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The family of the late singer Mohbad has urged anyone with relevant information that will assist in the ongoing investigation into his death to come forward. The family’s legal team made the while expressing concern over some sensitive information on the death of the deceased being shared with the public by individuals on the internet. Monisola Esther, a member of the family’s legal team, in a statement on Monday, explained that such information should be made available to the Police instead of the public. “Given the nature of the death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba and the information being released to…

Full and part-time farmers are facing difficult times in parts of Adamawa State where thieves are entering farms and harvesting crops. Crop stealing began to thrive in Adamawa State in the wake of the current food inflation which motivated more residents into farming and which in turn appears to have given crime-minded people the idea to help themselves to the many cropped lands around them. A lady, Mrs Margret Hosea, who took to farming to get something to eat and to raise money to augment her meagre pay as a private school teacher, told DAILY POST on Monday that she…

The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has expressed concern over the recent violent clash between members of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria, IMN, known as Shi’ites, and the Nigeria Police Force in the Wuse district of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). HURIWA criticized the confrontation, which occurred on Sunday, as it reportedly resulted in the deaths of two police officers, left several others injured, and led to the destruction of police vehicles. While condemning the killing of the police officers, HURIWA emphasized the importance of upholding the rule of law and ensuring that those responsible for the crime…

Dr Solomon Chollom, a virologist, has called for a more proactive approach in addressing the rising incidences of zoonotic infections following the recent Mpox outbreak in Nigeria. Chollom said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja, while responding to questions on viral transmission of Mpox in the country. He said that the current country response was not holistic as it was focusing mainly on human-to-human transmission. He said that there was the need for a broader strategy that covered the entire elements in the ecosystem of the transmission cycle. “The response is…

At least six people were killed when suspected herders invaded Iwari and Olagagbenea communities in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. DAILY POST gathered that the invaders had at the weekend attacked Iwari village and killed one person before proceeding to the Olegagbane community where they killed five people. An indigene of the community who spoke on condition of anonymity, narrated that armed attackers have already cordoned off all the villages in Agatu and encircled them for attacks. He said the invaders suspected to be herders have been killing residents in their farms and homes. “On August 23rd, 2024,…

Motorists and commuters on the busy road connecting Mararaba to the Abuja city centre were stranded on Monday due to gridlock caused by floods, following heavy downpour. The flooding and gridlock created a chaotic scene at the Mararaba section of the road, in New Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. NAN reports that the rains, which began early on Monday morning, overwhelmed the area’s poor drainage system, causing severe flooding that took over the road. Many vehicles broke down in the floods, as drivers struggled to navigate the deep water, complicating the already severe traffic congestion. Residents and commuters…

The Ward Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ejemekwuru Oguta LGA Imo State, Dominic Ikpeama has landed in the police net for allegedly selling the federal government’s palliatives meant for the people of Ejemekwuru autonomous community. He was arrested by the Oguta Divisional headquarters following a petition against him by the traditional ruler of the community, HRH Eze Hypolite Obinna Duru, who alleged that the politician sold twenty bags of corn and five bags of garri meant for the community. The monarch said the action was a ploy to sabotage the efforts of both the Federal and State…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Ondo State Command, has cautioned motorists against carrying petrol in jerrycans while in transit to prevent fire disasters. Dr Samuel Ibitoye, the State Sector Commander, gave the warning on Monday in an interview with NAN in Akure. He noted that some motorists were in the habit of carrying petrol in jerrycans while travelling due to the scarcity of the product, warning that it was dangerous. Ibiloye said the command had on Sunday apprehended a fully-loaded commercial bus carrying three jerrycans containing 25 litres of petrol each. He said that the vehicle took off from…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin Ige Olakulehin 1 has said Ibadan has told investors that the city has arable land suitable for agricultural production. The traditional ruler said this when he received the Belgian Ambassador to Nigeria, Pieter Leenknegt who paid him a courtesy visit at the new Olubadan Palace, on Monday. Olakulehin who spoke through the Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Ajibola, noted that there are vast hectares of arable land in Ibadan suitable and available for agricultural production which require international partnership, funding and support to boost food production in the nation. He listed…

Troops of 233 Battalion, Damaturu, Yobe State have arrested a suspect conveying agricultural empowerment equipment distributed to farmers across the state for food security. Special Adviser on Security Matters to the Yobe State Governor, Dahiru Abdulsalam disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday. According to him, the suspect identified as Abdulmumini Lawan, aged 39, who is a Golf 3 Wagon driver with vehicle plate No: NFD 258 XA was conveying the agricultural empowerment tools when he was arrested by the troops. He said the suspect was conveying 4 thrashers suspected to be items given to beneficiaries as empowerment tools…