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![NDLEA Uncovers Cocaine Hidden In Religious Books Bound For Saudi Arabia]()
NDLEA Uncovers Cocaine Hidden In Religious Books Bound For Saudi Arabia
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a consignment of **cocaine cleverly concealed within 20 sets of religious books**, intended for export to Saudi Arabia.The agency said the drugs were uncovered on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, during a routine inspection of ... -
![Police Gun Down Suspected Robber in Kebbi, Recover Firearm After Gun Duel]()
Police Gun Down Suspected Robber in Kebbi, Recover Firearm After Gun Duel
A suspected armed robber was fatally shot during a fierce exchange of gunfire with security operatives in the Kamba District of Dandi Local Government Area, Kebbi State, in the early hours of Saturday.According to a statement by Kebbi State Police Command spokesman, CSP Nafiu Abubakar, the confront... -
![NDLEA Arrests 22-Yr-Old Drug Courier, Muhammad Mohammed Supplying Injections To Bandits in Kano]()
NDLEA Arrests 22-Yr-Old Drug Courier, Muhammad Mohammed Supplying Injections To Bandits in Kano
A 22-year-old drug courier, identified as Muhammad Mohammed, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) while attempting to transport a large quantity of illicit pharmaceutical substances to suspected bandits in Katsina State.According to a statement release... -
![Father and Son Among Four Dead In Bauchi Dam Tragedy During Routine Cleaning]()
Father and Son Among Four Dead In Bauchi Dam Tragedy During Routine Cleaning
A tragic incident occurred on Sunday at the Bauchi Urban Water Supply and Sewage facility located at Gubi Dam, claiming the lives of four workers — including a father and his son — during a routine maintenance operation.The victims, identified as Ibrahim Musa, Shu’aibu Hamza, Jamilu Yunusa, a... -
![North To Decide 2027 Political Direction Soon — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed Warns Against Marginalisation]()
North To Decide 2027 Political Direction Soon — Hakeem Baba-Ahmed Warns Against Marginalisation
Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Special Adviser on Political Matters to President Bola Tinubu, has sounded a bold warning ahead of the 2027 general elections, declaring that the North will soon announce its political path — and no candidate can win without the region's backing.In a widely circ... -
![Nigeria Becoming a 'National Morgue' — Bishop Kukah Decries Insecurity, Hunger in Easter Message]()
Nigeria Becoming a 'National Morgue' — Bishop Kukah Decries Insecurity, Hunger in Easter Message
The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Most Rev. Matthew Hassan Kukah, has raised a grave alarm over Nigeria’s deteriorating security and economic conditions, describing the nation as being on the brink of collapse under the weight of violence and hardship.In a passionate Easter message delivered... -
![Security Sources Clarify: 'Mahmouda' Not A New Terror Group But Veteran Boko Haram Commander]()
Security Sources Clarify: 'Mahmouda' Not A New Terror Group But Veteran Boko Haram Commander
Security authorities have dismissed recent media reports suggesting the emergence of a new terrorist organization named *Mahmouda* in Kwara State, clarifying that the name refers instead to a notorious Boko Haram commander and not a distinct terror group.According to verified intelligence, Mahmouda... -
![University of Ibadan Raises Alarm Over Growing Trend of Female Students Engaging in Egg Donation for Income]()
University of Ibadan Raises Alarm Over Growing Trend of Female Students Engaging in Egg Donation for Income
The University of Ibadan has expressed concern over the rising number of female students participating in egg donation as a means of earning money. In a memo issued on April 15, 2025, the University Health Service cautioned against the increasing trend, urging students not to view egg donation as a... -
![Portable Bags ₦20M Gift From Burna Boy After Knocking Out Speed Darlington In Celebrity Boxing Match (Video)]()
Portable Bags ₦20M Gift From Burna Boy After Knocking Out Speed Darlington In Celebrity Boxing Match (Video)
Street-hop sensation Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has announced that he received a staggering ₦20 million cash gift from Grammy-winning artist Burna Boy following his knockout victory over fellow entertainer Speed Darlington.The dramatic boxing showdown, which took place on April... -
![Peller Recounts Priscilla Ojo’s Wedding Experience: “Two Yards of Asoebi Sold for Nearly ₦300K" (Video)]()
Peller Recounts Priscilla Ojo’s Wedding Experience: “Two Yards of Asoebi Sold for Nearly ₦300K" (Video)
Popular TikTok content creator Peller has stirred reactions online after revealing the surprising cost of Asoebi at the high-profile wedding of Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo.In a recent livestream chat with fellow streamer Sandra, Peller shared behind-the-scenes details fro... -
![Burna Boy Makes History with Electrifying Sold-Out Show At Stade de France]()
Burna Boy Makes History with Electrifying Sold-Out Show At Stade de France
Nigerian global sensation Burna Boy etched his name into the history books on Thursday, April 18, by becoming the first African artist to headline a sold-out concert at the legendary Stade de France in Paris.The Afrofusion superstar performed before a record-breaking audience of over 80,000 fans, d... -
![Monkey Dey Work, Baboon Dey Chop’: Nigerian Woman Recounts Financial Struggles in Collapsed Marriage (Video)]()
Monkey Dey Work, Baboon Dey Chop’: Nigerian Woman Recounts Financial Struggles in Collapsed Marriage (Video)
NYSC allowance surrendered to husband, left borrowing for transport, she says *A Nigerian woman has sparked emotional conversations across social media after sharing how her marriage during her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) year left her financially and emotionally drained.The woman, ide... -
![Childhood Prank Turns Deadly As Nigerian Man Confesses To Poisoning 250 Chickens]()
Childhood Prank Turns Deadly As Nigerian Man Confesses To Poisoning 250 Chickens
A startling confession from a Nigerian man has gone viral on social media after he revealed how a childhood act of revenge unintentionally led to the deaths of 250 chickens on a neighbour’s poultry farm.The man, identified by his X (formerly Twitter) handle as @JohnOlisa , shared the accou... -
![SOPE PUUUUR! SEC DG Says Nothing Can Be Done As CBEX Scam Sinks ₦1.3 Trillion In Investors’ Funds]()
SOPE PUUUUR! SEC DG Says Nothing Can Be Done As CBEX Scam Sinks ₦1.3 Trillion In Investors’ Funds
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has stated that there is nothing the Commission can do to help victims of the now-defunct CBEX platform recover their lost funds, following the disappearance of the company with a staggering ₦1.3 trillion b... -
![Police Arrest 20-Year-Old, Uzochukwu Ugomadu Over Lagos CCTV Store Bombing, Launch Manhunt For Accomplices]()
Police Arrest 20-Year-Old, Uzochukwu Ugomadu Over Lagos CCTV Store Bombing, Launch Manhunt For Accomplices
The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 20-year-old suspect, Uzochukwu Ugomadu, in connection with the recent explosion that occurred at a CCTV store along Kodesho Street, near Computer Village in Ikeja.The blast, which sent panic across the bustling commercial district on Apri... -
![Bauchi Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau Denies Slapping Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar Amid Palace Altercation Rumours]()
Bauchi Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau Denies Slapping Foreign Affairs Minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar Amid Palace Altercation Rumours
The Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Auwal Mohammed Jatau, has strongly denied claims that he physically assaulted Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, during a high-profile ceremony in Bauchi. The alleged incident, which reportedly occurred at the Emir of Bauchi’... -
![NNPCL Slashes Petrol Price To ₦935/Litre In Abuja Following Dangote Refinery’s Adjustment]()
NNPCL Slashes Petrol Price To ₦935/Litre In Abuja Following Dangote Refinery’s Adjustment
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has reduced the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, at its retail outlets in Abuja, bringing a slight relief to motorists in the Federal Capital Territory.Checks by DAILY POST on Saturday revealed that NNPCL sta... -
![Police Nab Six Suspected Kidnappers In Kaduna, Recover Four Locally-Made AK-47 Rifles]()
Police Nab Six Suspected Kidnappers In Kaduna, Recover Four Locally-Made AK-47 Rifles
The Kaduna State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against kidnapping and gunrunning with the arrest of six suspects and the recovery of four fabricated AK-47 rifles during coordinated operations across the state.The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassa... -
![Bandits Abduct Four In Late-Night Raid On Sokoto Community]()
Bandits Abduct Four In Late-Night Raid On Sokoto Community
At least four residents have been abducted following a fresh attack by armed bandits on Dunkawa, a community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.The incident, which took place late Friday night, was disclosed by a security analyst known as Bakatsine in a post on X (formerly Twitter... -
![Former Governor Of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose Vows To Oppose Atiku in 2027, Blames PDP Crisis On Zoning Betrayal]()
Former Governor Of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose Vows To Oppose Atiku in 2027, Blames PDP Crisis On Zoning Betrayal
Former Governor of Ekiti State and prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ayodele Fayose, has declared that he will once again oppose the presidential ambition of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar if he contests in the 2027 general election.Fayose made the declaration during an ... -
![Ayodele Fayose Claims PDP Governors Prefer Tinubu Over Atiku, Dismisses Coalition Efforts]()
Ayodele Fayose Claims PDP Governors Prefer Tinubu Over Atiku, Dismisses Coalition Efforts
Ayodele Fayose, the former Governor of Ekiti State, has stirred controversy by claiming that many governors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) favor President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) over their own party’s former presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.Appearing on ... -
![Peter Obi Meets Teen, Quadri Alabi Accused Of Robbery, Offers Support for Education & Training (Photos)]()
Peter Obi Meets Teen, Quadri Alabi Accused Of Robbery, Offers Support for Education & Training (Photos)
Peter Obi, the Labour Party's presidential flagbearer in the 2023 general election, on Friday, April 18, paid a personal visit to 17-year-old Quadri Alabi, the teenager who rose to fame during the last election after a photo of him standing defiantly before Obi’s campaign convoy went viral.A... -
![Police Arrest Alleged Serial Rap!st, Chidiebere Mbene For Murder Of 15-yr-old Boy, In Anambra]()
Police Arrest Alleged Serial Rap!st, Chidiebere Mbene For Murder Of 15-yr-old Boy, In Anambra
The Anambra State Police Command has arrested an alleged serial rap!ist, Chidiebere Mbene, for the murder of a 15-year-old boy in Unubi, Nnewi South Local Government Area of the state. Spokesperson of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, April 18, 2025, said... -
![Tension at Bauchi Emir’s Palace as Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau Reportedly Slaps Foreign Minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar During Turbaning Ceremony]()
Tension at Bauchi Emir’s Palace as Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau Reportedly Slaps Foreign Minister, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar During Turbaning Ceremony
A moment of celebration turned into political drama on Friday at the Emir’s Palace in Bauchi as the state’s Deputy Governor, Auwal Jatau, allegedly slapped the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, during a heated exchange.The shocking incident occurred during the turbaning of form... -
![Two Nollywood Actors Die After Meal In Owerri, Police Launch Investigation]()
Two Nollywood Actors Die After Meal In Owerri, Police Launch Investigation
The Imo State Police Command has confirmed the sudden death of two unidentified Nollywood actors in Owerri after reportedly consuming rice and wine on Friday, April 18, 2025.According to the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Henry Okoye, the tragic incident occurred under suspicious ci... -
![Allegations Surface: 2Baba & New Partner Natasha Osawaru Reportedly in Rehab After Drug Incident]()
Allegations Surface: 2Baba & New Partner Natasha Osawaru Reportedly in Rehab After Drug Incident
Renowned Nigerian music icon, Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba, is reportedly undergoing rehabilitation alongside his new partner, Natasha Osawaru, following an alleged drug-related incident.The sensational claim was made by Instagram gossip blogger, Cutie Juls, who alleged that Natasha’... -
![Prominent Cleric, Isa El-Buba Alleges Genocide, Foreign Terrorist Infiltration Behind Plateau Attacks]()
Prominent Cleric, Isa El-Buba Alleges Genocide, Foreign Terrorist Infiltration Behind Plateau Attacks
Northern Christian cleric and founder of Evangelical Bible Outreach Ministries International (EBOMI), Prophet Isa El-Buba, has alleged that armed foreign terrorists are collaborating with rogue local herders to carry out systematic attacks across Plateau State, resulting in mass displacement and oc... -
![Tragedy in Akure: Couple, One Other Killed In Fatal Tricycle-Truck Crash]()
Tragedy in Akure: Couple, One Other Killed In Fatal Tricycle-Truck Crash
A devastating road accident in the Oke Aro area of Akure has left three people dead, including a husband and wife, after a commercial tricycle collided with a truck along the Itagbanja axis of Idanre Road on Friday morning, April 18, 2025.Eyewitness accounts suggest that reckless driving by both th... -
!["I Expect Tinubu To Throw In The Towel, Not Contest In 2027 " – Datti Baba-Ahmed]()
"I Expect Tinubu To Throw In The Towel, Not Contest In 2027 " – Datti Baba-Ahmed
Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, former Vice Presidential candidate for the Labour Party (LP), has boldly asserted that President Bola Tinubu will not seek re-election in 2027, should he be a wise and strategic politician. Appearing on Arise Television’s *Prime Time* program on Friday, Baba-Ahmed stated t... -
![Music Superstar, Davido Says No More Kids For Now, Backs Wife Chioma’s Career Dreams]()
Music Superstar, Davido Says No More Kids For Now, Backs Wife Chioma’s Career Dreams
Nigerian music superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has disclosed that he and his wife, Chioma Rowland, are pressing pause on expanding their family — at least for now.Speaking in a recent episode of *Ride Along With Darryl*, the award-winning Afrobeats artist said the couple is in... -
![Woman Exposes Disturbing Pregnancy Claim From Girl Allegedly Involved With Her Brother (Video)]()
Woman Exposes Disturbing Pregnancy Claim From Girl Allegedly Involved With Her Brother (Video)
A woman has shared a disturbing revelation on TikTok after a girl claimed to be pregnant by her brother, who allegedly refuses to take responsibility for the situation.In a video posted on her TikTok account, the woman displayed a series of shocking messages. The first conversation was with her bro... -
![Afrobeat Superstar, Davido Eyes Nollywood As He Reveals Passion For Film & Acting Talent (Video)]()
Afrobeat Superstar, Davido Eyes Nollywood As He Reveals Passion For Film & Acting Talent (Video)
Afrobeats megastar David Adeleke, popularly known as **Davido**, has revealed that his passion for storytelling extends far beyond music, expressing his deep interest in the African film industry and plans to venture into movie-making.In a candid chat with content creator **Darryl**, the award-winn... -
![Speed Darlington Cries Foul After Losing Celebrity Boxing Match to Portable, Blames 'Juju' for Defeat (Video)]()
Speed Darlington Cries Foul After Losing Celebrity Boxing Match to Portable, Blames 'Juju' for Defeat (Video)
Nigerian rapper Darlington Okoye, better known as Speed Darlington, has offered his own explanation for his defeat to controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, in their much-anticipated celebrity boxing bout.The match, which took place on Saturday morning at the Balmoral Ev... -
![Gospel Star & RCCG Pastor, Bolaji Olarewaju 'Big Bolaji', Dies At 50 After Brief Illness]()
Gospel Star & RCCG Pastor, Bolaji Olarewaju 'Big Bolaji', Dies At 50 After Brief Illness
The Nigerian gospel music community is in mourning following the passing of renowned gospel singer and ordained pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Bolaji Olarewaju, popularly known as Big Bolaji or Big B. He died on Easter Saturday, April 19, 2025, at the age of 50.His family an... -
![Outrage In Aba As Employer Allegedly Pushes House Help Off Two-Storey Balcony For Offending Her (Photo)]()
Outrage In Aba As Employer Allegedly Pushes House Help Off Two-Storey Balcony For Offending Her (Photo)
A disturbing case of alleged abuse has sparked outrage on social media after a house help was reportedly thrown off the balcony of a two-storey building by her employer in Aba, Abia State.The shocking incident, which was shared in a viral Facebook post by a concerned resident, is said to have occur... -
![Edo Governor Okpebholo Vows to Enforce Death Penalty for Kidnappers, Emphasizes Zero Tolerance for Crime]()
Edo Governor Okpebholo Vows to Enforce Death Penalty for Kidnappers, Emphasizes Zero Tolerance for Crime
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has issued a strong warning to kidnappers operating within the state, declaring that those arrested will face the death penalty by hanging. The governor’s remarks came during a stakeholders’ meeting with the Arewa community at Uromi Town Hall, where... -
![Tragedy Strikes UNILESA As 100-Level Student, Gbolahan Ojolo Dies From Electrocution During Thunderstorm]()
Tragedy Strikes UNILESA As 100-Level Student, Gbolahan Ojolo Dies From Electrocution During Thunderstorm
The University of Ilesa (UNILESA), Osun State, has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Gbolahan Ojolo, a 100-level student in the Department of Business Administration, who was electrocuted during a thunderstorm on Friday, April 18, 2025.The incident was confirmed in an official... -
![Clergyman, Pastor Yohanna Bitrus Murdered In Plateau Robbery As Gunmen Escape With Motorcycle]()
Clergyman, Pastor Yohanna Bitrus Murdered In Plateau Robbery As Gunmen Escape With Motorcycle
Tragedy struck in Bassa Local Government Area on Friday night as a 40-year-old clergyman, Pastor Yohanna Bitrus, was killed in a violent armed robbery attack by unidentified assailants.According to reports obtained by security analyst Zagazola Makama, the pastor was ambushed around 11:20 p.m. on Ap... -
![District Head Accused Of Orchestrating Attack On Mobile Policeman In Niger State]()
District Head Accused Of Orchestrating Attack On Mobile Policeman In Niger State
The Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Abdullahi Adamu Elleman, has come under pressure to arrest and prosecute the District Head of Kashikoko in Bida Local Government Area, Malam Sa’idu Minin Nagya, over allegations of attempted murder, armed robbery, and grievous bodily harm.The call was ma... -
![Eight Arrested Over Alleged Killing and Secret Burial of Newborn At Maiduguri Hospital]()
Eight Arrested Over Alleged Killing and Secret Burial of Newborn At Maiduguri Hospital
Eight individuals have been arrested in connection with the alleged killing and secret burial of a newborn baby at Kwatam Private Hospital, located along Baga Road in Maiduguri, Borno State. The incident, which took place on April 18, 2025, has prompted a full investigation by the police.According ...
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