Former President Trump has shared a heated message to those in attendance at his rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, after Iran’s attack on Israel, vowing it should not have happened. Fox News reports that Trump joined other GOP politicians in voicing their concerns about President Joe Biden’s administration and the attacks. “Before going any further, … Read more
The United States Government has pledged to support Nigeria’s war against terrorism, as the country marks a decade of the mass abduction of over 200 schoolgirls in Chibok, North-East, by terrorists. This was contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson of the U.S. Embassy, Aishah Gambari, on Sunday, in Abuja. Gambari said the U.S. … Read more
Two Ebonyi State Local government Chairmen have been urged to resign over insecurity and incompetence in their respective areas. The two Local government Chairmen are Chief Moses Ogodoali Nomeh Ezza North and Mrs Euphemia Nwali for Ezza South Council Areas. Mr Peter Nworie, an indigene of the area told DAILY POST that the return of … Read more
The Joint Task Force, Northwest Operation Haderin Daji, OPHD troops on April 12th, 2024, dominated Babban Doka, Gobirawar Challi, and Kabaro axis under Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State, engaging the terrorists in a heavy gun duel. This was disclosed by the Information officer of OPHD, Lieutenant Suleiman Omale in a statement issued to … Read more
Iran’s mission to the United Nations has said the country’s missiles and drones fired toward Israel were justified, warning the United States to “stay away.” “It is a conflict between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime, from which the U.S. MUST STAY AWAY!,” Iran’s mission to the United Nations said in a statement, according to … Read more
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu has mourned Nollywood actor, Obumneme Odonwodo, a.k.a Jnr. Pope, saying the state has lost one of its talented sons. The governor said Jnr. Pope’s death came at a time when Enugu State was working hard to develop the creative potential of its youths for self-reliance. Mbah said this in a … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command said a 25-year-old suspected cultist has died from cult clashes in the Ajegunle part of Lagos. The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, revealed this to newsmen on Saturday, adding that police had arrested two suspects in connection with the clashes. Hundeyin explained that police received a distress call on Friday … Read more
Former England women’s player, Eniola Aluko, has become the first black woman to own a club in Italy. Aluko has acquired a major stake in FC Como’s female team. The 37-year-old confirmed this in a post on her X page, where revealed she is a part of a $100 million ownership group, known as Mercury … Read more
Shehu Sani, a former Nigerian lawmaker, has reacted to the Iranian attack on Israel. DAILY POST reports that the much-anticipated war between Israel and Iran officially began on Saturday evening after Iran launched a series of drone attacks on Israel. The war followed Israel’s attack on the Iranian embassy in Syria, killing several top officials … Read more
Missiles and drones fired by Iran have arrived in Israel with multiple blasts ripping through the country’s capital, Jerusalem.DAILY POST recalls that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, IRGC had launched a direct attack on Israel. The attack, according to reports, was in retaliation for the killing of its men and two generals earlier in the … Read more
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle on Saturday described the Northern Elders’ Forum as a political burden to the region, saying that they do not speak for Northerners. He said the threats issued by the group against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are “reprehensible and … Read more
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has reflected on their 2-2 draw with Bournemouth in Saturday’s late kick-off. The Red Devils came into the game following their 2-2 draw last weekend with Liverpool. But they went behind to Dominic Solanke’s low finish before Bruno Fernandes equalised. However, United went into the break behind, as Justin … Read more
Iran has launched aerial drones at Israel, commencing a widely anticipated reprisal attack. Israel’s Channel 12 TV, quoted by the BBC, said the salvo is expected to reach Israel at around 02:00 on Sunday (00:00 GMT). It said Israeli forces were on high alert and “monitoring all targets.” Iran had vowed to retaliate for an … Read more
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed a new commissioner of police to Plateau State amid the surge in insecurity in the state. This was disclosed in a statement by the spokesperson for the Plateau State Police Command, Alabo Alfred, on Saturday. According to the statement: “The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode … Read more
A section of the leadership of the Adamawa State chapter of the Labour Party, LP, met on Saturday with the organised labour and other stakeholders in an attempt to mend a lingering rift within the party’s leadership. The state executive committee of the party, chaired by Christopher Nicholas, had called the meeting, which was ignored … Read more
Bayern Munich manager, Thomas Tuchel, has expressed his frustration at losing Kingsley Coman to yet another injury ahead of their Champions League clash against Arsenal on Wednesday. Coman had to be helped off the field as they defeated Koln 2-0 on Saturday. The France winger was replace in the 50th minute by Jamal Musiala. The … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that another tranche of N2 billion has been paid to the former chairmen of local government areas in the state. The former council bosses were sacked by Makinde in May 2019. They were elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2018. The former … Read more
The governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has cautioned families and friends of the newly inaugurated commissioners in the state against putting them under undue pressure that could affect their performance as members of the State Executive Council, SEC. Aiyedatiwa, who also warned the new cabinet members against corrupt tendencies, urged them to steer clear … Read more
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has been installed as the Chancellor of the 42-year-old, National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN, by the Federal Government. DAILY POST reports that the Benin monarch was decorated at the 13th Convocation and Investiture Ceremony of the university on Saturday in Abuja by the visitor of the institution … Read more
Minister of State for Defence Bello Matawalle on Saturday described the Northern Elders Forum, NEF, as a political paperweight seeking relevance. Matawalle made the remark while criticising NEF for saying the North regrets voting for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. In a statement he signed, Matawalle said: “My attention has been drawn to the threats issued … Read more
The Niger State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of six suspects who are allegedly connected to youth restiveness that led to the deaths of two persons in Maitunbi community, Minna, the state capital. The incident, DAILY POST learnt, occurred on Friday evening at an illegal mining site in Maitumbi, along the axis of the … Read more
Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State paid a condolence visit to the family of the late Nollywood makeup artist, Abigail Edith Frederick, in Ikot Udoma, Eket Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement by Ekerete Udoh, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Pastor Eno, on arrival from an official engagement in Abuja, … Read more
The security situation on the Idodo boundary axis of Ebonyi and the Enugu Expressway has deteriorated due to the criminal activities of kidnappers who lay siege to the road. This development has forced many road users who use the route to suspend their trips. The deteriorating situation has paralysed movements to and from Ebonyi State. … Read more
