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Over 15 persons have been reportedly killed, while several houses were razed down during Mbakine and Ojumole renewed communal crisis in Gwer -East Local Government Area of Benue State. According to a source, the renewed crisis erupted over the weekend when a minor disagreement between two youths at a market place escalated, claiming 15 lives and leading to the razing of several houses in the Ojumole community. DAILY POST gathered that the warring parties were Igede and Tiv speaking people of Gwer East who had lived together peacefully for over a century. The incident was confirmed by Igede National Youth…

Abia State Ministry of health has issued an urgent health advisory to all residents of the State regarding the outbreak of diphtheria in Imo, a neighbouring state. Briefing journalists on Monday after this week’s executive council meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti, the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu said preventive measures included vaccination for children and for adults who are not sure of their diphtheria status. He urged parents to be vigilant in taking note of any child that shows symptoms of diphtheria. Kanu, who advised citizens to report any suspected case to local health authorities, urged stakeholders to…

Benue State Police Command, under the leadership of Commissioner of Police, CP Emenari Ifeanyi, has intensified security operations in identified flashpoints across the state, particularly Apa and Gwer West Local Government Areas, following recent deadly attacks. DAILY POST reports in a renewed wave of violence, suspected bandits launched fresh assaults on some communities in Apa Naka, Gwer West LGA, killing several residents. In response, CP Emenari has ordered the immediate deployment of additional tactical teams to reinforce existing formations in the affected areas. According to the state police PRO, Udeme Edet, these deployments aim to strengthen surveillance, secure entry and…

Nasarawa State Police Command has announced the successful rescue of the Sangarin Dari, who was abducted on May 28, 2025. According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, the operation was carried out by the Command’s Search and Rescue Team following sustained pressure and intelligence-led efforts. He added that the monarch was freed unhurt at around 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 2, during a coordinated operation in the Panwasa Mountains, Mada Station. The traditional ruler was immediately taken to a medical facility for evaluation and has since been reunited with his family. “Efforts are…

The Supreme Court has fixed June 4, 2025, to deliver its long-awaited judgment in the protracted legal battle over the reinstatement of Al-Mustapha Haruna-Jokolo as the 19th Emir of Gwandu. The new date comes two days earlier than the previously scheduled June 6, following the federal government’s declaration of public holidays for the upcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. A five-member panel of justices, led by Justice Uwani Abba-Aji, had initially reserved judgment for June 6 after hearing final arguments from all parties on March 11. The appeals before the apex court challenge the 2016 judgment of the Court of Appeal in Sokoto,…

Arsenal at the weekend revealed all the records the team broke during the 2024/2025 season. The Gunners finished the recently concluded season trophyless after ending in second position behind champions Liverpool. Mikel Arteta’s side were also eliminated from the UEFA Champions League by champions Paris Saint-Germain at the semi-final stage. However, the 2024/25 campaign was another in which the Premier League North London club achieved a number of records. Below are all the records Arsenal broke during the recently concluded season: – Arsenal’s 3-0 win against Nottingham Forest last November was their 2,000th win in the Premier League, making Arteta’s…

Super Eagles defender Bright Osayi-Samuel has joined a newly-promoted English Championship club, days after dumping Fenerbahce, Soccernet.ng reports. Osayi-Samuel’s future has been one of the most talked-about issues in Turkish football in recent months. The Super Eagles star was a regular at Fenerbahce, but with one year left on his deal…Read More

Super Eagles star Samuel Chukwueze has left Nigeria for Italy, where he will resume at his club AC Milan on Friday, Soccernet.ng reports. After a disappointing campaign that saw Chukwueze feature in just 36 games, most of which were off the bench, the 26-year-old Super Eagles winger is set for a big summer…Read More

The Super Falcons of Nigeria have been urged to strive for victory in all their games at the upcoming 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Soccernet.ng reports. Nigeria enter the 2024 WAFCON as favourites, as they are the perennial winners of the competition, having won nine…Read More

Nigeria has been thrown into mourning following the death of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, who passed away in the early hours of Thursday at the age of 61 after a prolonged illness, Soccernet.ng reports. Rufai, fondly known as “Dodo Mayana,” was a household name in Nigerian football…Read More