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The Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) has criticised the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) over its recent directive to broadcasters.

The NBC had said it has observed a rise in violations of the sixth edition of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code across news, current affairs and political programmes.

It warned that presenters who express personal opinions as facts or bully guests on air will face sanctions.

In a statement on Monday signed by Achike Chude, its national secretary, the NUJ described the warning as “a veiled attempt to gag the media and institutionalise censorship”.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the authenticity of a viral image showing one of its soldiers smashing a statue of Jesus with a sledgehammer in southern Lebanon, stating that disciplinary action will follow. The military disclosed this in a statement released shortly after midnight on Sunday, after the image gained traction online. Earlier, […]

Suspected terrorists attacked Kaiama Local Government of Kwara state in the early hours of today April 20, reportedly k!lling some persons including soldiers. 

The attack, which occurred at about 3:00 a.m., was allegedly preceded by a threat letter reportedly sent to the community by the assailants, raising tension among residents in the days leading up to the incident.

The attackers eventually struck under the cover of darkness, firing gunshots indiscriminately and throwing the community into panic as residents fled for safety.

According to sources, security operatives, including personnel of the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups, swiftly responded and engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel that lasted until about 5:00 a.m.

“Our security agents, including the army and local vigilantes, engaged the attackers in an intense gun battle that lasted till about 5:00 a.m.,” a representative from Kaiama TV said

The source added that the attackers, upon arrival, allegedly launched an explosive device at a military camp in the area, causing significant damage before advancing further into the community.

During the exchange of fire, casualties were recorded among security personnel.

“They killed some of our soldiers, but we still cannot ascertain how disastrous the attack was until daybreak,” the source stated.

The attackers were also said to have carted away military patrol vehicles and motorcycles before fleeing the scene.

Mahmud Abubakar, the Sonfada Etsu Nupe, is dead.

Umaru Bago, governor of Niger state, commiserated with Yahaya Abubakar, the Etsu Nupe and chairman of the Niger state council of traditional rulers, over the death of Abubakar.

Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut was relieved to see his side return to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, DAILY POST reports.

The Solid Miners put an end to their three-game winless streak with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Warri Wolves at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday.

Chimezie Victor gave the hosts the lead from the spot three minutes before the break.

Substitute Ngei Oluka-Efor and Habibu Alakija added two more goals for the hosts in the second half.

“Congratulations to all of us in the team. It’s somewhat a relief for us because we brought ourselves to this situation, even though this is not where we wanted to be,” Mangut told the club’s media.

Nasarawa United remain in sixth position on the table despite the win.

The Lafia club will return to action against Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasinga, Ibadan this weekend.

NPFL: Mangut relieved as Nasarawa United halt winless streak

Prominent activist, Aisha Yesufu, has expressed concern over the ongoing teachers’ strike in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), calling on the minister, Nyesom Wike, to urgently intervene and resolve the crisis.

In a statement on Monday, Yesufu lamented the prolonged closure of public primary schools across the FCT, noting that the situation continues to disrupt the education of thousands of children.

She stressed that education remains a fundamental right and should not be treated with negligence, urging authorities to prioritise the welfare of both teachers and students.

“The continuous strike by teachers in the FCT is unacceptable. Our children cannot keep paying the price for unresolved issues,” she said.

The activist appealed directly to Wike to take decisive steps towards addressing the grievances of the striking teachers, including issues surrounding unpaid salaries and poor working conditions.

According to her, swift intervention by the FCT administration would not only restore academic activities but also rebuild confidence in the public education system.

The strike, which has lingered for weeks, has left many pupils at home, raising concerns among parents over the long term impact on learning.

Aisha Yesufu faults FCT teachers’ strike, asks Wike to intervene

Vaniti Lagos has strongly refuted allegations that it served fake or adulterated drinks to customers, describing the claims as false and impossible. In a statement released on the official Instagram handle of its CEO, Uyi Ogbebor (@sir_uyi), the management said its partnerships with global beverage companies guarantee the authenticity of its products. “The same applies […]

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will on Monday (today) hold a National Executive Committee meeting, NEC, at its headquarters in Abuja, following the unsealing of the secretariat last week.

DAILY POST recalls that the party’s secretariat was sealed in November last year after a violent clash between the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee of the party and the Abdulrahman Mohammed-led caretaker committee, who were both laying claims to the party’s leadership.

An Appeal Court judgment in March, however, invalidated the Ibadan convention that produced the Turaki-led PDP leadership, a judgment the Abdulrahman-led PDP, which is heavily backed by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, relied upon to conduct the Abuja convention.

The meeting today is expected to be attended by all members of NEC who are on the side of the Mohammed-led PDP, including the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, former Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, among others.

Details later…

Wike-backed PDP holds first NEC meeting after unsealing headquarters

The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Olufemi Oluyede, has arrived at the headquarters of the North-West Joint Task Force, Operation Fansan Yamma, in Gusau, the Zamfara State capital, for his first operational visit.

The Theatre Commander, Major General Warrah Idris, alongside other senior officers of the operation, received the defence chief.

Upon arrival, General Oluyede inspected a quarter guard before proceeding to the Theatre Command’s conference room for a closed-door operational briefing.

He is expected to address troops and later hold a meeting with the Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, during the visit.

Insecurity: CDS arrives Zamfara on operational visit

Iran has executed two men convicted of cooperating with Israel’s Mossad intelligence agency and planning attacks inside the country, according to the judiciary’s official news outlet, Mizan.

The executions of Mohammad Masoum Shahi and Hamed Validi were carried out at dawn after their death sentences were upheld by the Supreme Court.

Iranian authorities said the men were part of a spy network linked to Mossad and had received specialised training abroad, including in Iraq’s Kurdistan region.

The training reportedly covered secure communications, identifying sensitive targets, manufacturing explosive projectiles, and carrying out sabotage operations.

According to Mizan and state media reports carried by Tasnim, the pair were accused of carrying out arson attacks on military and public sites and sending video footage of their activities to handlers in exchange for cryptocurrency payments.

Officials said they were also preparing a new mission targeting public service and military centres in Tehran when they were arrested.

The men were convicted on charges including “enmity against God” and cooperation with hostile groups, a term used in Iran for serious offences against the state.

No further details about the trial process or any appeals were immediately disclosed.

The executions come amid heightened tensions in the region, including recent confrontations between Iran and the United States following the seizure of an Iranian cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as ongoing fallout from earlier Israel-Iran hostilities.

Iranian authorities described the case as part of broader efforts to dismantle espionage networks operating within the country. State media reported that the network had been under surveillance before it was assigned its latest alleged sabotage mission.

The case is the latest in a series of executions in Iran linked to alleged espionage for Israel, reflecting a long-running shadow conflict between the two countries that has intensified in recent years.

Tehran has repeatedly accused Mossad of orchestrating sabotage and targeted attacks on its security infrastructure, while Israel has neither confirmed nor denied involvement in such operations.

Iran Executes Two Men Accused Of Spying For Israel is first published on The Whistler Newspaper