Hip-hop star Nicki Minaj has finally addressed the criticism that she only works with artists who are “no competition” to her. DAILY POST reports that rivals’ fans have been accusing Nicki Minaj of turning down collaboration requests from artists she considered “competition.” Responding, the “Queen of Rap” said she has collaborated with everyone who requested … Read more
The Nigerian Correctional Services, NCoS, has disclosed that popular cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, aka Bobrisky, will be kept in the male section of the prison facility throughout his six-month sentence. On Friday, Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the Lagos Division of the Federal High Court sentenced Bobrisky to six months imprisonment for naira mutilation. Bobrisky was charged … Read more
The Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, said it recorded unprecedented progress in revenue collection, culminating in a remarkable achievement of N12.3 trillion in 2023. The FIRS Chief Executive, Zacch Adedeji, said this on Friday at the FIRS special day at the ongoing 35th Enugu International Trade Fair. Adedeji, who was represented by a staff of … Read more
The Bauchi State chapter of the Labour Party (LP) has distanced itself from the Forum of the Nineteen States, including the FCT Chairmen and Secretaries, denouncing it as non-existent. In a joint statement issued on Friday by the acting Chairman Mohammed Sabitu Aliyu and acting Secretary Danlami Idi Danladi, they refuted claims made by certain … Read more
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan on Friday remanded three men Jiya Adams, 44; Joseph Abidoye, 39; and Femi Adetunji, 40 in a correctional facility over charges bordering on alleged kidnapping. The defendants, whose house addresses were not provided, are being prosecuted for alleged conspiracy, armed robbery and kidnapping. The Magistrate Olaolu Olanipekun, who did … Read more
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has directed the Ministry of Works and Infrastructure in his state to rehabilitate and widen the Ibodi-Ilesa road at Ilesa to forestall incessant accidents that have claimed lives in recent times. Governor Adeleke also directed the Commissioner for Transportation to consider the creation of a trailer park in the area … Read more
Reno Omokri, a sociopolitical analyst, has claimed that the North and South will continue to control political power in Nigeria. Omokri said both regions will continue to yield political power over Nigeria due to their unity and humility. Posting on X, the former presidential aide said other regions will assume control of political power in … Read more
Ghana legend Asamoah Gyan has revealed his career preferences aside football. The former Black Stars striker said he would have been a musician or a lawyer if he wasn’t a soccer player. Speaking in a recent interview with 3FM, Accra, Ghana, Gyan stated that he would have made a good lawyer, noting that he never … Read more
Shooting Stars chairman Babatunde Olaniyan Akoro has showered praises on the club’s players and officials over the recent good run of the team. Akoro commended the players for their impressive performance against Kano Pillars. He however charged the players not to let down their guards, but to strive harder to get positive results from the … Read more
Chief Imam of Rivers State, Babatunde Omotayo has solicited for more unity among all persons living and doing business in the state. He made the appeal when he led the Muslim community in Rivers State on a Sallah visit to the chairman of the ALl Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, Chief Tony Okocha. Omotayo, … Read more
Goldman Sachs says the continued surge of the Naira against the Dollar has made it the best-performing currency this month (April). A report by Goldman Sachs economists said that with the appreciation rate of the Naira in the foreign exchange market, the currency may exchange below N1,000 per Dollar in the coming months. The think-tank … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abujla has fixed April 19 to hear a suit filed by the impeached Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu, against the State House of Assembly and others. The matter, which was before Justice Inyang Ekwo, was fixed for hearing on Friday after a team of lawyers, including Alex Ejesieme, … Read more
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has hinted that he is ready to drop Rodri from his starting XI. Following their 3-3 draw with Real Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday, Rodri admitted he was “tired”. “Every one of us can do better, even myself, but we need to rest to be honest,” the Spaniard … Read more
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Benue State, Tersoo Kula, has attributed the return of donor agencies, development partners and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) to Benue State to Governor Hyacinth Alia’s stand against corruption and sharp practices. Speaking during a session with the Government House Press Corps, alongside the Director-General of the Bureau … Read more
A Human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, says controversial cross-dresser and social media celebrity, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, will have a difficult experience in prison. According to Effiong, Bobrisky is not a freedom fighter and does not seem like someone who could stay in a restricted environment under harsh and excruciating conditions. Effiong’s opinion … Read more
The Governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has warned that criminals killing people in the name of any tribe are on their own and would be treated as violators of the law. Kefas who was reacting to recent attacks in the southern parts of the state, said his administration has zero tolerance for violence and … Read more
The family of the first civilian governor of Benue State, late Aper Aku, whose residence was razed down by hoodlums in an arson attack in the Gboko area of the state, have cried out for for justice. The family is also seeking support of the public and other well meaning individuals to cushion the effect … Read more
German authorities say three teenagers aged 15 and 16 have been arrested over suspicion of plotting a deadly Islamist terrorist attack in the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, prosecutors said on Friday. The state’s Central Office for the Prosecution of Terrorism (ZenTer NRW) sought an arrest warrant for the teenagers over the Easter holiday. … Read more
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, on Friday announced the appointment of Manu Garba as head coach of the country’s U-17 side, Golden Eaglets. Garba is making a return to the position having guided the Golden Eaglets to win the FIFA U-17 World Cup in 2013. The former Nigeria international will immediately resume the role and … Read more
Kingmakers in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, have appointed the current Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Owolabi Akinloye Olakulehin as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland. The kingmakers are also the members of the Olubadan-in-Council. Olakulehin’s appointment was ratified at a meeting held at Mapo Hall on Friday. The meeting started around 11:00 am and ended … Read more
The Ekiti State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has criticized Governor Biodun Oyebanji for wasting the meager resources of the state on a large number of political appointees, describing the exercise as an attempt to syphon the state’s treasury his second term ambition. The opposition party is kicking against the recent appointment of … Read more
In a bid to deepen security ties with Niger Republic, Russia has sent some military trainers, air defence systems and other equipment to the West African nation. In January, Niger’s military government agreed to step up military cooperation with Russia, after expelling French forces that were helping fight armed rebellions in several Sahel nations. However, … Read more
Residents of Igbonna community in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State are counting their losses after a heavy rainstorm swept through the area and destroyed several buildings. Victims of the rainstorm, who have been rendered homeless, had the roofs of their buildings blown off, according to reports reaching DAILY POST. Speaking after an on-the-spot … Read more
