Famous Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has expressed comfort with public perceptions about him. The actor in a recent Instagram post on his page, noted that he will not compromise his principles, even if it means being misunderstood. Jim Iyke explained that his decision to stand by his values has helped him shape his career. “I…
LESS than 24 hours before the governorship election, the governorship candidate of the Accord Party (AP), Kennedy Iyere has withdrawn from the race and the party immediately announced Dr. Bright Enabulele as the new candidate of the party. The leadership of the party said it was not perturbed by the sudden withdrawal of Iyere and…
The Nigerian Army and Police have assured the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) of maximum security for the 2,550 corps members participating in the Edo State gubernatorial election. This assurance was given on Friday during the NYSC Director General, Brigadier General YD Ahmed’s advocacy visit to the 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, and the Edo State…
American singer, Lady Gaga has revealed why she chose to ignore rumours that she’s a transgender. Speaking in an interview with Variety, Gaga disclosed that she chose not to address the rumours because she didn’t want to make being transgender seem shameful. “I didn’t feel like a victim with that lie and I thought: What…
A few days after Imo state emerged tops in the former Eastern Region in functional health facilities, it has now recorded the first position in Nigeria in terms of literacy rate among young women. In a survey carried out by StatiSense, a data and policy analyst organisation, Imo polled 83.5 per cent of the total…
The Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday dismissed a suit seeking to replace the 27 members of the Rivers State House of Assembly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike. The lawsuit sought to replace these lawmakers over their alleged switch from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the…
THE governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Olumide Akpata has denied reports that he has resigned from the governorship race and directed his followers to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Addressing a press conference in his office, Akpata said “This falsehood is illustrative of the evil machinations of those who have held…
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has said that some of the people in government both at the executive and legislative levels, should be permanently behind bars for their past misdemeanor and criminal misconduct. Obasanjo, who said this in Lagos virtually on Thursday at the memorial lecture of Denis Joseph Slattery in Lagos, noted that government officials…
Evicted Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Ben, has tipped Kellyrae to win the reality show. Speaking in a post-eviction interview with Classic FM alongside his colleague, Chizoba, Ben declared that there was nothing anyone could do to stop Kellyrae from winning the show because Nigerians were behind him. He explained that although he…
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has restrained the Kaduna State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from holding state congress and elections scheduled for Saturday September 21, pending the determination of motion on notice for interlocutory injunction. Five aggrieved members of the party in Kaduna…
A coalition of civil society organizations, Situation Room on the War Against Banditry, has called on the Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal to immediately tender his resignation over his failure to tackle the security crisis in his state. At a press conference in Abuja on Friday, the coalition urged the governor to come clear on…
A Nigerian civil war veteran, retired Brigadier General Godwin Alabi-Isama, has said that those who were jealous of the brilliance of the Late Brigadier Benjamin Adekunle, a.k.a Black Scorpion, were behind the travails he went through while in the Nigerian Army. The veteran civil war hero, who was obviously not happy with the way late…
Manchester City Boss, Pep Guardiola has admitted he feels so sorry for Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard as the midfielder is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines due to injury. Odegaard is currently recovering from an ankle injury. The Norway international is a doubt for Arsenal’s away Premier League clash with Man City on…
The Kwara State government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Friday empowered 34 children who have been in borstal centres for different alleged crimes. At an event held in Ilorin, tools and kits for electrical works, events planning, fashion designing, bricklaying, tailoring, metal works (welding), I.T. (Computer set), aluminum works, vulcanizing,…
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has felicitated the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, ahead of her 64th birthday on Saturday. The Speaker, in a congratulatory message issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, extolled the virtues of Senator Tinubu, saying she is a trailblazer. While noting…
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers says the recent political crisis ravaging the state is part of a necessary rebirth process, which would transform the state positively. Fubara made this statement on Friday at the swearing-in ceremony of eight newly appointed judges and expressed relief that the period of disturbance has ended, allowing for a return…
The Director General of the National Youth Service Corps, Brigadier General YD Ahmed has appealed for maximum security for all Corps members and NYSC Officials who would work as electoral officers in the Edo State Gubernatorial Election on Saturday. He made the appeal during his advocacy visit to 4 Brigade, Nigerian Army, Benin City, where…
The United Nations (UN) has raised concerns that decisions impacting other countries are being made by only seven nations involved in the governance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI governance involves setting policies, regulations, and guidelines that ensure the responsible and ethical development, deployment, and use of AI technologies. The UN Secretary-General’s High-level Advisory Body on…
The federal government has unveiled plans to enhance services exports, allowing Nigerians to obtain online contracts with international companies. This was revealed by the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, during the 2024 Access Bank Corporate Customers Forum themed: “Nigeria’s Economic Rebirth: Hopes and Implications.” Edun highlighted that Nigerians…
The ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) has been on my radar since it was first mentioned at Computex 2024, and for good reason. As a tech enthusiast with a keen eye for innovation, I was immediately drawn to its sleek design and powerful AI performance and promise. Before we dive into the specifics, it’s worth…
Former Nigerian UFC champion, Israel Adesanya has placed a bet of $10,000 on Anthony Joshua to defeat Daniel Dubois in Saturday’s IBF world heavyweight title. Dubois was initially the interim IBF champion but was promoted to full champion in June 2024 after Oleksandr Usyk vacated the belt. The bout will be Joshua’s thirteenth world title…
Former Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi has commended Ademola Lookman for choosing Nigeria over England whilst still at his prime. Lookman, who was born in England to Nigerian parents, represented the European country at youth level. The 26-year-old was part of the England squad that won the 2017 FIFA U-20 World Cup. The winger’s request…
The United Kingdom has announced a series of new measures to combat violence against women and girls, including the introduction of Raneem’s Law and the launch of a pilot domestic abuse protection order scheme. This was contained in a government press release issued on Friday. ‘Raneem’s Law’, which is named after Raneem Oudeh and her…
The leadership of Manufacturers Association of Nigeria, MAN, says it intends to dialogue with the governments of Akwa Ibom and Cross River states over excessive taxation as well as deplorable access roads in the two states. MAN lamented that the burden of excessive taxes has stifled the operations of its members, diminished profitability and discouraged…
In a shocking revelation that challenged the perceptions of corruption in developed nations, French-American entrepreneur Dom Einhorn has embarked on a hunger strike to protest what he described as systemic corruption within France’s legal and political systems. Einhorn, the founder and CEO of Masters of Trivia, a prominent trivia and quiz platform, is now in…
A month after the gruesome killing of a popular Akure-based caterer in Ondo State, Debbie Adene, her driver, who allegedly participated in the murder, has been arrested by the police. The driver, whose name was yet to be disclosed by the police, had been on the run since committing the crime in August 2024. The…
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has ordered the immediate closure of the Gomboru drug market in Maiduguri after flood overwhelmed the area, contaminating drugs that were subsequently sun-dried and prepared for resale. NAFDAC, according to a statement, said the closure was part of the agency’s efforts to protect public…
Some civil society groups have cried out over the large number of awaiting trial inmate’s in Nigeria’s correctional centres. The groups, during the Cvil Society Organisations meeting in Adamawa State, hosted by the Public & Private Development Centre (PPDC), noted that about 70 percent of inmates are awaiting trial. Stressing that the rise in the…
Ukraine has prohibited government officials, military personnel, and workers in defense and critical infrastructure from installing popular Telegram messaging app on state-issued devices, citing national security concerns amid the ongoing war with Russia. The ban was announced Friday by Ukraine’s Security and Defense Council in a statement on Facebook. Ukraine’s National Cybersecurity Coordination Centre said…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has claimed Arsenal have taller players than those in his squad. Guardiola, speaking to the media on Friday, also said the Gunners’ defensive transitions are quicker than City’s offensive transitions. The Spaniard was previewing the Super Sunday’s clash at the Etihad. Guardiola has said that he expects a similar game…
The Senior Pastor of Awaiting The Second Coming of Christ Ministry, Adewale Giwa, on Friday dismissed the chances of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State. Pastor Giwa said electorates might not vote for APC because the party has destroyed Nigeria in its nine years in power. Speaking with DAILY…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has temporarily withdrawn its 2024-2025 Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines due to widespread misrepresentations in the media. This was stated by the apex bank in a release on Friday, where the CBN voiced concern over the misreporting of certain aspects of the guidelines, which has led…
Members of the G-5 of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, also known as the Integrity Group, met in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja on Thursday night. DAILY POST reports that members of the group include four former governors and one incumbent governor. The former governors are Samuel Ortom of Benue State, Nyesom Wike of Rivers…
The Secretary-General of the Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) Worldwide, Nangi Obu, has rejected his suspension by the some members of the Jonathan Lokpobiri-led executive committee of the council. Some members of the executive committee of the organisation had announced the suspension of Obu after blaming him for the bloodshed that marred the IYC Eastern zonal…
Guaranty Trust Bank Ltd (“GTBank,” or “the Bank”), flagship subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO), one of the largest financial services institutions in Africa, has been named Best Bank in Corporate Social Responsibility in Nigeria at the prestigious Euromoney Awards for Excellence 2024. This recognition underscores GTCO’s unwavering commitment to excellence, going beyond…
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two women, Ujunwa Una and Chinelo Igbechionwu for offences bordering on alleged conspiracy and child sales. The suspects were arrested by patrol officers from Ojodu Division stationed at Berger bus-stop, which is an entry point into Lagos State.Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin…
The Lagos State Police Command says its operatives have arrested two women for allegedly selling newborn babies. The Command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Hundeyin said the suspects, Ujunwa Una and Chinelo Igbechionwu, were arrested by patrol officers from Ojodu Division stationed at Berger bus stop,…
The Kano State Government has reopened the Informatics Institute in Kura, welcoming 250 new students as academic activities resume after an eight-year closure. The institute which has now been revitalized was shut down during the administration of former Governor Abdullahi Ganduje. Speaking at the presentation of admission letters to the newly enrolled students on Thursday,…
The crisis in the Katsina State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has deepened as a new faction of the party emerged on Friday. The faction, led by Senator Yakubu Lado, inaugurated a new elected chairman, Alhaji Nura Amadi Kurfi, alongside other officials. The inauguration took place at the PDP state secretariat in Katsina….
Sokoto Magistrate Court has granted bail to the immediate past Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal’s aide, Shafi’u Umar, for allegedly circulating falsehoods against Governor Ahmed Aliyu and his wife on social media. Recall that, Umar, 37, a special assistant to former Governor Tambuwal, is charged with circulating injurious falsehood and engraving matter known as defamatory. The…
As part of its youth talent development programme, the Nigeria Football Federation has successfully completed a two-week training for the National U15 Boys, otherwise known as Future Eagles in Abuja. The training is in line with FIFA’s Talent Development Scheme (TDS) initiative aimed at creating a sustainable legacy for long-term talent development in the country….
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has urged Christian couples never to allow spiritual responsibilities to replace conjugal duties to each other. Adeboye gave this advice while speaking about the importance of maintaining romance in marriages. Adeboye, in a post on his official X handle, said that he…
The Edo Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, in the September 21 (tomorrow) governorship election in the state, Anugbum Onuoha, has called on political parties in the state, to come forward with incriminating evidence against his competence. Onuoha is a cousin to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, and immediate past governor of Rivers State, Nyesom…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has withdrawn its latest Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade and Exchange Policy Guidelines publication. The publication was released earlier in the week. However, the apex bank, this morning, said it was withdrawing it, citing a misinterpretation of the document. According to the CBN, the publication was only a record of…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), on Thursday, lamented that the recent hike in the prices of petrol has effectively nullified the yet-to-be implemented N70,000 national minimum wage, leaving Nigerian workers in a dire situation. Speaking at the opening ceremony of a two-day workshop in Lagos, themed ‘Strategies for Effective Implementation of the 2024 National Minimum…
The Sokoto State government has expressed concern over the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) sponsoring a campaign of lies to distract and derail the administration of Governor Ahmed Aliyu. A statement issued by Abubakar Bawa, his Chief Press Secretary, noted that the orchestrated campaign is targeted at hindering the constructive engagement with…
GOVERNOR Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, yesterday, promised to abide by the constitution of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over the chairmanship crisis rocking the party. Governor Adeleke, in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, disclosed that he is not with anyone but the constitution of the party. He noted that as a governor…
Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, also known as Portable has announced his forthcoming extended play titled ‘Chosen One’. The artiste took to his Instagram page to share a preview of a track from the upcoming project, generating buzz among fans. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Elizabeth Joyce (@portablebaeby) The teaser post was…
A 40-year-old man, Jibrin Adamu, has committed suicide by hanging at Jigawar Maroka village in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa. The Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, in the state, DSP Lawan Shiisu, confirmed the incident in a statement in Dutse on Friday. Shiisu said the deceased, who suffered from mental illness, committed the act…
A former House of Representatives candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Anambra State, Prince Hez Okonkwo has said that he remains a member of the party and staunch supporter of Mr. Peter Obi. The party chieftain made the declaration on Thursday through a statement he personally signed and made available to DAILY POST. He…
