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 ANAMBRA POLICE ARRESTS A DOMESTIC WORKER WHO ABSCONDED WITH THE EMPLOYER'S VEHICLE   Police Operatives attached to the 33 Police Station in the late evening of 13th June 2025 acting on an intelligence-driven investigation, arrested one Mr. Divine Ifeanyi Nnalue at Ugbeji - Okpanam very close to Asaba in Delta State. The suspect is a domestic worker who allegedly stole a black Toyota Camry with Reg No: ENU 289 JF belonging to his employer at Trinity Avenue, Federal Housing in 33.  During the interrogation, the suspect confessed to having sold the car to an unidentified person. Given the revelations of the suspect, the Operatives are working on the information for possible recovery of the vehicle and arrest of the other persons involved in the criminal act.  This arrest highlights the Police Command's ability to track down and bring to justice individuals who breach trust and commit crimes. It also demonstrates the Command's commitment to protecting citizens' properti...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS STATEMENT BENUE CRISIS: PRESIDENT TINUBU DIRECTS SECURITY CHIEFS TO IMPLEMENT EARLIER DIRECTIVE, TASKS GOVERNOR ALIA ON RECONCILIATION   President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State.   President Tinubu renewed his order in the wake of the latest round of reprisal attacks that led to the death of many people.   On the president's directive, intelligence chiefs, the police and the military have arrived in the state to direct security operations and restore sanity.   President Tinubu has equally charged the governor of Benue State with convening reconciliation meetings and dialogue among the warring parties to end the incessant bloodshed and bring lasting peace and harmonious coexistence between farmers, herders, and communities.   Describing the killings and bloodletting as inhuman and anti-progress, President Tinubu called on political leaders and co...

 Napoli prepare €50m offer for Lookman Napoli have made a bold start to the summer transfer window with the high-profile capture of Kevin De Bruyne and the promising Luca Marianucci — and now the Serie A champions have set their sights on Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports. The Atalanta winger is seen as an ideal replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who joined Paris Saint-Germain in January. According to CNA, Napoli are preparing a €50 million offer for Lookman, though Atalanta are holding out for €60 million. The 27-year-old forward, crowned African Footballer of the Year in 2024, is also attracting interest from Premier League clubs and La Liga sides, but Conte’s tactical vision and the prospect of linking up with Romelu Lukaku in attack could sway the decision. Napoli’s ability to fund a move for Lookman could hinge on the future of Victor Osimhen. The Super Eagles striker, who spent last season on loan at Galatasaray, is expected to leave the club permanen...

 Wanted bandit kingpin Ado Aleru resurfaces at Katsina peace meeting A suspected bandit kingpin, Ado Aleru, declared wanted by Nigerian security agencies, has reportedly resurfaced at a peace meeting held in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State, sparking widespread outrage and concern among Nigerians. DAILY POST gathered that the meeting was convened to explore ways of ending hostilities between Fulani herders and farming communities in the area. Despite being on the security watchlist, Aleru was said to have addressed stakeholders during the session, where he outlined measures to promote peaceful coexistence in the region. Long linked to deadly attacks across Katsina and Zamfara States, Aleru had previously gone into hiding as military operations intensified in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara. In January, DAILY POST reported that the bandit kingpin had retreated to Asaula village amid strategic ambushes by security forces targeting his network. His latest appearan...

 A Texas man was caught on camera stealing a donation box set up for 19-year-old girl with stage 4 brain cancer. Ava Castillo has stage four brain cancer and is currently fighting bravely for her life. She is currently receiving radiation treatment at  Taylor Scott & White in Temple, Texas.  Not only has this been incredibly difficult physically for her, it has also been difficult financially for Ava's family. Every cent counts to this family and when Bush's Chicken on Lake Road agreed to place a donation box in their restaurant, it was a huge blessing. However, recently a shocking incident was caught on security cameras inside of the restaurant. While employees were busy, a young man can be seen stealing the donations that the community had placed in the box to help this struggling local family.  Sadly, Ava's mother was actually on her way to pick up the donations when the theft occurred. That's so incredibly sad.  The store's owner was shocked when she lea...

 An Iowa man opens fire in a minivan while arguing with his girlfriend. Four children and the girlfriend were struck, leaving a 4-year-old deceased. Sadly, a 4-year-old child is deceased after a shocking domestic violence incident that occurred at approximately 10 p.m. last night (June 14th) in Nashville, Tennessee.  According to local authorities, the incident began as a verbal altercation that escalated into a fatal shooting. Nashville Metro PD say a 41-year-old woman from Illinois, her 26-year-old boyfriend Jovien Smith and her 5 children where in Nashville to visit family. At some point while driving through Nashville, the mother and Jovien began arguing.  During the initial argument, Jovien threw the mother's cellphone from the window of the vehicle before grabbing the wheel and attempting to cause the vehicle to crash.  The mother was able to safely pull over to the side of the road. This is when Jovien drew his weapon and began shooting the mother who jumped f...

 KANO STATE POLICE COMMAND 15TH JUNE 2025 PRESS RELEASE SUSTAINED OPERATIONS AGAINST THUGGERY (DABA) ACTIVITIES: CP BAKORI CHARGES AREA COMMANDERS, DPO'S, TACTICAL COMMANDERS TO LAUNCH OFFENSIVES INTO THE CRIMINAL HIDEOUTS ... Calls for community cooperations The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD,  convened a strategic security summit with Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, Tactical, and Operational Commanders on June 14, 2025 to discuss new measures to stamp out thuggery (Daba) activities in the Kano Metropolis. 2.  During the meeting, the Commissioner of Police issued matching orders for aggressive operations against thugs (Daba) in sustenance of peace and security in the areas. He emphasized that thuggery will no longer be tolerated and cautioned officers to ensure that such activities are nipped in the bud. The Commissioner also assured the people of Kano State that they will continue to enjoy uninterrupted peace and se...

 Kaduna Police Arrest 182 Suspects, Recover Weapons, Drugs, Stolen Vehicle In Statewide Crackdown The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 182 individuals in a sweeping operation targeting criminal hideouts and hotspots across the state. According to a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, the coordinated crackdown—led by Divisional Police Officers in major urban areas—aims to restore public trust and strengthen internal security. During the operation, security agents recovered a significant cache of illicit items, including one AK-47 rifle magazine loaded with 31 rounds of live ammunition, 30 bags and approximately 1,600 wraps of substances suspected to be Indian hemp, and a stolen Honda Accord vehicle traced to Zaria. The arrests took place in several key locations, including Rigasa, Kawo, Tudun Wada, and Sabon Tasha. DSP Hassan disclosed that on June 9, officers from the Kakuri Division, acting on intelligence, arrested 35-year-old Ziya Abdu...

 PRESS RELEASE MINISTER HAILS SMOOTH CONDUCT OF NATIONAL COMMON ENTRANCE EXAM AS 64,000 SAT FOR UNITY SCHOOLS EXAM The Minister of State for Education, Professor Suwaiba Sa’idu Ahmad, has commended the seamless and well-coordinated conduct of the 2025 National Common Entrance Examination (NCEE), in which over 64,000 candidates across Nigeria and designated international centres competed for admission into the highly regarded Federal Unity Colleges. While monitoring the examination at key centres in Abuja—including Model Secondary School, Maitama, and Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada—the Minister observed a high level of organization, punctuality, and discipline among candidates and officials. She noted that the examination process reflects the Ministry’s commitment to strengthening education delivery across the nation. Administered by the National Examinations Council (NECO), this year’s exercise recorded 30,000 male and 34,000 female candidates, signifying a positive trend ...

 SECURITY IN ANAMBRA: POLICE ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTS WHO ARE PART OF A CRIMINAL SYNDICATE THAT DEFRAUDED A VICTIM OF TWO TRUCKS LOAD OF CEMENT WORTH SEVENTEEN MILLION NAIRA Following a complaint received by Police Operatives attached to the 33 Police Station on how one Edwin Emeka of unknown address defrauded an unsuspecting member of the public of two trucks load of cement worth Seventeen million naira only, arrested one Nnanna Charles and Okoye Chukwunonso in possession of the rip-off goods. The victim met Edwin online and has been in communication with him. Immediately the cement was supplied, all attempts to get to Edwin proved abortive,  before the Police Operatives traced the goods to different shops in the State.  The two suspects are currently undergoing interrogations to provide more information on how to arrest Edwin and other syndicate members. The case highlights the importance of vigilance especially those we meet online for business transactions and other perso...

 U.S. President, Donald Trump is considering adding Nigeria and some African countries to a list of countries hit with a visa ban.   According to The Washington Post, an internal memo signed by Marco Rubio, the Secretary of State, said 36 countries might be affected by the travel ban if Trump approves it.   The Trump administration cited a lack of government transparency and a proper database to freely vet the backgrounds of travellers from these countries as the reason for the incoming ban, amid efforts by the government in Washington to reduce immigration to the United States.   The new list includes Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Egypt, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Senegal, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.   Others are Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Bhutan,...

 "Happy birthday to my beautiful, kind, funny, talented, and wildly creative granddaughter North West!!! From the moment you were born, you’ve marched to the beat of your own drum… fearless and with such a love for life. You have the most incredible spirit, a brilliant mind, and an imagination that amazes me. Whether you’re singing, dancing, performing on stage, painting a masterpiece, you do everything with so much energy and with passion and purpose. Watching you grow into the confident, kind, and amazing young girl you are has been one of the greatest blessings of my life. Never stop being YOU. I’m so very proud of you Northie and I love you more than words can express!! 💕✨ @kimkardashian". More photos below. 

 Swift Action by TRU Leads to Recovery of Hijacked Vehicle in Soweto On Friday, 13 June 2025, at approximately 19:05, Tactical Response Unit (TRU) members on crime prevention patrol in Soweto responded to a complaint from a hijacking and kidnapping victim. The victim had spotted his hijacked Mercedes-Benz C63s, now bearing false number plates, on Rathebe Street in Orlando. Upon arrival, officers located the vehicle along with a suspect, who claimed he had purchased the car from a friend for R20,000 but was unable to provide any details regarding the seller’s whereabouts. Further inspection revealed that the vehicle’s VIN, license disc, and number plates had been tampered with. The suspect was arrested on the spot for possession of a hijacked motor vehicle and is currently detained at Orlando SAPS. Well done to the TRU team for their swift and effective response in recovering a high-profile stolen vehicle. Your dedication to public safety is commendable. More photos below. 

 Police Launch Manhunt After Elderly Couple Fatally Shot in Rustenburg Police in Rustenburg have launched a manhunt following the brutal killing of an elderly couple in the parking lot of a shopping centre on the afternoon of Saturday, 14 June 2025. Preliminary investigations indicate that the couple was fatally shot after a confrontation with the occupants of a white Kia Rio with no number plates. Paramedics declared both victims dead at the scene. Police are appealing to members of the public who may have any information that could assist the investigation to contact Lt Col Mainganyo Nathaniël Phatsoane on 082 373 9571 or Lt Col Patrick Murunwa on 082 772 5999.

 PRESS RELEASE POLICE RECOVER VEHICLES STOLEN FROM NIGERIA TO GHANA AND NIGER,ARREST THREE SUSPECTS IN GHANA. •As IGP Reaffirms Commitment To improved Global Policing The Nigeria Police Force has achieved yet another significant milestone in its ongoing efforts to combat cross-border crimes. In a string of successful operations carried out through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau (NCB), Abuja, the Force has recovered and returned multiple vehicles that were stolen within Nigeria and trafficked to neighbouring countries. Operatives of the NTERPOL NCB Abuja, working in collaboration with INTERPOL NCB Accra, recovered a Toyota Prado (2020 model) in Accra, Ghana. The vehicle, which belongs to a Federal Government Agency in Nigeria, was stolen during a robbery incident in Abuja in recently. Three suspects were arrested in Ghana and have since been charged to court in Accra. The vehicle was successfully returned back to Nigeria and formally handed over to the concerned agency. Simila...

 BENUE STATE: YOUTHS STORMED WURUKUM ROUNDABOUT, PROTEST AGAINST HERDSMEN MASSACRE 15th June, 2025       According to Punch Newspapers, Despite the heavy surveillance in place in Makurdi, the capital city of Benue State, youths stormed the popular Wurukum area on Sunday, protesting the continued killings across various communities in the state. The protest, which began in the early hours, saw dozens of young people carrying placards and chanting songs to express their anger and frustration over the persistent violence that has claimed numerous lives in recent weeks. The demonstrators, mostly dressed in black, converged at the Wurukum roundabout and blocked parts of the road, causing traffic gridlock and drawing the attention of passersby and security forces. “We are tired of burying our brothers and sisters every week,” said one of the protesters, who identified himself as Tersoo. “We are not safe in our homes, and we will not keep quiet while the killings conti...