Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State has called for an emergency security council meeting to address the rising cases of kidnappings and other security challenges in the state. The meeting, which took place at the Government House on Monday, was convened in response to the escalation of security threats, including kidnappings and activities of ethnic … Read more
Former presidential aide, Reno Omokri, has commended the senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Center, Paul Enenche for apologizing to Miss Vera Anyim, who he (Enenche) accused of lying after testifying about attaining BSc in law. DAILY POST reports that Vera who claimed during a Live Sunday service in Dunamis that she graduated from the … Read more
Six family members of the Maidalan Gombe, Ahmad Shehu, lost their lives in a road crash along the Azare-Gombe Road on Sunday. The incident was confirmed in a press statement by the Director-General Press Affairs of the governor, Ismaila Misilli, on behalf of Governor Muhammadu Yahaya. Governor Yahaya, who attended the funeral prayers alongside the … Read more
The Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has ordered divisional officers and tactical teams to be on red alert and ward off any incursion into the state by Oodua Nation agitators. The NSCDC commandant in the state, Oluyemi Ibiloye, who stated this at the weekly muster parade where the … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University ATBU, Bauchi, has accused the institution’s management of violating the law guiding the appointment of a new vice chancellor. The union also accused the management of allowing certain principal officers to remain in acting positions beyond the stipulated six-month period, which they … Read more
Bayer Leverkusen CEO, Carro, has hinted that manager Xabi Alonso could coach Real Madrid in the near future. Alonso has already confirmed he is not leaving the freshly-crowned Bundesliga champions ahead of next season. The former Spain midfielder had been heavily tipped to join Bayern Munich or Liverpool in the summer. But Carro has now … Read more
Operatives of the Port Harcourt Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a suspected internet fraudster, in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The suspect was identified as Ali Desmond Chinedum The Commission said Chinedum was arrested following credible intelligence on his suspected involvement in internet-related offences. Items recovered from him include, … Read more
Ahead of the governorship primaries of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State, a female governorship aspirant on the platform of the party, Funmi Waheed-Adekojo, has cautioned the leadership of the party on the issue of the unwritten zoning arrangements in the state. Waheed-Adekojo, who expressed concern over the stance of the party on … Read more
Veronica Anyim, the lady accused of lying after testifying about being a “BSc graduate of law” from the National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN on Monday, met the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Center, Dr Paul Enenche and his wife, Becky Enenche. DAILY POST reports that Vera, who claimed during a Sunday live service … Read more
Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have arrested 46 suspected cultists in Ilorin, the state capital, DAILY POST reports. They were arrested after what police described as disturbing cult activities at different points of the state capital according to the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Ejire Adeyemi Toun, in a statement in … Read more
Rangers head coach, Fidelis Ilechukwu, says it is important for his team to return to winning ways again following their defeat to Katsina United last week. The Flying Antelopes’ 10-game unbeaten streak was halted by Katsina United. The Coal City club will face Abia Warriors in their next game at the Nnamdi Azikwe Stadium, Enugu … Read more
The Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, arraigned Alaba Alakija and his daughter-in-law, Oyinkansola Alakija, before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court in Ikeja, Lagos. A statement by the EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, said they were arraigned on an amended two-count charge … Read more
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested Blessing Ogunu, a staff member of Bliss Legacy Limited, a real estate company based in Benin City, for alleged self-abduction. DAILY POST reports that the Public Relations Officer of the command, Chidi Nwabuzor, disclosed this to newsmen in Benin City. He also disclosed that two other … Read more
The United States said on Monday it will continue to support Israel to prevent any escalation in hostilities with Iran. The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, said Israel wouldn’t have to defend itself alone against Iran’s oppression. He disclosed this at the start of a meeting with Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister, Mohammed Ali Tamim. … Read more
The former governor of Kaduna State, Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, has claimed that the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government is currently subsidising fuel for Nigerians. Fielding questions from journalists in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, on Monday, El-Rufai said the FG is now paying fuel subsidy more than before. DAILY POST recalls that the president declared … Read more
Nigerian manufacturers said the high cost of diesel is why the prices of goods are high in Nigeria. The Director General of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, Segun Ajayi-Kadir, disclosed this when reacting to the surge in the cost of goods in Nigeria. He noted that diesel gulps 80 per cent of manufacturers’ profits in … Read more
Three corpses of those who were allegedly killed by soldiers in Gashu’a town, Yobe State, were buried on Monday amidst tears and anguish. The Emir of Bade, Alh Abubakar Umar Suleiman, and the chairman of Bade Local Government Council, Ibrahim Babagana, were among the dignitaries who attended the funeral prayers of the victims. DAILY POST … Read more
The senior Pastor of dunamis International gospel centre, Paul Enenche on Monday opened up on the controversy surrounding a lady who testified about being a “B.SC graduate of law” from the Open University of Nigeria, NOUN. Pastor Enenche said he never intended to disgrace the testifier, Vera Ayim when he interjected while she was testifying … Read more
The coroner inquest sitting in Ogba Magistrate Court investigating the death of Sylvester Junior Oromoni, the 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, has ascribed his death to negligence on the part of his parents and doctor. The coroner magistrate, Mikhail Kadiri, stated that Oromoni died as a result of failed treatment for his enlarged liver. … Read more
Gaza crossing authority, on Monday, disclosed that Israel has released around 150 detainees from the Palestinian territory, alleging that they had been mistreated in detention. DAILY POST recalls that Israeli soldiers rounded up hundreds of Palestinians during their more than six-month military offensive in Gaza, holding them without charge before releasing some in groups. According … Read more
Minister of the FCT, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has presented 100 motorcycles to security outfits and the Six Area Councils in the FCT to help in the fight against crime in the nation’s capital. The FCT Minister made the presentation in Abuja on Monday, April 15, 2024, during a brief ceremony attended by the Area … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday arraigned five persons before a Federal High Court in Lagos over an illegal deal in petroleum products. The defendants, Mt Vinnalaris (a vessel), Azeez Abubakar, Wisdom Borborley, Samuel Akpan and Freedom Otuagoma, appeared before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke on two counts bordering on unlawful dealings in petroleum … Read more
The Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission, BYSIEC, on Monday issued certificates of return to winners of the April 6 Local Government Area elections. The handing of the certificates of returns to the 8 Local Government Council Chairmen, and their Vice, all of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, took place at the NUJ, Press Centre, … Read more
