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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano Command, has extended rehabilitation services to addicts in the state. The NDLEA State Commander, Abubakar Idris-Ahmad, made this known in an interview at the Kano command headquarters. Ahmed said the agency is extending compassion to addicts and efforts to clamp down on drug traffickers and pushers in the state He said the agency is now prioritizing the treatment, rehabilitation, and reintegration of drug users, especially young people who have been manipulated into addiction. According to him, young addicts are victims of deceitful cycles and false promises of energy, intelligence, or strength. “Young…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ayekooto Akindele, has dismissed claims by the African Democratic Congress, ADC, alleging a plot by the Federal Government to clamp down on the opposition party. According to DAILY POST, ADC, recently adopted by opposition figures ahead of the 2027 general elections, had in a statement issued by its interim National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, accused the Bola Tinubu-led administration of planning to undermine the party. Reacting to the allegation, Ayekooto, in a post on X (formerly Twitter), questioned why ADC continually points fingers at the APC-led government. In his words, “We in…

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha has shared what he told Luka Modrić following PSG’s emphatic 4–0 victory over Real Madrid in the Club World Cup semi-final on Wednesday night. Vitinha played a key role as the French champions dominated Xabi Alonso’s side at the MetLife Stadium in New York. Goals from Fabián Ruiz, Ousmane Dembélé, and Gonçalo Ramos sealed the rout against the Spanish giants. Speaking after the match, the Portuguese international revealed he had personally thanked Modrić for his recent praise. Vitinha said (via MadridXtra): “I told Modrić thank you for what he said about me. It’s an honor to…

The Israel Defense Forces, IDF, announced on Thursday that it had carried out an overnight airstrike on a Hezbollah military compound in the town of Yohmor, situated in southern Lebanon. In a statement, the IDF revealed that the targeted site was operating under the cover of a civilian building, accusing Hezbollah of once again endangering innocent lives by embedding military infrastructure within residential areas. “The headquarters operated under the guise of a civilian structure, with the Hezbollah terror organization exploiting the civilian population to advance terror activities against the State of Israel,” the IDF said. The military condemned the tactic…

The Israeli Air Force has struck more than 180 targets across the Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours, according to a statement issued by the Israel Defense Forces, IDF. The targets, identified as part of ongoing military operations, reportedly included Hamas and Islamic Jihad operatives, booby-trapped buildings, tunnel shafts, weapons storage sites, and anti-tank missile launch positions. These airstrikes are taking place alongside intensified ground operations, with five IDF divisions, comprising tens of thousands of troops, deployed throughout the Palestinian enclave. In northern Gaza, soldiers from the 401st Armored Brigade are said to have uncovered multiple tunnel shafts and…

Rescue efforts in the Red Sea have brought new hope as four more survivors, three crew members and a security guard, were pulled from the water on Thursday, following the deadly Houthi attack on the Greek-operated vessel Eternity C earlier this week. According to maritime security sources, the newly rescued individuals had been adrift for over 48 hours before being spotted and saved. Their rescue brings the total number of people recovered alive to ten, including eight Filipino sailors, one Indian national, and one Greek security guard. Search teams continue to scour the area for eleven others still missing after…

Renowned political economist Professor Pat Utomi has suggested that older individuals seeking political power are unfairly depriving the next generation of leadership opportunities. Utomi proposed that those aspiring to the offices of president and vice president should ideally be in their sixties. He made this assertion on Wednesday while responding to questions on News Central Television during a discussion on the coalition under the platform of the African Democratic Congress, ADC. He said: “I’m 69 years old, and I now consider myself too old to be a cabinet minister. I have given my children authority, that if by 75 years…

Chelsea star Enzo Fernández is the leading assist provider at the FIFA Club World Cup. This follows the conclusion of the semi-final fixtures on Wednesday. Recall that PSG defeated Real Madrid 4–0, while Chelsea secured a 2–0 victory over Fluminense on Tuesday night. Both Chelsea and PSG will now clash in the Club World Cup final on Sunday. Here is the list of players with assists at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 so far: Enzo Fernández – 3 Marcos Acuña – 2 Karim Adeyemi – 2 Trent Alexander-Arnold – 2 Bradley Barcola – 2 Alberto Costa – 2 Arda…

Political commentator Ayodele Adewale has advised the All Progressives Congress, APC, to concentrate on fulfilling its promises rather than becoming distracted by opposition coalitions such as the African Democratic Congress, ADC. Speaking on TVC’s breakfast political programme on Thursday, Adewale addressed the coalition and its implications. “From my perspective, I will not get carried away by all these innuendos. I think the ruling party, the APC, should focus more on the programmes they’re delivering and fast-track interventions on economic matters,” Adewale said. According to him, the APC administration has already laid a new foundation for the nation’s economy and foreign…

Nigerian singer Terry G has finally responded to allegations that he hijacked the hit song Pass Me Your Love from his colleague and collaborator, AY.Com. DAILY POST recalls that Terry G faced criticism for performing the track, which featured him as a guest artist, at his shows in years past. Critics accused him of appropriating the song from AY.Com by frequently performing it at events. Addressing the longstanding allegations via his X handle recently, Terry G described the claims as “pure ignorance,” asserting that he has every right to perform a song on which he was a featured artist. He…