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The Nigerian government has been urged to immediately arrest controversial Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi over his alleged inflammatory comments on the rising security crisis in the country. Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju made the call on Wednesday amid the viral video of the clergy allegedly defending bandits. In the video, Gumi could be heard saying that Fulani herdsmen are going nowhere, stating that “they are part of us and we are part of them. We must live with them”. In a post on his Facebook page, Deji said Terrorists sympathizers should be treated as terrorists, stressing that only in a failed state people…
Former Plateau State governor, now senator representing Plateau South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Simon Bako Lalong, members representing Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke and Wase Federal Constituencies in the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi and Idris Wase, respectively, were some of the biggest winners as state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on Tuesday, concluded its National Assembly primary elections. The results, officially declared by the Chairman of the state APC Primary Election Committee, Stella Okotete, also saw Simon Mwadkwon securing the ticket for the Plateau North Senatorial District, while Bitrus David Barji defeated the incumbent senator for the Plateau Central Senatorial…
A 52-year-old man has been apprehended by the Kogi State Police Command for allegedly having 339 wraps of substances suspected to be Indian hemp in Kabba, Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Kankarofi, while addressing newsmen on Tuesday explained that through intelligence-led policing, strategic stop-and-search operations, and proactive crime prevention measures, the arrest was made on May 9, 2026, at about 2:00pm. According to the CP, “Operatives attached to the area command in Kabba intercepted a Honda Pilot Jeep with registration number LSD 456 GE during a routine stop-and-search operation.” Kankarofi said the vehicle was driven by…
Only two clubs have won the Premier League titles more than Arsenal in the history of the competition. The two clubs are Liverpool and Manchester United. They have won 20 Premier League titles each in the past. DAILY POST reports that Arsenal were confirmed 2025/26 Premier League champions on Tuesday. This follows Manchester City’s 1-1 draw with Bournemouth on Tuesday night. The outcome of the encounter means the Gunners have won the English top-flight league with a game in hand. Arsenal now have 14 Premier League titles in the history of the competition, trailing both Man United and Liverpool with six. Meanwhile, no…
The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools has called for increased security presence around schools and vulnerable rural communities following the recent abduction of teachers, and students in Ahoro-Esinle Community and neighbouring areas of Ogbomoso ib Oyo State. The association made the call during a special prayer and intercession programme organised by private school proprietors across the five local government areas in the Ogbomoso axis on Tuesday. Speaking on behalf of the association in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, the District Secretary, Olawale Ojewumi; the Public Relations Officer, Tope Olaniyan; and the District Chairperson, Bosede Ajala, said the disturbing…
Vehicular and human movements were disrupted on Tuesday after heavy flooding submerged the Tomline section of Lagos Road in Benin City, Edo State, following a prolonged downpour. The rain, which began around midday, caused severe gridlock as motorists were forced to make use of only one lane of the four-lane road leading to the Uselu and University of Benin axis. Some motorists turned back for fear that their vehicles could break down in the flooded area, while commercial bus drivers struggled through the deluge in a bid to continue their daily operations. Many business premises around the area were also…
The recent lightning assault by Malian insurgents that led them to overrun areas of Bamako and other cities in Mali is forcing many in the region to directly question Goita’s authority, the junta’s leadership and Mali’s partnership with Russian security forces. For many other African countries, the events in Mali over the last few days further raise questions as to any reliance on mercenary forces and instead consider more stable long-term partnerships. Colonel Assimi Goita, Mali’s serving interim president, assumed his role following coups he led that ousted Boubacar Keita in 2020, and then the civilian transitional government that followed…
A former three-term member of the House of Representatives representing Ado-Odo/Ota Federal Constituency, Jimoh Ojugbele, has pledged to improve on the achievements of the incumbent senator, Adeola Olamilekan Yayi, after emerging winner of the All Progressives Congress senatorial primary for Ogun West Senatorial District. Ojugbele defeated three other aspirants to clinch the party’s ticket with a total of 85,552 votes, becoming the APC flag bearer ahead of the 2027 general election. Announcing the result, the Returning Officer for Ogun West, Dr Dapo Odukoya, disclosed that Ojugbele secured the votes from the 86,811 accredited voters. Speaking shortly after the announcement of…
Nigerian young table tennis players delivered spirited performances and fearless displays on the opening day of the 2026 WTT Contender Lagos at the Molade Okoya-Thomas Hall of the Teslim Balogun Stadium, leaving fans enthralled by their promise. Elizabeth Emelike, Marvelous Joseph, Joshua Samson and Umar Ayoola stepped into the spotlight, facing seasoned opponents with admirable composure. Emelike, unranked and undaunted, rebounded from a 3-0 loss to Slovenia’s Ana Tofant to deliver one of the day’s surprises with a hard-fought 3-2 triumph in the women’s singles qualifiers. Joseph, making his WTT debut, showed grit and determination, rallying from 2-1 down to…
AI Financial Corp., a World Liberty Financial token treasury company, said a deficit in working capital and liabilities is casting significant doubt on its ability to continue over the next year. The company, which has World Liberty CEO Zach Witkoff as its chairman, reported a net loss of $271.5 million in its first-quarter results on Monday, compared to losses of $2.4 million a year ago.The firm, formerly known as ALT5 Sigma, said that as of March 28, it had a working capital deficit of around $5.5 million, with $39.1 million in liabilities against $32.2 million in assets.“These conditions raise substantial doubt…
