Gaza crossing authority, on Monday, disclosed that Israel has released around 150 detainees from the Palestinian territory, alleging that they had been mistreated in detention. DAILY POST recalls that Israeli soldiers rounded up hundreds of Palestinians during their more than six-month military offensive in Gaza, holding them without charge before releasing some in groups. According … Read more
Minister of the FCT, Barrister Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has presented 100 motorcycles to security outfits and the Six Area Councils in the FCT to help in the fight against crime in the nation’s capital. The FCT Minister made the presentation in Abuja on Monday, April 15, 2024, during a brief ceremony attended by the Area … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday arraigned five persons before a Federal High Court in Lagos over an illegal deal in petroleum products. The defendants, Mt Vinnalaris (a vessel), Azeez Abubakar, Wisdom Borborley, Samuel Akpan and Freedom Otuagoma, appeared before Justice Chukwujekwu Aneke on two counts bordering on unlawful dealings in petroleum … Read more
The Bayelsa State Independent Electoral Commission, BYSIEC, on Monday issued certificates of return to winners of the April 6 Local Government Area elections. The handing of the certificates of returns to the 8 Local Government Council Chairmen, and their Vice, all of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, took place at the NUJ, Press Centre, … Read more
An Ekiti State High Court sitting in Ado Ekiti has sentenced one Dipo Femi to 27 years imprisonment for conspiracy, burglary and stealing. The 22 year old convict was arraigned before Justice Blessing Ajileye on 19th of July, 2022 on a five-count charge bordering on conspiracy, burglary and stealing, contrary to sections 421, 324 and … Read more
Benin will entertain neighbours Nigeria at the Felix Houphouet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan in June, DAILY POST reports. The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday four tie has been moved to Abidjan after the Benin Football Federation failed to provide a suitable ground to host the game. It will be a return to familiar territory for … Read more
Road accidents killed at least 50 people and injured 185 others during the four-day Eid el Fitr holiday across Afghanistan. The country’s General Directorate of Traffic Police disclosed this on Monday, saying a total of 102 road accidents occurred across Afghanistan in the period, killing 50 commuters, including eight women and 13 children, and injuring … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday arraigned Alaba Alakija and Oyinkansola Alakija.before an Ikeja Special Offences Court for alleged property fraud. The EFCC arraigned the defendants before Justice Mojisola Dada on a two-count charge of conspiracy and using false documents but the duo pleaded not guilty to the charge. The EFCC Counsel, … Read more
Chippa United goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, was the hero during the penalty shoot-out for his club, as they qualified for the Nedbank Cup semi-final. Nwakali kept a clean sheet to lead his South African club to a 2-0 victory over TS Galaxy. With Chippa winning 1-0, a penalty was awarded against them. But Nwabali, who showed … Read more
Former Arsenal attacker Paul Merson slammed Ben White and Kai Havertz over their performances for Arsenal in their 2-0 defeat against Aston Villa. Arsenal was beaten 2-0 by Villa at the Emirates on Sunday. The north London side knew that a win would take them back to the top of the table. However, that was … Read more
Former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar has backed Arsenal to bounce back from their defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday. The Gunners were stunned by the visitors who handed them a 2-0 defeat at the Emirates Stadium. Substitute Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins got the goals for Unai Emery’s side. The result put a dent on Arsenal’s … Read more
Four graduates who bagged first-class degrees in Ritman University, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State have received automatic employment at the institution. The Visitor at the University, Senator Emmanuel Ibok-Essien who announced this during the 4th &5th combined convocation ceremony of the institution over the weekend said one of the first class graduands Francis Etoroabasi graduated … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, says a fire incident caused the collapse of the national grid on Monday. The General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, disclosed this in a statement. Recall that Nigerians were thrown into darkness after the national grid collapsed around 2:40 am for the second time in two months. However, … Read more
The Bokkos Cultural Development Council, BCDC, Vanguard, says about 30 people have so far been killed by suspected Fulani militias in Kopnanle and Mandung-Mushu villages and and other parts of Bokkos local Government Area of Plateau State. The group, in a statement issued by the chairman, Barr. Farmasum Fuddang, alleged that soldiers of the Nigerian … Read more
The Nigerian Police has nabbed the leader of a ‘one chance’ robbery gang in Abuja who physically attacked a pregnant woman, causing her to lose her pregnancy. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, made this known on his X account on Sunday. The one chance robbery gang leader was not named in the statement … Read more
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has challenged all appointees from the North in the current administration to come out openly and defend President Bola Tinubu or quit. Matawalle specifically called on Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, Special Adviser to the President on political matters in the office of the Vice President and other leaders to … Read more
The United States, US, President, Joe Biden, has urged Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, to carefully consider any Israeli retaliatory strike against Iran and the consequences this might have. In a telephone conversation between both leaders, Biden made it “very clear’’ to Netanyahu that he needed to “think carefully and strategically about risks of escalation”. … Read more
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed that Arsenal and Liverpool’s ability to score late goals is helping their Premier League title bid. According to the Spaniard, this is something his City side don’t have. Guardiola is looking to win his sixth Premier League title and watched his team hammer Luton 5-1 at the Etihad … Read more
Governor Umaru Bago of Niger State has declared a state of emergency over insecurity in the state following a resurgence of violent activities of thugs in the state capital, Minna. The governor made the declaration while speaking at a Sallah Durbar festival organized by the former governor of the state Babangida Aliyu on his farm … Read more
Ten years later, Amina Nkeki, one of the 276 abducted schoolgirls of Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, in Borno State, has said that she married a Boko Haram fighter to get her freedom. Nkeki, who regained freedom in 2016 with a baby and a Boko Haram fighter as her husband, stated this on Channels Television’s … Read more
The combined revenue from electronic banking of 10 listed banks rose by 38.9 per cent last year on the back of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN’s cashless drive. According to the bank’s latest financial statement, the total revenue rose from N427 billion to N309 billion in 2022. The banks are Access Holdings Plc, Zenith … Read more
The immediate past Accountant General of the Federation, AGF, Ahmed Idris, said he initially thought he would not be tried for the alleged N109 billion fraud for which he and three others are facing trial. The ex-AG-F said this in one of the 13 statements he made to EFCC investigators, which have been tendered before … Read more
Popular singer and half of P-Square, Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy, has hinted at remarrying. The ‘Reason With Me’ crooner dropped the hint while scolding fans for wishing his divorce from his ex-wife to be toxic. He stated that he would not succumb to their wishes, urging them to accept the reality that he is with … Read more
