A fire outbreak on Thursday has caused the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, to divert all flight operations from the E wing of the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, MMIA. The fire is said to have started in the early hours of Thursday after smoke was detected at E54 bridge. Officials of the Airport Rescue … Read more
The Oyo State Police Command has declared that some officers involved in the alleged killing of a student, Damilola Iyanda, at a club in Ogbomoso, have been detained. The command made this declaration via a statement made available to DAILY POST by its Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso. Iyanda was allegedly killed by a policeman … Read more
Passengers going to work on Thursday were stranded following the scarcity of fuel across Kaduna State. Those who were fortunate to get buses paid double their normal transport fares to their various destinations. DAILY POST observed that some filling stations across the Kaduna metropolis were shut while those open were filled to capacity as motorists … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said their Premier League clash at Brighton on Thursday night will be a “tough test”. City have to win at the Amex to keep pace with title rivals Arsenal and Liverpool. The champions are trailing the Gunners by four points and are one point behind the Reds. However, they … Read more
Government Senior Secondary School, Takalafia in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State was on Wednesday evening destroyed by a heavy rainstorm. The incident also affected other facilities in the school premises. According to a community leader, the incident has left both staff and students stranded on Thursday as school resumed. While reacting in a … Read more
U.S.-based German singer, Kim Petras has cancelled all her festival performances this summer. The Grammy winner said she took the decision following medical advice. She explained that she is going “through some health issues” but didn’t disclose the ailment. On her Instagram page on Wednesday, she wrote: “I’m devastated to be writing this but I’m … Read more
The United States has sent a long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems, ATACMS, to Ukraine for use within its territory. Spokesman of the State Department, Vedant Patel said the missiles were sent to Ukraine on the orders of President Joe Biden. “I can confirm that the United States provided Ukraine with long-range ATACMS at the president’s … Read more
Kelechi Iheanacho will leave Leicester City this summer, according to transfer insider, Dean Jones. Iheanacho’s contract with Leicester City will expire in June and there has been no talks of an extension. The forward has also failed to feature regularly for the Foxes this season. The 27-year-old has scored six goals in 25 league appearances … Read more
Nollywood actor, Williams Uchemba says he stopped going to public gym because of his desire to “make heaven.” He stated that he set up a gym at his home because he was being distracted by scantily-dressed ladies at the public gym. The married movie star, however, publicly pleaded with ladies at the gym to “dress … Read more
Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere has summoned 25 players to camp for his team’s 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Burkina Faso. The Nigerian girls will travel to Burkina Faso for the first leg on May 11, while the reverse fixture will hold at the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. The winner of the … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has made a clarification on the video clip circulating online depicting a robbery incident, which purportedly occurred in Abuja, involving a “Right Hand Drive” vehicle. In a statement issued on Wednesday night by the command’s spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, the police said contrary to the narrative, “the incident did … Read more
A new poll by Quinnipiac University released Wednesday indicates that President Joe Biden’s slight lead over former President Donald Trump is vanishing. This happened despite Trump’s ongoing criminal trial in New York City. Fox News reports that Trump’s trial, related to the 34 counts of falsifying business records he’s charged with, began last week with … Read more
Edo Queens and Bayelsa Queens have qualified for the Nigeria Women Premier League Super Eight playoff. Edo Queens secured their place after playing out a 1-1 draw against Delta Queens at the Stephen Keshi Stadium on Wednesday. Bayelsa Queens claimed their place in the season ending tournament despite losing 2-1 to Robo Queens. Edo Queens … Read more
An Osun Chief Magistrates’ Court, sitting in Ede, has sentenced a teenager, Abiodun Adewuyi to three years imprisonment for theft of water taps. 18-year-old Adewusi was arrested by operatives of the Osun State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, after he removed the items at Durodola community, Owode-Ede town. Giving other … Read more
Governor Abdullahi Sule has approved the appointment of Alhaji Aminu Sulaiman as the new Gomo Babye of Gade Chiefdom in Toto Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. This appointment, according to a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, Barrister Muhammad Ubandoma-Aliyu follows the successful selection exercise conducted on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. … Read more
Former Chelsea captain, John Terry has tipped Manchester City to win the Premier League title this season. Terry has predicted Liverpool will finish second and Arsenal will slip to third place. City took control of the title race after both Liverpool and Arsenal lost to Crystal Palace and Aston Villa earlier this month, having beaten … Read more
Former Liverpool defender, Jamie Carragher, has said the Reds’ Premier League title hopes are over. Carragher was speaking on Sky Sports following a 2-0 defeat at Everton. Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored for the Toffees as they shocked Jurgen Klopp’s men. The result means Liverpool are now three points behind leaders, Arsenal and one … Read more
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has called for proper synergy among armed forces and paramilitary agencies to stem the tide of corruption in Nigeria. The call was made on Wednesday in Abuja by the ICPC Chairman, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, at the opening ceremony of a three-day workshop tagged “21st … Read more
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
