Three youths have been arrested in Yola, Adamawa State, after a scuffle with a man over his phone. The youths, said to be among notorious young criminal elements known around Adamawa State as Shila Boys, had deceptively operated their Keke NAPEP as a passenger vehicle. They picked up their victim, only to turn on him and attempt to remove his phone from his pocket. The man, incidentally a police officer, resisted, leading to the scuffle. The suspects—Hamza Ibrahim, 19 years old; Auwal Kolo, also 19 years old; and Mubarak Sadiq, the owner of the tricycle used in the operation—have confessed…
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The United Kingdom government has introduced new financial requirements for students studying in London for nine or more months. The government now requires foreign nationals intending to study in the country to show proof of funds amounting to at least £13,348 in savings before applying for a visa. According to the Home Office, students planning to study in London must now show evidence of having £1,483 per month to cover living costs, while those studying outside London must have £1,136 per month. The latest development marks a rise from the previous rates of £1,334 for London and £1,023 for other…
Frank Onyeka trained with his Augsburg teammates for the first time on Friday. DAILY POST reports that the Nigeria international joined the Bundesliga club on a season-long loan deal from Brentford on transfer deadline day. Onyeka joined Nigeria for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda after penning his contract with the Fuggerstädter. The defensive midfielder returned to the club after the international break on Thursday. Augsburg announced his involvement in training on their X account. “Hello, Frank! Our new addition was on the pitch for team training for the first time today! ,” reads…
Joseph Haruna Sduzaof, member representing Munya Constituency in the Niger State House of Assembly, is dead It was gathered that Sduzaof died on Friday evening after a brief illness. The deceased was the Chairman of the House Standing Committee on Security and Intelligence. Farouq Isah, Head of Media and Public Relations of the Niger State House of Assembly, has confirmed his death. “The death occurred this evening, Friday, 13th September 2024, after a brief illness. “We pray that God Almighty grant his soul eternal rest and give the family, leadership, members, and staff of the Niger State House of Assembly,…
Five persons have reportedly died in a road crash that occurred around the Warrake-Afuze road in Owan East Local Government Area of Edo State. DAILY POST reports that the accident involved a campaign vehicle belonging to the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Monday Okpebholo, and a private vehicle. It was gathered that the victims were returning from a burial ceremony when they met their untimely deaths. One of the victims was identified as Emmanuel Edionwe. The bodies of four of the victims were deposited at the Edo State University, Uzaurie Mortuary in Etsako West Local Government Area. It…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Ijumu chapter has stated that the purported letter of suspension of Senator Dino Melaye is a forgery and cannot stand. The PDP Chairman in Ijumu Local Government Council, Hon. Olorunmaiye Olabode, in a communiqué issued on Friday and made available to newsmen in Lokoja, said the suspension of Senator Dino Melaye will never stand. He described the suspension of Melaye as ridiculous and hurriedly written, adding that the day and date do not tally. The communiqué read as follows: “We stand firmly with the party, the Constitution thereof, and the Guidelines & Regulations that are…
Former Liverpool defender Mark Lawrenson has urged Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo to retire from playing football. Lawrenson wants the Portuguese star to make the decision as early as the end of the current season. Ronaldo, who now plays for Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr, has continued to show that age is just a number despite inching closer to 40. He has opened the 2024-25 campaign on an excellent note, scoring four goals and providing two assists in four appearances across all competitions for his club. His current deal is set to run out next June, and Lawrenson feels the…
One Akeem Sulaiman, a 24-year-old, has been arrested by personnel of the Osun State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for allegedly vandalizing Ansar-Ud-Deen Secondary School, Iwo. The Osun NSCDC Commandant, Michael Adaralewa, in a statement issued by the Command spokesperson, Adeleke Kehinde, on Friday, Sulaiman, a resident of No. 23 Aladorun Compound, Iwo, was apprehended by NSCDC personnel in Iwo on Sunday, September 7, 2024, around 11:15 a.m. Adaralewa disclosed that the suspect was caught while transporting the stolen valuables to metal scrap buyers. Adaralewa revealed that items recovered from the suspect included 13 pieces…
The Federal Government has declared Monday, September 16 public holiday to mark Eid-Maulud, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. This is contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Dr Magdalene Ajani on Friday in Abuja. Ajani stated that the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government, congratulated Muslim Ummah both at home and in the Diaspora on the occasion. Tunji-Ojo urged the Muslim Ummah, and by extension, Nigerians, to imbibe the spirit of patience, sacrifice and resilience. While congratulating the Muslim Ummah on the occasion, the minister…
A 26-years-old Ibrahim Mohammed has been declared wanted for allegedly stealing a car belonging to the the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. The EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, in a statement on Friday said Mohammed is wanted in connection with the theft and illegal possession of the commission’s vehicle. The suspect, according to the statement, is reported to be an indigene of Jada Local Government Area in Adamawa State. The anti-graft agency has urged anyone with information regarding Mohammed’s whereabouts to contact the commission immediately. “Anyone with useful information as to his whereabouts should contact the EFCC or the nearest…