John Gabriel

Nigeria

Writer at Daily Post (Nigeria)

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Troops kill 2 bandits, recover 22 rustled cows in Kaduna

2 days ago | dailypost.ng | John Gabriel

Troops of the 167 Battalion’s Operation Fadan-Yamma of the Nigerian Army deployed to Sabon-Iche in Kagarko LGA of Kaduna State have reportedly neutralised two bandits, recovered 22 rustled cows at Chigwalu village in Kachia LGA of the state. According to reports, a resident of Kagarko, Ibrahim Ahmed, said the incident happened on Saturday, when bandits, in their large numbers, wielding AK-47 rifles, attacked four Fulani settlements and rustled over 400 cows.
Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria orders immediate closure of female hostel

2 days ago | dailypost.ng | John Gabriel

The management of Maryam Abacha American University of Nigeria has ordered the immediate closure of Al-Ansar Indabo female students’ hostels located at Hotoro and UDB Road in the Kano metropolis over safety and disciplinary concerns. A statement issued by the university’s Vice President, Campus Life, Dr Hamza Garba announced the withdrawal of its approval for the use of the hostels following reported violations of its code of conduct.
Nigeria Defence Academy commences admission process for 77 Regular Course applicants

2 days ago | dailypost.ng | John Gabriel

The Nigerian Defence Academy, NDA, says it has commenced admission process for all applicants of the 77 Regular Course In a statement posted on X, the Academy urged candidates who applied and participated in the 2025 Joint Admission and Matriculation Board, JAMB, Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME, and selected NDA as their first choice to take note of the following information: It said, ”candidates must have scored a minimum of 180 in the UTME for all courses, except...
Army troops neutralize two bandits, recover arms/ammunition in Plateau State

2 days ago | dailypost.ng | John Gabriel

Troops of 3 Division, Operation SAFE HAVEN have neutralized two bandits and recovered arms and ammunitions in Plateau StateIn a statement by Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, Media information officer of operation SAFE HAVEN, the success followed intelligent based raid operation conducted on 12 May 2025During the operation, troops made contact with the criminals and overwhelmed them with superior firepower and in the process, neutralised 2 bandits.
Governor Uba Sani announces death of Alhaji Ramalan Yero

2 days ago | dailypost.ng | John Gabriel

Governor Uba Sani announced the death of Alhaji Ramalan Yero, father of former Governor of Kaduna State, H.E. Alhaji Muktar Ramalan YeroGovernor Uba Sani wrote on his verified Facebook page:“It is with a heavy heart, yet deep gratitude to Almighty Allah (SWT), that I received the sad news of the passing of Alhaji Ramalan Yero, father of H.E. Alhaji Muktar Ramalan Yero, former Governor of Kaduna State. “Alhaji Ramalan was a respected traditional title holder, religious leader, and elder statesman.
75-year-old kidnapped victim from Kaduna rescued in Kano

3 days ago | dailypost.ng | John Gabriel

The Kano State Police Command has rescued a 75-year-old kidnapped victim, Abdulrahman Yunusa, and arrested one suspect. According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, the victim, a native of Maigana in Soba Local Government Area of Kaduna State, was abducted from his home on May 3, 2025, while his captors demanded a ransom of ₦20 million. It said the rescue was achieved following a raid on a criminal hideout in Bagau Town, Bebeji Local Government Area.
Former IGP Okoro dismisses call for state Police, suggests police funding

3 days ago | dailypost.ng | John Gabriel

Following the call by the Northern Governors’ Forum for the creation of state police, former Inspector General of Police, Mike Okoro, has maintained that state police is not the solution to the multi-faceted security challenges facing the country.
Troops bust illegal bunkering hubs, recover almost half a million litres of stolen products

4 days ago | dailypost.ng | John Gabriel

Troops of the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies, have uncovered and dismantled several massive illegal bunkering hubs, recovering over 591,000 litres of stolen petroleum products across the Niger Delta region. Lieutenant Colonel Danjuma Jonah Danjuma, acting Deputy Director, 6 Division, Army Public Relations, disclosed in a statement that the troops also arrested 36 suspected oil thieves.
Nigerian Army detains personnel for allegedly manhandling food vendor

4 days ago | dailypost.ng | John Gabriel

The Nigerian Army said it has taken into custody a personnel, Private Emmanuel, who allegedly assaulted a food vendor over an unpaid debt.
19 Northern Governors calls for collective action against security challenges

5 days ago | dailypost.ng | John Gabriel

The Chairman of the Northern Governors’ Forum and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Yahaya, emphasised the need for collective action to drive regional development and tackle the troubling security challenges.