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
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Wednesday called on the Italian government to place an embargo on the sale of arms and jets to Nigeria. IPOB said weapons sold to the Nigerian government are used against innocent armless Igbos in the Southeastern part of the country. Emma Powerful, the spokesman of IPOB, pointed out … 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
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has served former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello with charges over alleged N80.2 billion. EFCC said the charges were served to Bello through his counsel, Abdulwahab Muhammad (SAN) after Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court, Maitama, Abuja ruled that he should be served through his counsel. … 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
The Rwandan Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Christophe Bazivamo has said that his country is ready to establish economic and educational relationships with Ogun State for mutual benefits of both parties. Ambassador Bazivamo, who stated this while fielding questions from newsmen after a meeting with Governor Dapo Abiodun in his office at Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, noted that … Read more
Israeli Minister of Diaspora Affairs, Amichai Chikli, on Wednesday said he would vote for the United States, US, Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump against President Joe Biden, if allowed to participate in American election. Chikli explained that Biden’s policies and leadership are weak and they are “harming Israel.” He explained that Trump would better serve … Read more
:The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has said that it is in the hand of God to determine who will run for election in 2027. Obi said this while challenged rich Nigerians to do more for the poor in society in the area of provision of water … Read more
Multichoice Nigeria, owners of Nigerian pay television, DStv and GOtv, have announced a price increase for its packages. According to a notice to customers on Wednesday, the firm said the new prices take effect from May 1, 2024 The south-african owned company blamed the latest increase on a “rise in the cost of business operations.” … Read more
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, Peter Obi, has reacted to crisis rocking the party. Peter addressed the press in Abuja Saturday where he talked about some pressing national issues. Commenting on the crisis in his party, Obi said it would be resolved amicably. According to Obi, the crises are not fundamental that … Read more
