Abductors Demand to Speak Only with Village Ruler, No Ransom Asked — Father of Newly Wedded Sokoto Bride Reveals
Two days after suspected terrorists stormed a wedding in Chacho village, Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State and abducted a bride along with several guests, the gunmen have contacted the family – but made no ransom demand. Speaking to journalists in the village on Sunday, Daily Post revealed that the bride’s father, Malam […]
PDP National Insists Osun Guber Primary Holds as Scheduled
The national leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has overruled the Osun State chapter and confirmed that the party’s 2026 gubernatorial primary election will proceed as originally scheduled on Tuesday, 2 December 2025. The state chapter had on Monday announced an indefinite postponement of the exercise, citing the suspension of key national officers […]
Northern Governors, Emirs Slam 6-Month Mining Ban, Say “Illegal Mining Now Major Driver of Insecurity”
In a drastic move to curb rising banditry and terrorism, the 19 Northern governors and traditional rulers have ordered an immediate six-month suspension of all mining activities across the region, declaring illegal mining a prime funding source for criminal gangs. The decision was contained in a communiqué issued Tuesday after a crucial joint meeting […]
“Children Are Doing Fine, Will Be Back Soon” – NSA Ribadu Visits, Assures Niger Bishop After Mass School Abduction
National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu on Monday gave firm assurance that the remaining pupils and staff abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, are in good condition and will soon be reunited with their families. The NSA spoke during a solidarity visit to the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, Most […]
Northern Governors Launch ₦19bn-Monthly Security Trust Fund
The 19 Northern Governors have announced the immediate creation of a multibillion-naira Regional Security Trust Fund, with each state and its local governments mandated to contribute ₦1 billion monthly, deducted at source, to tackle the region’s escalating insecurity. The decision was contained in a communiqué issued Tuesday after a high-level joint security meeting with […]
BREAKING: Nigeria’s Minister of Defence Resigns Amidst Escalating National Security Crisis
The Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar has tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu, effective immediately, amid escalating nationwide insecurity that has claimed hundreds of lives in recent months. The announcement, confirmed by sources close to the Presidency late Monday, comes just days after a spate of brazen attacks, including the mass abduction […]
JUST IN: Ex-CDS Christopher Musa Favourite to Replace Badaru as Minister of Defense
Unless there is a last minute change, President Bola Tinubu will forward the name of former Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, to replace Badaru Abubakar as minister of defence. Recall Truth Live News reported that Mr Abubakar resigned as minister of defence on Monday, citing health grounds. Truth Live News gathered that […]
Gov Adeleke Resigns From PDP Hours Before Primary Election
With less than 24 hours to the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship primary election, Governor Ademola Adeleke has resigned his membership from the party The PDP Chairman in Osun State, Mr Sunday Bisi had on Monday disclosed that the party would not hold the primary election on Tuesday as scheduled due to factional crisis […]
C’River Govt Reaffirms Total Ban On Knockouts, Bangers Ahead Of Yuletide
NIGERIA, CALABAR – The Cross River State Government has issued a fresh reminder enforcing a total ban on knockouts, bangers and fireworks across all 18 local government areas as the Yuletide season begins. The directive, contained in a press statement signed by Commissioner for Information, Erasmus Ekpang, was released on Monday and circulated to media […]
BREAKING: Adedamola Wins PDP Ticket for 2026 Osun Gubernatorial Election
Adebayo Adedamola on Tuesday emerged as the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate for the 2026 Osun State election after polling 919 out of 957 valid votes in a primary held in Osogbo, the state capital. The primary election committee chairman, Humphrey Abba, announced the result, declaring: “Void votes 20. We told you earlier […]