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The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected reports announcing the outcome of its primaries, describing them as fake. In a public notice issued on Sunday, the party said it had not released any official list of winners from the primaries and warned members and the general public against relying on unauthorised publications. The disclaimer, signed by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, was shared on the party’s official X account. “The public is therefore advised to disregard any publication or report purporting to announce the outcome of the primaries, as such information is false and unauthorised,” the statement read. The party explained that successful aspirants would be officially informed through its recognised communication channels before being issued Certificates of Return. It also urged its members, stakeholders, and the general public to rely solely on official APC communications for updates regarding the outcome of its primary election...

Ettah Okoi is set to dump Bayelsa United for a move to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Abia Warriors, DAILY POST reports. Okoi is reported to have agreed personal terms with Abia Warriors ahead of a potential permanent transfer to Umuahia. He netted seven goals in 12 matches for Bayelsa United last season. Abia Warriors are moving quickly to strengthen their attack after finishing in mid-table last term. Okoi’s pace and finishing fit the tactical plans of the Umuahia club. Bayelsa United will be reluctant to lose a key scorer but may cash in with one year left on Okoi’s deal.  The Prosperity Boys are also reshaping their squad after goalkeeper Clinton Andy Ezekiel left for Rivers United. NPFL: Okoi agrees personal terms with Abia Warriors ahead of Bayelsa United exit

The All Progressives Congress, APC, has won the entire 24 chairmanship seats and 240 councillorship positions in the just concluded local government elections in Gombe state. The State Independent Electoral Commission, GOSIEC, made the announcement on Saturday in Gombe, the state capital. According to GOSIEC, six political parties fielded candidates for the chairmanship elections. The parties include the APC; Youth Party, YP and the National Rescue Movement, NRM. Others are Zenith Labour Party, ZLP; African Action Congress, AAC, and Democratic Liberation Alliance, DLA. APC sweeps Gombe Local Government councils polls

Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have recovered a vehicle that was stolen from its owner in 2024 and arrested two suspects in connection with the incident. The command also recovered another vehicle from the suspects. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Eno Ikoedem, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen on Friday, June 26, 2026, in Benin City. Ikoedem identified the arrested suspects as Emmanuel Afolayan and Ezikiel Aguele. She said the vehicle stolen in 2024 was intercepted and the suspects arrested by operatives attached to Textile Mill Road (TMR) Division on June 22, 2026, during a routine stop-and-search operation at a checkpoint along Siluko Road, Benin City. She said the vehicle, a Daihatsu Hijet minibus, ash in colour, with registration number GBZ 646 YK, Edo State, belonged to one Dr Timothy Etinosa. The command’s spokesperson said the owner had given the vehicle to Emmanuel Afolayan under a hire-purchase agree...

The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has distanced itself from Dr. Emmanuel Agbo, describing him as an impostor and political con artist over claims that he is the party’s governorship candidate for the 2027 elections. The party made the clarification following the circulation of what it described as a fake Certificate of Return allegedly paraded by Agbo on social media to support his claim of emerging as the PDP governorship flagbearer. In a statement issued by the party’s State Secretary, Comrade Dan Nyikwagh, the PDP categorically stated that Agbo is neither its governorship candidate nor has he ever been recognized as such for the 2027 general elections. The party said any publication, video, or statement presenting Agbo as its candidate amounts to impersonation and an attempt to mislead the public. “Emmanuel Agbo is an imposter and a political con artist peddling and sponsoring fake news for selfish and mischievous reasons,” the statement ...

The Edo State Police Command has arrested some staff members of a private hospital in the state over the alleged disappearance of a newborn baby at the health facility. DAILY POST reports that the Public Relations Officer of the command, ASP Eno Ikoedem, who confirmed the development in Benin City, said the arrests were made to enable operatives investigate the incident. Ikoedem said the arrested staff members are assisting the police in the investigation. According to her, some staff members of the health facility had been taken into custody and were assisting investigators. “Commissioner of Police in the state, Monday Agbonika, has directed that the case be transferred to the State Police Headquarters for a comprehensive investigation. “He has ordered a thorough investigation into the matter, and some health workers are currently assisting the police with ongoing inquiries,” she said. DAILY POST gathered that the hospital is located on Omouwa...

Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has become the first footballer to score in six different World Cups. Ronaldo achieved the feat when he opened the scoring against Uzbekistan at the ongoing tournament in North America. The 41-year-old had come under criticisms from fans and pundits, following their opening 0-0 draw with the Democratic Republic of Congo. But Ronaldo registered his first goal at this World Cup, blasting home an effort within the first five minutes. Ahead of the game, Ronaldo had gone four straight matches for Portugal without a goal and 10 straight games without a goal at major tournaments. His last goal at a major tournament came in Portugal’s opener at Qatar 2022. 2026 World Cup: Ronaldo breaks new record with goal in Portugal vs Uzbekistan

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed an explosion suspected to have been caused by an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at a commercial area in Mushin, saying one person was injured in the incident. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Mr Fatai Tijani, gave the confirmation on Monday while speaking with journalists at the scene of the incident at the Shoe Materials Market in Mushin. He said police officers, including Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) experts, were swiftly deployed after receiving reports of the explosion. “We received reports of an explosion and immediately sent our EOD unit to the scene. The area was quickly sealed off and thoroughly inspected,” Tijani said. “The IED was placed under the passenger side of the vehicle. It exploded when the vehicle was started,” he stated. According to him, one person sustained injuries and was taken to hospital, where he is currently receiving treatment and is in stable condition. He added t...

A labour leader, Comrade Andrew Emelieze, has advised President Bola Tinubu to stop behaving like an emperor. Emelieze, who doubles as the National Coordinator of the All Workers Convergence (AWC), made this declaration in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday. The labour leader, in the statement, explained that Nigerians under Tinubu’s administration are facing serious economic and social crises. Emelieze further stated that Tinubu’s administration has been a source of lamentation for the majority of citizens. He tasked the President to go online and see what Nigerians are saying about him. He said that problems such as insecurity occasioned by kidnapping, banditry and other violent crimes are making life unbearable for citizens under the current administration. He added that programmes and policies of the current administration are compounding the problems being faced by citizens on a daily basis. He advised Tinubu to look bac...

The Nigeria Society of Criminology (NSC) has advised the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to fish out and prosecute those involved in and financing kidnapping, terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes in the country. NSC President, Professor Oludayo Tade, made this declaration in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday. Tade, in the statement issued at the end of the just-concluded 2026 international conference of the association, tasked Tinubu with intensifying efforts towards securing lives and property across the country. The event was attended by the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the NSC, Professor Etannibi Alemika; former President of the Canadian Sociological Association, Professor Temitope Oriola; and other distinguished scholars. The don explained that the first constitutional duty of Tinubu is to protect lives and property in the country. He said the inability of the President to carry out h...

The Osun State chapter of the Action Peoples Party (APP) has called on security agencies in the state to ensure full compliance with a recent Federal High Court judgment concerning the local government crisis. The party, in a statement by its chairman, Odesola Titus, on Sunday, also insisted that the ruling affirmed the authority of the legally elected council officials. Odesola said the court, sitting in Osogbo, had declared the continued occupation of council offices by the APC chairmen and councillors unconstitutional. The party, however, noted that the judgment did not invalidate the local government election conducted on February 22, 2025. “We serve this notice to all security agencies operating within Osun State concerning the recent judgment delivered by the Federal High Court in Osogbo. The court has unequivocally declared the continuance of the Yes or No (APC) chairmen and councillors as unconstitutional,” he said. The party stressed that t...

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has deployed 2,187 newly trained personnel of the Bauchi State Vigilante and Forest Security Services (BSVFSS) to strengthen security surveillance and protect the state’s forest reserves and natural resources. The deployment followed a passing-out parade held on Saturday at the Police Training School, Yelwa, where the governor, represented by Deputy Governor Mohammed Auwal Jatau, formally authorised the operatives to commence duties in line with existing laws and regulations. Mohammed said the initiative underscores his administration’s determination to promote environmental sustainability, preserve forest resources and improve security across communities. He noted that the state’s forests play a critical role in agriculture, economic development, biodiversity conservation and the livelihoods of many residents, but are increasingly threatened by illegal logging, poaching and indiscriminate exploitation. “This ini...

 An Ikeja Magistrates’ Court sitting in Ogba, Lagos, on Friday remanded two men over alleged cultism and attempted murder. The defendants, Olayemi Abdulquadri, 22, and Kelechi Olisemeke, 28, face a five-count charge of alleged criminal offences. They were charged with conspiracy, membership of an unlawful society, attempted murder, possession of live cartridges and criminal charms. The prosecutor, Josephine Ikhayere, told the court that the offences occurred on May 26. She alleged that the defendants and others still at large committed the offences at the Lagos State University, Ojo Campus. According to the prosecutor, the men belonged to the Neo Black Movement of Africa, also known as Black Axe or Aye. The group is listed as a proscribed organisation under Lagos State’s Unlawful Societies and Cultism Prohibition Law. Ikhayere alleged that the defendants invaded the university premises with others while armed with dangerous weapons. She sa...

Over 13 suspects have been paraded by the Edo State Police Command in connection with kidnapping, cultism, murder, armed robbery, and false news peddling. The suspects were paraded by the State Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika, in the presence of the State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, at the Command Headquarters. DAILY POST reports that among those paraded are 45-year-old Oluchi Ugbowan, Musa Haruna, Bali Sule, Mohammed Sani, Adamu Jafaru, Mohammed Hashiru, and Marvelous Isaac (32) for alleged kidnapping and murder. Others are Matthew Igbinoba (40), Ovie Freedom (29), Lucky Iyokhuo (29), Bright Odaro (28), and Ernest Ugbomoiko (42) for armed robbery, cultism, and false news peddling. The Police Commissioner said Oluchi Ugbowan was arrested by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for allegedly plotting her own kidnapping. He said she conspired with her accomplices to stage her own abduction in order to extort N50 million from her family. According to him, operatives of the...

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ogun State, on Wednesday officially received former Senator Iyabo Obasanjo, following her exit from the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Recall that Iyabo, daughter of former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, represented Ogun Central in the Senate between 2007 and 2011. She lost her re-election bid in 2011 and left the country to pursue a career in academics in the United States of America. In January this year, Senator Obasanjo returned to active politics after 15 years and joined the ruling APC, where she declared her ambition to run for governor. However, on the 31st of May, the former senator resigned from APC after losing the governorship ticket, citing disrespect, betrayal, and unfair treatment by the APC leadership. DAILY POST reports that she was officially received into the PDP fold at a massive rally held at the party secretariat in Abeokuta on Wednesday. The State Chairman of the PDP, Dr Abayomi Te...

The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, presided over by Hon. Justice M. G. Umar, in a ruling delivered on 16 June 2026, dismissed an application filed by Ihuoma Julia Nneji seeking to set aside the warrant of arrest previously issued against her. It will be recalled that the Nigeria Police Force had, on 16 April 2025, declared Ms. Nneji wanted over alleged offences of criminal defamation, injurious falsehood, and cyberstalking of Abuja based lawyer Barr. Henry Uzochukwu. Ms. Nneji, daughter of Chief Frank Nneji, Founder of ABC Transport, had approached the court to vacate the warrant of arrest granted against her in favour of the Inspector General of Police in suit number FHC/ABJ/CR/627/25. However, in its ruling, the court found no merit in her application, emphasizing that it could not restrain the police from carrying out its statutory duties. Consequently, the application was dismissed in its entirety. The latest decision indicates that the warrant of arrest issue...

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has issued a stern warning against any attempt to use the judiciary as an instrument to undermine democracy. The ADC gave the warning in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, on Monday. This came after Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to immediately deregister the ADC , Accord Party and others from participating in the 2027 general elections. While describing the court’s order as a direct invitation to anarchy, the party fumed that the court’s judgment contravenes constitutional principles and known judicial processes. According to the opposition, the court’s judgment was a calculated attempt by agents of the ruling party “You are playing with fire. Those who believe they can manipulate institutions of state to narrow the democratic space must understand that they are playing with forces far greater than pa...

Former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (retd.), has warned that Nigeria’s growing insecurity could soon put senior government officials, including ministers, senators and governors, at risk if urgent action is not taken. Buratai made the statement on Sunday while reacting to reports that retired Major General Abubakar Rabe was killed by bandits. He described the killing of a senior military officer as a serious security concern, saying it shows that criminal groups are becoming more daring. “If this trend continues unchecked, the next targets may not be soldiers or civilians alone. They could include ministers, senators, and even state governors. No leader will be immune,” Buratai said. The former army chief said the incident should serve as a warning to the country, noting that insecurity continues to worsen despite repeated concerns raised by security experts. He recalled warning in 2021 that insurgency and banditry could continue for many years if de...

Funeral prayers for retired Major General Rabe Abubakar were held in Katsina on Saturday, days after he died in captivity following his abduction by terrorists. The development was disclosed by journalist Bakatsine, who reports on conflict and insecurity in Nigeria’s North-West region, in a post on X. According to him, the late general’s wife, who had been held alongside him by the kidnappers, was released together with his body. Family members, military officers, government officials and residents attended the funeral prayers to pay their final respects to the retired senior military officer. He wrote: “Funeral prayers for retired General Rabe Abubakar were held in Katsina this evening. His wife, who had been held alongside him, was released by their captors together with his body. Family members, military officers, government officials, and residents gathered to pay their final respects.” The funeral comes after the Defence Headqua...

The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, has unveiled a mobile application and electronic card system aimed at reducing patient waiting time and improving healthcare service delivery. The hospital’s Public Relations Officer, Usman Abdullahi Koli, said the innovation, known as the DHS Mobile App and DHS SmartQueue System, is designed to provide digital healthcare solutions that will streamline patient flow and enhance access to medical services. According to him, the SmartQueue System introduces a structured and transparent queuing process that allows patients to obtain electronic queue tickets and receive services in an orderly manner. He noted that the system is expected to ease congestion in waiting areas, improve clinic operations, boost patient satisfaction, and provide real-time data for monitoring service delivery and decision-making. Koli said the solutions were recently demonstrated and piloted at the Family Medicine Depart...

The Chief Judge of Ekiti State, Hon. Justice Lekan Ogunmoye, on Tuesday freed 22 awaiting-trial inmates of the Nigerian Correctional Centre, Ado-Ekiti, during his quarterly visitation to the facility. The Chief Judge said the exercise was in line with his constitutional mandate under Section 34(1) of the 1999 Constitution and Section 12 of the Administration of Criminal Justice Law of Ekiti State. A total of 543 cases were reviewed during the visit, comprising 535 male and 8 female inmates. Of the number, 18 inmates were released unconditionally, 3 were granted bail, and 1 was released on the advice of the Director of Public Prosecution for having no case to answer. Justice Ogunmoye thanked stakeholders in the justice sector for their support and said the visitation would be sustained. He promised to return to the centre before the end of the year. In his welcome address, the Comptroller of the Correctional Centre, CC Alaba Ajeleti, commended the Chief Judge for the de...

The National Secretary of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, NNPP, Sunday Ogini, has accused the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Joash Amupitan, of incompetence. Ogini made the claim on Wednesday while fielding questions on News Central Television. He said that INEC’s chairman’s legal interpretations reveal incompetence in managing court rulings. “Amupitan is not competent as a professor of law. The incompetence of Amupitan will cost us this democracy if we keep quiet. “This leadership tussle in the NNPP, we were able to secure valid court judgment that affirmed the leadership of the Bito Abu-led executive, which I am the secretary. “We got that judgment at the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, and the Appeal Court in Owerri also confirmed us. Do you need to go to Harvard University to know that you, as the unbiased umpire, must obey court order and valid judgment? “Amupitan...

The chairman of the Taraba State chapter of the Association of Local Government Areas of Nigeria (ALGON), Moses Maihankali, has dismissed allegations circulating on social media that councillors across the state are demanding money from newly appointed supervisory councillors ahead of their screening and confirmation. In a statement personally signed by him on Tuesday, Maihankali described the claims as false, misleading, and capable of creating unnecessary tension within the local government system. The chairman, who expressed concern over the spread of the allegations, urged members of the public to disregard the reports. The ALGON chairman also warned the leadership of the Forum of Leaders of the Councils and all individuals involved in the screening process against collecting any form of payment or gratification from appointees under any guise. According to him, the appointment and screening exercise must be conducted with transparency, fairness, and strict adheren...

Several passengers are feared dead after a train operating on the Warri–Itakpe corridor derailed on Monday. The exact number of casualties has yet to be officially confirmed, as rescue and assessment efforts continue at the scene of the incident. Confirming the development, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) disclosed that emergency personnel and relevant agencies have been mobilised to assist affected passengers and manage the situation. “The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirms that an incident involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) occurred today. “Emergency response teams and relevant authorities are currently at the scene attending to the situation and providing necessary assistance,” the statement signed by the corporation’s managing director and chief executive officer, Kayode Opeifa, partly read. “The corporation is closely monitoring developments, and a detailed statement will be issued as soon as more information becomes available,” it...

Barcelona forward, Lamine Yamal, has said he thought he would win the Ballon d’Or ahead of PSG’s Ousmane Dembele last year. The Spaniard finished as runner-up behind Dembele in the voting. Yamal has now admitted it was probably better that he didn’t win it. He said: “I thought I was going to win it that day in 2025 because of many things that happened. Looking back, I think it was very good for me that Dembélé won it. “Beyond helping me grow personally, I don’t think it was the right time for me to win it because I was still a kid and probably wouldn’t have appreciated what it really means to win a Ballon d’Or. Let’s see if this year is mine!”. Ballon d’Or: I thought I would win it – Lamine Yamal

The second batch of Ogun State pilgrims who participated in the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage has successfully arrived at the Gateway International Airport, Iperu. The 345 pilgrims, conveyed aboard an Airbus A330 operated by Flynas and arriving directly from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, landed in Ogun State on Friday at exactly 5:12 p.m. Recall that on Thursday, the first batch of 345 pilgrims arrived in Ogun State at 10 p.m. Receiving the second batch, the Amirul Hajj for the 2026 pilgrimage, Alhaji Shamsideen Apelogun, described the direct transportation from Saudi Arabia to the Gateway International Airport as a remarkable achievement in the history of Ogun State. He expressed delight at being among the first pilgrims to utilise the international airport for an international flight. Apelogun also appreciated the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for his fatherly support and unwavering commitment to the successful completion of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Ar...

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the death of Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Kanayo V. Uzuegbu. AIG Uzuegbu dedicated over 30 years to the Nigeria Police Force, during which he was recognised for his professionalism, distinction and commitment to public safety. Hailing from the Umuaka Community in Njaba Local Government Area of Imo State, he began his career in the Force in 1992 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police after training at the Police Academy, Kaduna. He earned a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Philosophy from the University of Port Harcourt, a Higher Diploma in Strategic Studies from the University of Maiduguri, and a Master of Science in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution from the University of Nigeria. He also underwent professional training in counter-terrorism, human rights, the law of armed conflict and strategic leadership. AIG Uzuegbu rose through the ranks, serving in various command and administrative capacities across several state and zonal...

The Federal Government says it is intensifying efforts to secure the release of schoolchildren and teachers abducted in Oyo and Borno states, describing their rescue as a top national priority. The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known during a security briefing in Abuja, saying the government is treating the incident with urgency. He said the kidnappings are being viewed as a serious threat to Nigeria’s education system and national future, adding that security agencies have been fully deployed for rescue operations under the directive of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. According to him, the administration remains committed to ensuring the safe return of all victims and bringing those responsible to justice. “The President has made it clear that no child belongs in captivity and that no effort will be spared,” he said. The minister added: “To the families whose children and loved ones remain in captivity, I convey the assur...

Three former members of the Osun State House of Assembly have resigned their membership of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The former lawmakers, Lekan Oyediran, Aleem Bakare and Folorunso Oladoyin, submitted separate resignation letters addressed to the APC chairmen in their respective local government areas. The resignations occurred between June 1 and June 2, according to letters obtained by DAILY POST. While Bakare cited the absence of internal democracy within the party as the reason for his departure, Oyediran and Oladoyin did not disclose any reasons for resigning from the APC. Oyediran represented Odo-Otin State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly between 1999 and 2003, while Bakare served as the representative of Ejigbo State Constituency from 2003 to 2007. Oladoyin represented Ife South State Constituency between 2011 and 2019 before serving as Commissioner for Education under the administration of former Governor Adegboyega Oyetola until ...

With World Cup mania at an all-time high, the African nations are gearing up to celebrate their national teams, which is one they are turning to credible resources and sportsbook reviewers like Bettingtop10 NG for all the inside news, injuries and rosters. However, one African powerhouse, Nigeria, will not be present for the 2026 World Cup. The Super Eagles are one of Africa’s more successful footballing nations, but won’t be making the trip to North America. This marks the second straight World Cup that the Super Eagles won’t qualify for. However, as a token of sportsmanship, the Super Eagles will attend the 2026 World Cup in North America as fans to support the participating African nations. Bettingtop10 Nigeria breaks down the quest for 2030 for the Super Eagles. Nigeria Misses the Goal While disappointing, it doesn’t come as a total surprise that Nigeria didn’t qualify for the 2026 World Cup. There were notable struggles during the qualifying group st...

The Federal Government on Monday re-arraigned Tukur Mamu, the alleged terrorists’ negotiator during the Abuja-Kaduna train attack hostage crisis in 2022, on an amended 17-count terrorism charge. Mamu, who was re-arraigned before Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja, pleaded not guilty. Mamu, who was arrested on September 7, 2022, by Egyptian security officials at the Cairo International Airport, was earlier arraigned on a 10-count charge bordering on terrorism financing. However, the prosecution amended the counts by bringing in more offences, including unlawful possession of firearms without a valid licence and money laundering charges. When the case was called on Monday, David Kaswe, an Assistant Director at the Federal Ministry of Justice, informed the court that an amended charge had been filed and served on the defence counsel. He said the charge was dated and filed on May 26. Kaswe, who said the prosecution had incorporat...