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United States congressman, Riley Moore, has warned that those who target Christians in Nigeria will face consequences.

Moore said this in an interview on NewsNation with anchor Anna Kooiman on Sunday.

He credited US President Donald Trump with ordering the joint Nigerian-American operation that killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, identified as the second-in-command of ISIS globally.

The Republican lawmaker, who sits on the House Appropriations Committee, also discussed the recent strike and the broader crisis of religious persecution in north-eastern Nigeria.

“President Trump is laser focused on defending our Christian brothers and sisters in Nigeria against the slaughter and martyrdom they’ve faced at the hands of radical Islamic terrorists.

“The strike on Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, ISIS Number 2 globally, sends a clear message: those who target innocent Christians will be hunted down and brought to justice. Do not test President Trump’s resolve,” Moore wrote on his X account on Monday alongside a video clip of the interview.

According to him, the administration’s engagement with Nigeria had intensified following Trump’s designation of the country as a nation of particular concern on October 31 last year.

The lawmaker further said that Trump had personally directed him to investigate the situation.

‘Don’t test Trump’s resolve’ – US Congressman Riley Moore warns terrorists in Nigeria

Former lawmaker, Ben Murray Bruce is among those named as having failed the All Progressives Congress, APC, screening exercise for senatorial aspirants.

DAILY POST reports that the APC on Monday released the list of senatorial aspirants not cleared to participate in the party’s Senate primary elections.

The APC primary election is to be held on Monday across the country.

Bruce is among other failed aspirants drawn from Bayelsa West and Bayelsa East senatorial districts.

Those not cleared from Bayelsa include, Donald Daunemigita — Bayelsa West; Sen. Ben Murray Bruce — Bayelsa East and

Sen. Benson S. Agadaga — Bayelsa East

The development means the aspirants will not proceed to the next stage of the party’s nomination process unless otherwise reviewed or reconsidered by the screening committee.

Ben Bruce fails APC senatorial screening

Health expert, Dr Abdullahi Nasiru, has warned Nigerians that symptoms of Ebola Virus Disease can sometimes mimic malaria, urging residents to seek proper medical attention instead of self medication.

Speaking in Abuja on Monday, Dr Nasiru said early symptoms of Ebola such as fever, headache, weakness, muscle pain and fatigue are similar to those commonly associated with malaria, making it difficult for some people to quickly detect the deadly disease.

According to him, many Nigerians often assume every fever related illness is malaria, a habit he described as dangerous.

“Ebola symptoms can mimic malaria at the early stage. Fever, body weakness, headache and vomiting are signs many people ignore or treat casually at home,” Nasiru said.

He advised the general public to immediately visit a hospital once symptoms persist or worsen, stressing that early dictation  and treatment remain critical in containing infectious diseases.

Nasiru also called on health authorities to intensify public awareness campaigns, especially in rural communities, to prevent panic and misinformation during disease outbreaks.

He urged residents to maintain proper hygiene, avoid contact with infected persons and report suspected cases to health officials promptly.

Ebola can be mistaken for malaria — Medical expert

United States Congressman Riley Moore has said President Donald Trump is committed to hunting terrorists responsible for the killings of Christians in Nigeria. Moore made the remarks during an interview with NewsNation anchor Anna Kooiman while reacting to the killing of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, described as ISIS’ second-in-command globally, in a joint Nigerian-American military operation. According […]

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Nollywood actor, Emeka Ike, has announced his intention to contest election into the House of Representatives.

In a now viral video cited by DAILY POST, Ike disclosed that he will be running for the Bwari/AMAC Federal Constituency in Abuja under the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC.

“I’m running for the Federal House of Representatives under Bwari/AMAC Constituency in Abuja and we want to make a federal statement,” he said.

When asked what difference he will make if elected, he said, “If I’ve made you happy as Nigerians I want to step into the real thing right now, let’s block those boys wey think say na dem get power.

“Let’s stand up and take power and rearrange our country we don’t deserve to be begging.

“I’m not angry at our politicians anymore — they’ve clearly shown they don’t care about us. I’m angry at you, Nigerians. Go and collect your PVCs. That’s the only noise we need right now.”

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Actor Emeka Ike joins House of Reps race on NDC platform

Senator Ned Nwoko representing Delta North Senatorial District has raised the alarm over alleged manipulation of the process ahead of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary election in the zone.

Nwoko is contesting alongside a former governor of the State, Ifeanyi Okowa who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the APC last year.

However, in a statement issued by Ekene Kerry, Director General of his Campaign Organisation on Monday morning, Nwoko said agents of the state government were hell-bent on truncating the will of the people.

The office said despite earning the trust of the people “the Delta State government has made it a priority to block his emergence.

“They are acting on the orders of former Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa, who has declared his intent to return to the Senate despite his rejection by Deltans in 2023.”

He recalled that as a sitting governor and PDP Vice Presidential candidate, “Dr. Okowa lost Delta to Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election 341,866 to 161,600 On that same day, the people of Delta North elected Senator Ned Nwoko over both LP and APC candidates. The people have spoken before and the people shall speak again.

“Senator Nwoko joined the APC when it became clear the PDP was drifting. He was vilified then by the same individuals who are now in APC, hijacking the party structure and shutting out free and fair participation.”

On the alleged plans to manipulate the primary election process, the Campaign Organisation said “The panel sent to conduct the primaries has been held hostage.  

“State machinery has been mobilized, with state government appointees acting as returning officers at ward and LGA levels to write results in favor of Dr. Okowa.  

“There are threats to defy the APC National Headquarters directive to transmit all results to Abuja, out of fear of Senator Nwoko’s popularity.  

“Our supporters are being threatened with violence.

“Let it be clear: No one has a monopoly of violence as our supporters will not be intimidated nor cowed into supporting a former governor rejected by his people in 2023.

“We call on the APC National Headquarters, security agencies, and all lovers of democracy to ensure a free, fair, and credible primary.

“To our supporters across Delta North: Do not be intimidated. Turn out massively and peacefully. Return Senator Ned Nwoko to the 11th Assembly.”

Delta North APC Primary: ‘Panel under hostage, my supporters under threat’ – Ned Nwoko

The Borno State Government says it is working closely with security agencies to secure the release of 42 students and children abducted from a school in Mussa, Askira-Uba Local Government Area of the state.

The victims were taken last Friday from the Primary and Junior Government Day Secondary School during an early morning attack that also extended to nearby homes.

The Special Adviser and spokesman to the Borno State Governor, Mallam Dauda Iliya, confirmed ongoing rescue efforts in a statement issued in Maiduguri.

According to him, Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has been holding a series of meetings with heads of security agencies, including the military and police, to coordinate rescue operations.

He said the priority of the state government is to ensure the safe return of the abducted students, pupils, and other victims to their families.

“It could be recalled that Governor Zulum has been engaging security agencies since the incident occurred to ensure the abductees are rescued and reunited with their families,” he said.

Security sources had earlier disclosed that the abducted victims include four secondary school students, 28 primary school pupils, and 10 children taken from nearby residences.

Senator Ali Ndume, also confirmed the attack, describing it as “barbaric and heartbreaking,” while urging troops of Operation Hadin Kai to intensify rescue operations.

Ndume noted that the attack reflects a resurgence of insecurity in parts of Chibok and Askira-Uba and called for swift military response to secure the captives.

Borno Govt moves to rescue 42 abducted school children in Askira-Uba

Teachers in some public schools in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have called on the government and security agencies to ensure the release of their colleagues and students.

The teachers made the demand during a peaceful protest in the early hours of Monday.

DAILY POST gathered that about 39 students and seven teachers were kidnapped in some communities in the local government area on Friday.

Checks by our correspondent showed that schools in the area were deserted on Monday morning.

Meanwhile teachers in the local government area in the early hours of Monday took to the streets to demand immediate release of their colleagues and the kidnapped students.

The teachers who carried various placards sang solidarity songs, urging the government and the security agencies to rescue the abductees without delay.

A teacher in one of the schools said, “In my school, only two students came and one or two teachers as at the time I left.

“We couldn’t even go into the school premises, we stayed at the school gate, fearing any eventuality.”

Oyo abduction: Students shun schools in Oriire LGA as teachers stage protest [PHOTOS]

The University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH) has commenced an extensive upgrade of its healthcare infrastructure, driven by Federal Government interventions, as the tertiary institution moves to strengthen medical services for millions of Nigerians and patients from neighbouring African countries. Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Professor Ikpeme Ikpeme, disclosed this during a facility tour […]

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