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​At least six residents were killed in Baidi village in the Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Wednesday night during an attack by a suspected terrorist group believed to be affiliated to the Lakurawa network, an armed group active in the area. Tangaza is one of the council areas targeted by a US airstrike last December. It is believed to be used as hideouts by terrorists along the Nigeria-Niger border. According to residents, the attackers stormed the village in the dark, shooting indiscriminately. The attack left six men dead and forced many other villagers to abandon their homes.…

Africa has lifted Mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS) following recommendations from the Emergency Consultative Group of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The announcement was made by the Director General of Africa CDC, Jean Kaseya, in a statement posted on the organisation’s website on Friday. Mr Kaseya said the decision reflects Africa’s growing capacity to manage complex public health challenges through strengthened health systems, political leadership, regional cooperation and effective international partnerships. “Following the recommendation of the Africa CDC Emergency Consultative Group, I hereby announce the lifting of Mpox as a…

Oba Oloyede Akinghare II, the Arujale-Ojima of Okeluse Kingdom in Ondo State, and widely regarded as the youngest Yoruba traditional ruler, has warned the public against disrespecting his throne. The monarch, who ascended the throne at 16 following the death of his father, Adeyeoba Omomogbe (Akinghare I), issued the warning in a statement on his Instagram page, stressing that informal or inappropriate modes of address would no longer be tolerated. His warning comes amid concerns that his age has shaped how some members of the public relate to the stool. Traditionally, most Nigerian traditional rulers ascend the throne in their…

Founder of the Living Faith Church, Winners Chapel Worldwide, Bishop David Oyedepo has revealed an encounter he had with an alleged fraudster. While delivering a sermon during the mild-week service, Oyedepo said he was impersonated by an alleged fraudster sometime ago. He said the alleged impersonator attempted to extort money from the victims but was later exposed. He said, “We had an experience some time back when someone was claiming to be me and that I was asking for something. “My assistant called and the person said ‘can I speak to Bishop Oyedepo’? My assistant said yes, you can talk…

There is respite for the Rivers Assembly loyal to Nyesom Wike, as the State High Court sitting in Oyigbo has declined to grant a perpetual injunction seeking to restrain the Chief Judge of the state, Chibuzor Simeon Amadi, from acting on impeachment requests by the lawmakers against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Ngozi Ordu. This was disclosed in a statement by Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike. According to Olayinka, the presiding judge ruled that the court could not issue the requested order, noting that the matter is already before the…

Three persons have been confirmed dead while another sustained injuries following coordinated attacks by suspected bandits across Buruku, Okokolo and Naka Local Government Areas of Benue State on Thursday. In one of the incidents, Mbakura Mbagen community in Buruku LGA was invaded in the early hours of the morning. Reports indicate that about five armed men stormed the village around 3:30 a.m., killing two members of the state’s Civil Protection Guards, identified as John Kunde and Sughter Orbunde. During the raid, the attackers also kidnapped Aondowase Ager and carted away a Bajaj motorcycle owned by one of the victims. The…

Following the conclusion of the UEFA Europa League matches this week on Thursday, DAILY POST brings you the teams that have qualified for the Round of 16 and knockout phase play-offs so far. Aston Villa and Lyon are the latest teams to secure their places in the Europa League Round of 16 after recording 18 points each from seven matches. Both teams currently occupy the first two positions in the Europa League standings after Thursday’s matches. Here are teams that have qualified for the Round of 16, knock out phase play-offs so far. Confirmed in Round of 16: Aston Villa…

President Bola Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has stated that Governor Siminalayi Fubara is the recognised leader of the All Progressives Congress in Rivers State, emphasising that former governor Nyesom Wike is not part of the ruling party. Bwala spoke on Channels Television’s Hard Copy on Thursday amid a political standoff in the state, which has seen the Rivers Assembly begin impeachment proceedings against Fubara. He said the national chairman’s position is clear: Fubara, not Wike, leads the APC in Rivers. “I agree with the point highlighted by the national chairman [Nentawe Yilwatda] that in Rivers State,…

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has confirmed the death of a trailer driver in an accident that occurred in the early hours of Friday at the Otedola Bridge section of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Ogun State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps confirmed that the resulting gridlock has extended towards the Kara axis of the expressway. PUNCH Online had earlier reported that the twin accident involved heavy-duty vehicles. Confirming the driver’s death in a statement on Friday, LASTMA spokesperson Adebayo Taofiq said the fatality resulted from a violent collision. He stated, “A tragic road traffic catastrophe involving…

Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman has become the world’s highest-paid female footballer after signing a new three-year contract with Washington Spirit, her agent confirmed. The 23-year-old, daughter of former NBA star Dennis Rodman, had been a free agent since her previous deal with the Spirit expired on December 31, 2025. As reported by BBC Sport on Friday, her new contract is reportedly worth $2 million per year, including bonuses, keeping her with the club through 2028. Rodman said the deal was “amazing” and called it a “monumental and game-changing moment.” Previously, Barcelona midfielder Aitana Bonmati, winner of the Ballon d’Or…