The Israeli military said it has killed the commander of Hezbollah’s missile unit in southern Lebanon, Muhammad Ali Ismail, and his deputy, Hossein Ahmed Ismail, in fighter jet attacks. The IDF made this claim on X on Saturday morning after Israeli fighter jets’ bombardment of Beirut’s southern suburbs overnight into Saturday, sending panicked families fleeing the area. The IDF added that Muhammad Ali Ismail died alongside other commanders and terrorists of Hezbollah. Hundreds of families crammed into vehicles and fled Beirut’s southern suburbs overnight after Israel’s strikes and warnings to evacuate. Bottlenecks formed in the middle of the night on…
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An Ebonyi State High Court, sitting in Abakaliki, has discharged and acquitted 36 Pro-Biafra activists who had been detained for over four years. This is according to Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lead counsel for the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Ejiofor made the announcement on Friday in Owerri, where he recounted the challenges faced in securing the release of the detained individuals. The 36 detainees, all from Ebonyi State, were initially arrested in 2020 and charged with murder in connection with the case No. HAB/29c/2021. However, during the trial, the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence to prove the charges. After…
Nasarawa United captain King Osanga has promised an improved performance against Ikorodu City. The Solid Miners will face their hosts at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Saturday. Kabiru Dogo’s side are yet to record a win in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season. Osanga declared that the players will give their all in the encounter. “Both the coaches and players have reviewed our last game versus El-Kanemi Warriors, identified areas for improvement, and are working hard in training ahead of subsequent challenges,” the veteran forward told the club’s media. “We are confident in our abilities and…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said that it will participate in the November 2 local government chairmanship and councillorship elections in Abia State. The chairman of the PDP Caretaker Committee in Abia, Allwell Asiforo Okere, who made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the party Secretariat in Umuahia on Friday, emphasised that his party is still a strong force in Abia politics, pointing out that the Umbrella Party remains a beautiful bride to the Abia populace. Okere encouraged members of the party who are interested in contesting for the positions of local government chairmen and councilors, to…
Lobi Stars head coach Eugene Agagbe has urged his players to concentrate on delivering a composed and determined performance in the matchday four clash against Katsina United. The Pride of Makurdi will square up against Katsina United at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium on Sunday. Agagbe advised his players to expect a hostile atmosphere in the game. “We understand the atmosphere will be intense, but I want my players to stay focused and bring their character into the game,” Agagbe told Lobi Stars media. “Katsina United is a good side, but we’ll give it everything we’ve got.” DAILY POST recalled that…
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command has debunked rumours of an alleged plan by terrorists to attack and abduct students from the University of Abuja campus. DAILY POST reports that there has been tension on the campus following the rumour circulating on online platforms. Reacting, the FCT Command in a statement by its spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, described the reports as “nothing but baseless publications propagated by rumour mongers aiming to create unfounded panic and apprehension among FCT residents and university community. “The Command hereby reiterates its commitment to securing and safeguarding the lives and property of residents in…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said he would be alive to attend the 90th birthday celebration of Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church. When Bishop Oyedepo would be 90 years old, Obasanjo would clock 107 years. Obasanjo spoke during the 70th birthday celebration of Oyedepo at the Faith Tabernacle in Ota, Ogun State, on Friday. Addressing Living Faith members, Obasanjo said: “Today you are joining the club of Septuagenarians; from Septuagenarian, you will become Octogenarian, and I will be here. From Octogenarian, you will become Nonagenarian, and I will be here. “After that, I will leave you alone, and…
The English Premier League, EPL, is back after the UEFA Europa League fixures in mid-week. The Premier League enters its match-day 6 fixture this weekend. Newcastle United will host Manchester City in an early kick-off on Saturday afternoon. After Newcastle’s clash with City at St James’ Park, Chelsea will host Brighton at Stamford Bridge in the evening. Arsenal will host Leicester City at the Emirates Stadium, while Liverpool will take on Wolves in an away Premier League tie tonight. However, fans and pundits alike are talking about the potential for some shocking results this weekend as there are some fascinating…
The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has revealed that the Nigerian government spent N15.57 trillion between 2006 and 2023 on the Petrol Motor Spirit(Petrol) subsidy. NEITI disclosed this recently during the unveiling of its 2022 and 2023 Independent Oil and Gas Industry Reports in Abuja. The report was unveiled by George Akume, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Ola Olukoyede, the chairperson of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and other government officials on Thursday. According to NEITI’s report, the year with the highest amount paid for fuel subsidy termed as under-recovery and price differentials was N4.714…
The Kaduna State Labour Party Caretaker Committee has refuted claims by the former executive of the party that the National Caretaker Committee Chairman, Senator Nenadi Usman, and the running mate of the party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Senator Datti Baba-Ahmed, are not recognized members of the party in the state. The former state executive had alleged that Sen. Esther Nenadi Usman and Sen. Datti Baba-Ahmed were not recognized members of the Labour Party in Kaduna State. In a statement on Saturday in Kaduna, the State Public Relations Officer of the party, Natty Auta, said, “We challenge the outgone…