Year: 2024

A yet-to-be identified man has reportedly stabbed his wife to death over alleged infidelity in Ekiti State. The incident occurred during the weekend at Christ Avenue, in the Adebayo area of Ado-Ekiti. A resident of the area told newsmen that the incident occurred on Friday evening while another source stated that it occurred on Saturday … Read more

The President of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Commission, Omar Alieu Touray, has deployed an Election Observation Mission of 40 observers to Togo to monitor the legislative and regional elections scheduled for 29 April 2024. A statement by the regional bloc on Sunday said the mission is in line with the provisions … Read more

A former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Professor Shola Omotola has tasked journalists in Nigeria to always speak truth to power. He urged them to hold political leaders accountable for the stewardship if genuine development must take place in the country. The university don spoke in a paper presented at a … Read more

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Chief Lateef Fagbemi, has described the Gateway International Airport as a veritable solution to the ever busy Muritala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos. Fagbemi also commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for his work ethics, saying he brings great vision and lots of passion into governance. The Attorney … Read more

Bayer Leverkusen forward, Victor Boniface has revealed the advantage manager, Xabi Alonso has over other top coaches in the world. Alonso guided Die Werkself to their first-ever Bundesliga title last weekend. Leverkusen are also in the final of the DFB Pokal and semi-final of the UEFA Europa League. Alonso won everything during his playing career … Read more

Manchester United will not play in next season’s Champions League. This was confirmed after Saturday’s fixtures in the Premier League. United threw away a one-goal lead at Old Trafford to draw 1-1 with relegation-threatened Burnley. Hours later, Aston Villa were also held to a 2-2 draw at home by Chelsea. These two results mean that … Read more

Candidates of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, have won all the chairmanship positions in Saturday’s local government election in Oyo State. DAILY POST reports that there are 33 local government areas in the state. Our correspondent reported that the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, conducted the election on Saturday. OYSIEC on Sunday declared PDP candidates … Read more

The most powerful countries in Africa in 2024 have been revealed. The World of Statistics, in its latest report released on Sunday via its X handle, ranked Egypt as the most powerful country in Africa. Following in that order are South Africa, Morocco, Algeria, Nigeria and Tunisia. According to World of Statistics, the detailed analysis … Read more

Olatunji Ariyomo, a policy and regulation development specialist, at the weekend stressed that the prevalent issues of underdevelopment plaguing Nigeria can be ascribed to the failure of the nation’s political elite to effectively collaborate. Ariyomo, a fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, stated this while speaking at the 2024 Engineering Lecture hosted by the … Read more

The Yobe State Government says it recoded 2,510 cases of Cerebrospinal Meningitis, Type C, from 25th December, 2023 to April, 2024. It added that 85 patients died from the disease on or before reaching healthcare facilities. The Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Dr Muhammad Lawan Gana, revealed this while briefing newsmen on the outbreak … Read more

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have raided the Allawa Community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, carting away foodstuffs and other valuables. This is coming barely three days after the Nigerian military reportedly withdrew its soldiers from the community due to incessant attacks. Residents of the community had fled to other neighbouring communities … Read more

The Osun State chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, has called on Governor Ademola Adeleke to prioritise competence and merit in awarding contracts, rather than favouring cronies and political allies. The party said it gathered that the Adeleke administration is giving contracts to cronies to fund his second-term ambition In a statement issued on … Read more

The Ondo State Government has expressed disappointment with the performance of Nigeria Premier Football League club, Sunshine Stars. The state’s Commissioner for Youth Development and Sports, Hon Saka Yusuf Ogunleye, disclosed this during his visit to the players ahead of the matchday 32 clash against Shooting Stars. Ogunleye charged the players to make the people … Read more

Morenikeji Adeleke, a popular gospel singer, also known as Egbin Orun, is dead. This was confirmed in an Instagram post on Sunday by her colleague Esther Igbekele Igbekele expressed shock and sadness, stating, “Egbin Orun departed suddenly without bidding farewell.” According to Igbekele, they had recently spoken, not knowing of the impending tragedy. She praised … Read more

Remo Stars Ladies have expressed gratitude to their fans for their support during the team’s maiden appearance in the Nigeria Women’s Football League. The Sky Blue Stars Ladies recorded five wins, three draws, and six defeats during the campaign. They finished in fifth position with 18 points after 14 games from Group B. Remo Stars … Read more

Operatives of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have arrested four Chinese nationals for engaging in illegal mining activities in Nasarawa State. The arrests were made at an illegal mining site in Karu Local Government Area, where lithium is sold. According to a statement issued by the NSCDC Public Relations Officer, Babawale Afolabi, … Read more

Rivers United technical adviser Stanley Eguma has praised forward Deputy Echeta for his contributions to the team. Echeta has scored five goals for Rivers United in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season. Eguma believed that with consistency the former Bendel Insurance player could make a mark in the NPFL. “He has been a very … Read more

Nigerian reggae Gospel musician, Buchi Atuonwu, has recalled how he was miraculously saved from firing squad execution. The singer revealed that he was lined up for execution alongside others but he made a vow to serve God if he saved him and he was miraculously saved. During a recent interview with Channels TV, Buchi disclosed … Read more

The FCT Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, arrested 111 suspected criminals between January and March. The Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, said this in an interview with newsmen on Sunday in Abuja, saying that nine of the suspects were arrested for vandalizing public infrastructure and 102 over illegal mining. According to him, … Read more

Nomad Vigilante Group of the Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has returned 267 pairs of uniforms, 102 black belts, and 189 infantry lanyards to the Nasarawa State Police Command. It complies with the recent executive order issued by Governor Abdullahi Sule on the proscription of ethnic vigilante groups and other similar organisations in the state. DSP … Read more

Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has issued a stern warning to fellow celebrities copying his fashion style.Rema claimed that some celebrities and their stylists were sending emails to clothing brands asking them to make replicas of his outfits for them. He threatened to disrupt their shows and strip them if they did … Read more

The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, has urged people to stop praying that President Bola Tinubu succeeds. Amadi rather suggested that Nigerians should do their best to make sure that the country succeeds under Tinubu. In a post on his X handle on Sunday, the former Chairman of … Read more