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The police in Akwa Ibom State have arraigned a social media user and advocate over allegations of criminal defamation, threats, and conduct capable of breaching public peace, following her posts accusing Governor Umo Eno of unlawful sales of community land. In a statement on Thursday, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Baba Azare, said the woman, God’sown Monday Udoito, was charged on six counts after a petition dated 10 January 2026. According to the police, investigations showed that Ms Udoito allegedly used her Facebook account, with over 20,000 followers, to publish and circulate what the police described as “false…

Actor and activist Yomi Fabiyi has renewed his call for justice over the death of singer Ilerioluwa “Mohbad” Aloba, nearly two months after he claimed to have come into possession of video footage allegedly showing how the “KPK” crooner was killed. In November 2025, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Fabiyi, who has remained vocal since the controversy began, disclosed that a portion of the alleged footage was sent to him in what he described as an attempt by Mohbad’s younger brother, Adura, to extort money. However, in a statement sent to this newspaper on Thursday, the actor, through his legal representatives, Tunde…

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to continue to partner with the Federal Government to support the Nigerian Armed Forces, fallen heroes, and their families. Mbah also stressed the need to learn from the scars of division and internal conflicts inherent in the nation’s history in order to build a more united and secure society, saying that “peace and safety must be protected by restraint, dialogue, and shared responsibility.” Mbah gave the commitment on Thursday during the 2026 Armed Forces Remembrance Day and Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Okpara Square, Enugu, describing January 15 of every…

There is unease in Enugu State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, following the reported exclusion of leading foundation members of the party and other notable bigwigs from the stakeholders’ meeting held in Isi-Uzo Local Government Area of the state. The foundation members and other notable bigwigs excluded from the meeting included a serving Federal Commissioner in the National Population Commission (NPC) and three-time Commissioner in Enugu State, Hon. Ejike Eze, a former Commissioner for Agriculture and one-time Vice Chancellor of the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Prof. Hillary Edeoga, former Commissioner for Rural Development, Hon. Casmir…

Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, has ordered the demolition of terrorist hideouts in Okene Local Government Area of the state. The operation commenced with the demolition of a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, hideout in Sambel, Idoji, after a series of banditry attacks in the area. DAILY POST recalls that a few months ago, controversial cleric Sheikh Gumi alleged that 90 percent of terrorists operating in Kogi State and the South-West are Ebira youths who have been indoctrinated with extremist ideologies. Similarly, the alleged mastermind of the Deeper Life Bible Church attack in Okene, said to be a…

Afrobeats star David Adeleke, widely known as Davido, has refuted allegations suggesting he is the father of a teenage girl who recently demanded a DNA test to confirm her paternity. The singer clarified that he has never been involved in any personal relationship with the girl’s mother, adding that his first and only interaction with them occurred during the DNA testing exercise. Davido revealed that a total of five DNA tests were carried out across different medical centers. He explained that he personally selected three of the hospitals, while the remaining two were chosen by the girl and her mother.…

Plateau United technical adviser, Gbenga Ogunbote, has described his team’s draw with Abia Warriors as a good start to the second stanza of the season. The Peace Boys held Abia Warriors to a 1-1 draw at the Umuahia Township Stadium on Wednesday. Ogunbote admitted that there is still lot of room for improvement in his team. He assured that they won’t be carried away with the away draw. “It’s a good start getting the first start on the road,” Ogunbote told the club’s media. “We still have a lot to do we won’t allow it to get into our head,…

The Federal Government has said the newly signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates is designed to attract large-scale UAE investments into Nigeria’s infrastructure and industrial sectors, while positioning the country as a strategic hub for accessing the wider African market. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr Jumoke Oduwole, stated this on Thursday while speaking as a guest on Politics Today on Channels Television, where she defended the agreement amid concerns about its implications for local production and jobs. Oduwole said Nigeria deliberately opened its market to UAE investors in areas where the…

A fire outbreak on Thursday afternoon destroyed eight shelter rooms and a mosque at a military checkpoint along Gombe Road in Potiskum Local Government Area of Yobe State. One military personnel also sustained injuries.‎‎According to eyewitnesses, the fire was first noticed around 1:30pm when smoke started billowing from the checkpoint area. Alarmed by the sight, residents and personnel quickly raised the alarm.‎‎“People immediately tried to control the fire, but it spread very fast. The smoke was thick, and the fire affected almost the entire shelter area,” the eyewitnesses said.‎The head of the Local Emergency Management Committee of the Yobe State…

Abba Abubakar, son of former Vice President and 2023 Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has defected from the PDP to the ruling All Progressives Congress, pledging to work for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu in 2027. The defection was announced on Thursday at the National Assembly, Abuja. Popularly known as “Abba,” the younger Atiku was formally received by the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin, alongside key APC leaders from the North-East geopolitical zone, in what party leaders described as a significant political realignment. Addressing party leaders and supporters at the event, Abubakar announced his…