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Police Inspector Sunday Baba Shot Dead By Gunmen In Rivers
The Rivers State Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu and the command are mourning a Police Inspector, Sunday Baba, who was shot dead by unknown assailants on Wednesday night under unclear circumstances.Disu had in a post on his X-handle said “Yesterday night, Inspector Sunday Baba, a brave ... -
"End This Hiding, Submit Yourself To The Law" - Ologbondiyan To Yahaya Bello
Kola Ologbondiyan has appealed to Yahaya Bello, former governor of Kogi state, to surrender to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commisson. Ologbondiyan is former national publicity secretary of the Peoples Democratic (PDP). He called on Bello to “come out of hiding and submit himself to the law�... -
Court Strikes Out Suit Seeking Ro Remove Hannatu Musawa As Minister As She's A Serving NYSC Member
A suit seeking to reverse the appointment of Hannatu Musawa as Minister of Art, Culture and Creative Economy by President Bola Tinubu has been dismissed. The dismissal order was given by a Federal High Court in Abuja. Justice James Omotosho, in a judgment, held that the plaintiffs lacked legal righ... -
One Dead, Three Injured, N8.7m Recovered On Kaduna Road Crash
The Kaduna Sector Command of Federal Road Safety Corps said one person died and three others were injured in a road traffic crash on the Kaduna-Abuja expressway on Wednesday night.The Sector Commander, Kabir Nadabo, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Kaduna that N8.7 million was r... -
My Father Raised Me To Be A Modern Day Man – DJ Cuppy Praises Billionaire Father, Otedola
Florence Otedola, popularly known by DJ Cuppy, has taken to the X-Platform to reveal what her father’s impact had done in her life.She expressed that her father had raised her to be a modern-day man even though she was his daughter. She also gave a shout-out to him in her words. She expressed,“... -
I'm Yet To Be Contacted By NFF – Peseiro Breaks Silence On Super Eagles' Return
Jose Peseiro has insisted that nobody has contacted him about returning as the head coach of the Super Eagles.The Portuguese coach stated this in an interview with Soccernet.Peseiro left the role after his contract with the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, elapsed in February.Subsequently, the NFF... -
Shops, Residential Houses Demolished by Ebonyi Govt For Construction of New Flyover
The Ebonyi State Government has carried out the demolition of shops and residential buildings in the Ogoja Road area of the Abakiliki metropolis to pave the way for the construction of a flyover to ease the perennial traffic at the ever-busy Vanco junction.When DAILY POST visited the affected areas... -
UPDATE: Security Operatives Launch Manhunt For 109 Fleeing Inmates Of Suleja Prison
The Nigeria Correctional Service, NCoS said it has begun a manhunt for 109 out of 119 inmates who took advantage of the collapse of the perimeter fence of Medium Security Custodial Centres, Suleja, Niger state to escape from custody during a downpour on Wednesday night.The Service, in a statement b... -
Speed Darlington's Unending Criteria For A Wife As He Seeks Application From Interested Ladies
Speed Darlington is ready to settle down and he has specific qualities he wants his wife to have.The singer said he wants a dark-skinned woman who weighs less than 150 pounds with wide hips that measure between 46 to 50 inches.He also wants the woman to be at least 5 feet 8 inches tall, and between... -
Man Shoots His Friend Dead For Taking a Bite Out of His Girlfriend's Burger
A young man allegedly shot his friend dead for taking a bite out of his girlfriend’s burger in Pakistan, an investigation has concluded.Suspect Daniyal Nazeer, named as the son of retired Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Nazir Ahmed Mirbahar, is believed to have attacked his friend as an arg... -
How Police Inspector Aliyu Taofeek Sent Patrick Chinemerem to His Early Grave in Lagos
In yet another tale of police brutality, a member of visiting 12 PMF squadron identified as Inspector Aliyu Taofeek has sent one Mr. Patrick Chinemerem to his early grave over an undisclosed dispute.According to reports, the k!ller policeman, Inspector Taofeek who was one of the policemen attached ... -
Oyo State Government Declares Friday Half Working Day For Local Govt Election
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has approved the declaration of Friday, April 26, 2024, as a half-working day for all public and civil servants in the state.The declaration was made because of the forthcoming local government election in the state.The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, ... -
Shocking Video: Anambra Man Flogged to De@th by His Kinsmen Over Dispute on Family Property
Mr. Kenneth, aged 60, d!ed in Nza Ozubulu, Anambra State, hours after being fl0gg£d.Eyewitnesses claim Mr Kenneth was fl0gg£d because he allegedly sold a water tank in his family house and used the money to solve family issues.Subsequently, his younger brother allegedly arrested him with a vigila... -
FCCPC Raids Supermarkets in Port Harcourt, Seizes Underweight And Re-bagged Rice
Operatives of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission FCCPC on April 25, raided supermarkets in Port Harcourt, seizing underweight and re-bagged rice.The commission disclosed this on its X handle. It wrote ‘’FCCPC's South-South Zonal Office conducted a routine enforceme... -
Suspects Arrested Over Murder of 46yrs Old British-Nigerian Man, Okechukwu Iweha in London
A man has been charged with m¥rder after a 46-year-old British-Nigerian man was stabbed to death near Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium in north London.Okechukwu Iweha was found with knife w@unds on Worcester Avenue near Northumberland Park, in Haringey, on 7 April 2024. He died at the scene.A post-mo... -
About 118 Inmates Escape After Heavy Rainstorm Destroyed Prison in Niger State
118 inmates have escaped from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Suleja, Niger State, after a downpour on Wednesday night, April 24, caused extensive damage to the facility.This was disclosed in a statement signed by the spokesperson, Federal Capital Territory Command of the Nigerian Correctio... -
Betty Akeredolu Called Out By Aide, Folasade For Abandoning Her After Serving Her For 7Yrs On N45k Monthly Salary
Folasade Adu, a former aide to Ondo State's immediate past First Lady, Mrs. Betty Akeredolu, has raised allegations of abandonment. She claims to have served Governor Rotimi Akeredolu's wife for seven years without receiving any form of reward.Adu alleged that while working with the ex-fi... -
Former ECOWAS Court VP Berates EFCC Chairman Over Press Briefing On Yahaya Bello
Professor Nwoke Friday Chijioke, the former Vice President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, has criticized the press conference held by the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), particularly concerning his remarks about Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State.Speak... -
Nigerian Man Allegedly Stabs Roommate To Death During Argument In Portugal
A 24-year-old Nigerian man, whose identity remains unknown, allegedly killed his 22-year-old roommate on the night of Friday, April 19, 2024, following an argument in Portugal.It was gathered that both the deceased and the suspected killer were residents of a local accommodation space on Rua do Bon... -
Pandemonium As Bandits Strike Again, Kill Four, Abduct Six In Zamfara
On Wednesday, gunmen believed to be terrorists assaulted the headquarters of Maru Local Government Area in Zamfara State, resulting in the death of one individual and the abduction of three others.According to an eyewitness, Abubakar Maru who spoke to newsmen in a telephone interview, the bandits s... -
Drama Looms As Accountant Accuses Ex-Employer, Police Of Harassment In Lagos
Ayodele Oduniyi, an accountant based in Lagos, has leveled accusations against his former employer, Sonny Idedevbo. He alleges that Idedevbo is utilizing the police to harass and prosecute him on purportedly fabricated charges.Oduniyi said he had worked at Idedevbo’s company as the operation mana... -
VIDEO: Warri Pikin Hails Veteran Actor, RMD As He Visits Her Family
Nigerian Comedian, Real Warri Pikin has welcomed veteran actor, Richard Mofe Damijo aka RMD to her home. The comedian's husband and children were around to entertain the actor who paid them a visit. Warri Pikin took to her Instagram page to share the exciting video. She wrote: “It was such ... -
Reactions As 23Yr Old Man Flaunts Wealth Online, Shows Off Expensive House He Newly-Built
A young Nigerian man has left tongues wagging on social media after he flaunted the expensive house he recently completed at the age of 23. The young man identified as @iam_ifywise flaunted the house on TikTok. In a video shared on TikTok, @iam_ifywise documented the entire process of building his ... -
Residents Flee As Soldiers Leave Niger Community After Deadly Ambush
The Nigerian military has shut down its camp and pulled out troops from Allawa community in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.Allawa community is one of the communities facing severe attacks by bandits and terrorists in Shiroro LGA of the state.The withdrawal of troops, which residents s... -
VIDEO: Abroad-Based Nigerian Cries Profusely Over Failure To Make It In The UK
A Nigerian man has been seen shedding tears over his inability to make it abroad. According to him, since traveling to the UK, he has been unable to gain financial success. The man identified as @bee_hot on Tiktok revealed that some people tend to think that because he is in the UK he is doing very... -
Rising Singer, Shine TTW Lament On How Policemen Damaged His Car, Harassed Him After Tagging Fraudster
Shine TTW, a rising Nigerian singer also known as Chukwuma Chinaza Ferdinand, has voiced his distress over an alleged encounter with officers from the Lagos State Police Command stationed at Amuwo-Odofin Division. He claims they subjected him to harassment, threats, detention, and baseless accusati... -
Man Sentenced To Physical Castration And 50 Years In Jail For Raping 14 Year Old Girl
A 54-year-old Louisiana man has been sentenced to 50 years imprisonment and physical castration over the defilement of a 14-year-old girl.On April 17, Glenn Sullivan Sr., of Springfield, pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree r*pe.On Monday, April 22, Judge William Dykes sentenced Sullivan ... -
How Police Nabbed Kidnappers Who Killed Victim After Collecting N3m Ransom In Jigawa
Members of a kidnapping gang who murdered a victim after receiving a N3 million ransom have been apprehended by the Jigawa State Police Command.Spokesman of the Command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the development on Thursday.Adam disclosed that the 56-year-old gang leader, Adamu Bello, who ha... -
VIDEO: Nigerian Lady Explains Why Marriages Work Better Abroad
A UK-based Nigerian lady has given her opinion on why marriages tend to work better in foreign countries than in Nigeria.According to the lady, any marriage that was already shaky in Nigeria has a low chance of working in the UK.She revealed that the system over there made it in such a way that par... -
Eight Mobile Suspected Phone Snatchers Arrested In Kano
Eight suspected suspected mobile phone snatchers have been arrested by the Kano State Police Command. Spokesperson of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, April 25, 2024, said nine mobile phones, a sharp knife, a handcuff and two operational tricyc... -
FCT Police Denies Reports Of Thugs Attacking Drivers In Traffic, Watch Video Of The Alleged Moment
The FCT Police Command has debunked claims that commuters are being attacked by robbers during traffic in Abuja.A video of some robbers attacking some commuters in traffic surfaced online some days ago and some persons claimed the incident happened in Abuja. However, in a statement released today A... -
VIDEO: "Portable's Many Wives Linked To Poverty" - Isaac Fayose Reveals
Isaac Fayose, the brother to former Ekiti State government, Ayo Fayose, has shed light on Portable’s numerous marriages.In a circulating online video, he attributed the controversial singer’s marital status to poverty, suggesting that financial desperation drives women to such unions.Fayose emp... -
Nickie Da Barbie Shares Drug Test Result, Tested Positive To Cannabis, Set To Sue Skibii
Embattled dancer, Nickie Dabarbie is set to release her drug test results and file a lawsuit amidst hefty allegations against the Nigerian singer, Skiibii Mayana.This came days after the dancer allegedly escaped the singer’s ritualist den with bruises, accusing him of an attempt to use her for mo... -
Celebrity Bar Man, Cubana Chief Priest in Messy Land Tussle With Imo State Government
Embattled celebrity barman, cubana chief priest has once again reportedly entangled himself in another messy land scandal involving the Imo State government.Recall that Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma had appointed Cubana Chief Priest as Social Media Aide two years agoAccording to blogger cutie_j... -
Owners of Abuja Chinese Supermarket Where Nigerians Are Barred Respond to FCCPC‘s Summons
Owners of the Abuja Chinese Supermarket facing allegations of discriminatory practices responded to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC's) summons on Wednesday, April 24.The agency announced the development via its verified X (formerly Twitter) handle. The FCCPC s... -
‘I Stopped Going To Gym Because Of Heaven’ – Actor Williams Uchemba
Nollywood actor, Williams Uchemba says he stopped going to public gym because of his desire to “make heaven.”He stated that he set up a gym at his home because he was being distracted by scantily-dressed ladies at the public gym.The married movie star, however, publicly pleaded with ladies at t... -
Daughter Of 14th Emir Of Kano Replies X User Who Described Her Husband As A ''Yoruba Man''
Khadija Yusra, the daughter of the 14th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has responded to an 'X' user over a comment made about her husband.The admin of the X page had described Yusra's husband, Abdulmutalib Akintade Shittu, who is from Kwara state and is the Senior Special Assista... -
Israel DMW Reacts As Doctor Lists Benefits Of Marrying A Virgin
Israel Afeare, the logistics manager of Afrobeats star, Davido has reacted after a medical practitioner highlighted the importance of men marrying virgins.The doctor on X gave reasons why men should choose women who are virgins when it comes to marriage.He stated that virgins are less promiscuous a... -
Tanzania Shuts Down 5 Hydroelectric Stations to Reduce Excess Electricity in The National Grid
Prime Minister of Tanzania, Kassim Majaliwa, has announced the shut down of five hydroelectric stations in the country, in order to reduce excess electricity in the national grid.According to Mr Majaliwa, the main plant, which is Mwalimu Nyerere Hydroelectric Station, alone has already generated en... -
PHOTOS: 8 Years Old Girl Severely Assaulted and Left Almost Blinded by Her Aunt in Lagos
An eight-year-old girl has been left with swollen eyes and hands after she was assaulted by her aunt. Activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, shared a horrific video of the battered minor and stated that she is currently receiving treatment in a hospital in Lagos. He wrote ‘’8-year-old child has suffere...
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