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Iran denies plotting to kill Donald Trump
Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, says his country has never plotted to kill Republican U.S. President-elect, Donald Trump. DAILY POST recalls that in November, the U.S. Justice Department charged an Iranian man in connection with an alleged plot ordered by Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard Corps to assassinate Trump. However, law enforcement agencies foiled the alleged plan
Iran denies plotting to kill Donald Trump
Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, says his country has never plotted to kill Republican U.S. President-elect, Donald Trump.
DAILY POST recalls that in November, the U.S. Justice Department charged an Iranian man in connection with an alleged plot ordered by Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guard Corps to assassinate Trump.
However, law enforcement agencies foiled the alleged plan before any attack was carried out.
Similarly, Trump said last year during the U.S. election campaign that Iran may have been behind attempts to kill him.
When asked if there was an Iranian plan to kill the incoming U.S. president, Pezeshkian said, “None whatsoever. We have never attempted this to begin with and we never will.”
DAILY POST recalls that Trump, who won last year’s U.S. election and will take office on Monday, survived two assassination attempts during the campaign – one in September while he was golfing on his course in West Palm Beach, Florida, and another during a July rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Investigators have, however, found no evidence of Iranian involvement in either.
Iran has also previously denied U.S. claims of interfering in American affairs, including through cyber operations.
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Gaza deal: Israeli minister, Ben-Gvir threatens to quit Netanyahu cabinet
Israeli far-right police minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, on Tuesday, threatened to resign from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government if he agrees to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal being negotiated at talks in Qatar. Ben-Gvir also urged the Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, to join him in a last-ditch attempt to prevent a ceasefire deal, which
Gaza deal: Israeli minister, Ben-Gvir threatens to quit Netanyahu cabinet
Israeli far-right police minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, on Tuesday, threatened to resign from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government if he agrees to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal being negotiated at talks in Qatar.
Ben-Gvir also urged the Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, to join him in a last-ditch attempt to prevent a ceasefire deal, which he called a dangerous capitulation to Hamas.
In a post on X, Ben-Gvir said, “This move is our only chance to prevent (the deal’s) execution, and prevent Israel’s surrender to Hamas, after more than a year of bloody war, in which more than 400 IDF (Israel Defence Forces) soldiers fell in the Gaza Strip, and to ensure that their deaths are not in vain.”
The Finance Minister had on Monday said that he objects to the deal but did not threaten to bolt Netanyahu’s coalition.
It was gathered that a majority of ministers are expected to back the phased ceasefire deal, which details a halt to fighting and the release of hostages.
Ben-Gvir echoed remarks by Smotrich, who said on Monday that Israel should keep up its military campaign in Gaza until the complete surrender of the Palestinian militant group, Hamas, whose October 7 2023 attack caused the war.
According to Israeli tallies, no fewer than 1,200 people were killed in Hamas’ 2023 assault on Israel and more than 250 others were taken hostage.
Since then, the Palestinian health officials said at least 46,000 people have been killed in Gaza, with much of the enclave laid to waste and most its population displaced.
DAILY POST reports that the United States, Qatar and Egypt have been mediating a ceasefire deal.
Gaza deal: Israeli minister, Ben-Gvir threatens to quit Netanyahu cabinet
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2027: Ex-Kwara Speaker Set Agenda Towards Ahmadu Bello Govt House, Commences Consultations
Hammed Shittu in Ilorin As the next general election draws nearer, various contenders across political parties in Kwara State have swung into action to woo electorate and party stakeholders through…
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Bird flu: Health commissioner reassures Kano residents, says situation under control
The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has reassured residents of the state that there is no cause for alarm over the recent confirmation of a bird flu case. In a statement issued on Tuesday by Ibrahim Abdullahi, the Information Officer Ministry of Health, Dr. Yusuf urged the public to remain calm,
Bird flu: Health commissioner reassures Kano residents, says situation under control
The Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, has reassured residents of the state that there is no cause for alarm over the recent confirmation of a bird flu case.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by
Ibrahim Abdullahi, the Information Officer Ministry of Health, Dr. Yusuf urged the public to remain calm, emphasizing that the situation is under control.
“The case we have is isolated and not significant enough to be declared an outbreak. The ministry is on top of the issue and has taken proactive measures to contain it before it becomes a threat to public health,” he said.
The reassurance followed reports that in December 2024, a young man from Gwale Local Government Area introduced a duck purchased from Janguza Market, Tofa LGA, into his flock, which included hens, guinea fowls, and chickens.
Shortly after, respiratory distress was observed among the birds, leading to the death of 35 out of 50 birds.
Laboratory tests in January 2025 confirmed the presence of the bird flu virus in samples from the flock.
“Upon receiving the diagnosis, the Ministry of Agriculture promptly sealed the premises, culled the remaining birds, and decontaminated the compound,” the statement reads.
The ministry also decontaminated the live bird market in Janguza and sensitized sellers about the risks and prevention of bird flu.
Dr. Yusuf highlighted the government’s coordinated efforts to address the situation.
“We convened a meeting with the Emergency Preparedness Response and One Health Committees, involving the ministries of agriculture, environment, and water resources, as well as our partners, to strategize on combating this issue effectively.”
He further disclosed plans for weekly stakeholder meetings and daily surveillance reports from all local government areas to monitor the situation closely.
“We will intensify surveillance, especially among poultry and bird rearers, and provide regular updates to the public while keeping Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf informed of the situation,” he added.
The commissioner also warned about the dangers of bird flu to humans, explaining that the virus can cause symptoms such as fever, mucous, and redness of the eyes.
He urged poultry farmers to act as frontline surveillance officers by promptly reporting any unusual health conditions in their birds to the authorities.
“Protecting your flock is safeguarding your wealth and health. Early reporting allows for timely action to prevent further spread of the disease,” he said.
Bird flu: Health commissioner reassures Kano residents, says situation under control
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USSD debt: NCC orders telcos to disconnect nine banks January 27
The Nigerian Communications Commission has authorised telecommunications companies to disconnect the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data codes assigned to nine financial institutions due to unpaid debts. This directive was made in a Tuesday public notice signed by NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka. The telecom regulator said affected banks must settle their outstanding obligations by
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The Nigerian Communications Commission has authorised telecommunications companies to disconnect the Unstructured Supplementary Service Data codes assigned to nine financial institutions due to unpaid debts. This directive was made in a Tuesday public notice signed by NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Reuben Muoka. The telecom regulator said affected banks must settle their outstanding obligations by
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Impeached South Korean President arrested over failed martial law bid
Impeached South Korean leader, Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Wednesday over his failed martial law bid, ending a weeks-long standoff with authorities and becoming the first president to be detained in the nation’s history. Yoon, who faces charges of insurrection over his short-lived effort to impose martial law last month, said he would comply
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Impeached South Korean leader, Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested on Wednesday over his failed martial law bid, ending a weeks-long standoff with authorities and becoming the first president to be detained in the nation’s history. Yoon, who faces charges of insurrection over his short-lived effort to impose martial law last month, said he would comply
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US securities regulator sues Musk over purchase of Twitter shares
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has sued the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, arguing that his purchase of Twitter shares in 2022 was carried out with violations, the regulator said in a filing published Tuesday. “Defendant Elon Musk failed to timely file with the SEC a beneficial ownership report disclosing his acquisition of
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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has sued the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, arguing that his purchase of Twitter shares in 2022 was carried out with violations, the regulator said in a filing published Tuesday. “Defendant Elon Musk failed to timely file with the SEC a beneficial ownership report disclosing his acquisition of
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Mohbad’s wife, father clash over DNA test
Omowunmi, the widow of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has accused her late husband’s father, Joseph Aloba, of avoiding a Deoxyribonucleic Acid test to resolve the dispute surrounding the paternity of the son she had with Mohbad. The Magistrates Court, during its sitting on July 9, 2024, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State,
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Omowunmi, the widow of Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has accused her late husband’s father, Joseph Aloba, of avoiding a Deoxyribonucleic Acid test to resolve the dispute surrounding the paternity of the son she had with Mohbad. The Magistrates Court, during its sitting on July 9, 2024, in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State,
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Arabic teacher jailed 21 years for attempted sexual assault of minor
The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday convicted and sentenced an Arabic teacher, Oladosu Sakiru, to 21 imprisonment for attempting to sexually assault a 13-year-old female pupil. The trial judge, Justice Rahman Oshodi, sentenced Sakiru following his guilty plea to the amended two counts of attempted sexual assault by penetration and indecent
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The Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court on Tuesday convicted and sentenced an Arabic teacher, Oladosu Sakiru, to 21 imprisonment for attempting to sexually assault a 13-year-old female pupil. The trial judge, Justice Rahman Oshodi, sentenced Sakiru following his guilty plea to the amended two counts of attempted sexual assault by penetration and indecent
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How we rescued 100 victims of human trafficking in Plateau – Gender commission chair
In this interview with JAMES ABRAHAM, the Chairman of the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission, Olivia Dazyem, discusses the commission’s efforts in combating human trafficking and its successful rescue of 100 victims. Excerpts: It has been more than a year since the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission was established. What has
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In this interview with JAMES ABRAHAM, the Chairman of the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission, Olivia Dazyem, discusses the commission’s efforts in combating human trafficking and its successful rescue of 100 victims. Excerpts: It has been more than a year since the Plateau State Gender and Equal Opportunities Commission was established. What has
