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The police command in Akwa Ibom State has said it arrested three masqueraders in the state for alleged involvement in violent and disorderly conduct under the guise of masquerade activities. The police spokesperson in Akwa Ibom, Timfon John, said in a statement on Saturday in Uyo that operatives arrested the masqueraders on Friday in Etinan Local Government Area of the state. “On Friday, 23 January 2026, at about 1645 hours, the Command received a distress call from an anonymous source reporting a serious breach of public peace and violent activities by masquerades at Mbioto II Village, Etinan LGA. “Upon receipt…

A former Commissioner for Health in Oyo State, Dr Kayode Afolabi has disclosed that Nigeria needs more trained mid-level manpower to tackle the health challenges facing majority of people at the rural communities. Afolabi tasked the federal, state and local governments to engage more trained manpower to contribute to healthcare services delivery, especially at community level. Dr Afolabi, who doubles as the Provost of Premier College of Health Technology, Ibadan made the call while speaking at the maiden convocation ceremony of the institution on Friday, noting that the contributions of mid-level health professionals cannot be ignored, especially at the community…

The factional NNPP Chairman in Kano, Senator Masaud Jibrin Eldoguwa, has expressed sadness over the sudden resignation of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano from his party. “I feel bad losing one of the proactive  governor of my party. Certainly, we in NNPP will be missing him greatly”, he said while speaking exclusively with DAILY POST in Kano. Senator Masaud, however said Nigerians and all those expressing all sorts of negative opinions on the matter have to understand that joining a political party is a personal action to whoever wishes to do so, so also when withdrawing. “Therefore, for Abba,…

Operatives of the Delta State Police Command’s Buffalo Patrol Team have arrested a 62-year old man, Nwanlioba Ikechukwu Dominic and five other suspects in possession of 3 pump action guns and 1 locally fabricated Dane gun, 1 battle axe, and 26 live cartridges. The suspects were arrested on 22 January 2026 at about 1610 hours, DAILY POST can report. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe confirmed the report in a statement in Warri. He said, “On 22 January 2026 at about 1610 hours, operatives of the Command’s Buffalo Patrol Team, while on routine stop-and-search duty at the…

Former Chelsea star, Chris Sutton has predicted the Premier League matches taking place this weekend in England. West Ham United will clash with Sunderland on Saturday afternoon, while Manchester City will face Wolves later in the evening at Etihad Stadium. On Saturday evening, Bournemouth will take on Arne Slot’s Liverpool, and Crystal Palace will host Chelsea. Also on Sunday evening, Arsenal will host Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium. Stating his predictions, Sutton said via BBC Sport: Fulham 2-1 Brighton & Hove AlbionWest Ham United 1-1 SunderlandBurnley 0-0Tottenham HotspurManchester City 3-1 WolvesBournemouth 1-2 LiverpoolCrystal Palace 0-1 ChelseaNewcastle United 2-1 Aston…

The Lagos State Government has said it engaged residents of Makoko and other waterfront communities for several years before demolishing structures in the areas, dismissing claims that the exercise was carried out without notice. According to a statement posted on the official X page of the Lagos State Government, the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, stated this during Ask Lagos, a weekly X-space engagement between the state government and residents, where officials defended the contentious demolitions. Omotoso said the demolitions were aimed at protecting lives and property, as well as addressing security concerns, insisting that the action was…

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio and Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, have formally received the former National Legal Adviser of the Peoples Democratic Party, Emmanuel Enoidem, into the ruling All Progressives Congress, in a move seen as part of the APC’s ongoing consolidation ahead of the 2027 general elections. The defection, which took place at a political rally in Utu Etim Ekpo, Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, was disclosed in a statement released on Saturday by Akpabio’s Special Assistant on Media and Communication, Anietie Ekong. Enoidem, a former Commissioner under Akpabio’s administration when the Senate President…

The United States’ geopolitical brinkmanship over Greenland has thrown its economic ties to the EU into sharp relief. European powers are considering what instruments it has to combat US belligerence, including the “nuclear option” of offloading US debt.The tone has shifted after a supposed “framework of a deal” at Davos, and US ambitions to take over Greenland have cooled, for now. But EU heads of state are still preparing possible responses to further escalation.One option was cutting off access to US markets through the so-called “trade bazooka.” If triggered, it would cut off US companies from the EU market, costing…

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Former Governor of Kano State and leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has reaffirmed his commitment to his political principles, declaring that he will not compromise his ideals for personal or material gain. Addressing supporters at his Miller Road residence on Friday, Mr Kwankwaso reacted to the announcement of Governor Abba Yusuf’s resignation from the NNPP alongside a majority of the state’s elected and appointed officials. The governor and his team are expected to formally join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the coming days. Mr Kwankwaso noted that while he could have joined the…