A joint security team deployed to Suru and Maiyama local government areas of Kebbi on Tuesday rescued two persons abducted by suspected bandits. The operation was conducted by operatives of the Nigerian Army, NSCDC, DSS and vigilante groups. Confirming the development to newsmen in Birnin Kebbi, the Director in charge of Security Service, Cabinet Office, … Read more
An Osun State lawmaker, Kanmi Ajibola has insisted that the promulgation of a law which will make death a penalty for public fund looters is the only way Nigeria can survive its trials. Ajibola has also in his quest dragged the National and all the 36 states Houses of Assembly to court. Ajibola, a one-time … Read more
Indigenes of Gwer West Local Government Area in Benue State took to the streets on Tuesday evening, blocking the Makurdi-Naka road to protest recent killings in the area. The protest was sparked by the deaths of 26 people in three communities within the council area, reportedly killed by suspected herdsmen. DAILY POST had reported that … Read more
An Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has heard more revealing testimonies surrounding the death of a practicing lawyer with the State Ministry of Justice, Barrister Godwin Ikoiwak, for which six persons are standing trial. The court, presided over by Justice Bassey Nkanang, heard the testimony of the first defendant and wife of … Read more
Seven governorship aspirants under the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ondo State have raised concerns over alleged lack of transparency in the revalidation of the party’s membership register ahead of the April 20 primary. The aspirants, Jimoh Ibrahim, Olusola Oke, Wale Akinterinwa, Diran Iyantan, Dayo Faduyile, Gbenga Edema, and Jimi Odimayo, expressed … Read more
Popular businessman and socialite, Emeka Okonkwo, aka E-Money, has promised to take care of the children of late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope. DAILY POST recalls that Junior Pope and three others lost their lives after their boat capsized on the Anam River in Anambra State while returning from a movie location. Mourning the late actor, … Read more
Serie A giants, Juventus are targeting a move to Leicester City midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi this summer. Ndidi is into the final months of his contract with Leicester City and could leave the club on a free transfer at the end of the month. According to Tuttosport, the Nigeria international is among the three players Juventus … Read more
A 42-year- old woman, Ihuoma Onunyere, was on Wednesday docked in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court for allegedly stealing N2.1 million from her late boyfriend’s account. The defendant, a businesswoman who resides at 16, Joseph Harrison St., Iwaya area, Yaba, Lagos, is charged with theft. She, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. Earlier, the Prosecution … Read more
Germany legend, Jurgen Klinsmann has predicted the winner of the Champions League quarter-final second-leg clash between Bayern Munich and Arsenal. The former Germany International believes that Bayern Munich will defeat the Gunners to book one of the four places in the semi-final. The first leg ended in a 2-2 draw at the Emirates and both … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Anambra State Command, has arrested two suspects for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities in the state. While parading the suspects on Wednesday in Awka, the NSCDC Commandant in the state, Olatunde Maku, said the suspects were arrested on Tuesday following credible intelligence. Maku said his team … Read more
The wife of former Chief of Staff to Benue Governor, Terwase Orbunde, and her housemaid who were kidnapped by gunmen in Makurdi last Friday evening have been released. Mrs Abigail Kashimana Orbunde and Ms Patience Ogute regained freedom on Tuesday after an undisclosed amount was paid as ransom to the kidnappers who had earlier demanded … Read more
Reactions have continued to trail the N10 million bail granted socialite Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest after he pleaded not guilty to alleged naira abuse. DAILY POST reports that the socialite was arraigned before Justice Kehinde Ogundare of the Federal High Court, Lagos, on Wednesday, by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on … Read more
The Federal Government, through the office of the Head of Service of the Federation, has told workers in the country that a house divided against itself will not stand. It urged union members to always explore the option of dialogue and collective bargaining in addressing workers welfare issues. The Permanent Secretary, Common Service Office (CSO), … Read more
The Management of Tertiary Education Trust Fund, TETFund, has debunked reports that it awarded questionable contracts amounting to N7.6 billion without the approval of the President and the Federal Executive Council, FEC. The Commission, in a response to a media report, said it did not make any attempt to usurp Mr. President’s powers or that … Read more
A Kano State High Court on Wednesday affirmed the suspension of Abdullahi Ganduje, the All Progressives Congress, APC, National Chairman. The court, while granting an exparte order, also restrained Ganduje from further parading himself as a member of the party. Details later… Source link
Students of the University of Ibadan have condemned the planned 750 per cent fees increment for fresh students admitted into the university. A release by the President of the Student’s Union of the University, Samuel Tobiloba, and the General Secretary, Olaniyi Dolapo, requested a meeting with the management to resolve the adjustments. The Union, through … Read more
The Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G‑24) has called for a strong commitment and united international effort to restore peace, stability, and rebuild livelihoods for those affected by different crises worldwide. The G-24 made this call in a communique issued by the International Monetary Fund, IMF, Press Centre on Wednesday after the 111th meeting of the … Read more
Nightlife entrepreneur Okechukwu Paschal, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has objected to his prosecution by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for naira abuse. EFCC detained Cubana Chief Priest on Tuesday and arraigned him before a Lagos Federal High Court on a three-count charge bordering on naira abuse. However, during court proceedings, counsel … Read more
The 2019 deputy gubernatorial candidate of the Socialist Party of Nigeria, SPN, Comrade Ebunoluwa Famuti has died at 55. Famuti was until her death, a staff of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees, NULGE, Oyo State chapter, and member of the SPN in the state. She had been buried in her hometown, Uso in … Read more
The Labour Party, LP, 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called for a parliamentary system of government, where the president can interface with citizens at least once a month. He spoke at a lecture at Harvard Law School in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, where he advocated for a parliamentary system of government in Nigeria. Obi noted … Read more
Nightlife entrepreneur, Okechukwu Paschal, also known as Cubana Chief Priest, has arrived the Federal High Court in Lagos for his trial. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had accused Cubana Chiest Priest of naira abuse. He was driven to the court around 8:45 am on Wednesday by EFCC operatives with armed police escorts. On … Read more
Rangers head coach Fidelis Ilechukwu has reflected on the team’s hard-earned victory against Abia Warriors. The Flying Antelopes won the entertaining oriental derby contest 3-2. The seven-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions maintained top position on the log following the win. The Coal City club have garnered 54 points from 30 games. “It was a … Read more
Former Real Madrid striker, Michael Owen has named three Premier League stars that would improve Arsenal. Arsenal have enjoyed another impressive season under their manager Mikel Arteta. The Gunners currently sit in second position on the Premier League table with 71 points from 32 games. They are only two points behind leaders Manchester City and … Read more
