Author: Citynews

Combined security teams have secured the release of the remaining two cocoa farmers who were kidnapped during a visit to the Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria (CRIN) in Ibadan on Saturday. Our correspondent reports that the police were able to secure the release of two of the four victims, as well as the arrest of three suspected kidnappers in connection with the incident, barely 24 hours after it occurred. It was also gathered that the kidnappers had demanded a ransom of N100 million before releasing the victims. The Chairman of Oluyole Local Government, Engineer Akeem Olatunji, in a telephone conversation with…

The Delta State Police Command says seven more suspects have been arrested in connection with disturbing reports of alleged sexual assaults in Oramudu Quarters in the Ozoro area of the state. This online medium  reports that social media was flooded on Friday with videos showing men assaulting women during what they called a “raping festival.” The video clips sparked outrage, with netizens calling for the immediate arrest of all perpetrators. The police immediately swung into action, arresting the alleged organizer and four other suspects. In an update on Saturday, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Command, SP Bright Edafe,…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has fixed a date for the screening of all aspirants contesting various national offices ahead of its National Convention. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Isa Yuguda, the secretary of the APC National Convention’s Aspirants’ Screening Committee. According to Yuguda, all those who have purchased and submitted their Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms to contest for the party’s National Working Committee have been invited for the screening process. The screening, Yuguda said will take place at 9 am at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. He…

Vice President Kashim Shettima is expected in Zamfara State on Tuesday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state conclude arrangements for the official reception of Governor Dauda Lawal into the party. CityNews reports that the state APC Chairman, Tukur Danfulani Maikatako, disclosed this during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the party’s secretariat in Gusau on Saturday (today). He described the governor’s defection as a welcome development, noting that the party remained a political home for him. “We all know that Zamfara has for long been one of the party’s stronghold state which the defected Governor was once a bonified member. Now…

Some terrorists have threatened to attack various communities in three Local Government Areas in Kwara State. The terrorists’ threat was contained in a message delivered to the communities in the Kwara South Senatorial District. The coordinator of the Joint Security Watch in the senatorial district, Olaitan Zubair in a statement confirmed the threat by the dreaded group. Zubair, in the statement, also copied the Kwara State Commissioner of Police and the chairmen of Ifelodun, Irepodun, and Isin LGAs. According to him, the terrorists had threatened to carry out attacks within the LGAs between March 23 and 28. “We’re bringing to…

Dangote Refinery-backed MRS and other Nigerian filling stations adjusted their petrol retail prices on Saturday less than 24 hours after the 650,000-barrel-per-day plant hiked its gantry petrol by N70 to N1,245 per liter on Friday. This online medium observed that MRS filling stations in Abuja and environs have hiked their pump price by N100 to N1,367 per liter on Saturday from N1,267. Similarly, Ranoil, Empire Energy, and AA Rano in Abuja increased their petrol prices to N1,440, N1,430, and N1,370, respectively. A manager at MRS filling station who preferred anonymity confirmed the latest price hike to DAILY POST in a…

Baba Mohbad, father of the late singer Mohbad, has addressed viral messages falsely claiming he is seeking house rent from Naira Marley and VeryDarkMan. “I am a landlord I own the house I live in. So, which rent am I supposed to pay?” he said, rejecting the rumors. He also denied claims that he received money from Naira Marley, stating, “If anyone has evidence or a receipt, let them bring it forward.” He urged the public to continue seeking justice for his son. Baba Mohbad expressed frustration over the handling of forensic tests, said that powerful people are obstructing the investigation. “They picked a…

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has moved to take legal action against Tracy Ohiri over fresh allegations that he owes her ₦280 million linked to campaign materials. The dispute, which has lingered for some time, returned to public attention after Ohiri repeated her claims online. Her earlier posts had gained wide traction, with accusations ranging from financial indebtedness to claims of misconduct. According to the Minister, the renewed statements have now crossed a line. He has instructed his legal team to begin full court proceedings to resolve the matter and establish the truth. Ohiri had previously accused Umahi of…

Hundreds of fighters from Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have been captured in a viral footage gathering in large numbers to observe Eid prayers in Borno State, openly brandishing assault rifles and other sophisticated weapons. The development has sparked fresh concerns over insecurity in Nigeria’s North-East, as the insurgents were seen conducting prayers in what appeared to be an open field without fear of interruption. Eid, a major Islamic festival observed after the holy month of Ramadan, is traditionally marked by peace, charity and communal worship. However, the emergence of heavily armed insurgents participating in such…

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has addressed the ongoing dispute involving popular businesswoman Tracyniter (Tracy) Nicholas Ohiri and her lawyer, Marshall Abubakar. According to reports, Ohiri, who previously accused Umahi of sexual harassment and an unpaid campaign-related debt, recently alleged that her lawyer withheld funds she was owed. She claimed she was coerced into retracting her earlier accusations and promised payment that was never delivered. In a new video, Ohiri stated that Barrister Abubakar pressured her to record the retraction, suggesting that Umahi had agreed to compensate her. Responding to the matter, Umahi, through his media aide Francis Nwaze,…