diesel…
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission were present on Sunday as the Peoples Democratic Party commenced its national convention at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja, according to an aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. The minister’s spokesperson, Lere Olayinka, disclosed that senior INEC officials were in attendance at the convention venue, where proceedings began with the arrival of delegates at the stadium’s velodrome. Party members, adorned in PDP-branded outfits, were seen undergoing accreditation and security screening at various entry points, as activities gathered momentum. Prominent stakeholders, including Wike, the chairman of the caretaker committee,…
The Ondo State Police Command has detained and prosecuted three individuals over an alleged POS fraud that led to the loss of more than N600,000 in Akure. The command’s spokesperson, DSP Abayomi Jimoh, made this known in a statement on Sunday, explaining that the arrests followed a complaint lodged by a local trader. According to the police, the incident was reported on March 19, 2026, by Mrs. Obadaye Omotola, a shop owner at Ire-Akari in Akure. The statement noted that the suspects posed as customers and engaged the trader in what appeared to be a genuine purchase. “They diverted her…
President Bola Tinubu has pledged to donate all his salaries since assuming office to a special fund for members of the Armed Forces, including injured personnel and families of fallen soldiers, as he marked his 74th birthday. The President disclosed that he had directed the Accountant-General of the Federation to open a dedicated account for the initiative. Speaking on the occasion, Tinubu said the fund was aimed at supporting military personnel wounded in active service as well as dependants of those who lost their lives in defence of the nation. According to him, the gesture was in recognition of the…
Residents of Omugo Community in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State have reportedly fled their homes following a spate of violent bandit attacks. The once-thriving settlement now resembles a ghost town, with only a few domestic animals left behind, DAILY POST gathered. The latest raid targeted the Omugo ECWA Church via Oro-Ago, resulting in the abduction of eight worshippers, including the pastor’s wife. Three of the captives reportedly managed to escape, while the remaining victims were held for a ransom of N1 billion. Efforts by the community to raise N1 million were rebuffed by the kidnappers. In a related…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered a consignment of cocaine concealed in dry stockfish heads at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The agency disclosed this in a statement on Sunday by its spokesman, Femi Babafemi, who said the illicit drugs were discovered during an operation targeting a transnational trafficking syndicate. According to him, operatives acting on intelligence regarding the group’s cross-border activities carried out a coordinated sting operation at the airport on March 19, leading to the arrest of a key suspect linked to the network. He explained that three large bags found in the possession of…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on Sunday joined a host of mourners at the National Mosque, Abuja, for the janazah (Islamic funeral prayer) of Hajiya Umma El-Rufai, mother of former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai. A video circulating online showed the governor arriving at the mosque amid a large turnout of sympathisers who gathered to pay their last respects to the deceased. Hajiya Umma passed away on Friday, March 27, in Cairo, Egypt, where she had been undergoing medical treatment after a brief illness. Her grandson, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, a member of the House of Representatives, had earlier disclosed…
A former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has resigned his membership of the New Nigeria People’s Party, attributing his decision to ongoing political realignments in the country. Kwankwaso, who flew the party’s flag in the 2023 presidential election, made his resignation known in a statement released on Sunday. “I wish to formally announce my resignation from the New Nigeria People’s Party with immediate effect,” he said. The former governor described his exit as a difficult but necessary step, given his long-standing ties with the party. “As a committed and bonafide member of the party, this decision was not…