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The Lagos State Government has announced a temporary traffic diversion along Baale Animashaun Road in the Ifako-Ijaiye area to facilitate the construction of critical drainage infrastructure aimed at reducing flooding and improving stormwater management. According to the government, the diversion will take effect from June 15, 2026, and remain in place for approximately eight weeks while work is carried out on a new culvert designed to channel water from Adfarm Estate, Adson Street, and surrounding communities across Baale Animashaun Road. The Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, stated that the affected section of the road will be temporarily closed to ensure the safety of workers and road users during the construction period. As a result, motorists approaching fro...

Former Army spokesman, Rtd. Major General Rabe Abubakar, has died in the custody of bandits. Confirming the news, Katsina state government descibed the incident as a tragic loss to the state and the nation. The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Muazu, and made available to journalists. The government said the retired military officer died from complications arising from diabetes and hypertension while in captivity. According to the statement, several efforts were made by the state government and security agencies to secure his release, but the attempts were unsuccessful. The statement read, “The Katsina State Government, with a heavy heart and deep sense of loss, wishes to inform the...

A wave of reactions has trailed a viral video circulating on social media showing a senior office manager and his secretary in what appears to be a controversial interaction inside a workplace setting. The footage, which surfaced online earlier this week, quickly gained traction across various platforms, sparking widespread debate among users who expressed mixed opinions about the incident. While some viewers questioned the professionalism of the individuals involved, others urged the public to avoid rushing to conclusions until full details are verified. As the clip continued to spread, it reportedly drew the attention of colleagues and members of the public, leading to heightened scrutiny of the organization where the incident allegedly took place. However, the company involved has...

The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) will conduct its admission screening test in Lagos State on Saturday, June 20, 2026. According to reports, the announcement was made by the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, which confirmed that preparations are already underway to ensure a smooth and orderly exercise. The screening test forms part of the admission process for candidates seeking entry into the NDA. The state government also disclosed that a delegation from the Nigerian Defence Academy is expected to arrive in Lagos on June 11, 2026, ahead of the examination. The team will hold meetings with relevant agencies and stakeholders to coordinate logistics and ensure proper arrangements for the exercise. Authorities said the visit is aimed a...

Iran has announced that the burial of its late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, will take place on July 9 at the Imam Reza Shrine in Mashhad, according to state media reports. The funeral ceremonies are expected to begin on July 4 in Tehran, following multiple postponements of the burial arrangements. Iranian authorities said the delays occurred after Khamenei’s death, which they confirmed on March 1, a day after reported airstrikes on February 28. Officials stated that the final burial will be held at the Imam Reza Shrine, one of the most sacred sites in Shia Islam, located in Mashhad. A national mourning period has also been declared in connection with the funeral proceedings. The funeral procession is expected to pass through major cities including Tehran, Qom, and Mashh...

Former Nigerian Head of State, Abdulsalami Abubakar, has recounted the tense events that followed the death of former military ruler Sani Abacha in 1998, revealing that he was unexpectedly locked in a room at the Presidential Villa before learning of Abacha’s passing. The revelation is contained in Abdulsalami’s autobiography, Call of Duty, which is set to be launched in Abuja as part of activities marking his 84th birthday. According to the retired general, he received an early morning call on June 8, 1998, informing him that Abacha wanted to see him. Believing he might be assigned to represent Nigeria at an ECOWAS summit in Togo, he hurried to the Presidential Villa dressed casually in a tracksuit and slippers due to the urgency of the summons. On arrival, however, he was direct...

Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has called on the Federal Government to release detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. Speaking to his congregation in a video sighted by DAILY POST, Primate Ayodele said if the Nigerian Government continues to keep Nnamdi Kanu, it should also arrest Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi. He said, “The Nigerian government should release Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. Since you keep Kanu in prison, why can’t you keep Sheikh Gumi in prison too? “You keep Nnamdi Kanu but Gumi is free. Then, how do you want to now manage the government. “If Nnamdi Kanu is there, then go and take Gumi. Then Nigerians will believe that the government is serious. Protest will seize this Tinubu government,” he warned. ...

Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd.), has attributed the continued challenge of tackling terrorism, insurgency, and banditry in the country to the support criminal groups receive from sponsors and some members of the public. Speaking on Friday during the 2026 edition of The Platform Nigeria, a national dialogue held to commemorate Democracy Day, Musa said terrorist and bandit groups rely heavily on local collaborators for sustenance, intelligence, logistics, and financial backing. The event, hosted by Pastor Poju Oyemade, founder of The Covenant Nation, focused on the theme “Governance, Democracy and National Security.” According to the defence minister, lasting success in the fight against insecurity can only be achieved when citizens actively reject an...

The Nigerian House of Representatives has been thrown into mourning following the death of Hon. Yaya Tongo, who represented the Kwami/Funakaye/Gombe Federal Constituency of Gombe State. According to reports, Tongo, who was elected into the 10th National Assembly under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2023 general elections, later defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in March 2026. His death was confirmed on Friday by former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Isa Pantami, in a post shared on his verified X account. Pantami disclosed that he had visited the late lawmaker earlier in the day at Nizamiye Hospital in Abuja, where he was receiving treatment, noting that his condition appeared critical at the time. He explained that du...

The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has called on the Federal Government to step up efforts to combat insecurity, banditry, kidnapping, and other criminal activities threatening peace and stability across Nigeria. In a Democracy Day message released on Friday through the Director of Media and Public Affairs at the Ooni’s Palace, Moses Olafare, the revered monarch expressed concern over the persistent security challenges facing the country and their impact on national development. The Ooni noted that insecurity remains a major obstacle to peace and progress, urging Nigerians to remain patient and continue supporting government initiatives aimed at addressing both security and economic difficulties. He stressed that no responsible government would intentionally allow insecurity to fl...