Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has said aside from Chris Brown, he won’t “disturb” himself for any other American collaboration. He said he is expecting a collaboration with Rihanna after she declared his song ‘Unavailable’ her favourite song. Davido featured in a recent podcast interview with Sway’s Universe. “Aside Chris Brown, I’m … Read more
Hundreds of corner shop owners at the Federal Housing Estate, Sharada, Kano, have raised concerns over disturbances by some faceless persons posing as authorities attempting to grab their plots of land. According to a petition written to the Department of State Services, DSS, Nigeria Police Force, the State Governor, and the State Commissioner of Justice, … Read more
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George on Monday accused Yoruba Nation agitators who invaded the Oyo State Secretariat of committing treason. Over the weekend, some agitators of Yoruba nation invaded the premises of Oyo State House of Assembly, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan. In a viral video clip, the agitators, decked in camouflage … Read more
The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company Plc, EEDC, on Monday alerted its customers of a total system collapse, causing blackout in the entire Southeast. EEDC in a statement issued by its Head of Corporate Communications, Emeka Eze, said the incident occured at about 2am on Monday. The company, however, assured residents of the region that efforts … Read more
Arsenal midfielder, Declan Rice, has insisted they still stand a chance of winning the Premier League title this season. The Gunners lost 2-0 to Aston Villa on Sunday, a result which means they stayed behind champions Manchester City on the table. With five fixtures left for all the top three teams, most observers believe City … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast sunshine and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday nationwide. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, predicts sunny skies on Monday with a few patches of cloud over the northern cities and prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Taraba later in the day. According to the agency, sunny … Read more
The Super Falcons of Nigeria will face Brazil in their opening fixture at the 2024 Olympic Games. The encounter slated for the Stade Matmut- Atlantique, Bordeaux, France, will hold on Thursday, July 25. It will kick-off at 6pm. Randy Waldrum’s side’s second game will be against world champions Spain three days later at the Stade … Read more
Workers under the auspices of Federal Workers Forum, FWF, have advised the Federal Government led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu not to devalue the naira after the implementation of the new national minimum wage. The forum said this during a meeting held on Sunday. A communique issued at the end of the meeting was signed … Read more
Former President Donald Trump makes history on Monday, as he becomes the first current or former president in the nation’s history to go on trial. Fox News reports that Trump’s hush-money trial, which will get underway in a New York City courtroom, will have an instant impact on his 2024 election rematch with President Joe … Read more
The National Bureau of Statistics is set to unveil inflation figures on Monday, March 15, 2024. DAILY POST reports that NBS releases its monthly consumer prices index every mid-month. Recall that February’s inflation figure rose to 31.70 per cent from 29.90 per cent recorded in January 2024. Meanwhile, CAPE Economic Research and Consulting says the … Read more
Shooting Stars have boosted their players morale ahead of the matchday 30 fixture against Lobi Stars. The Oluyole Warriors management dangled an improved match bonuses on the players. They promised to reward them handsomely if they can win all or at least seven of the remaining fixtures. Shooting Stars will battle against Lobi Stars at … Read more
Israel has revealed the level of damage done on its territory by the drone and missile attack from the Islamic Republic of Iran. Israeli military spokesperson, Rear Adm Daniel Hagari confirmed on Sunday that there was a direct hit on the Nevatim airbase by ballistic missiles. However, he said the missile caused only “minor damage … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, APC, National Assembly caucus in Benue State has debunked claims that there are two factions of the party in the state. DAILY POST reports that the state level of the ruling party has been in chaos following the face-off between the state Governor, Hyacinth Alia and the Secretary to the Government … Read more
Former governor of Benue State, Senator Gabriel Suswam says the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has a single leadership. He said there are no camps in the party. DAILY POST reports that there are insinuations that the main opposition party has been divided into two different camps. According to reports, the PDP presidential candidate in the … Read more
President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has called on military authorities to immediately investigate the killing of three innocent civilians by soldiers in Gashu’a, the headquarters of Bade local government area of Yobe State. The former Senate President made the call in a statement he personally signed on Sunday, while reacting to the … Read more
An environmental activist and President General, Akwa Ibom Oil Producing Community Development Network, Dr Ufot Phenson has described the allocation of three percent to oil producing communities in the Petroleum Industry Act as a total mockery in view of the magnitude of environmental pollution they face. In this interview with journalists in Uyo, Phenson disclosed … Read more
The Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni has called for a more harmonious military/civil relationship in Gashu’a. Buni made the call while reacting to a clash between soldiers and Keke NAPEP riders on Sunday in Gashu’a town which led to the death of three persons, with many injured. He described as unfortunate that such an … Read more
Former Nigeria midfielder, Sunday Oliseh, has said Victor Boniface will lead the country to triumph at the Africa Cup of Nations. Oliseh stated this in a tweet on Sunday after Boniface led Bayer Leverkusen to their first ever Bundesliga title. The 23-year-old missed this year’s AFCON due to injury, but was a key member of … Read more
Three persons have been reportedly killed while others sustained injuries after a military patrol vehicle crushed a Keke filled passengers in Yobe State. The incident occurred on Sunday evening at the popular Garin-Alkali community, very close to Gashu’a, the headquarters of Bade local government area of Yobe State. It was gathered that, thereafter, Keke riders … Read more
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has insisted that one bad result does not need to derail their season. Arteta was speaking after their 2-0 defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday. The Gunners had the chance to go top again, but goals from Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins saw them lose their first Premier League loss since … Read more
A former Special Adviser to Imo State Governor on Orientation, Chief Dr Fidel Onyeneke has admonished the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, and the State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, to live up to their professional responsibilities. He urged the agencies to ensure that rural dwellers were appropriately guided on the precautionary measures to take against … Read more
British broadcaster, Piers Morgan, has claimed Arsenal have “choked” again in the Premier League title race. Morgan was reacting to the Gunners’ 2-0 home defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday. Leon Bailey and Ollie Watkins as Unai Emery’s men completed the double over Arsenal. The result meant Arsenal are now two points behind leaders Manchester … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied reports that it has cleared some persons said to be involved in financial misappropriation at the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development. In a statement by its spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, tagged ‘Setting the Records Straight on Investigations of Humanitarian Ministry’, the anti-graft agency … Read more
