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The Defence Headquarters has clarified the recent public discussions surrounding the neutralisation of a prominent terrorist commander, Abu-Bilal Al-Minuki. DAILY POST reports that a collaborative operation with the United States Africa Command on May 16, 2026, led to the killing of Bilal Al-Minuki. Following the development, certain media outlets referenced a similar operation from 2024, which involved the elimination of a terrorist commander with the same name. This has understandably raised questions regarding the identity of the individual who was recently neutralised. In a statement signed by Somalia Uba, Director of Defence Information, the DHQ said: “It is crucial to…
Candidates have emerged at the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives primary elections across Delta State. While elections took place in some areas, Option A4 and consensus arrangements were adopted in others. Onoyake was declared winner in the Okpe/Sapele/Uvwie Federal Constituency by the returning officer, Mr. Charles Aniagwu. Speaking with journalists after the exercise, Chief Bernard Jagboro and Hon. Madis Emerorota, agents to Hon. Ramson Onoyake and Mr. Odiate Obaro Emmanuel respectively, commended the party leadership for ensuring a free, fair and transparent process. They particularly praised Governor Oborevwori for providing a level playing field for all aspirants and…
No fewer than five persons have been confirmed dead following the collapse of a building in the Durumi 3 area of Abuja, near the popular Gudu Market. The tragic incident occurred at about 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, throwing the area into confusion as rescue workers and residents battled to save trapped victims. The Mandate Secretary for Health and Human Services in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, confirmed the incident while speaking on behalf of rescue agencies involved in the operation. According to her, a total of 15 persons were pulled out from the rubble during the rescue…
Nollywood actress Shine Rosman has said Nigerian filmmakers prioritise beauty over talent when in terms of casting actresses. Speaking in a recent episode of the Baaj and Paul podcast, Rosman said the emphasis on beauty was eroding talents from Nollywood. She said the demand for beauty in Nollywood has led to some actresses undergoing surgeries to enhance their beauties and physiques. “Majority of Nollywood filmmakers prioritise beauty over talent. There are good directors who regard only talent but to be honest, majority prefer beauty to talent. That is why you see a lot of movie stars doing surgeries to enhance…
Former Chelsea star, Joe Cole, has given the only reason Manchester City won’t win the Premier League this season. Cole spoke following Man City’s FA Cup triumph over Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on Saturday. He also labelled Pep Guardiola’s side as the best team in Europe on current form. “The only reason they won’t win the league this year is that they will run out of road. That old saying you don’t get beat, you just run out of time,” Cole said as quoted by Metro UK after Man City defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the DA Cup final. “They are…
Senator Garba Musa Maidoki, representing Kebbi South Senatorial District, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress ahead of the party’s senatorial primary election scheduled for Monday. Maidoki announced his resignation in a letter dated May 14, 2026, obtained by our correspondent on Saturday, addressed to the APC Ward Chairman of Rafin Zuru Ward in Zuru Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The senator attributed his decision to the lingering internal crisis within the party, saying the situation had negatively affected his political ambitions. “I write to formally notify you of my withdrawal from the All Progressives Congress (APC), Rafin Zuru…
The Enugu State Ministry of Transport has warned residents against the defacement, destruction, and unauthorised use of bus shelters and public transport infrastructure across the state. The warning is contained in a statement issued on Saturday in Enugu by the ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Mrs Chinwendu Odumegwu. According to the statement, the ministry notified the general public, businesses, organisations, advertisers, and residents that the defacement or illegal use of bus shelters and transport facilities was strictly prohibited. The ministry said that the newly developed bus shelters and transport infrastructure were public assets built through significant government investment to create a…
The Peoples Democratic Party Governorship Screening Committee has officially cleared Oladipupo Adebutu to contest in the party’s governorship primary ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to a statement made available to journalists on Saturday by Adebutu’s media Aide, Afolabi Orekoya, the screening exercise that was held at the PDP National Secretariat in Abuja brought together governorship aspirants from across the country for the party’s mandatory verification and eligibility process. The statement further stated that “Adebutu, a prominent chieftain of the PDP and widely regarded as one of the leading political voices in Ogun State, successfully passed the screening process,…
Iran’s World Cup squad will travel to Turkey on Monday for a training camp, friendlies, and to complete visa applications before heading to the United States, head coach Amir Ghalenoei said on Saturday. Team Melli will be returning to Antalya, where they trained and played friendlies in March. They are taking a squad of 30 players, which will have to be trimmed to the World Cup maximum of 26. Perhaps the best known is 33-year-old former Porto striker Mehdi Taremi, now with Olympiacos. “Selecting 30 players for this final training camp ahead of the World Cup was the most difficult…
Fresh off the success of Off Campus season 1, Jalen Thomas Brooks is hopeful that one of his fellow members of The Pitt night shift will hit the rink down the line. “Let’s see, as a rival head coach, I’m going to say Shawn Hatosy,” Brooks, 24, exclusively told Us Weekly on Monday, May 11, at the Amazon Upfronts in New York City. “That would be insane in, like, he’s intense and scary, but a rival evil head coach as Shawn Hatosy? That’s hot, that’s dope.” Hatosy, 50, portrays attending Dr. Abbot on HBO Max’s The Pitt, on which Brooks…
