Troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralized a notorious terrorist commander, Munzur Ya Audu, in Yobe State, along with 114 other militants, during a series of strategic operations across the country. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, made the announcement on Thursday during a press briefing in Abuja, detailing the military’s achievements over the past week. Buba stated that troops targeted terrorist logistics hubs and other facilities tied to insurgent activities, with a focus on dismantling operational capabilities and disrupting terror networks. “During the week under review: 115 terrorists neutralized 238 suspects arrested 138 kidnapped…
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A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has issued an ex parts order restraining the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, from conducting any elective congresses for the Rivers State APC without including the claimants/applicants. This restriction applies to local government and state executive committees or any congresses whatsoever, pending the determination of the substantive suit. The presiding judge, Justice G.V. Obomanu, also issued an interim injunction, specifically barring the defendants from proceeding with the scheduled congresses on November 23 and 30, 2024, or any other date. The injunction prevents any further steps towards…
Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has named the three Premier League footballers who have surprised him the most this season. Neville revealed his list while speaking on the recent edition of Stick to Football podcast. According to him, he has been impressed by Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch under Arne Slot’s management. Gravenberch has emerged as a real force in the midfield for the Reds, who are five points clear at the top of the table after 11 games. The Dutchman has surprised Neville along with Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood and Ipswich forward Liam Delap. “Gravenberch is a massive…
Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca has suggested why Manchester City sold Cole Palmer to the Blues. Recall that Palmer moved to Stamford Bridge from Man City in the summer of 2023. The England international has been impressive since joining the Premier League west London club. Speaking ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League tie with Leicester City on Saturday, Maresca gave the reason Pep Guardiola’s side sold the 22-year-old star. Asked why City sold Cole Palmer, Maresca told TNT Sports: “Everyone at City, they knew how good Cole is. The only problem is having so many players there. “It’s difficult to give all…
The Nigerian government has unveiled Galaxy Backbone’s ‘Govmail’, ServiceWise GPT, and the Federal Civil Service Online Portal digital service platforms for civil servants nationwide. The head of Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, made this announcement on Thursday in Abuja to mark her 100 days in office. In a statement by Galaxy Backbone’s spokesperson, Chidi Okpala on Friday, he said the digital platforms unveiling underscored President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to enhancing digital governance and driving innovation across the nation’s Federal Civil Service. Speaking at a meeting where the Govmail Interface was first officially presented and demonstrated to…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has upheld the recent Rivers State Local Government elections. The election was conducted by the administration of Governor Siminalayi Fubara. According to Sahara Reporters, this was contained in a judgement delivered by the court on Thursday, thereby overturning an earlier judgement by the Federal High Court, which ruled against the council election. DAILY POST had reported that the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC had declared the Action Peoples Party (APP) winner in 22 out of the 23 local government areas in the State However, dissatisfied with the results, the All Progressives Congress,…
The France Football Federation, FFF, on Thursday unveiled a 30-player squad for the international friendly against the Super Falcons of Nigeria. Les Blues will also face Spain in another friendly after the encounter with the Super Falcons. Key stars like Wendie Renard, Kadidiatou Diani and Eugénie Le Sommer were included in the squad. Laurent Bonadie has been appointed interim head coach of the team following Herve Renard’s resignation. The Super Falcons also have an interim coach, Justine Madugu, in charge. France will face Nigeria at the Stade Raymond Kopa, Angers, on Saturday, November 30. France unveils squad for Super Falcons…
Bandits have reportedly abducted about four farmers in the Libere community of Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Aminu Khalid, the Dokan Karji youth leader, disclosed this to DAILY POST on Thursday in a telephone interview. He said the farmers were kidnapped at about 12 o’clock while harvesting their crops. Khalid lamented that the incident has caused panic in Libere and surrounding communities, with residents deserting their villages. “These bandits have continued to occupy more villages in our local government area unchallenged and causing a lot havoc to the various communities,” he said. The youth leader had earlier reported…
The Arewa Consultative Forum has suspended its national chairman, Mamman Mike Osuman, for making what it describes as an authorised statement concerning the 2027 presidency. Osuman was quoted as saying during the ACF National Executive Council meeting on Wednesday that the North would support a northern candidate for the presidency in the 2027 general elections. Reacting in a statement on Thursday, the forum, through its Chairman, Board of Trustees, Bashir Dalhatu and Secretary General, Murtala Aliyu, said Osuman made the statements without consulting or discussing with other leaders and members of the ACF, adding that the statements made only reflected…
A bill to amend the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Act, to provide for increase in the number of judges in the court has scaled second reading in the House of Representatives. Sponsored by the Deputy Speaker, Benjamin Kalu, and seven other legislators at plenary on Thursday, the bill sought to increase the number of judges to a minimum of 100 from the current maximum of 70. Leading the debate on its general principles, one of the co-sponsors, Jonathan Gbefwi (PDP, Nasarawa), said that the bill had passed first reading on July 23, with the aim of…