To avert breakout of killer communicable diseases, the Ekiti State Government, has warned citizens against locating dump sites near residential buildings, saying this could endanger the health of the citizens. The government added that such habit could easily predispose residents to lethal diseases like Cholera and Diarrhea, among others. Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) … Read more
Nigerian singer Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has revealed that he owns two firearms. The Blown Boy boss disclosed this while discussing the inspiration behind his stage name in a recent interview with content creator, Timi Agbaje. The interviewer asked, “What is the inspiration behind the name Ruger?” Ruger replied, “It’s a gun, … Read more
Alex Iwobi will be hoping to make his 250th Premier League appearance when Fulham host Crystal Palace at the Craven Cottage on Saturday afternoon (today). Iwobi made his Premier League debut for Arsenal against Swansea City in November 2015. The versatile midfielder took the place of Mezut Ozil in stoppage time. The 27-year-old made 100 … Read more
A petrol tanker explosion along the Eleme-axis of the East-West Road in Rivers State has claimed lives and destroyed dozens of vehicles. DAILY POST gathered that the incident happened amid a terrible gridlock on Friday night. Details shortly… Petrol tanker explosion claims lives in Rivers Source link
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Saturday warned that its leader Nnamdi Kanu cannot be sacrificed to save corrupt politicians. It cautioned Justice Binta Nyako of an Abuja Federal High Court against jailing Kanu. The group also charged Nyako to step down from Kanu’s trial, alleging that she had been compromised. In a statement … Read more
Ukraine’s Energy Minister, German Galushchenko, says Russia launched airstrikes on Ukrainian energy facilities in three regions on Saturday. Galushchenko said the attack damaged equipment and injured at least one energy worker. In a Telegram message, he said the Russian strikes targeted the Dnipropetrovsk region in central Ukraine and the western regions of Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk. … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has cast his vote in today’s local government election. Makinde voted at Polling Unit 1, Ward 11 in Ibadan North East Local Government Area in Ibadan. He arrived at 10:17 am and voted five minutes later. The election conducted by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, is being … Read more
Big Brother Titans reality star Yvonne Godwin has confirmed that she is still in a relationship with her fellow housemate, Juicy Jay, from South Africa. The couple fell in love during their time in the house in the first edition of the Big Brother Titans show back in 2023. Appearing on Cool FM programme, The … Read more
Wilfred Ndidi is in a buoyant mood following Leicester City’s promotion to the Premier League. The Foxes confirmed their return to the top flight on Friday night after Leeds United lost 4-0 to Queens Park Rangers. Enzo Maresca’s side were relegated from the Premier League last season. Leeds United’s defeat to QPR means Leicester City … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, and the founder of the Kukah Centre, Bishop Mathew Kukah, have called on Nigerians to work towards building a united nation. The duo made the call at the National Integration Conference with the theme: “Revisiting the National Question: Nigeria’s Elusive Search for National Integration,” organised by … Read more
The Idoma Intellectual Forum, IIF, has called on Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State to douse the palpable tension in the Benue State Polytechnic community and abort the growing acrimony, cautious distrust and ill feelings by appointing a substantive Rector for the school immediately. This was contained in statement on Friday, at Abuja by the … Read more
Famous singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, recently made a bold claim that his family is responsible for distributing electricity to a major portion of Nigeria. According to him, his family owns four power plants, which significantly contribute to Nigeria’s energy needs. Appearing on an American podcast, ‘Business Untitled,’ Davido spoke on his family business and … Read more
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has spoken on the future of the club’s wonderkid, Arda Guler. There have been speculations that the youngster would leave on loan this summer following his fine outing in a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad. Real Madrid are now 14 points clear in the La Liga table following a vital … Read more
The lead Counsel of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Aloy Ejimakor, on Saturday, reacted to the United States, US, report on the Biafra agitator. Ejimakor urged the Nigerian government to admit its error in Kanu’s trial and bring the prosecution to a closure, “without further ado.” The US “2023 Country … Read more
Benue State governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has called on those discrediting the youths of the state by calling them thugs, to immediately apologize and desist from such. The governor made the call in Government House Makurdi, on Friday, when different youth groups came out in their numbers to welcome him back from an official … Read more
American hip-hop legend, Fat Joe has claimed that the commercial successes of some musicians are due to their support for the LGBT community. The veteran rapper specifically stated that Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé are successful in the music industry because of their gay fanbases. In a recent interview with Livebitez, Fat Joe lamented the escalating … Read more
Premier League club, Wolverhampton Wanderers have tabled a €12m bid for Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel. According to NTVSpor, Wolves are desperate to bring the Fenerbahce star. Crystal Palace and Leeds United are also said to be interested in the full-back. It remain to be seen whether Fenerbahce will accept the offer. Osayi-Samuel is keen … Read more
Ex-Tottenham Hotspur manager, Harry Redknapp, has tipped his former club to derail Arsenal’s Premier League title hopes in Sunday’s north London derby. Mikel Arteta’s side sit top of the table, one point clear of Manchester City, who have a game in hand. The Gunners have to beat their rivals to continue to fight for their … Read more
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has revealed what the club’s legendary boss, Arsene Wenger, told him about the Premier League title. Arteta has been picking the Frenchman’s brains as the season enters its business end. Wenger is the last Gunners manager to win the title in the 2003/2004 season. The Invincibles claimed the crown 20 years … Read more
The Nigerian government has said the N50,000 Conditional Grant Scheme to Nigerians is ongoing as 150,000 of one million targeted citizens have received disbursement. The Minister of Trade and Investment, Doris Uzoka-Anite, disclosed this in a recent statement through her official X handle. “Grant disbursements are ongoing; 150,000 of the 1 million targeted payments have … Read more
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has said he “knows” why Marcus Rashford has suffered a drastic dip in form this season. Ten Hag also insisted that the 26-year-old has to take responsibility for getting himself back on track. Rashford has endured a poor campaign, scoring just eight goals in all competitions. The England international … Read more
Former Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello, has denied paying the sum of $720,000 school fees for his children using the state government’s funds. Bello was reacting to the claim by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Ola Olukoyede that he withdrew $720,000 from the state’s coffer to pay for his children’s … Read more
Last week, the report of a married woman identified as Aisha Bukar Gambo, who was stabbed by her husband’s ‘side chic’, identified as Falamata Mai Mele, for confronting her after she caught her pants down with her husband, made headlines. The incident, which happened in Gobio Local Government Area of Borno State, saw Falamata stabbing … Read more
