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Operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Tactical Squad of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five persons in connection with a staged kidnapping that went viral online, showing a schoolboy pleading for mercy in a fabricated “kidnappers’ den.” The arrests were made on Thursday, 18th December 2025, around 1:00 p.m., the Lagos State Police Command confirmed in a statement signed by SP Abimbola Adebisi and shared via the Command’s official X handle on Friday. Preliminary investigations revealed that the case, initially reported as a missing person incident at Ago Palace Division on 26th November 2025, was deliberately orchestrated by the supposed…

The Super Eagles will intensify preparations for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with two training sessions on Friday (today), DAILY POST reports. The players and their officials arrived their base in Fes, Morocco on Thursday night. Last night’s training session was cancelled due to the team’s late arrival in Fes. The first training session will start at 10am local time, while the second session will begin at 6pm local time. The Super Eagles are gearing up for their opening fixture against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania. Tuesday’s encounter will hold at the Complexe Sportif de Fès. It will kick-off…

A coalition of civil society organisations has expressed concern over what it described as legislative interference by members of the National Assembly in the affairs of examination bodies. The organisations called for constructive, transparent and mutually respectful engagement between committees of the House of Representatives and Nigeria’s examination bodies, while stressing the need to preserve institutional independence within the education sector. Speaking on behalf of the coalition, the Convener of the Social Transparency and Youth Leadership Advancement Initiative, Okpanachi Jacob, said the CSOs were offering general observations and recommendations aimed at strengthening governance, accountability and public confidence in educational institutions.…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has stated that Nigeria’s power sector reforms have progressed beyond policy declarations into a phase of measurable outcomes, as the Niger Delta Power Holding Company marked its 20th anniversary amid sweeping changes in the electricity market. Shettima, who spoke at the anniversary celebration held at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja, said the enactment of the Electricity Act 2023 had fundamentally altered the operating landscape for the power sector and repositioned the NDPHC for a more commercially driven future.A statement issued on Thursday by the Head of Corporate Communications and External Relations at NDPHC, Emmanuel…

The Imo State Police Command has commenced orderly room trials for seven personnel involved in misconduct, including extortion, unprofessionalism, and high-handedness, captured in a viral video last Saturday. The command assured the public that the disciplinary process would be thorough, transparent, and in accordance with the Nigeria Police Force regulations. A traveller had discreetly recorded operatives from a joint task force, comprising members from different security agencies, harassing and extorting passengers at Seven-and-a-Half Junction in Obowo Local Government Area on Saturday. Police spokesperson in the state, Henry Okoye, in a statement on Thursday, said the trial had commenced against the…

Nigeria’s digital economy is often celebrated as one of Africa’s most promising. With more than 200 million people, a rapidly growing technology sector, and increasing mobile adoption, the country is frequently positioned as a continental leader. Yet behind the statistics lies a more complex picture: millions of Nigerians remain disconnected, unable to access affordable, reliable internet. This digital divide threatens to slow down the nation’s progress and deepen existing inequalities. In major cities such as Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, internet access has become part of daily life. Students log into online classrooms, entrepreneurs build digital storefronts, and families rely…

The immediate past Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority, Bola Oyebamiji, on Saturday emerged as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the forthcoming Osun State governorship election. Oyebamiji’s emergence followed a motion moved by two governorship aspirants, Kunle Adegoke (SAN) and Senator Babajide Omoworare, at the primary election venue located within the premises of Ebunoluwa Group of Schools, Osogbo. The Chairman of the APC governorship primary committee and Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, thereafter subjected the motion to a voice vote, which received overwhelming support from party members present at the primary. Okpebholo subsequently…

The Oba Otudeko Foundation has launched a statewide food relief initiative to support 2,000 vulnerable families across the four geopolitical zones of Ogun State. According to a statement, the foundation delivered the first phase of the programme in Odogbolu, where over 500 elderly and at-risk residents received essential food items. The Odogbolu outreach marks the official commencement of the foundation’s December distribution schedule. The initiative reflects the long-standing commitment of the founder, Dr Oba Otudeko, to improve the world through enterprise and community responsibility. The foundation delivers this outreach in partnership with local leadership as part of a broader social…

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has announced that states with outstanding performance in primary healthcare delivery will share a total of $6.1 million through the third edition of its Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge Awards. NGF Chairman, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, disclosed this while unveiling the awards, scheduled for Friday in Abuja. A statement issued on Thursday by the NGF Director of Media and Strategic Communications, Yunusa Abdullahi, quoted AbdulRazaq as describing the PHC Leadership Challenge as a national initiative that rewards exceptional leadership by state governors. He said the initiative recognises efforts aimed at strengthening primary healthcare services…

Newly launched broadcasting and streaming platform, Ariya Networks, has secured the rights to broadcast the Africa Cup of Nations in Nigeria. The Chief Executive Officer of Ariya Networks, Dr Idris Badmus, disclosed this at a press conference on Thursday, stating that the AFCON broadcast aligns with the company’s vision of building a global, African-owned media platform. “Ariya Networks globally launched this month with a press conference in New York City. We are a registered broadcasting corporation with a license to broadcast globally, and our holding company, Amni Corporation, has been operating in the United States for the past 11 years,”…