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More than 10 residents have been killed after terrorists attacked Woro and Nuku communities in the Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, setting several houses on fire and displacing scores of villagers. The attack occurred on Tuesday evening. Sahara Reporters reported that the assailants, believed to be operating from the dense forest of the Borgu National Park in neighbouring Niger State, invaded the rural settlements at about 6 p.m., firing sporadically and causing panic among residents. Survivors told reporters that the terrorists arrived in large numbers and moved from house to house, shooting indiscriminately and setting buildings ablaze. Several…
The German airline Lufthansa is adding 25 new aircraft to its fleet this year. Jens Ritter, chief executive of Lufthansa Airlines, highlighted “extensive product improvements on board and on the ground” at a press conference on Tuesday. The company wants to become more attractive on long-haul routes with a completely revamped service. After major delay problems in 2023 and 2024, Lufthansa’s punctuality has already improved significantly, Mr Ritter said. “We are as punctual as we were 10 years ago,” he claimed, without providing figures. The company believes the innovations will not only benefit wealthy passengers in business and first class,…
A chieftaincy dispute rocking Umuogbo-Agu Autonomous Community in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State has taken a dramatic turn following a fresh revelation that one of the central figures in the dispute, Mr. Obiora Simon Ngwu, was allegedly sacked by the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, for alleged admission scam far back in 2012. The development comes after a document from Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, confirmed that Ngwu, a former staff member, was dismissed from service over his involvement in a fake admission scandal. The confirmation sighted by DAILY POST was…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has dismissed the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a weak opposition force, insisting the ruling party remains far ahead in strength and influence. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, Yilwatda downplayed the political weight of the ADC and some of the prominent figures associated with the opposition coalition, including former Senate President David Mark. According to him, the APC remained the party to beat, pointing to ongoing defections by opposition governors as evidence of the ruling party’s growing appeal. Reacting to claims that the APC is…
Edo State Police Command has arrested two suspected kidnappers who had earlier escaped arrest during the exchange of fire in one of the joint bush combing rescue operations in the State. ASP Eno Ikoedem, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, disclosed this in a statement dated Tuesday, February 3, 2026, and made available to newsmen on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in Benin City. Ikoedem said the suspects were arrested on January 28, 2026 at about 1:30pm by operatives of the Igarra Area Command, while on duty along the Auchi–Igarra Highway. She gave the names of the suspects as Muhammed…
Nigeria International, Ademola Lookman has named his top 3 favourite artists of all time. Responding to a question at his new club, Atletico Madrid, the winger listed Afrobeats front trio Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Davido as his greatest artists of all time. “My Top 3 Favorite artistes of all time are Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido,” he said. DAILY POST reported that Lookman joined Atletico Madrid on a permanent transfer from Serie A club, Atalanta, on Monday. Aside from Lookman, many of members of the current Super Eagles squad have listed Nigerian artists among their favourites musicians. Alex Iwobi, Samuel…
Stocks mostly rose Wednesday as investors brushed off another tech-fuelled sell-off on Wall Street, while precious metals continued their recovery on dip-buying following a two-day collapse. Oil prices also extended gains on a fresh pick-up in US-Iran tensions after an American jet shot down an Iranian drone in the Middle East, just as the two sides prepared to hold key nuclear talks. Assets across the board have endured a volatile start to February owing to a surge in the dollar, geopolitical tensions and the possibility of another US government shutdown. Concerns over artificial intelligence have also kept traders on their…
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has pledged the support of the state government to traders affected by the fire at Singer Market, which destroyed goods worth hundreds of millions of naira. The governor’s pledge was contained in a statement issued on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Sunusi DawakinTofa, following the incident that occurred early Monday. Yusuf described the fire as unfortunate and distressing, noting that the government shared in the pain and losses suffered by the affected business owners. He assured the traders that the state government would not abandon them in their moment of need and would work with…
Africa is poised for a leap in oil and gas investment, as $10bn in funding will be mobilised through the newly established African Energy Bank to support strategic energy projects across the continent. This announcement was made by the Secretary-General of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation, Farid Ghezali, on Tuesday in Abuja during the opening ceremony of the 9th Nigeria International Energy Summit 2026. The event convened stakeholders from governments, regional petroleum organisations, and the private sector to chart a path for sustainable, energy-led industrialisation. He said the initial phase of the pan-African initiative will focus on Nigeria, Angola, and…
New Atletico Madrid forward Ademola Lookman has been handed the club’s jersey number 22, as he penned a heartfelt farewell message to his former club Atalanta after joining the Spanish side on the deadline day of the January transfer window on Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Lookman signed a four-year deal with Atletico Madrid, with the transfer reportedly valued at €40m. According to La Repubblica, the Nigerian international agreed to a contract worth €7m per season, representing a salary increase of over 300 per cent from the €2.5m he earned annually in Italy. The move brought an end to his…
