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  • Lagos State Government Seals 5 Churches, 19 Hotels, Others Over Environmental Pollution

    . Lagos State Government Seals 5 Churches, 19 Hotels, Others Over Environmental Pollution

     The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed at least five churches and 19 hotels over noise pollution between March 23 and April 26.Also, no fewer than four markets and shopping complexes have been temporarily closed.The churches include St Monica’s Hall of Our Lady of Lord’s Catholic Church, Christ Rock of Fire Ministr
  • Anambra Police Arrest 16 Cultists, Hunt Down 21 Others

    . Anambra Police Arrest 16 Cultists, Hunt Down 21 Others

     The Anambra State Police Command has made significant strides in curbing cult-related violence, with the arrest of 16 notorious cultists and the declaration of 21 others as wanted individuals.SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the command's spokesman, revealed in a statement issued in Awka on Saturday that the breakthrough followed heightened efforts to que
  • NSCDC Busts Illegal Lithium Mining Ring In Nasarawa, Arrests Four Chinese Nationals

    . NSCDC Busts Illegal Lithium Mining Ring In Nasarawa, Arrests Four Chinese Nationals

     In a decisive operation, the Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) have apprehended four Chinese nationals at an illicit mining site notorious for trading lithium in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.The NSCDC spokesman, Babawale Afolabi, revealed this development in a statement issued on Saturday, unde
  • Fifteen-Yr-Old Girl, Halimat Tajudeen Vanishes After Bank Errand: Family Appeals For Help

    .. Fifteen-Yr-Old Girl, Halimat Tajudeen Vanishes After Bank Errand: Family Appeals For Help

     The unsettling disappearance of 15-year-old Princess Halimat Tajudeen has left her family in distress as they seek answers about her whereabouts.Halimat was last seen on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, around 5:20 pm, when she embarked on a routine errand to the bank on behalf of her mother, Stella Timothy. However, concern quickly escalated when she f
  • Nigeria Loses Title As Africa’s Largest Economy; Slips To Fourth Place

    .. Nigeria Loses Title As Africa’s Largest Economy; Slips To Fourth Place

     Nigeria's economic landscape witnessed a significant shift as it relinquished its position as Africa's largest economy, falling to fourth place behind South Africa, Egypt, and Algeria, according to the latest forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF).The IMF's World Economic Outlook projects Nigeria's gross domestic pro
  • Police Arrest Ritualist Gang, Including A Traditonal Ruler Behind Gruesome Murders In Lagos

    . Police Arrest Ritualist Gang, Including A Traditonal Ruler Behind Gruesome Murders In Lagos

     In a significant breakthrough, the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended ten individuals suspected to be part of a criminal gang involved in grave exhumation and human sacrifices for ritualistic purposes.Among those arrested was an 85-year-old traditional ruler from Benin Republic, Yusuf Lawal Muse, along with other key members of the syndica
  • 55-yr-Old Man, Ahmadu Usman Arrested In Katsina For Culpable Homicide In Botched Delivery

    . 55-yr-Old Man, Ahmadu Usman Arrested In Katsina For Culpable Homicide In Botched Delivery

     [size=10pt] File photo [/size] The Katsina State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has apprehended a 55-year-old man, Ahmadu Usman, from Farfari village, Batagarawa LGA, Katsina, in connection with a suspected case of culpable homicide.According to the command’s spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the incident occurred on April 1, 202
  • Nigerian Man Arrested For Allegedly Orchestrating Wife's Murder In Abuja

    . Nigerian Man Arrested For Allegedly Orchestrating Wife's Murder In Abuja

     In a shocking turn of events, a Nigerian man has been apprehended for allegedly masterminding the murder of his wife, sending shockwaves through the Police Estate community in Kurudu, Abuja.According to police reports, two other suspected accomplices are currently in custody in connection to the heinous crime, which unfolded on Wednesday at the vi
  • Joint Security Operation Claims Lives Of Three Notorious Bandit Leaders In Zamfara

    .. Joint Security Operation Claims Lives Of Three Notorious Bandit Leaders In Zamfara

     In the fight against insurgency in Zamfara State, joint security forces, including the Security Intelligence and Militia Joint Task Force, have reportedly neutralized three notorious bandit kingpins.The operation, which took place in Tidibale and Gangara villages of Isa and Sabon Birnin local government areas on Friday, resulted in the elimination
  • Tragic Tanker Explosion Claims Five Lives, Engulfs Over 70 Vehicles In Rivers State

    . Tragic Tanker Explosion Claims Five Lives, Engulfs Over 70 Vehicles In Rivers State

     A devastating tanker explosion along the Eleme section of the East-West Road in Rivers State on Friday night has resulted in five confirmed fatalities and the destruction of more than 70 vehicles, reports The PUNCH.Initial reports had indicated that at least four individuals were feared dead in the aftermath of the multiple explosions at the Eleme
  • Aston Villa v Chelsea: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Aston Villa v Chelsea: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Saturday 27th April, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium  Villa Park Referee  Craig Pawson (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Aston Villa [/size]Unai Emery has received a positive update on the team news front ahead of his side’s latest fixture. Against Chelsea on Saturday, the Aston Villa manager will be bereft of the services
  • Manchester United v Burnley: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Manchester United v Burnley: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Saturday 27th April, 2024 Time : 3:00 pm Stadium  Old Trafford Referee  John Brooks (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Manchester United [/size]Erik ten Hag will thank his stars that he does not have a new injury concern hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture. Against Burnley on Saturday, the Manc
  • West Ham v Liverpool: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . West Ham v Liverpool: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Saturday 27th April, 2024 Time : 12:30 pm Stadium  London Stadium Referee  Anthony Taylor (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] West Ham [/size]George Earthy is the only long-term injury problem for West Ham here with a face injury. Other than that, David Moyes will have a fully fit squad to choose from. West Ham are likely
  • Pregnant Woman Gives Birth In Captivity: Husband Pays N1.6 Million Ransom For Release

    . Pregnant Woman Gives Birth In Captivity: Husband Pays N1.6 Million Ransom For Release

     In a harrowing incident that unfolded last Monday, a pregnant woman identified as Chinwendu Igwe was reportedly abducted while en route to the hospital for delivery. Sources indicate that the abduction took place in Egede, Udi local government area of Enugu State, plunging the family into a nightmare scenario.Tragically, Chinwendu Igwe found herse
  • EFCC Cracks Down On Currency Fraud: 34 Suspected Speculators Arrested In Abuja (Photos)

    . EFCC Cracks Down On Currency Fraud: 34 Suspected Speculators Arrested In Abuja (Photos)

     In a significant operation targeting currency fraud, operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), working in collaboration with the Taskforce on Currency Mutilation and Forex Malpractice, have apprehended 34 individuals suspected of engaging in illegal foreign exchange activities.The arrests, conducted on Friday, April 26, 20
  • Kogi Court Summons EFCC Chair, Ola Olukoyede Over Alleged Contempt, Yahaya Bello Case

    . Kogi Court Summons EFCC Chair, Ola Olukoyede Over Alleged Contempt, Yahaya Bello Case

     A Kogi State High Court in Lokoja has summoned the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, to appear before it on May 13, 2024, to address allegations of contempt of court.The court's directive follows a motion filed by the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, accusing the EFCC of
  • Davido Reveals Why He Filed Lawsuit Against Perpetrator Of Fake News Of His Arrest

    . Davido Reveals Why He Filed Lawsuit Against Perpetrator Of Fake News Of His Arrest

    Nigerian artist David Adeleke, also known as Davido, recalled how his father, Adedeji Adeleke, advised him to sue Kenyan media outlet K24 for an April Fools’ Day joke concerning his detention.On April 1st, K24 released a false article on their website alleging that Davido was arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.The article said that
  • THROWBACK: Zenith Bank’s Management Team Pay A Visit To Allegedly Apologies To Fayose - Photos+Video

    . THROWBACK: Zenith Bank’s Management Team Pay A Visit To Allegedly Apologies To Fayose - Photos+Video

     This is according to SA to the Ekiti State Governor on Public Communications & New Media, Lere Olayinka. Read the statement below.. ‘A management team from Zenith Bank Plc visited Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, over the involvement of the bank in the funding of the June 21, 2014 governorship election of the governor. Their visit to
  • UPDATE: Security Operatives Launch Manhunt For 109 Fleeing Inmates Of Suleja Prison

    . 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 by its spokesperson, AS Duza said the perimeter fen
  • Suspects Arrested Over Murder of 46yrs Old British-Nigerian Man, Okechukwu Iweha in London

    . 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-mortem held on April 10 at Haringey Mortuary gave th
  • About 118 Inmates Escape After Heavy Rainstorm Destroyed Prison in Niger State

    . 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 Correctional Service, Adamu Duza, on Thursday, April 25.Duz
  • Oyo State Government Declares Friday Half Working Day For Local Govt Election

    . 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, OYSIEC, had earlier fixed the local government ele
  • Shops, Residential Houses Demolished by Ebonyi Govt For Construction of New Flyover

    . 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 on Thursday afternoon, demolition work was still
  • Brighton v Manchester City: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Brighton v Manchester City: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Thursday 25th April, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium  The American Express Community Stadium Referee  Jarred Gillett (Australia) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Brighton [/size]Brighton are still having to cope without long-term absentees Solly March (knee), Kaoru Mitoma (back) and Jack Hinshelwood (foot), and Thursday's game i
  • Federal Govt Suspends Dana Airline Indefinitely Over Safety Concerns

    . Federal Govt Suspends Dana Airline Indefinitely Over Safety Concerns

     The Federal government has suspended Dana Airline operations over concerns surrounding the safety and financial viability of their operations. The suspension comes barely 24 hours after one of the airline’s craft with registration number 5N BKI skidded off the runway at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Tuesday morning, Apri
  • Multichoice Increases Prices in GOtv And Dstv Subscriptions in NIgeria

    . Multichoice Increases Prices in GOtv And Dstv Subscriptions in NIgeria

     Multichoice stated that the increase in its DSTV and GOTV bundles would take effect from Wednesday, May 1, 2024, particularly for new subscribers and those renewing their subscriptions.In an email to clients on Wednesday, Multichoice Nigeria stated that the new pricing adjustment was made owing to a continual increase in production costs within th
  • Manchester United v Sheffield: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Manchester United v Sheffield: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Wednesday 24th April, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium  Old Trafford Referee  Michael Salisbury (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Manchester United [/size]Erik ten Hag has new injury concerns hampering his preparations ahead of his side’s latest fixture. Against Sheffield United on Wednesday, the Manchester United manager w
  • Everton v Liverpool: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

    . Everton v Liverpool: English Premier League Match,Team News,Goal Scorers and Stats

     Date: Wednesday 24th April, 2024 Time : 8:00 pm Stadium  Goodison Park Referee  Andrew Madley (England) Goal Scorer: [size=14pt] Everton [/size]Nathan Patterson misses out with a thigh injury, while Dele Alli is ruled out for the season with a groin injury. Meanwhile, Seamus Coleman is expected to return next week from his pelv
  • JUST IN: Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika Arrested by EFCC Over The Nigeria Air Fraud

    . JUST IN: Former Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika Arrested by EFCC Over The Nigeria Air Fraud

     The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has taken into custody former Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, in connection with an ongoing investigation related to money laundering amounting to N8,069,176,864.00.The accused ex-Minister of Aviation made an appearance at the EFCC’s Federal Capital Territory Command around 1:00 pm on Tuesday.Upon
  • JUST IN! Lead British School, Abuja Shut Down Over Constant Bullying

    . JUST IN! Lead British School, Abuja Shut Down Over Constant Bullying

     The management of Lead British International School, Abuja, has shut down the institution over the bullying incident that went viral on social media.An X user, @mooyeeeeeee, posted two videos where the victim she identified as Maryam Hassan was repeatedly slapped by another female student.The video generated thousands of comments by netizens who c

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