As the presidential candidates prepare to hit the campaign trail for the 2027 elections, PHILIP IBITOYE reports that Nigerians may be served the same tired menu — promises of security, electricity, jobs, food security, and water — by the same familiar faces, who are set to slug it out once again.
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Operatives of the Anambra State Police Command attached to Oyi Divisional Headquarters, acting on credible intelligence, on 19th June 2026 successfully foiled an alleged attempt by a 21-year-old woman to sell her newborn baby. The Police promptly secured both the mother and her infant daughter and facilitated their reunion with family members to ensure proper care, protection, and support.
The intervention followed a report from a concerned citizen, which led officers to a location in Igbariam, where the young mother and her newborn baby were found. Preliminary investigations revealed that the woman had concealed both her pregnancy and delivery from her parents. It was further gathered that she had left her family home in Imo State and sought refuge with a friend residing in Igbariam before the alleged plan was uncovered.
In the course of the operation, the Police immediately contacted the young woman’s parents, who responded without delay. Following their arrival, the mother and child were reunited with the family to guarantee adequate care, supervision, and emotional support while investigations continue.
The Commissioner of Police, Anambra State Command, CP Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips, PhD, commended the vigilance and sense of responsibility demonstrated by the complainant and other members of the public whose timely information contributed significantly to the successful intervention.
The Commissioner reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to protecting children from all forms of abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and neglect. He also urged residents to remain vigilant and continue partnering with law enforcement agencies by promptly reporting suspicious activities within their communities.
The Command assures the public that investigations into the matter are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that any individual found culpable is brought to justice in accordance with the law.
Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, widely known as Sunday Igboho, has demanded the immediate release of residents abducted in Igboho, Oyo State, giving Fulani leaders in the community a two-hour deadline to ensure the victims regain their freedom.
The ultimatum was issued on Saturday during a meeting held at the palace of the traditional ruler of Igboho, attended by community chiefs, Fulani elders and officers from the divisional police command.
Addressing those present in Yoruba, Igboho blamed suspected Fulani herders for a string of kidnappings in the area, alleging that the activities of the criminal elements had continued unchecked despite repeated complaints by residents.
He cited the killing of a pregnant woman and the latest abduction involving a woman, her children and a sibling as evidence of worsening insecurity in the community.
According to him, the kidnappers initially requested N300m from the victims’ relatives before reducing the ransom demand to N150m.
The activist, however, rejected the payment of any ransom and insisted that the abducted persons must be freed within two hours.
“I am giving them two hours. They must return the woman, her children and sibling whom they kidnapped overnight. If I don’t see them within those two hours, we will clash,” he declared.
Igboho further warned that he and his supporters would move against a forest reserve he claimed was being used as a hideout by the kidnappers if the captives were not released.
“That forest reserve where they camp, we are coming there. We will invade that forest. Since they have said they won’t live with us in peace, we too will fight with everything we have,” he said.
He appealed to Fulani leaders in the town to prevail on those behind the abductions, maintaining that the perpetrators were known within the community.
Igboho also said he had previously exercised restraint out of respect for community leaders but noted that the recent incidents had become intolerable.
Residents were seen gathered outside the palace during the meeting as anxiety over the rising wave of kidnappings persisted.
The latest development comes as concerns continue to mount over insecurity in Oyo State, with 39 pupils and seven teachers who were abducted in Oriire Local Government Area still being held captive.
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Officers of the Violent Crimes Response Unit, VCRU, of Abia State Command, has apprehended a man seen in a viral video punching a woman in the face.
The man, believed to be from Abia North part of Abia State, was seen in the video, pummelling the woman with hard blows, and was threatening to kill her, at Ogbo Hill area of Aba.
In the video, the woman was also seen raising her hands appealing for mercy and struggling for help while the man kept yelling at her as he landed more blows on her face.
Audio from the video captured the man repeatedly yelling “Ichoro mgbue gi, Ichoro inwu”, meaning “do you want me to kill you? Do you want to die?”
But reacting to the outrage generated by the video, the Violent Crimes Response Unit of Abia State Police led by CSP Emeka Amanchukwu, arrested the suspect on Saturday.
The suspect was tracked to his location by the police officers and is currently in detention.
Reacting to the development, the Peoples Democratic Candidate for Aba Central Constituency for the 2027 election, Anastasia Odochi Uchenna condemned the assault on the woman, describing it as horrorible.
She called for prosecution of the arrested suspect and equally appealed to the Abia State government and other concerned agencies to provide adequate medical treatment for the victim.
When contacted by DAILY POST, the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO of Abia State Police Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka said investigation is ongoing on the matter.
As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark Men’s Health Week and Father’s Day today, PHILIP IBITOYE reports the realities of Nigerian fathers navigating the heavy weight of parenthood in one of the country’s harshest economic climates in recent memory.
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The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Professor Dayo Faduyile of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the winner of the Ondo South Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday.
The result was announced on Sunday at the collation centre in Okitipupa Local Government Area by the Returning Officer, Professor Gbenga Solomon-Ibileye, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University, Lokoja.
Solomon-Ibileye stated that Faduyile emerged victorious after securing the highest number of votes cast in the election with a total of 68,474 votes.
According to the results announced, Adeolu Akinwunmi of the Allied People’s Movement, APM, came second with 1,411 votes.
Adesanya Olaoluwa of the Action People’s Party, APP, polled 213 votes, while Clement Funso-Nejo of the Boot Party, BP, secured 70 votes.
The Returning Officer disclosed that a total of 70,770 votes were cast during the election, while 602 ballots were declared invalid.
Speaking after the announcement, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, of INEC in Ondo State, Mr Mutiu Agboke, described the by-election as an important preparatory exercise ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Agboke noted that the commission would review the few challenges encountered during the process in order to strengthen future electoral operations.
“The results of the election reflected the people’s voice and thank God that all INEC staff who went to the riverine came back safely and no negative report anywhere,” he said.
The by-election was conducted across six local government areas in the senatorial district, namely Okitipupa, Ilaje, Ese-Odo, Irele, Odigbo and Ile-Oluji/Oke-Igbo.
The Ondo South Senatorial seat became vacant following the appointment of Senator Jimoh Ibrahim as Nigeria’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations.
““I am a member of the PDP, and I remain so. We all knew the party we belonged to. Whether we support him or not, Oyebanji will win, and APC will be the greatest beneficiary. I have built…
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Abia State Police Command has impounded fifteen vehicles and arrested fifteen suspects across the State for violating registration and number plate regulations.
According to the Police Command, the actions were taken in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu and the State Command’s commitment to enhance security.
A statement signed by DSP Maureen Chinaka, the Spokesperson of the Abia Police Command, explained that the State-wide enforcement operation was targeting unregistered vehicles and vehicles bearing obscured, defaced, altered, or unlawfully covered registration number plates.
“Within the period under review, the Command successfully impounded a total of fifteen (15) vehicles found violating vehicle registration and number plate regulations across various locations in the State.
“Fifteen (15) suspects were arrested for offences connected to the use of unregistered vehicles and tampered or improperly displayed registration plates.
“Nine (9) cases have been charged to court, while other related cases that are still under investigation will be concluded and diligently prosecuted”, DSP Chinaka said.
The Command commended the operational discipline of officers involved in the exercise and reiterated that the enforcement is aimed at strengthening public safety, improving crime prevention, and denying criminal elements opportunities to exploit vehicle identification loopholes.
Police impound 15 vehicles in Abia, arrest suspects for registration offenses
Daulat Giri Ji Maharaj is an Indian monk who has been standing continuously for five years after vowing not to sit or lie down for 12 years, the media in Idia reported at the weekend.
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Former Premier League player, Miguel Almiron has made history as the first individual to receive a red card at the World Cup for covering his mouth during a match.
In light of the new FIFA regulations implemented for the tournament in Mexico, Canada, and the United States, the football governing body had stated that ‘any player who covers their mouth in a confrontational situation with an opponent may face a red card sanction.’
Paraguay faced Turkey in the early hours of Saturday morning in a crucial match following their defeat to the USA on the opening day.
The South American team took the lead just two minutes into the match with a goal from Matias Galarza, but they were reduced to ten players just before half-time. They managed to hold on and secure a vital three points.
It was Almiron who etched this unfortunate record with his red card.
The former Newcastle United player turned to Turkey’s Mert Mulder, covering his mouth with his hand during their conversation.
Mulder quickly moved away to alert the match officials, prompting a VAR review.
The referee had no option but to issue a red card to Almiron.
The new regulation does not prohibit players from covering their mouths entirely; they are still allowed to do so with teammates, for instance, during free kick situations to prevent the opposing team from discerning who will take the set piece.
FIFA’s prohibition applies specifically when the action occurs in a ‘confrontational situation.’
Paraguay’s coach, Gustavo Alfaro, refrained from commenting on the red card decision but said that he felt ‘as if everything was conspiring’ against his team during the match.
Despite the dismissal, Paraguay’s victory enhanced their chances of advancing to the knockout stages of the World Cup.
They will face Australia next Thursday in their final group match, which is expected to be a decisive contest for qualifying as group runners-up behind the USA.
Conversely, Turkey has been eliminated after suffering defeats in their first two matches.
World Cup 2026: Almiron becomes first player to receive red card for covering his mouth