At least 39 elderly residents of a community in Zamfara State remain in captivity after suspected bandits abducted a delegation of 50 villagers who had gone to hold peace talks with a notorious gang leader. The victims, drawn from Magamin Diddi village in the Magami/Faru district of Maradun Local Government Area, were reportedly seized by a feared bandit commander known as Jammo, who operates from the Muntsira Forest. The Chairman of Maradun Local Government Area, Bello Dosara, confirmed the incident on Monday, saying the villagers embarked on the reconciliation mission without the approval of the state government. According to him,…
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Soldier killed, colleague wounded as gunmen attack security team in OgunA serving soldier was killed while another sustained gunshot injuries after armed assailants attacked a security team in the Mowe area of Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State on Monday. The incident, which occurred at a private dredging site in Magbon Etido, sparked fear among residents and initially triggered speculation about the presence of bandits in the community. A video that surfaced online showed the lifeless body of a soldier dressed in military camouflage being transported in a pick-up vehicle. The footage also captured several security operatives and civilians…
Three persons were feared dead on Monday while no fewer than 35 others sustained injuries after a passenger train operating on the Warri-Itakpe route derailed in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident, which caused panic among passengers and residents, reportedly occurred when four coaches of the train veered off the tracks. Details surrounding the cause of the accident were still sketchy as of the time of filing this report. Sources said emergency responders, security personnel and residents swiftly mobilised to the scene to rescue trapped passengers and evacuate the injured to nearby medical facilities. The…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike has announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will officially begin the commissioning of several high-impact legacy infrastructure projects across the nation’s capital on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, as part of his third anniversary celebrations. Speaking with newsmen during a high-level site verification tour to assess final delivery arrangements and mobilization frameworks on Monday, June 8, 2026, the Minister stated that the President will commence with the commissioning of stage two of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) Main Carriageways, which he said was 100 percent complete. Wike, who was visibly excited…
– Gov assures on protection of farmers, rural investments Ondo State Governor, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has ordered a full boundary audit of the disputed forest reserve linked to Rex Forestry Limited in Ondo West Local Government Area, as part of renewed efforts to restructure rural land use and attract investment. The governor issued the directive on Monday during a meeting with farmers from 27 communities affected by the dispute, held at the Cocoa Conference Hall, Akure. He said the state would adopt a structured land-use framework that accommodates both farmers and investors within clearly defined boundaries, stressing…
The Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission has appealed to residents of coastal communities in the state to refrain from dumping chemicals and other harmful substances into the ocean, warning that such actions could worsen environmental degradation and endanger public health. The Chairman of OSOPADEC, Prince Biyi Poroye, made the appeal on Monday at Ugbonla in Ilaje Local Government Area during the commencement of a tree-planting exercise and shoreline clean-up campaign organised to commemorate the 2026 World Ocean Day. The environmental initiative formed part of a month-long programme being implemented by the commission in partnership with the Ondo State…
The Oyo State Government on Monday demolished a building allegedly used by kidnappers to detain the sister of former Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, and her twin sons following their rescue from captivity. The demolished property, a bungalow, was reportedly identified as the location where Busayo Adegoke John-Paul and her children, Peter and Paul, were held after their abduction. Officials of the state Ministry of Lands and Housing, accompanied by security personnel, carried out the demolition as part of efforts to discourage criminal activities and send a strong message to perpetrators. According to the state government, the action underscores its…
One of the school principals abducted alongside dozens of pupils and teachers during an attack on three schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State has dismissed reports that their captors are demanding N1 billion ransom, weapons or the implementation of Sharia law. As reported by Daily Post, the principal, Mrs Alamu, made the clarification in a video reportedly released by the abductors after more than three weeks in captivity. In the footage, she appealed to government authorities, the media and members of the public to refrain from spreading unverified information, warning that such reports could complicate ongoing efforts…
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a social media activist, Akaninyene Udo, over allegations of disseminating false security information capable of causing panic among residents. The suspect was reportedly taken into custody after allegedly publishing misleading content on social media suggesting the existence of an imminent security threat in parts of the state. According to the police, the posts generated widespread anxiety among residents and triggered responses from security agencies. Confirming the arrest in a statement issued on Monday in Uyo, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, said the suspect was apprehended following investigations into a…
Workers and visitors at the Old Government House in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, were thrown into panic on Monday after a stray dog unexpectedly entered the premises, disrupting activities and triggering a brief commotion. Eyewitnesses said the animal, described as aggressive-looking, wandered into the Government House complex located along Ogoja Road during working hours, causing fear among staff members and visitors. The unexpected appearance of the dog reportedly forced several workers to abandon their duties temporarily as they hurried to safer locations, while others made efforts to track and contain the animal. Sources within the Government House disclosed that the owner…