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Additional details have emerged on the operation that led to the killing of Abubakar Mainok, a senior commander of the Islamic State, in what Nigerian authorities describe as one of the most intelligence-driven counterterrorism missions conducted in recent years. Mr Mainok’s death was first announced by US President Donald Trump. About two hours later, President Bola Tinubu corroborated his US counterpart, saying the terror leader was killed in his compound in the Lake Chad region. Mr Tinubu commended Nigerian troops and their American partners involved in the mission, saying the operation demonstrated the growing effectiveness of intelligence-led security operations against…
Former Anambra State Governor, Mr Peter Obi has expressed condolences to the Nigerian military and the police following the killing of security personnel during a recent attack in Yobe State. The development was disclosed in a statement posted on Obi’s official page. According to the statement, Obi mourned the death of 17 police officers, alongside an unspecified number of soldiers during an attack on a military school in Yobe State. He described the incident as a national tragedy, stating that the loss of security personnel continues to affect families and communities across the country. “Every security personnel killed is a…
The campaign council of an All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives aspirant, Abdulazeez Abubakar Kaka, has rejected the primary election conducted for Kaduna North Federal Constituency. The development was contained in a statement issued by the Campaign Council. According to the statement, members of the campaign team and party supporters were present across the 12 wards where the exercise was expected to take place but allegedly did not find electoral officials, voting materials or arrangements for the conduct of the primary election. The council further alleged that a group linked to another aspirant later emerged and announced results under…
Kelechi Iheanacho will be looking to win the Scottish Premiership title when Celtic host Hearts at the Paradise on Saturday (today). Iheanacho scored a dramatic late equaliser in Celtic’s victory at Motherwell on Wednesday to put the Hoops in contention to win the title again. The Nigerian international also scored winning goals in recent outings against Dundee and Hibernian. Hearts enjoy a one-point lead over Celtic in the league table. A draw will be enough for the hosts to end their 66-year wait for the title, while Celtic must win to retain the league crown. Iheanacho has netted eight times…
Convicted terrorist, Kabiru Umar, popularly known as Kabiru Sokoto, has said he was wrongly convicted for terrorism in 2013. He has therefore approached the Court of Appeal in Abuja to challenge his 2013 conviction and life sentence over terrorism-related offences. Fresh court documents obtained by Sunday PUNCH, showed that Umar, through his lawyers, Don Akaegbu & Company, filed a motion dated May 13, 2026, seeking an extension of time to appeal the judgment delivered by Justice A.F.A. Ademola of the Federal High Court, Abuja, on December 20, 2013. The application, filed pursuant to Sections 6(6)(b) and 36 of the 1999…
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has berated the former National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, over the continued sale of governorship nomination forms to aspirants despite the Independent National Electoral Commission’s opposition to his leadership. A viral photograph had shown Abure presenting Labour Party nomination form to a former National Vice Chairman of the party, Ceekay Igara, alongside other party members. But Otti, who spoke through his Chief Press Secretary, Ukoha Ukoha, in an interview with Sunday PUNCH, questioned Abure’s authority to continue acting in that capacity. He insisted that both court rulings and INEC’s recognition of the…
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Some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Ekiti/Isin/Irepodun/Oke-Ero Federal Constituency of Kwara State have opposed moves to adopt the current lawmaker representing the constituency, Raheem Tunji, as the party’s consensus candidate for the 2027 election. The party members, on Saturday, staged a protest at the voting centre in Omu-Aran, where they had gathered for the constituency’s primary election. They chanted solidarity songs and demanded that the party’s ticket be zoned to Ekiti Local Government Area of the constituency. A video of the protest has since gone viral on social media. In the video, the visibly aggrieved party…
In an era where economic resilience has become central to national development, the recent report by the Transparent Watch Initiative highlighting the achievements of the NRS is both timely and significant. The recognition of the agency’s strategic direction, institutional reforms, and leadership driven innovations reflects the growing confidence in its role as a critical pillar of national economic stability. The initiative commended the Zacch Adedeji led NRS for its intentional foresight, reform driven leadership, and unwavering commitment to strengthening the nation’s revenue architecture. Under his leadership, the agency has continued to implement strategic policies aimed at expanding the tax net,…
The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, has won the All Progressives Congress, APC, ticket to contest for the Bende Federal Constituency of Abia State in the 2027 election. Kalu, who was elected in 2019 and 2023, emerged as the APC candidate on Saturday unopposed. He was elected by delegates from the 13 political wards of Bende Federal Constituency. The election, which commenced late in the afternoon, was monitored by the APC electoral panel chairman for Abia, Erasmus Cishak, and was relatively peaceful in parts of the state visited by DAILY POST. Speaking to journalists on Saturday…
