Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike has reiterated that the Renewed Hope Agenda of the President will not stop in the urban areas. Wike said the Federal Capital Territory Administration is committed to the provision of infrastructure in rural communities of the FCT Area Councils. The Minister said this when he inspected some … Read more
The Nigerian troops say its operations in the South-South region have led to the recovery of N637 million worth of stolen crude oil and 36 suspects arrested amid an effort to fight oil theft. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Edward Buba disclosed this in a statement on Friday. He noted that the Troops … Read more
Chris Sutton has predicted the outcome of this weekend’s Premier League clash between Liverpool and Crystal Palace. Sutton is backing Jurgen Klopp’s side to beat Crystal Palace in the game billed to take place at Anfield on Sunday. The Reds, who are chasing the league title, suffered a massive blow on Sunday after they were … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force says it has made salient achievements in combating crimes across the country over the past five weeks in its bid to make crime less attractive and ensure the safety of all citizens. The Force said it has made arrests as follows: 385 armed robbery suspects, 238 kidnapping suspects, 341 murder/homicide suspects, … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, has issued a veiled threat to Nigerians who abuse naira notes. The anti-graft agency in its warning said if preaching will not drive home the message, conviction will. It further asked those in doubt to get ‘update to use’ from convicted controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, also known as … Read more
The United Nations, UN, humanitarians in Sudan on Friday issued a fresh alert about pervasive food insecurity and looming famine in the country. After almost a year of brutal civil war between rival militaries, food production has been hit and communities face acute shortage of other essential resources such as water and fuel. It is … Read more
At least one person was on Friday killed in Awka, Anambra State capital. This brings to about 15 the number of persons that have been killed in the city since Easter Sunday, just two weeks ago. About six persons were killed on Easter Sunday, while the following Sunday, three people were killed. Also, there have … Read more
Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, has disclosed that the race to sign Nigeria international Victor Osimhen is still open. This is following reports that the striker is close to reaching an agreement with French champions Paris Saint-Germain. Recall that the report added that Osimhen had agreed a four-year contract with the club. Osimhen could serve … Read more
Former Roma star Radja Nainggolan has slammed former Arsenal man Matteo Guendouzi for the way he played in the Italian derby between Roma and Lazio. Guendouzi, who played for Arsenal before joining Lazio, got himself involved in a couple of incidents with Roma players during the Europa League quarter final game. He was seen holding … Read more
A leading Non-Governmental Organization, Advocacy for Advancement of Peace &Harmony in Africa Initiative (ADAPHAI) has faulted the reports published by Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ) alleging a community leader and Peace Advocate, Chief Ibrahim Egungbohun, also know as IBD Dende of smuggling. The National Coordinator of the organisation, Comrade Sulaimon Suberu in a press briefing … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has sealed one of the supermarkets in Ibadan. DAILY POST learnt that the supermarket, PINNACLE, located in Dugbe area of Ibadan was sealed over alleged selling of fake products. The supermarket had subsequently directed its customers to go to its branch office in Challenge … Read more
Popular football pundit, Ben Jacobs, has said that Cristiano Ronaldo will not leave Al Nassr before the end of his contract in the summer of 2025. However, he suggested that Saudi fans taunting the legendary striker with Lionel Messi’s name might be bothering the player. Ronaldo is expected to miss a few games after being … Read more
The Imo State Police Command said it arrested a notorious armed robbery suspect, Izea John Chukwuebuka, 23, of Asa Community Ohaji, while he was on his way to Alaba International Market, Owerri. Police spokesman Henry Okoye, in a statement on Friday, disclosed that one locally made pistol and two rounds of live ammunition were recovered … Read more
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT police Command have arrested six suspects, for allegedly vandalising and stealing a transformer at Tipper Garage, Mpape area of Abuja. The suspects, according to a statement issued on Friday by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, include a staff of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, … Read more
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has explained Erling Haaland’s failure to score against Real Madrid. Haaland also failed to score against the LaLiga giants over two legs last season. Earlier this week, the 23-year-old was shackled by Aurelio Tchouameni and Antonio Rudiger, as both teams played out a 3-3 draw in the first leg of … Read more
Governor Seyi Makinde on Friday signed the Oyo State Rule of Law Enforcement Authority Bill into law. The event, held at the governor’s office in Ibadan, was attended by the deputy governor, Bayo Lawal; Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo; Head of Service, Mrs Olubunmi Onio; and the Deputy Speaker of the State … Read more
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Eniola Ajao who sparked controversy after awarding Bobrisky ‘Best Dressed Female’ at the premiere of her movie, ‘Ajakaju’ last month, has reacted to the crossdresser’s jail sentence. DAILY POST reported that Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Federal High Court in Lagos, on Friday, sentenced Bobrisky to six months in jail without … Read more
Aisha Yesufu, a popular social activist has blamed popular crossdresser, Bobrisky for pleading guilty to the count of naira mutilation. On Friday, Justice Abimbola Awogboro handed down a six-month sentence without the option of a fine. The controversial celebrity has been in the custody of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, since his arrest … Read more
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, has on called the various communities in the state to establish vigilante groups to assist security agencies to combat the menace of herders attacks. Gov Alia stated this during the mass burial of the seventeen “Martyrs of the Anti-Open Grazing Law in Mbaikyor” at Mbaikyor, Mbalom, Gwer East … Read more
The National Working Committee, NWC, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has set up a seven-man Governorship Screening Committee to screen aspirants ahead of the party’s primary slated for April 20. The party’s Deputy National Organising Secretary, Nze Duru,inaugurated the committee on behalf of its NWC on Friday in Abuja. Duru charged its members to … Read more
The Ogun State Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, said 10 persons died in 10 road crashes during the Eid-el-Fitri Special Patrol in the state. Sector Commander of FRSC in Ogun, Anthony Uga, told newsmen on Friday in Ota that 41 other persons sustained varying degrees of injuries from the crashes. Uga said … Read more
American female rappers have joined the ongoing hip-hop beef between their male counterparts. Nicki Minaj’s protégé, Bia, appeared to have taken a swipe at her mentor’s rival, Cardi B, on Dreezy’s ‘B*tch Duh’ remix. In her verse, Bia mocked an unnamed female artist who can’t follow the beat and went on to say she could … Read more
Copper Queens captain, Barbara Banda, has been promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant by the Zambian Army for her role in the country’s qualification for the 2024 Olympic Games. Banda scored twice as the Copper Queens overturned a 2-1 first leg deficit to beat Morocco 2-0 on Tuesday night. The forward opened scoring for … Read more
