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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has revealed a 31-day series of project commissioning across the capital city. Wike said the commissioning is earmarked to celebrate the third anniversary of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s time. While speaking at a political lunch in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, the Minister highlighted the important achievements in his administration during his time, crediting the significant infrastructure growth to the President’s strategic support and vision. Wike stated that the month-long commissioning circuit will include important road systems, public services, and large-scale city improvement projects aimed at completely transforming the country’s capital. Ignoring the critics, the Minister directly challenged the size and quality of what his administration has accomplished in the FCT. “In this third year of President alone…, we are spending 31 days to start new projects in Abuja....

Former House of Representatives member and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stalwart, David Emmanuel Ombugadu, has officially unveiled his campaign poster ahead of the forthcoming Nasarawa North Senatorial by-election. The unveiling ceremony took place on Saturday in Akwanga and attracted prominent members of the PDP, including officials of the party’s State Working Committee (SWC), supporters, and other stakeholders from across the senatorial district. Speaking at the event, Ombugadu described his senatorial ambition as a mission aimed at strengthening representation, promoting unity, and advancing the collective interests of the people of Nasarawa North. He assured supporters that, if elected, he would build on his previous legislative achievements and provide effective representation at the National Assembly. The PDP chieftain also reiterated his commitment to the broader goal of transforming Nasarawa State, stressing that his continued political engagement remain...

The National Chairman of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Cleopas Zuwoghe, says the party is presenting itself as an alternative for dissatisfied Nigerians. Zuwoghe made the remark on Saturday at the party’s Special Convention currently taking place in Abuja. He called on Nigerian citizens to participate in the democratic process and support the vision the NDC believes in. DAILY POST reports that the party has just concluded its primary election across the country and is about to declare its presidential candidate for next year’s general election. “The NDC is presenting itself as an alternative for Nigerians dissatisfied with current conditions. “We cannot claim to be perfect, but we know that we are sincere in doing the right thing we can imagine. “We crave your indulgence, understanding, and compliance. Today, we have come to perform a very simple but vital assignment. “I want to appeal to Nigerians. We have all cri...

Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle says his team is battle ready for the Unity Cup final against the Reggae Boyz of Jamaica, DAILY POST reports. The three-time African champions will be meeting Jamaica for the third time in the final of the invitational tournament at the Valley on Saturday. The two countries battled to a 2-2 draw during regulation time of last year’s final, before the Super Eagles prevailed 5-4 on penalities. Chelle stated that his team is fully prepared to handle any situation that may arise during Saturday’s match. “Penalties are part of the game, and it can decide who wins a match. Every time I go into a game, I have the mentality to win,” Chelle told thenff.com. “This is the culture I have put in these boys – the winning culture. I don’t know if Saturday’s game will end in penalties; what I know is that I have prepared my team to win.” The encounter will kick-off at 5.30pm Nigeria time. It will be preceded by the third-place play-off betw...

The Nationwide League One, NLO, has suspended Moraks FC official and fined the club 500,000 naira after he allegedly assaulted match officials. The incident occured during the game against Sunsel FC in Sapele. The league body said the action was against the principles of sportsmanship and fair play upheld in grassroots football. In addition, Moraks FC player Adisa Oliver was also suspended indefinitely from all football activities pending the final determination of the official’s case. The club have been ordered to pay the 500,000 naira fine before their next league match. The NLO said the sanctions take effect immediately from the date of communication and added that further updates would be provided as the disciplinary process continues. The league reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the integrity and safety of its games. NLO suspends Moraks FC official, fines club over assault on match officials

Operatives of the Ugbowo Division of the Edo State Police Command have apprehended two suspected cultists allegedly gathering for unlawful activities in the state. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the Public Relations Officer of the command, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Benin City. Ikoedem alleged that the suspects, Victor Peter, 21, and Iyemoma Ogbewe, 35, were arrested in Ohonre Community, off Adolor College Road, Benin City, on May 21, 2026, at about 7 p.m. She said that on the fateful day, operatives attached to the Ugbowo Division, who were on surveillance patrol, responded to a distress report concerning the movement and gathering of some suspected cult members within the community. She added that, acting promptly on the information, the police team mobilised to the location, and on sighting the operatives, the suspects fled in an attempt to evade arrest. The command’s spokesperson explained that after a hot chase...

Ahead of the Eid-al-Adha celebrations, the Kaduna State Police Command has assured residents of adequate security arrangements to ensure citizens go about their normal activities without any hindrance. DSP Mansir Hassan, the spokesman of the command, in a statement on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammad Rabiu, said comprehensive security measures are in place to safeguard lives and property before, during and after the festivities. Accordingly, the Commissioner of Police directed the deployment of security personnel and operational assets to critical locations across the state, including Eid prayer grounds, markets, recreational centres, highways and other public places expected to witness heavy human and vehicular movement during the celebrations, in a bid to ensure a peaceful atmosphere. The statement added, “The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit had also been mandated to conduct thorough security sweeps of Eid grounds and other strategic public areas t...

A Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the final forfeiture of an illegal mining site, trucks loaded with mineral resources, lithium stones and other assets linked to alleged illegal mining activities in Ogun State to the Federal Government. Justice Daniel Osiagor gave the order on May 22, 2026, following an application filed by the Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. According to the EFCC, the assets were recovered from Chinese nationals and Nigerians accused of engaging in unlawful mining operations and the illegal trade in mineral resources. “The forfeited assets include a mining site located behind the Baale’s Palace on Ileposo Street, adjacent to 59 Street, Ode-Remo, Ogun State; a Toyota 4Runner SUV with registration number AWE 261 AE; two trucks loaded with mica and lithium stones; and a 40-foot container containing large quantities of the same minerals,” EFCC said.   The anti-gr...

ADC women leaders endorse Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, back his candidacy at North-Central town hall Women leaders of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) from across the North Central zone have endorsed the presidential aspiration of Mohammed Hayatu-Deen (OON), describing him as the candidate best positioned to restore competence, compassion, and credibility to national leadership. The endorsement came on Saturday during the ADC North Central Townhall held in Abuja, where women stakeholders, party leaders, professionals, youth representatives, and delegates gathered to engage with the presidential aspirant ahead of Monday’s ADC presidential primaries. The women leaders said Hayatu-Deen’s message resonated deeply because it reflected a clear understanding of the hardship facing ordinary Nigerians, especially women and young people who continue to bear the heaviest burden of the country’s economic and security crises. Speaking after the townhall, the women leade...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emerged winner in the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential primary election held across Akwa Ibom State on Saturday, May 23. He secured a total of 389,197 votes cast by party delegates across the state, as announced by the State Collation Officer, Pastor Umo Eno, the governor of the state. Governor Eno commended party faithful for the peaceful and orderly conduct of the exercise, describing the outcome as a reflection of the confidence and support President Tinubu continues to enjoy among APC members in Akwa Ibom State. The primary election witnessed massive participation by delegates and stakeholders from the 31 local government areas of the state. In his remarks, the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, commended the governor for his peaceful disposition and the party faithful for their orderly conduct during the exercise. He also commended the APC National Chairman for opting for direct primaries, saying that such a system had redu...

Maduka University Enugu has taken note of the video made by a parent and content creator, Mrs. Chika Akhigbe, currently circulating on social media concerning the release of her daughter’s official transcript. Her daughter is a student in the Department of Medicine and Surgery. In the interest of fairness, transparency, and accurate public information, the University wishes to clarify the following facts: 1. The student’s father was duly informed by the Registrar to provide the name of the institution to which the official transcript would be sent, in line with standard university practice and established academic procedures. This address has not been provided. 2. The father of the student stated that the official transcript was needed to enable them to search for another university for their daughter. However, university official transcripts are sent only to designated institutions and not released directly to individuals. 3. The issue of official transcript processing fe...

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested suspected members of a car-snatching syndicate and recovered five vehicles believed to have been stolen during operations linked to robbery and vehicle theft across Lagos State and other states. The command said the breakthrough followed an intelligence-driven investigation launched after a report of a stolen Toyota Camry 2008 model was received by the police. According to a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abimbola Adebisi, operatives tracked the stolen vehicle to a re-registration point, which eventually exposed the activities of the syndicate. The police said investigations revealed that the gang allegedly carried out vehicle theft operations within Lagos State while moving and selling the stolen cars in Ibadan and Ilorin. “In the course of the investigation, operatives traced and arrested one Segun Olawuwo, ‘M’, 58, in Ibadan, Oyo State, ...

Former Manchester City goalkeeper, Joe Hart, has singled out three Arsenal players for special praise after the Gunners were confirmed Premier League champions on Tuesday. Hart believes the likes of David Raya, Kai Havertz and Noni Madueke ‘stepped up’ this season for Arsenal, silencing their doubters. Speaking on the BBC’s Match of the Day programme, Hart said, “It’s a huge statement. “And not only are they Premier League champions, but they are also Champions League finalists as well. “I think that Raya is a brilliant signing. There is always something. “You look at the Kai Havertz goal the other night and how important he’s been, bringing him over from Chelsea and Madueke, bringing him over from Chelsea. “Just literally question mark after question mark and every single one of them stepped up, particularly in this season.” EPL: They stepped up – Ex-Man City goalkeeper Joe Hart hails three Arsenal players

No fewer than seven persons lost their lives, while the Chairman of Kafin Hausa Local Government Area sustained injuries in a fatal road accident along the Malam Madori–Hadejia Road in Jigawa State. Security analyst Zagazola Makama said in a post on X that police sources said the tragic incident occurred at about 9:45 p.m. on May 18, 2026, at Kashin Dila Junction and involved a Toyota Starlet and a black Mercedes-Benz GLK vehicle. Sources told Makama that the Toyota Starlet, driven by Adamu Dakido, was transporting passengers from Hadejia to Malam Madori when it rammed into the GLK vehicle carrying the Chairman of Kafin Hausa Local Government Area and his driver from Gumel to Kafin Hausa. The sources disclosed that all six occupants of the Toyota Starlet died instantly as a result of the impact of the crash. It was also gathered that the driver of the GLK vehicle lost his life on the spot, while the council chairman sustained varying degrees of injuries during the accident. “...

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has handed over N837.5 million recovered from two separate fraud cases to the Katsina State Government. The money was presented on Monday at the EFCC Kano Zonal Directorate after investigations into the diversion of public funds linked to tax remittances and the state treasury. In the first case, the EFCC recovered over N547 million from funds allegedly diverted from tax payments made by international organisations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), and ALIMA. The agency said the money was moved into a private bank account by officials of the Katsina State Board of Internal Revenue Service and some bank workers. The EFCC said 12 suspects were charged in court, with six already convicted after pleading guilty, while the others are still on trial. In the second case, the commission recovered over N290 million linked to alleged fraud involving former treasury officials in ...

A second video has surfaced showing victims of the recent mass abduction of teachers and pupils in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, this time featuring a nursing mother tearfully appealing for help and the safety of her child. In the footage, the woman, identified as a staff member of First Baptist Church School, Ogbomosho, is seen emotionally calling on the Federal Government, the Oyo State Government, and President Bola Tinubu to intervene urgently. Clutching her baby as she spoke, she narrated how armed men invaded the school premises and abducted teachers and students during the attack. “I am Temitope, I am from Ibadan, I am working at First Baptist Church, Ogbomosho. Yesterday, the people came to our school and kidnapped both staff and students. First Baptist Church, we need your help so they will release us. President Tinubu, help us. Our State Government, Engr Seyi Makinde, we need your help,” she said, her voice breaking. The new video comes shortly after an earli...

There was a massive turnout of All Progressives Congress, APC, faithful at the House of Representatives primary election in Akwa Ibom State. A visit to some wards in the Uyo Federal Constituency showed party members, especially women, coming out en masse to elect their preferred aspirant, even though the party adopted the Option A4 voting system. At St. Michael’s Primary School, Offot 1, Ward 6 Centre, over 5,615 members out of the 6,000 registered members, including government appointees, were on ground to vote for the consensus aspirant, Mark Esset, who is the incumbent House of Representatives member. Speaking with journalists, the Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, Dr. Enobong Uwah, who is the political leader of Uyo Local Government Area, commended the APC for adopting direct primaries, saying it has entrenched democracy and given members, especially women, the opportunity to support any aspirant of their choice. He applauded party faithful for comi...

Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, has suffered another setback as the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives screening committee disqualified three serving House of Representatives members loyal to him from participating in the Saturday, May 15 primaries. However, the committee cleared all allies of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, including Martin Amaewhule, the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly. This was contained in an APC list of screened and disqualified House of Representatives aspirants. The disqualified Governor Fubara loyalists include: Hon. Anderson Allison, representing Okrika/Ogu/Bolo Constituency Hon. Abiante Awaji Imombek, representing Andoni/Opobo/Nkoro Constituency Hon. Boma Goodhead, representing Asari-Toru/Akuku-Toru Constituency Cleared Wike allies include: Hon. Hart Cyril Godwin, representing Bonny/Degema Constituency Hon. Blessing Chisery Amadi, representin...

Chelsea caretaker manager, Calum McFarlane, has admitted that the club’s FA Cup final against Manchester City on Sunday is their only chance to salvage something from the season. The Blues will face Manchester City at Wembley for a chance to win silverware and secure a spot in Europe next season. Going into the game, Chelsea have endured a poor run of form but managed to hold Liverpool to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League on Sunday. Ahead of the game, the Blues coach was asked if this was their only chance to finish the season with something meaningful. “Yeah, I think our recent form in the league has been way below the standard we’d expect and that we’d shown previously. “It’s an FA Cup final, so we want to win it. It’s a massive competition, a prestigious competition, and the club has history in it as well, having won it eight times. So, yeah, our focus is on that, performing as well as we can against a top side,” he said. He added...

Former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku; Senator Ishaku Abbo; Emmanuel Ben; Adamu Bako Blanzou; and Jesse James Ayenajeh were among the prominent Nigerians who picked the Labour Party, LP, expression of interest and nomination forms to contest for various positions on the party’s platform ahead of the 2027 elections. Maku picked the form for the Nasarawa North Senatorial District; Senator Abbo, for the governorship of Adamawa State; Emmanuel Ben, for the governorship of Akwa Ibom State; Adamu Bako Blanzou, for the House of Representatives seat for Akwanga/Nasarawa Eggon/Wamba Federal Constituency; and Hon. Jesse James Ayenajeh, for the House of Representatives seat for Toto Federal Constituency, Nasarawa State. They were among the aspirants from different parts of the country, cutting across the Northern and Southern regions, who stormed the secretariat to obtain nomination forms for various elective positions. Speaking with journalists shortly after receiving hi...

Activities at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital, UUTH, Akwa Ibom State, were brought to a halt on Tuesday, May 12, following the attempted arrest and eventual arrest of Prof. Effiong Ekpe and three other staff members of the hospital by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Uyo Zonal Office. It was gathered that EFCC officials, while attempting to arrest Prof. Ekpe, who is the Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee, CMAC, on a court warrant, met resistance from other staff members of the hospital, while the hospital security also locked the gate, barring their exit from the facility. It was further gathered that the operatives called for backup as the atmosphere became tense before the police arrived. Following the incident, Dr. Aniekan Peters, the State Chairman of the Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, directed doctors across the state to immediately shut down services, while JOHESU leaders also declared a total hospital shutdown in...

The Labour Party, LP, in Lagos State has said its organisational structures remain fully active across all 20 local government areas of the state as preparations intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Lagos State Secretary of the party, Mr Sam Okpala, stated this in an interview with journalists on Tuesday in Lagos. Okpala said the party had strengthened its internal structures and put in place necessary arrangements aimed at ensuring a strong performance in the next general elections. He assured members and supporters that the party remained united and operational despite ongoing internal disagreements within its ranks. According to him, the Labour Party in Lagos has already begun voter sensitisation and mobilisation exercises across communities, with plans to further expand its grassroots presence statewide. He also noted that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has mandated political parties to register members through its e...

Fresh facts have emerged over the killing of a 200-level part-time political science student of the University of Benin, who was shot dead by gunmen on Sunday in front of the institution’s main gate. DAILY POST had earlier reported that the incident was suspected to be cult-related. However, new findings now suggest that the killing may have been connected to an alleged unfulfilled business deal. Dorathy Ubah, who was hit by a stray bullet, reportedly died on Monday as a result of her injuries at the hospital. However, the authorities of the Edo State Police Command said only one person, Alexander Omogiate, died in the incident, while others are currently receiving treatment at the hospital. The Public Relations Officer of the Edo State Police Command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, in a statement, described reports of the death of the female victim as false and unfounded. Ikoedem, however, said the command has commenced an investigation into the fatal shooting. She gave...

The Premier League has explained why Calum Wilson’s late goal for West Ham against Arsenal, was ruled out by VAR. The Gunners were heading to a 1-0 win, thanks to Leandro Trossard’s late goal, when Wilson forced the ball home. Although the goal was awarded on the pitch, the referee was advised to review it on the on-field screen. The goal was eventually ruled out and Arsenal went five points clear of Manchester City with two games left. A short statement from the Premier League match centre via X, read: “#WHUARS, external – 90+5’ VAR OVERTURN After VAR review, the referee overturned the original decision of goal to West Ham United. Referee announcement: “After review, West Ham number 19 commits a foul on the goalkeeper. Final decision is direct free kick.” Premier League releases statement on West Ham’s cancelled goal against Arsenal

Prince Adewole Adebayo has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections. He emerged through a unanimous decision by delegates from the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory during the party’s national convention held on Saturday at the Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Memorial Stadium, Bauchi. The delegates adopted a voice vote conducted by state chairmen, in line with the party’s constitution and electoral guidelines. Adebayo was the sole aspirant for the presidential ticket and was returned unopposed. DAILY POST reports that the convention also produced new national officers of the party in line with its constitution. Prof. Sadiq Umar Abubakar Gombe emerged as National Chairman, while Senator Ugochukwu Uba was elected Deputy National Chairman (South), and Dr Olu Agunloye became National Secretary. Other elected officials include Hajiya Mariam Maggie Batubo as Treasurer, Barr. Joseph Ac...

The police in Osun State have arrested a suspect in connection with the abduction of a Fulani herdsman, Yahaya Sulaiman, in Ijebu Jesa. Sulaiman, who was kidnapped earlier in the week, has reportedly regained his freedom after the payment of an undisclosed ransom. DAILY POST gathered from sources that the herdsman was abducted by gunmen who had initially demanded N70 million for his release. Confirming the development, the Osun State Police Command Public Relations Officer, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi, said the victim had been rescued and a suspect was in custody. “Sulaiman was rescued by the police, and a suspect arrested in connection with the incident is currently with us,” Ojelabi stated. A security source disclosed that Sulaiman was released on Thursday after a substantial ransom had been paid. “He was released on Thursday. They collected a huge amount of money before letting him go,” the source said. The source revealed that one of the suspects involved in th...

Supporters of former Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan have explained why they marched to his office, urging him to run in the 2027 presidential election. While addressing the Coalition for Jonathan 2027 in Abuja on Thursday, its National President, Tom Ohikere, said the group was motivated by concerns over the state of the country. Ohikere, on behalf of the coalition, appealed to the former president to “save Nigeria from impending collapse.” He recalled an earlier visit to Jonathan on April 8, 2026, during which the group first appealed to him to contest the 2027 election. The coalition noted that it had yet to receive a clear response from the former president and expressed concern that he had not picked up a nomination form from any political party. According to them, Jonathan should commit to the race, obtain a presidential nomination form from any party of his choice, and contest the election, pledging to mobilise support for him across the country. “Last month, April 8,...

A suspected cult member, identified simply as Obasanjo, has been killed in the Egbeda area of Lagos State amid a resurgence of cult-related violence across parts of the state. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, comes less than a week after separate attacks linked to rival cult groups were reported in Yaba and Isolo. Sources said the victim had only recently been released from a correctional facility before he was attacked near the Lion of Judah area around Okunola bus stop in Egbeda. He was reportedly accosted by suspected members of the Aiye Confraternity while moving within the neighbourhood. The deceased, believed to be affiliated with the Eiye Confraternity, was said to have been under the influence of drugs at the time of the attack. Earlier on Monday, another incident occurred around Yaba College of Technology, where a man identified as Elubu was shot by suspected cultists. Although initially feared dead, he reportedly survived after being rushed t...

Nigerian singer Korede Bello has advocated for couples to have more children, claiming that bringing more people to the world would significantly increase the chances of geniuses being born. Speaking in a video broadcast, Bello noted that the late music genius Michael Jackson, who was the seventh child of his parents, wouldn’t have been born if his parents decided to have fewer children. He lamented that many people are now having just one child or fewer children. He appealed to parents to have many children, stressing that the world needs more musical geniuses like Michael Jackson. Bello said, “I have been wondering – what if Michael Jackson’s mother had stopped at two or six kids? He was the seventh. Imagine a world without him just because she chose fewer children. Now many people are having just one child. It is very rare to find a young couple with three kids these days. “What is going with this fewer kids people are having nowadays. I understand that t...

Shooting Stars goalkeeper, Godgift Elkannah, has tendered an unreserved apology for his mistake in the 3–2 win over Nasarawa United. Elkannah’s mistake gifted the Solid Miners the equaliser in the game. The shot-stopper was unhappy with his performance in the keenly contested encounter. Elkannah, however, expressed gratitude to his teammates for their determination in securing the victory. “I feel so bad that I made a costly mistake in the game against Nasarawa United,” Elkannah told 3SCfanstv. “I have never made this type of mistake in my entire career, but I still give glory that we were able to get the victory in the game.” Shooting Stars currently occupy fourth position on the NPFL table. NPFL: Shooting Stars goalie apologises for error in win over Nasarawa United

A public affairs analyst, Babajide Balogun, has reacted to the exit of former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, from the African Democratic Congress, ADC. DAILY POST recalls that Peter Obi, on Sunday, announced his defection from the ADC. Reacting, Balogun said Nigeria does not need political tourists drifting from platform to platform in search of the easiest path. It needs fighters, leaders who can stand, contend, and win on merit. According to him, the opposition in Nigeria does not need escape artists but fighters. Nigeria deserves far better. “When the final chapter of Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presidency is written, history will not be kind to Peter Obi. It will record, plainly and without sentiment, that his political choices helped fracture a winnable opposition and paved the way for the very outcome his supporters now lament. “Rather than strengthening the coalition, Obi and his camp ignited a rebellion from within,” he said. Earlier, Bayo Onanuga, spokesperson to the pres...

Nigeria’s Falconets defeated Malawi 2–0 in the first leg of their 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup qualifying fixture at the Remo Stars Stadium. Moses Aduku’s side dominated the game in the first half but failed to convert their chances. The Falconets took the lead one minute after the break, with Malawi’s Kenneth Maureen putting the ball into her own net. Ifeanyi Kindness doubled Nigeria’s lead three minutes before the hour mark. The second leg will hold on Saturday, May 9, at the Bingu National Stadium. The winner over two legs will earn a berth at the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. U-20 WWCQ: Falconets over​come Malawi 2-0 in Ikenne

The Delta State Police Command has said the body of Oghenemine Ogidi, a young man allegedly killed by police officers, is not missing but currently deposited in a mortuary within the state. The clarification followed reports circulating on social media claiming that the deceased’s family had been denied access to his remains and that the police could not account for the body. Reacting to the claims, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, dismissed the reports as false and misleading. In a post on his official X handle on Friday, Edafe stated that the remains are available and accessible to the family. “His body is at the mortuary, and the family have been told that whenever they want to see it, they will be allowed to,” he wrote. He explained that the matter is being treated as a suspected murder case, which legally requires further examination. “It’s a case of suspected murder, so an autopsy is compulsory, and the family also agreed to this,” he added. Ogidi, ...