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A tragic incident unfolded in Maiduguri on Tuesday evening when Alhaji Umaru Goma, a resident of the Meri area, was electrocuted while working at his zinc tent near the Baga Road Market. According to eyewitnesses who spoke to Zagazola Makama, the incident occurred around 6:30 PM when a high-tension live wire snapped and landed on the roof of his structure, instantly electrocuting him. A nearby police patrol team quickly responded and rushed the victim to the State Specialist Hospital Maiduguri, where he was confirmed dead on arrival. Authorities reported no signs of foul play, and the body was deposited at…

National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, has underscored the critical need for a shift from reactive disaster response to proactive, anticipatory action, stating that this change is now a national security imperative. Ribadu made these remarks during the opening of a high-level workshop on “Coordinated Risk Monitoring and Communication for Floods and Other Disasters,” which took place at the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC), under the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA). Zagazola Makama reports that the national security adviser Nuhu Ribadu emphasized that the workshop represents more than just inter-agency collaboration, but signals a renewed national commitment to…

The dollar on Wednesday resumed its fall, with both safe-haven and risk-sensitive currencies outperforming the greenback as traders waited to see if US President Donald Trump’s administration reaches new trading agreements with partners. DAILY POST reports that the dollar tumbled last week on concerns over the economic impact of new tariffs and as investors shifted allocations overseas due to uncertainty over the erratic implementation of the trade levies. The United States is reportedly in talks with countries including Japan, while tensions between China and the US are intensifying. “We’re in a little bit of an information vacuum now with this…

UEFA have issued a statement on Wednesday night, explaining why a Real Madrid penalty in the first half of their quarter-final second leg was chalked off. Referee François Letexier had awarded Los Blancos a spot-kick, deeming that Declan Rice had fouled Kylian Mbappe in the area. But after a lengthy VAR check, Letexier was sent to the pitch-side monitor, and he overturned his decision. In a terse statement, UEFA said: “The penalty for Real Madrid has been taken away due to a non-foul by Declan Rice.” Letexier had earlier awarded Arsenal a penalty after Mikel Merino was bundled to the…

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has strongly condemned the recent spate of killings in Plateau State, describing the attacks as “senseless” and “a grave assault on national peace and security.” The IGP made the statement following his visit to the state on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, where he met with key stakeholders and assessed the security situation firsthand. According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, preliminary investigations have led to the arrest of two suspects connected to the killings in Bokkos Local Government Area. The suspects are currently assisting with ongoing…

The Edo State Police Command has confirmed the recovery of the decomposing body of a cattle rearer, Adamu Banyi, aged 50, who had been reported missing in the Isuwa community along the Benin/Agbor Road. According to police sources, the incident was first reported on April 10 by Mohammed Alamin, a resident of No. 10 Yoruba Street, Boji-Boji Owa, Agbor, Delta State. A security expert, Zagazola Makama reports that Alamin informed officers at Okhuaihe Division that his employee, who grazed cattle in the Isuwa area, had gone missing and was not found in any detention facility. After the initial report, Alamin…

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Barrister Nyesom Wike, has said that the ongoing inspections of infrastructure projects across Abuja are helping to keep contractors on their toes. Wike made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja during an inspection of several key road projects, including a three-kilometre road network in the Giri District and the 16-kilometre Idu-Dei Dei Road along the Inner Northern Expressway. He also visited the road network project in Dakibiyu District and the ongoing construction of the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal. Highlighting the importance of regular inspections, Wike emphasized that close monitoring was…

The Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has labeled social media a “terrorist organisation,” highlighting its role in spreading misinformation and inciting unrest. During his speech at the 7th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council in Maiduguri, Borno State, the Sultan urged security agencies to address social media platforms with the same seriousness as other national security threats. “Social media is one terrorist organisation. Somebody can sit in the comfort of their home and formulate stories and you will consider that it is true. Social media is a terrorist organisation that we must deal with. Security…

Abakaliki FC produced a superb display to eliminate four-time champions Enyimba 2-0 in the Round of 16 of the 2025 President Federation Cup on Wednesday. Chukwudi Okoro and Daniel Eni scored both goals for the Nigeria National League, NNL outfit in the encounter played at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. Abakaliki FC have set up a match against Nasarawa United following the remarkable victory. In Lagos, Rangers won the battle of former champions, narrowly beating Bendel Insurance 1-0. Experienced striker Godwin Obaje scored the decisive goal from the penalty spot in first-half stoppage time. The Flying Antelopes will play against…

The Kano State Internal Revenue Service (KIRS) has sealed off nine business premises, including educational institutions, for allegedly failing to remit taxes. Abbas Sa’idu, head of the KIRS enforcement unit, said the action was based on a court order obtained after the affected firms ignored multiple notifications about their tax debts. According to him, the businesses failed to respond to repeated correspondence, prompting the enforcement action. Sa’idu emphasized that “the KIRS is committed to boosting Kano State’s internally generated revenue by blocking leakages and ensuring tax compliance in line with the current administration’s objectives.” He warned that similar actions would…