Day: April 24, 2024

Nigerian leaders on Wednesday in Abuja canvassed for the enthronement of an effective justice sector that would guarantee quality and speedy dispensation of justice in the country. Leaders who spoke at the opening of a two-day National Summit on Justice include President Bola Tinubu; Senate President Godswill Akpabio; Chief Justice of Nigeria , Justice Olukayode … Read more

Ogun State Government said it was in touch with the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) to ensure the immediate fixing of poles damaged as a result of rainstorm occasioned by Sunday’s downpour in some parts of Sango in Ado Odo/Ota Local Government Area of the state. The government, in a statement signed by the Special … Read more

Daniel Bwala, lawyer and public affairs analyst, has criticised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, over its allegations against former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello. Bwala, a member of the Peoples Democratic Party’s Presidential Campaign Committee in the 2023 general elections, condemned the “trial by media” approach of the agency. The legal practitioner who … Read more

The Emir of Minna, Dr Umaru Faruq Bahago, has set up a 31-man committee on anti-thuggery and substance abuse to address persistent thuggery, youth restiveness and consumption of hard drugs by youths in Minna and its environs. The royal father, while inaugurating the committee in Minna, tasked members to discharge their duty effectively in accordance … Read more

American rapper and estranged husband of Cardi B, Offset has left his fans in panic after sharing a cryptic post on Instagram. On Wednesday, the rapper posted a cryptic message that reads, “I’m grieving in silence.” His post sparked worries as fans flooded the comment section advising him to “seek help.” DAILY POST recalls that … Read more

The estate of American hip-hop legend 2Pac has threatened to sue Canadian rapper Drake over a recent diss track against Kendrick Lamar that featured an AI-generated version of the late rapper’s voice. In a Wednesday cease-and-desist letter, the litigator, Howard King, asked Drake to pull down the diss track in less than 24 hours or … Read more

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has said its governorship primary election in Ondo State will be held on Thursday. The party’s National Working Committee, NWC, also named a seven-man committee for the primary election. A statement by PDP’s spokesman, Debo Ologunagba, reads: “The National Working Committee (NWC) of our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party … Read more

The President of the United States, Joe Biden, has signed into law a bill seeking to ban social media app, TikTok. The bill which was earlier passed by the U.S. Congress requires TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app within nine months, or face a ban in the U.S. Biden signed the bill … Read more

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike has disclosed that the FCTA will waive the payment of taxes for diplomatic missions in the nation’s capital. The move is reciprocal as Nigeria’s diplomatic missions abroad are also exempted from taxes. The FCT Minister said this in Abuja on Wednesday, when he received the ambassador of … Read more

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Wednesday inaugurated the Internally Displaced Persons Management Committee for the displaced people of the Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Inaugurating the committee in Asaba, Governor Oborevwori charged the committee to carefully plan the resettlement and rehabilitation of the innocent citizens of Okuama community. “Much as … Read more

Barcelona manager, Xavi Hernandez, has changed his mind about leaving the club this summer. Xavi is reported to have met with the club’s president, Joan Laporta and sporting director, Deco, on Wednesday night. After the meeting he had a change of heart and accepted the conditions to continue in charge of the LaLiga side. This … Read more

Sports minister John Enoh is rooting for Jose Peseiro’s return to the Super Eagles job, DAILY POST reports. DAILY POST learnt from a reliable source within the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, that Enoh has already established contact with Peseiro’s representatives over his possible return to the Super Eagles. Peseiro is also said to be open … Read more

The Anambra State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has tackled the state governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, for denying that there is high insecurity in the state. There have been stories of kidnap in Ukwulu community, close to the state capital, with some victims recounting their ordeals, recently. This had prompted many people to … Read more

An Ebonyi State indigene, Celestine Onele, has commenced a 150-hour marathon ironing since Monday, April 22, 2024, in his quest to break the Guinness World Record. Onele, an electrical engineer by profession hails from Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. He is currently pursuing his Master’s degree at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, … Read more

Davido has become the latest Nigerian artist to denounce Afrobeats after Wizkid, Burna Boy and Fireboy recently ditched the genre. Appearing on the latest edition of the Business Untitled Podcast, the ‘OBO’ crooner lamented the “boxing” of all African artists into the Afrobeats genre regardless of their musical styles. He said, “The first place that … Read more

Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Lawal, has said swift and decisive actions are needed to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change. The minister made the statement on Wednesday while delivering a speech at the 17th meeting of the Council of Environment in Abuja. He decried that: “Climate change is threatening ecosystems, livelihoods, and biodiversity, … Read more

As part of his administration’s resolve to ensure a safer environment, Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has inaugurated the Ekiti Agro Marshals to safeguard farmlands, schools, and palaces across the state. This is with a view to creating a conducive environment for farming to thrive, thereby boosting food security in the state. Speaking during … Read more

Liverpool have opened talks with Feyenoord about appointing Arne Slot as their new manager. According to Sky Sports, Slot is now the favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield. The Dutchman is believed to tick all their key criteria for the role and the process could move quickly with the 45-year-old keen to join the … Read more

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that he has broken the jink of ‘who is your father’ in the political space of the state. Makinde made this declaration on Wednesday at Students’ Legislative Summit organised by the Speaker of Oyo State House of Assembly and chairman, Conference of Speakers of State Legislatures of … Read more

Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has said that the party would provide solutions to the challenges bedevilling the country. Ganduje stated this during the APC grand finale campaign and presentation of party flags to the 11 local councils chairmanship candidates, on Wednesday in Gombe. The News Agency of Nigeria … Read more

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has narrowed down their choice for the next head coach of the Super Eagles to two local coaches. According to ex-media officer of the Eagles, Colin Udoh, the names are Finidi George and Emmanuel Amuneke. Udoh also claims the appointment could be confirmed by Thursday. He wrote on X: “Expect … Read more