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Turkey is considering the possibility of sending F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as a security measure, a Turkish defence ministry source said Saturday, days after the island was targeted by a drone attack.“In light of recent developments, phased planning is being carried out to ensure the security of the TRNC,” the source said, referring to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), a territory which is only recognised by Ankara.“The deployment of F-16 aircraft to the island is among the options being considered.”Cyprus, a European Union member that currently holds the bloc’s rotating presidency, has been directly affected by retaliatory attacks following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, with an Iranian-made drone hitting a British base on the island on Monday....

Hoodlums suspected to be political thugs have attacked the local government congresses of the faction of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Mr Nyesom Wike in Oyo State.Our correspondent learnt that there are two factions of the party in the state.While one is loyal to Wike, the other is loyal to the state governor, Seyi Makinde.The local government congresses of the Wike led faction was billed to take place on Saturday.It was, however, disrupted after some hoodlums suspected to be political thugs attacked members while the congresses were ongoing.About ten people were reportedly attacked and many vehicles vandalised.Chairman of the faction loyal to Wike, Professor Abdulrahman Akinoso has confirmedAkinoso in a telep...

At least four Ministers could quit President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet ahead of the 2027 elections.This is because they are reportedly weighing resignation to pursue their political ambitions in their home states.Punch reports that at least four cabinet members are already positioning themselves for state-level contests, particularly where incumbent governors will complete their constitutionally allowed two terms in 2027.Among those being mentioned are Adebayo Adelabu (Minister of Power), Muhammad Pate (Minister of Health and Social Welfare), Yusuf Tuggar (Minister of Foreign Affairs) and the Minister of State for Labour, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha.The Independent National Electoral Commission recently revised the electoral timetable, setting party primaries between April 22 and May 2...

Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has picked up his membership card for the African Democratic Congress, ADC.Obi formally picked up his card during the flag-off ceremony of the Anambra State ADC registration and mobilization exercise held on Saturday.The event attracted party members and supporters from across the state.Obi’s move comes amid earlier speculation about his possible return to the Labour Party.Meanwhile, DAILY POST had earlier reported that the former Anambra State governor declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, stating that he would not be intimidated by the large number of governors currently in the All Progressives Congress, APC.Obi said several attempts had been made to discourage him from the race but insisted that he...

Russia has warned that Finland’s plan to remove restrictions on hosting nuclear weapons could be seen as a direct threat to its security, signaling that Moscow would respond if the proposal is implemented. Speaking on Friday, March 6, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the deployment of nuclear weapons in Finland would change the security dynamics in the region and force Russia to take countermeasures. “By deploying nuclear weapons on its territory, Finland is beginning to threaten us,” Peskov said, adding that Russia would take “appropriate measures” if such a step is taken. Finland, which became a member of NATO in 2023, announced plans to remove its long-standing ban on nuclear weapons in order to align with the alliance’s deterrence strategy. Finnish Defence Minister Antti Hakkan...

Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, has declared that the country has no intention of invading neighbouring nations.Pezeshkian made the statement on Saturday in a video message broadcast on Iranian state television.During the address, the Iranian leader apologised to neighbouring countries that were affected by retaliatory airstrikes amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States.He assured that Iran would not launch attacks against neighbouring states unless it was first attacked.In recent days, Iran reportedly carried out missile and drone strikes targeting several U.S. military bases located in Gulf countries, including Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait. The strikes were described as retaliation for what Tehran called “preempt...