PICTORIAL: Lagos, Italy-based businessmen arrested over illicit drug shipments to Nigeria, Europe

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested Arokodare Ebenezer, a Lekki-based businessman and proprietor of Damillionz Takeout, for his involvement in the shipment of 60 parcels of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, from the United States to Nigeria. The 43-year-old businessman was arrested on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Bay Lounge,
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Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested Arokodare Ebenezer, a Lekki-based businessman and proprietor of Damillionz Takeout, for his involvement in the shipment of 60 parcels of Loud, a potent strain of cannabis, from the United States to Nigeria. The 43-year-old businessman was arrested on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Bay Lounge,

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Eid-el-Fitr: Sultan, Olubadan, Oluwo, Sanusi call for unity, tolerance 

As Muslims mark Eid-el-Fitr, prominent traditional rulers, including the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, and the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Adewale Akanbi, have called for peace, national unity, and religious tolerance in the country. Sultan calls for unity, support for leaders Speaking on Sunday at
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As Muslims mark Eid-el-Fitr, prominent traditional rulers, including the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, and the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Adewale Akanbi, have called for peace, national unity, and religious tolerance in the country. Sultan calls for unity, support for leaders Speaking on Sunday at

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Eid-el-Fitr: Nigerians have all it takes to conquer corruption – EFCC chairman

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, says Nigerians have the capacity to confront and conquer economic and financial crimes if they decide to do so. A statement by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Sunday, said Olukoyede made the comment in his goodwill message to Muslims in commemoration of the Eid-
Eid-el-Fitr: Nigerians have all it takes to conquer corruption – EFCC chairman

Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Mr Ola Olukoyede, says Nigerians have the capacity to confront and conquer economic and financial crimes if they decide to do so.

A statement by EFCC spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, on Sunday, said Olukoyede made the comment in his goodwill message to Muslims in commemoration of the Eid- el- Fitr celebration.

According to him, tackling economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption are achievable through the courage and commitments of Nigerians.

He also assured that the anti-corruption war is on course, maintaining that the EFCC is gaining more strength and speed in bringing economic and financial crimes to a halt.

The statement added, “Nigerians are stronger than corruption. No corrupt act can break our common resolve and determination.

“We have all it takes to confront and conquer economic and financial crimes.”

He congratulated Muslims and charged them to allow lessons of self- denial, discipline, sacrifice, love and purity of the Ramadan season to imbue in them greater readiness and commitment to shun corrupt practices.

“At Eid- el- Fitr, Allah’s benevolence and sacrifice are greatly magnified. May the lessons of love, peace, joy and celebration of the festival abide in us and may they imbue in us greater desire to shun corrupt practices,” the EFCC chairman added.

Eid-el-Fitr: Nigerians have all it takes to conquer corruption – EFCC chairman

Better welfare ahead – Ganduje hails Nigerians for supporting Tinubu’s agenda

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has commended Nigerians for their unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Ganduje congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and around the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy
Better welfare ahead – Ganduje hails Nigerians for supporting Tinubu’s agenda

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has commended Nigerians for their unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja, Ganduje congratulated Muslims in Nigeria and around the world on the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, marking the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan.

He reaffirmed the Tinubu-led administration’s commitment to enhancing the welfare and well-being of all citizens, assuring Nigerians that they would not regret electing the president by the end of his first tenure.

Ganduje celebrated the spiritual renewal and discipline attained during Ramadan, urging Muslims to uphold the values of piety, selflessness, and compassion.

He also encouraged the faithful to extend love and kindness to one another, particularly the less privileged.

Emphasizing the importance of unity, peace, and national progress, the APC chairman called on citizens to remain steadfast in fostering harmony and strengthening the country’s democratic institutions. He highlighted patience, sacrifice, and perseverance—key lessons of Ramadan—as crucial for national development.

The APC chair urged Muslims and Nigerians in general to continue praying for President Tinubu’s success, expressing hope that Almighty Allah (SWT) would accept their prayers and sacrifices, granting them abundant blessings in this season of celebration.

Better welfare ahead – Ganduje hails Nigerians for supporting Tinubu’s agenda

Wike never wanted to be your running mate – Olayinka to Atiku

Lere Olayinka, the spokesman to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday declared that his principal never wanted to be the running mate to former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in 2023. Olayinka said Wike was never keen on being Atiku’s running mate due to the enormous
Wike never wanted to be your running mate – Olayinka to Atiku

Lere Olayinka, the spokesman to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Sunday declared that his principal never wanted to be the running mate to former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in 2023.

Olayinka said Wike was never keen on being Atiku’s running mate due to the enormous baggages the former vice president carried.

The Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and Social Media to Wike insisted that Atiku lied in his claim that he picked the former Governor of Delta State, Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, as his presidential running mate in the 2023 based on the report of the committee set up by the PDP.

Olayinka, in a statement on Sunday, said the comment by Atiku’s media office was face-saving and “an attempt to use further lies to defend Atiku’s previous lies”.

Olayinka said, “The report of the committee was released so as to set the records straight, and this has made Atiku and his men to confess that in selecting his running mate, he (Atiku) did not follow the report of the committee set up by the PDP. He simply picked who he wanted, not who the party wanted.

“By saying that ‘there were no laid down rules or laws on the selection process of a running mate. Committees, consultations, and recommendations are advisory in nature. The final decision rests solely and exclusively with the presidential candidate, in this case, Atiku Abubakar. It is a constitutional and strategic choice, not a popularity contest,’ Atiku’s Media Office has confirmed that their principal actually lied and never had any regard for the PDP as a party.

“It therefore gladdens our hearts that we have been able to establish that Atiku lied and he is not a man to be trusted. That he chose to lie during the Holy Month of Ramadan is however between him and Allah (Subhanahu Wa Ta’ala).

“As for his choice of running mate in 2019 and 2023, it is our position that Atiku, as the PDP candidate, had the right to make whatever choice, and he should be able to defend his choice and be honest for once to accept the consequences, not trying to misrepresent facts to justify the choice he made.

“It is also to be reiterated that just as Atiku, the loser in the election, has said he has no regret over the choice he made, Wike too has no regret over his choice.

“Therefore, no one is harboring any personal ill-feeling against Atiku for failing with the choice he made, and no one should also harbour ill-feeling against Wike for succeeding with the choice he made.

“Also, as for us, no ego is bruised, no bitterness too. Just a clear case of we making our choice and you making your own choice. But more than two years after, you are now trying to defend your own choice of failure with lies.”

Wike never wanted to be your running mate – Olayinka to Atiku

Sustain lessons learned during Ramadan fast – Olubadan charges Muslims

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin has advised Muslims across the country to sustain the lessons learned during the just conducted Ramadan fast. The Olubadan made this declaration via a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Chief Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade. In the statement, which was made available to DAILY POST on Sunday,
Sustain lessons learned during Ramadan fast – Olubadan charges Muslims

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin has advised Muslims across the country to sustain the lessons learned during the just conducted Ramadan fast.

The Olubadan made this declaration via a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Chief Solomon Olugbemiga Ayoade.

In the statement, which was made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, the monarch felicitated with Muslims, who are celebrating Eld-el-Fitri.

The traditional ruler in the statement, enjoined the Muslim Ummah to uphold the lessons learned during the fasting period

“Sustain the lessons learned during the 30 fasting days which included repentance, forgiveness, charity and peaceful co-existence with other fellow beings.

“Strictly adhere to the injunctions of Islamic religion as contained in the Holy Quran.

“I congratulate you all for the successful completion of this year’s Ramadan,” he said.

Sustain lessons learned during Ramadan fast – Olubadan charges Muslims

Edo killing: CDS assures justice for slain northern hunters

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has strongly condemned the mob killing of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State, vowing that those responsible will be brought to justice. The victims, who were returning from Rivers State to Kano State to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, were reportedly attacked and killed by a mob on March
Edo killing: CDS assures justice for slain northern hunters

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, has strongly condemned the mob killing of 16 hunters in Uromi, Edo State, vowing that those responsible will be brought to justice.

The victims, who were returning from Rivers State to Kano State to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, were reportedly attacked and killed by a mob on March 28, 2025.

The incident has sparked outrage among northern groups, state governments, and lawmakers.

In a statement issued on Sunday by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General Tukur Gusau, the CDS stressed that the tragedy could have been avoided if authorities had been consulted to verify the victims’ identities.

“General Christopher Musa has condemned in strong terms the unfortunate killing of hunters while on transit in Edo State. The incident, which occurred on 28 March 2025, could have been avoided if the appropriate authorities were notified and involved in ascertaining the identity of the victims,” the statement read.

He extended condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the families of the victims, urging Nigerians to avoid mob justice and instead rely on security agencies for conflict resolution.

“The CDS also urged Nigerians not to take laws into their hands but always revert to constituted authorities in matters that affect security. The Nigeria Police, military, and other security agencies are well trained to handle such matters,” Musa stated.

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), he assured, will work with the police and other security agencies to ensure justice is served.

Additionally, he warned local hunters and vigilante groups to register with law enforcement agencies to regulate the possession of firearms.

“He warned that all local hunters and vigilante groups should register with the police, DSS, AFN, and any other agencies mandated by law to regulate the possession of firearms,” he said.

Musa called for calm and urged citizen support for security agencies in their efforts to maintain law and order.

Edo killing: CDS assures justice for slain northern hunters

Troops rescue 20 kidnapped victims in Taraba after gun battle

The Nigerian Army troops of 6 Brigade, in collaboration with operatives of the 67 Police Mobile Force (PMF), have rescued 20 kidnapped victims following a gun battle with armed criminals along the Takum-Mararaba Road in Taraba State. According to a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama on X on Sunday, the operation took place on
Troops rescue 20 kidnapped victims in Taraba after gun battle

The Nigerian Army troops of 6 Brigade, in collaboration with operatives of the 67 Police Mobile Force (PMF), have rescued 20 kidnapped victims following a gun battle with armed criminals along the Takum-Mararaba Road in Taraba State.

According to a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama on X on Sunday, the operation took place on Saturday night at about 9:50 p.m. after security forces received credible intelligence about a kidnapping incident in Muji town.

Makama reported that the troops, supported by PMF personnel stationed at Samta, swiftly mobilized and confronted the kidnappers.

“Overpowered by the superior firepower of the security operatives, the assailants abandoned the victims and fled into the forest.,”he said.

Among those rescued were Yakubu Usman of Angwan Abuja and Godwin Peter of Angwan Dadin Kowa, who sustained injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatment.

The troops also recovered vehicles abandoned at the scene as efforts to track down the fleeing criminals continue.

Troops rescue 20 kidnapped victims in Taraba after gun battle

Northern CAN felicitates with muslims on Eid-el-Fitr

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, has extended warm congratulations to Muslims across the country on the successful completion of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr. In a statement released in Kaduna by its Chairman, Rev. John Hayab, and Secretary-General, Bishop Mohammed Naga, Northern CAN acknowledged the
Northern CAN felicitates with muslims on Eid-el-Fitr

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, has extended warm congratulations to Muslims across the country on the successful completion of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.

In a statement released in Kaduna by its Chairman, Rev. John Hayab, and Secretary-General, Bishop Mohammed Naga, Northern CAN acknowledged the spiritual importance of Ramadan, describing it as a period of profound devotion and personal reflection.

“The spiritual activities are significant and rewarding to every faithful, especially those who embrace the teachings as instructed in the Holy Books,” the statement read.

The association also expressed deep grief over the recent killing of 16 travelers in Uromi, Edo State, describing the incident as a tragic loss to humanity.

“The pain and anguish their families and loved ones must endure are unbearable, and we can only imagine the depth of their sufferings. May God grant them comfort, strength, and solace during this darkest of times,” Northern CAN said.

Labeling the attack as a “heinous act of violence,” the group called for justice, emphasizing that the incident is a stain on humanity’s collective conscience.

“The brutal taking of innocent lives is a tragedy that should unite us all in our outrage and determination to ensure that justice is served,” it stated.

Northern CAN urged Nigerians to view the attack as an affront to shared humanity, stressing solidarity with the victims’ families.

“As Christians, we stand in solidarity with their families, recognizing that this act of violence is not only an attack on any region but on our shared humanity,” the statement noted.

The group appealed for peace amid rising tensions, urging those considering retaliation to seek alternative, non-violent solutions.

“Revenge is not a solution but a recipe for further chaos and destruction. It is the innocent who would suffer again, and the cycle of violence would only worsen,” CAN warned.

Additionally, the association condemned the use of stereotypes and divisive rhetoric to justify criminal acts, urging Nigerians to reject narratives that perpetuate mistrust and violence.

“Evil is evil, and criminals must be treated as such without recourse to identities that criminals use to evade justice,” the statement concluded.

Northern CAN felicitates with muslims on Eid-el-Fitr

JUST IN: Nine die in Katsina road crash

At least nine people lost their lives in a fatal road crash on Sunday morning along the Malumfashi-Kafur Road in Katsina State. The Katsina State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Aliyu Ma’aji, confirmed the accident, describing it as a lone accident involving a Hummer bus carrying 20 passengers. Ma’aji said, “Nine passengers
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At least nine people lost their lives in a fatal road crash on Sunday morning along the Malumfashi-Kafur Road in Katsina State. The Katsina State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Aliyu Ma’aji, confirmed the accident, describing it as a lone accident involving a Hummer bus carrying 20 passengers. Ma’aji said, “Nine passengers

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