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Zamfara State Police Command has neutralised two suspected bandits and recovered explosive devices during separate security operations in Bungudu Local Government Area of the state. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Yazoo Abubakar, said armed hoodlums invaded the Funture area of Rugar Buda Village via Nahuce District in Bungudu Emirate around 12:30 a.m., firing sporadically in an attempt to cause panic among residents. He said operatives, alongside other security personnel stationed in Nahuce, swiftly mobilised to the scene and engaged the attackers in a gun duel. According to him, two bandits were killed during the encounter,…

Super Eagles head coach, Eric Chelle, has sent a clear message to Nigerian home-based players following his side’s Unity Cup semi-final 2-0 win against the Warriors of Zimbabwe on Tuesday night. Recall that Chelle watched as a brace from Femi Azeez ensured Nigeria defeated Zimbabwe at The Valley in London. The Malian had included some home-based players from the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, in his squad for the Unity Cup. The home-based players include Michael Atata, Aderemi Adeoye, Tosin Oyedokun, Chibueze Oputa, Obinna Igbokwe, and Elias Ochobi. Speaking at his post-match interview after the match, Chelle stated that he needs some…

Vice President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerians to continue praying for peace, unity and mutual understanding as the country gradually enters another political season. Shettima made the call shortly after observing the Eid-el-Kabir prayers at the Ramat Square Eid Ground in Maiduguri, Borno State, on Wednesday. “Our message to Nigerians is to continue praying for peace and for mutual understanding amongst all Nigerians. “And as we enter the political phase, there is a need for maturity, forbearance, and generosity of spirit in our political interactions,” the Vice President said. The Vice President urged political leaders and citizens to place national…

Ahead of the Saturday, January 16, 2027, presidential and National Assembly elections, a former Minority Leader of the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Maria Ude Nwachi, has won the ticket for the Ebonyi South Senatorial contest on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party. Addressing journalists on Tuesday in Abakaliki after the direct primary held in Afikpo, Nwachi expressed excitement at clinching the PDP ticket, reiterating her belief that the party would cruise to victory at the polls. She said, “I thank all the delegates for the enormous love and support shown me at the primary election. This is just…

NEM Insurance Plc has reported a total of N41.46 billion in gross claims paid across its various business segments for the financial year ended December 31, 2025. The figure was disclosed in the group’s audited annual report submitted to the Nigerian Exchange Group on Tuesday. The report showed that the parent company’s claims payout rose significantly from N24.24 billion in 2024 to N41.46 billion in 2025. Details from the audited financial statements indicated that the motor insurance segment recorded the highest claims payout, accounting for N13.00 billion of the total claims paid during the year. Fire insurance followed with claims…

Northern Lions, Southern Sharks, Middle-Belt Tigers and Central Eagles have qualified for the semi-finals of the Nigeria Super League following the latest round of matches in the novel cricket tournament, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Southern Sharks sealed the last semi-final ticket on Monday after a dominant 35-run victory over Eastern Elephants in a rain-affected five-over contest. The Sharks produced a clinical display with both bat and ball to secure the crucial win that confirmed their place in the knockout stage. Northern were the first team to book their place in the semi-finals last Thursday, and they currently lead the…

The tokenized real-world asset (RWA) market has grown to $51 billion, up 42% this year, as private credit becomes the largest segment of the market, according to a Bernstein Research report seen by Cointelegraph.Private credit accounted for roughly 44% of total RWA value, Bernstein said, reflecting growing use of blockchain-based infrastructure for lending and fund structures.The $51 billion valuation sits well above other industry estimates, such as RWA.xyz’s $34 billion figure, highlighting how different analytics providers count tokenized assets.Institutional players are increasingly entering the market through tokenized lending and fund structures, including BlackRock’s tokenized money market fund BUIDL, which has…

The Broadway revival of Chess will close earlier than scheduled. According to a report by Variety, published on Tuesday, May 26, the show will see curtains fall for good on June 21 when its star, Lea Michele, was already confirmed to be departing the production. The news comes after the Cold War musical, which debuted in London’s West End in May 1986, failed to garner a 2026 Tony Award nomination in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in Leading Role in a Musical despite widespread acclaim directed at Michele, 39. The snub came amid the production attracting five…

The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF, has disclosed that no fewer than 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria. The USCIRF’s report titled “Nonstate Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,” said armed Fulani militants are the ones worsening insecurity and religious freedom violations in several parts of the country. The report, which was released in May 2026, described the armed groups as some of the deadliest non-state actors responsible for violent attacks across the Middle Belt and Southern Nigeria. The USCIRF stated that the militants operate in clusters ranging from 10 to 1,000…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has lambasted the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, about the figures that emanated from the recently held primary election across the country. Addressing newsmen, the ADC National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the APC as liars deceiving Nigerians with inflated figures. The ADC was reacting to the results of the APC primary election announced on Sunday. DAILY POST recalls that the APC declared incumbent president Bola Tinubu the winner of the exercise with 10.99 million votes. Reacting, the opposition said, “APC are liars, deceiving and misleading Nigerians with Inflated 11 million membership figures. “We are not…