Author: Daily Post Nigeria

The Nigerian Navy has reported the discovery of a suspected staging camp, along with the recovery of ammunition and materials for making explosives, in the creek areas of Rivers and Bayelsa.

According to the Navy, this suspected staging camp is believed to be connected to hostile activities occurring within the Rivers and Bayelsa creek corridor, which has seen increased surveillance and patrols recently.

A statement issued by Abiodun Folorunsho, the Naval Director of Information, indicated that the discovery was made by personnel from the Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS SOROH, who were deployed in the Soku area.

He said the operation was prompted by the suspicious movements of individuals aboard a high-powered speedboat, which caught the attention of naval personnel engaged in routine security operations in the waterways.

Folorunsho noted that the boat, equipped with a 200-horsepower engine, was first seen transporting six individuals dressed in unverified uniforms as it travelled from Sangama Community towards the Russia Community Creek, which borders the Olowaseri area of Bayelsa State.

He further explained that the individuals were later seen disembarking three of their companions in a manner deemed suspicious before the boat retreated into the nearby creeks.

He added, “The unusual movement pattern necessitated the deployment of a patrol team to further investigate the suspicious activity.”

The statement continued, “Subsequent exploration of the location resulted in the identification of a suspected hideout and staging camp hidden within the creek. During this operation, naval personnel recovered 50 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition concealed within a water container, along with other items believed to support hostile and illegal activities in the region.

“Other materials retrieved from the site included old vehicle batteries, various electrical wires, and containers filled with unidentified foul-smelling substances adorned with red straps. Preliminary evaluations suggest that some of the recovered items may be linked to efforts to create improvised explosive devices or to facilitate acts of pipeline vandalism and sabotage in the area.

“The site and associated materials were subsequently destroyed to prevent further criminal use, while the recovered ammunition and selected items remain in custody for further investigation.”

Nigerian Navy uncovers ammunition, explosive-making materials in Rivers-Bayelsa creek

Three Imo Communities, Ezi-Obodo, Ezi-Okele and Ihiagwa, all in Owerri West LGA, have staged a peaceful protest over rising cases of insecurity ranging from kidnappings and killings allegedly orchestrated by herders operating in the area.

Youths, women, elders, and community leaders came out in their numbers, marching through major roads within the communities, carrying placards to express their grievances and displeasure over what they described as a worsening security situation in the area.

Addressing Journalists during the protest, the Councillor representing Eziobodo/Ezi Okele Ward 5, Chijioke Echendu, condemned the development, describing it as the worst recurring insecurity in recent times.

He appealed to security agencies and the state government to urgently intervene and protect residents from criminal elements operating within the forests and bushes surrounding the communities.

The Councillor also debunked reports circulating on social media, alleging that about 40 persons were killed in Eziobodo, a claim he described as false, misleading, and capable of causing unnecessary panic among residents and the general public.

He said, “Although there have been isolated incidents of kidnapping and attacks within parts of Owerri West, such incidents should not be exaggerated or misrepresented as a total invasion or massacre in Eziobodo.

“Local vigilante groups, in collaboration with officers of the Owerri West Police Division, regularly conduct patrol operations within Eziobodo and neighbouring Communities to safeguard lives and property,” he said.

Speaking on the recent incidents that warranted the protest, the Councillor explained that one of the reported attacks occurred within the axis of Federal University of Technology Owerri, FUTO, back gate, linking Ihiagwa and FUTO, where an Okada rider and his passenger were allegedly kidnapped.

He narrated that although the rider was from Eziobodo, the incident did not warrant an invasion of the community.

Echendu also recounted another incident involving a woman and her daughter who were reportedly kidnapped while returning from Ihiagwa to Eziobodo.

He narrated that the suspected hoodlums, while allegedly attempting to abduct more persons along the same route, shot an Okada rider who later died at the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri.

The Councillor added that four other persons reportedly sustained machete injuries during the attack as the criminals attempted to stop motorcycles conveying commuters.

In its reaction to the latest development, the State Police Command, through its Spokesperson, Henry Okoye, said the command has deployed security personnel to the area.

He hinted that preliminary investigation showed that some suspected assailants attempted to abduct a victim but were resisted by security personnel in collaboration with local Vigilante groups.

Okoye added that the newly established Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU, alongside other tactical squads, are in constant patrol of the area and its environment to enhance security.

The Command’s spokesperson, however, urged residents living within the area to always alert the police in case of any security breach via 08034773600 or 09116606669.

Insecurity: Imo communities protest alleged herdsmen attack, kidnapping

Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister, Barr. Nyesom Wike, on Wednesday expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of ongoing infrastructure projects across Abuja, declaring that the Tinubu administration was committed to opening up satellite communities through massive road construction.

Speaking during the inspection of projects in Abuja, Wike disclosed that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre annex and several road projects were nearing completion and would be inaugurated as part of activities marking President Bola Tinubu’s third anniversary in office.

“Today is a very good day. The work at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre annex is 95 per cent completed. The furniture has been installed and what is left is just to tidy up a few things,” Wike said.

The minister also inspected the access road to the complex being handled by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), describing the project as a high-quality job delivered within schedule.

“The road has been completed and they are now putting up the street lights. Like I said, that road will be part of the projects to be inaugurated during Mr. President’s third anniversary,” he stated.

Wike further inspected the completed Tudun Wada road project linking Old Ushafa Road, where he said asphalt work and installation of streetlights would be concluded within days.

According to him, the administration’s major focus is to extend infrastructure development beyond the city centre to rural and satellite communities.

“My greatest happiness is that we have also started going to Zuba. The entire communities around that axis will now be opened up. That is what development is all about opening up the satellite areas as directed by Mr. President,” he said.

The minister commended contractors handling the various projects for keeping to agreed timelines while maintaining quality standards.

“I am so impressed with the quality of the job and the timely completion. I commend the contractors for fulfilling their promise that they will complete the projects on time,” Wike added.

Responding to concerns that Area Council chairmen were allegedly underutilising allocations because of the FCT Administration’s intervention in infrastructure development, the minister dismissed the claims as unfounded.

“I don’t know about that. Those who elected them should take action if there are issues,” he said.

Wike noted that most Area Councils grapple with huge salary obligations, especially payment of teachers, insisting that claims that allocations were being wasted lacked factual basis.

“How much do they receive monthly and how much goes into payment of teachers’ salaries? People make assertions without having the facts,” he stated.

The minister also commented briefly on the ongoing Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primaries, expressing satisfaction with the conduct of the exercise.

“All I know is that we have completed our screening and the primaries are going on. INEC officials were present at the primaries and I am happy with the way the PDP is conducting the process,” Wike said.

Wike commends quality, speed of Abuja projects, says satellite towns must feel impact of development

Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command have arrested a suspect in the early hours of 16 May 2026 in Awkuzu and

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The Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani Campaign Council has rejected what it described as “the purported result announced” for the Kaduna Central Senatorial District primary election, stating that it does not recognise the outcome as a true reflection of the will of members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the zone.

Cafra Caino, Deputy Director General of the Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani Campaign Council, while addressing journalists in Kaduna on Tuesday, called on the APC National Working Committee, the APC Electoral Committee for Kaduna State, and all relevant party organs to immediately investigate the irregularities and address the flawed process.

He said, “We hereby appeal for a redress in the outcome of the primary election in line with party guidelines and democratic principles.”

Caino urged all supporters of Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani and APC members in Kaduna Central to remain calm and law-abiding, assuring that they are committed to pursuing redress through constitutional and party mechanisms.

He said the campaign council remained committed to internal democracy and would not stand by while the will of the people is subverted, adding that they trust party leadership will act swiftly to protect the integrity of the APC and ensure justice is served.

He explained that the purported primary election fell short of the standards stipulated by the APC National Working Committee, noting that the process was not transparent and raised serious questions about the integrity of the exercise.

He added that the primary election, which ought to have been a family affair aimed at strengthening internal democracy and cohesion within the party, fell short of all required standards and procedures.

Senatorial aspirant Yusuf Ibrahim Zailani rejects Kaduna Central result 

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has announced his backing for Ambassador Abdulfatai Yahaya Seriki as his preferred successor ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primaries scheduled for Thursday. The governor’s position follows what he described as wide consultations with party leaders and structures within the state. In a statement on Tuesday, he highlighted […]

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The Nigeria Police has held prayers for the seventeen police officers who paid the supreme price following a terrorist attack on the Nigerian Army Special Forces School, Buni Yadi, Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State, in the early hours of 8th May, 2026.

DAILY POST reported that several gallant personnel of the Nigerian Army also made the ultimate sacrifice while courageously repelling the attack.

Speaking during the prayers, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, said their sacrifice represents the highest form of patriotism and duty to the nation.

Disu noted that the Nigeria Police Force, particularly the Police Mobile Force, continues to maintain hundreds of personnel across the North-East region in joint operations with the Armed Forces and other security agencies, confronting terrorism and violent extremism daily.

 

“Our officers continue to put their lives on the line, often under extremely difficult conditions, so that every Nigerian family can sleep at night with a measure of safety and peace,” he said.

He said, “We want every Nigerian to feel, and to know in their hearts, that there are men and women in uniform who wake up every morning with one purpose: to serve, to protect, and if called upon, to give everything. 

“Behind every fallen officer is a family left behind, a future cut short, and a nation that owes them an immeasurable debt of gratitude. Their sacrifices will never be forgotten, and we solemnly pledge that their deaths will not be in vain. 

“The Nigeria Police Force will not waver. We will continue to show up, to stand firm, and to give our very best in service to this great nation.

“To the families of our fallen heroes, the Nigeria Police Force stands with you in this painful moment. We share in your grief, and we remain committed to walking this difficult road alongside you.

“May the souls of our departed officers rest in perfect peace, and may God continue to protect all security personnel defending our nation.”

Terrorist Attack: Nigeria Police hold prayers for seventeen officers murdered in Yobe

Cristiano Ronaldo will make history as the first player to be named in six FIFA World Cup squads after Portugal coach Roberto Martínez included the veteran forward in his 27-man team for the tournament.

The 41-year-old Al Nassr star is expected to make his final appearance at football’s biggest stage as Portugal chase a maiden World Cup title.

Ronaldo, who debuted at the World Cup in 2006, remains the all-time leading scorer and appearance holder in men’s international football, with 143 goals in 226 matches for Portugal.

He is also the only player to have scored in five different World Cups.

Speaking to CNN in November, Ronaldo confirmed that the upcoming tournament would “definitely” be his last World Cup.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi could also join Ronaldo as the first men’s player to feature in six World Cups.

Martínez’s squad announcement also carried an emotional tone following the death of Portugal forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car accident in Spain last year at the age of 28.

Jota had been a regular member of the national team, and Martínez said the late forward would remain in the thoughts of the squad throughout the tournament.

Portugal’s squad features several top European-based stars, including Manchester City duo Bernardo Silva and Rúben Dias, Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes, and Paris Saint-Germain quartet Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, João Neves and Gonçalo Ramos.

Ronaldo’s Al Nassr teammate João Félix was also included in the squad.
Portugal have been drawn in Group K alongside Colombia, Uzbekistan and Congo. They begin their campaign against Congo on June 17 in Houston.

Portugal World Cup Squad

Goalkeepers:
Diogo Costa (Porto), José Sá (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Rui Silva (Sporting Lisbon), Ricardo Velho (Gençlerbirliği)

Defenders:
Rúben Dias (Manchester City), João Cancelo (Barcelona), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain), Nélson Semedo (Fenerbahce), Matheus Nunes (Manchester City), Gonçalo Inacio (Sporting Lisbon), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), Tomás Araújo (Benfica)

Midfielders:
Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Vitinha (PSG), João Neves (PSG), Rúben Neves (Al Hilal), Samú Costa (Mallorca)

Forwards:
Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr), Rafael Leão (AC Milan), João Félix (Al Nassr), Gonçalo Ramos (PSG), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Francisco Conceição (Juventus), Gonçalo Guedes (Real Sociedad), Francisco Trincão (Sporting Lisbon)

Ronaldo Named In Record Sixth W/Cup Squad For Portugal is first published on The Whistler Newspaper

If you travel abroad often or you are preparing for an international trip, an International Driver’s Permit (IDP) is one of those documents you should never ignore.

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The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Tuesday said the Public Health Emergency of International Concern declared over the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda followed International Health Regulations (IHR) procedures.

WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus, said this at the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, saying the declaration was issued under Article 12 of the International Health Regulations due to the growing concerns over the epidemic.

“On May 18 I declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern for an Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda. This is the first time a D-G declared a PHEIC before convening an Emergency Committee,” Ghebreyesus said.

He added that the committee would meet on Tuesday to consider temporary recommendations regarding the rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak.

“It is done under Article 12 of the IHR after consulting both health ministers, due to concern over the scale and speed of the epidemic,” Ghebreyesus said.

According to him, health authorities confirmed 30 Ebola cases in Ituri province, DRC, while Uganda recorded two confirmed infections in Kampala, including one death linked to travel from the Democratic Republic of Congo.

He said one American national tested positive for Ebola and was transferred to Germany for treatment, while authorities continued tracing contacts connected to confirmed infections recorded in affected communities across the neighbouring countries.

Ghebreyesus said that more than 500 suspected Ebola cases and 130 suspected deaths had been reported, warning that figures could change as surveillance operations, laboratory testing and contact tracing activities intensified across affected areas.

“Numbers will change as surveillance, contact tracing and lab testing scale up,” Ghebreyesus said.
He emphasised that improved monitoring systems would likely increase confirmed infections and suspected fatalities reported by health authorities in coming weeks.

According to him, confirmed cases recorded in urban centres including Kampala and Goma, alongside deaths involving health workers, suggested healthcare-associated transmission, raising fears about wider community spread and increasing pressure on medical facilities.

“Ituri is highly insecure. Conflict intensified since late 2025, escalating in the last two months with civilian deaths,” Ghebreyesus said.

He warned that worsening insecurity and displacement were contributing significantly to Ebola transmission risks there.

“More than 100,000 newly displaced. Displacement worsens Ebola spread. Ituri is a mining zone with high population movement, increasing risk of further spread,” Ghebreyesus said while describing conditions complicating containment efforts in eastern Congo.

According to Ghebreyesus, the outbreak was caused by the Bundibugyo virus strain of Ebola, for which there are currently no approved vaccines or therapeutics available in spite of ongoing international public health interventions.

He said countries could still contain Ebola transmission through stronger risk communication campaigns, community engagement programmes, surveillance systems, patient isolation and effective contact tracing measures coordinated by national authorities and international health partners.

“Uganda postponed Martyrs’ Day celebrations for up to two million people due to risk,” Ghebreyesus said, noting that authorities acted to prevent mass gatherings capable of accelerating Ebola transmission among vulnerable populations.

The WHO chief said emergency teams were already deployed with personnel, medical supplies, equipment and funding support, while he approved an additional 3.4 million dollars, bringing total emergency allocations to 3.9 million dollars.

DRC-Uganda Ebola Emergency Followed IHR Procedures — WHO is first published on The Whistler Newspaper