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Prominent political, religious, and community leaders on Tuesday paid glowing tributes to the late Catholic Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Peter Nworie Chukwu, describing him as a courageous cleric, moral crusader, and fearless defender of justice. Among dignitaries at the funeral ceremony were the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate and 2027 National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential […]

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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to building a modern, professional, intelligence-led, and accountable institution rooted in the rule of law, respect for human rights, and community partnership. This was contained in a statement made available to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday by the […]

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The Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has extolled the virtues of the outgoing Head of Service, Mr Kehinde Olufemi Onasanya, describing him as an exceptional administrator and thoroughbred communication expert par excellence. He noted that Onasanya, who will bow out of service on May 21 after 34 years of meritorious service to the state, […]

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Nigeria has called on France and international development partners to support efforts aimed at tackling the worsening fertiliser shortage and rising costs threatening agricultural productivity across Africa. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, made the appeal while participating in the France-Africa Summit held in Nairobi, Kenya, as part of President Bola […]

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The Northern Senators Forum has bemoaned the killing of about 72 innocent villagers in a military airstrike at Tumfa Market in the Zurmi local government area of Zamfara State.

In a statement on Wednesday, signed by the chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’ Adua, the Forum described the incident, which occurred on Sunday, May 11, as “heartbreaking and unacceptable.”

The senators noted that the victims were ordinary citizens going about their daily activities.

The Forum said reports indicated that “no fewer than 72 lives were lost,” with many victims “blown beyond recognition” following the strike.

“The images of devastation, the loss of lives ‘blown beyond recognition,’ and the pain of families burying dozens of loved ones in a single day are heartbreaking and unacceptable,” the statement said.

The senators expressed sympathy with families who lost loved ones in the incident and prayed for the recovery of those receiving treatment in hospitals in Zurmi, Shinkafi and the Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital in Gusau.

“We mourn with the families who lost sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, and breadwinners in this incident. We also pray for the speedy recovery of the dozens receiving treatment in Zurmi, Shinkafa, and Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau,” the Forum stated.

The senators stressed that the protection of civilian lives must remain a priority in all security operations and called for a transparent probe into the incident.

“The protection of civilian lives must remain paramount in all security operations. We therefore call on the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough, transparent, and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding this strike. The victims and their families deserve truth, justice, and adequate reparations,” the statement added.

The Forum lamented the growing toll of insecurity in northern communities, saying leaders must ensure innocent citizens do not become casualties in the fight against banditry and terrorism.

“Zamfara and the entire North have borne far too much of the burden of insecurity. It is our duty as leaders to ensure that in the pursuit of peace, innocent citizens are not made to pay the ultimate price,” the statement said.

The lawmakers prayed for the repose of the souls of those killed and strength for bereaved families.

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Experts have warned that going to bed at different times each night, particularly during midlife, could be an early warning sign of future heart problems. New research from the University of Oulu found a strong link between irregular bedtimes and an increased risk of major cardiovascular events, especially among people who spend less than eight […]

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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered a sophisticated criminal syndicate allegedly involved in the theft, concealment and recycling of critical national assets and infrastructure.

DAILY POST recalls that a recent viral video on social media showed extensive vandalism of the newly laid Kaduna-Kano railway tracks as well as old rail infrastructure.

Following the incident, the Commandant General of the Corps, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, directed the Special Intelligence Squad (SIS) and the Kaduna State Command to identify and arrest those responsible.

In a statement issued on Wednesday by the National Public Relations Officer of the NSCDC, ACC Afolabi Babawale, the corps said operatives carried out a targeted operation on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.

According to the statement, the SIS, under the leadership of Commandant Apollos Dandaura and in collaboration with the Kaduna State Command, stormed and sealed the Kaduna branch of Inner Galaxy Steel Company located in Birnin Yero, Igabi Local Government Area.

“The operation followed weeks of intensive, intelligence-led surveillance. Investigations revealed that the company operated a criminal smokescreen, posing as a scrap-buying entity while actually serving as a hub for receiving vandalised railway materials, NNPC pipes, and Water Board infrastructure,” the statement said.

The NSCDC alleged that the syndicate purchased stolen railway tracks and pipes from vandals, compressed them into scrap metal at the Kaduna facility to conceal their original form, and transported them to the company’s head office in Aba, Abia State.

“There, the stolen national assets were melted down and recycled into nails and iron rods to be sold back to the public,” the statement added.

According to the corps, 12 key suspects were arrested during the raid.

Recovered exhibits included large quantities of vandalised railway tracks, railway sleepers, and suspected NNPC and Water Board pipes valued at billions of naira.

NSCDC Commandant General Ahmed Abubakar Audi commended Commandant Apollos Dandaura and his team for what he described as their professionalism and bravery during the operation.

He also warned that the corps would not treat acts of economic sabotage lightly.

NSCDC busts syndicate recycling stolen railway, NNPC infrastructure in Kaduna

The Federal Government, through the Presidential Initiative on Compressed Natural Gas and Electric Vehicles, is set to launch the Northern Corridor of the CNG and EV programme in Kano on Thursday.

The initiative is aimed at promoting cleaner, affordable and sustainable transportation alternatives across Northern Nigeria.

Head of Brand and Communications for the programme, Onyekachi Eke, disclosed this while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria ahead of the launch in Kano.

According to her, the programme aligns with the Federal Government’s drive to expand access to alternative fuel transportation and reduce dependence on conventional fuel sources.

Eke said Vice President Kashim Shettima, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi and Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda are among dignitaries expected at the event.

She explained that the launch would bring together government officials, private sector players and transport industry stakeholders to drive the expansion of CNG and electric vehicle infrastructure in the region.

Activities lined up for the event include demonstrations of clean mobility technologies currently being deployed across the country, as well as the unveiling and commissioning of CNG and EV infrastructure and assets.

The launch is also expected to serve as a platform for collaboration and discussions on the growth of Nigeria’s clean mobility ecosystem.

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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has intercepted a large consignment of Canadian Loud, a high-potency strain of cannabis, weighing 4,173.5 kilogrammes, with a street value of ₦10,433,750,000, at the Tincan Island Port in Lagos.

The interception followed intelligence gathering, sustained surveillance, and tracking of the container, which was transloaded several times after leaving Toronto, Canada, on March 28.

This was contained in a statement issued by NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, on Wednesday.

Babafemi said the container housing the illicit drug was conveyed by rail and arrived at the Lagos port on Saturday, May 9.

A United States Congressman, Barry Moore, has introduced a bill that would require immigrants entering the country as religious workers to formally renounce Sharia law and swear allegiance to the US Constitution. Moore announced the proposed legislation, which he titled the “CRUSADE Act,” in an X post on Wednesday. Sharia law, derived from Islamic religious […]

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