The Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Rt Hon Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, has expressed shock over the death of Hon Joseph Haruna Duza, who represented Munya Constituency in the House. The Speaker, in a statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media, Mallam Shamsudeen Lawal Binaira, described the demise of the lawmaker as…
The prestigious Emy Africa Awards has announced its nominees for the 9th edition, spotlighting some of the brightest talents in African entertainment. The announcement of nominees in the five competitive categories for the 9th EMY Africa Awards, was made at the EMY Awards Africa Star-Studded EMY Soirée in Lagos. The Actor of the Year nominees…
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has said the club’s new summer signing Raheem Sterling is hungry and wants to prove a point at the club. Arteta spoke at his pre-match press conference ahead of Arsenal’s away Premier League London derby with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. According to the Spanaird, Sterling has looks great and has alot…
The operatives of the IGP Special Task Force on Petroleum and Illegal Bunkering (IGP-STFPIB) have uncovered illegal petroleum refinery in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi described this findings as a significant breakthrough in the continuous fight against oil theft, illegal bunkering and economic sabotage. According to him, “This milestone…
In pursuit of more sustainable energy solutions, IHS Nigeria, part of the IHS Towers group, and Nigeria’s leading communications infrastructure provider, has formed a strategic partnership with Jaza Energy. This collaboration aims to enhance energy access in underserved communities across Nigeria, while contributing to IHS’ broader efforts to reduce the environmental footprint of their operations….
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has said Rodrygo should have made the 30-man nominees shortlist for this year’s Ballon d’Or. Rodrygo is one of the notable names that was missing from the list released last month. Ancelotti, speaking to the media on Friday, said the Brazilian is “an important” player and should have made the…
The only assured way for Cross River State to advance its economic frontiers will be to stage trade fairs every year, the Commissioner for Commerce in the state, Dr Abigail Orok has emphasised. The state governor, Bassey Otu has therefore decided to organise annual trade fairs as a way of breaking the lull in the…
A lady has gained attention as she publicly revealed the secret behind her decision as she celebrated reaching 35 years of age as a virgin. On her Facebook page, the woman expressed initial hesitation about sharing her testimony, wondering what would happen if she faltered later on. She revealed that the Holy Spirit has guided…
The Police Command in Rivers has apprehended five suspects over the alleged killing of Chief Ndidi Livingstone, a former Community Development Committee, CDC, Chairman, Mgbuoshimini, Rumueme, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. The Commissioner of Police, Mr Disu Olatunji, told newsmen in Port Harcourt that after the killing, the command launched a nationwide manhunt to apprehend the…
A video of a Catholic priest teaching his male congregants how to treat their wives while using singer, CKay’s ”Love Nwantiti” as reference has surfaced. The priest, while preaching at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Tere-Ama, Port Harcourt, told men to be romantic to their wives and watch how their wives would suddenly become…
In a bid to stop his arrest over recent violent political activities in the state, the chairman of Esan North-East local government area of Edo State, Hon. Dr. Kelly Inedegbor, has obtained an interim court injunction stopping the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and his agents from arresting him pending the determination of the substantive…
Nigerian singer, Davido has celebrated his cousin Folasade Adeleke’s birthday in style. He took to his Instagram to share an adorable photo of Folasade while revealing her amazing qualities. Davido wrote: ”Happy birthday to this superwoman, super staff, super mom, super everything! A lot don’t know how amazing and selfless you are….
Liverpool manager, Arne Slot, has confirmed that goalkeeper, Caoimhin Kelleher wants to leave the club. Slot spoke ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Kelleher is currently not Liverpool’s first-choice goalkeeper and wants regular playing time. He is behind Brazilian shot-stopper Alisson Becker in the pecking order. His contract with the…
31-year-old American rapper, Cardi B has given birth to her third child. The ”Bongos” rapper revealed on Thursday, September 12, that she has welcomed her third child with her estranged husband, rapper Offset. She shared the news with a collection of intimate photos and videos. The first image featured Cardi holding the newest member of…
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has raised the alarm over the looming health crisis in Nigeria, saying 200 million citizens were at the risk of contracting 17 Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). The revelation was made at a two-day media dialogue on “Ending Open Defecation in Nigeria and Elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases” on Friday…
A 36-year-old Belarusian national dubbed the world’s ‘most monstrous bodybuilder‘ has reportedly died after suffering a heart attack. Illia ‘Golem’ Yefimchyk ate seven times a day and consumed 16,500 calories, including 108 pieces of sushi and 2.5 kilograms of steak. Known as the ‘340lbs beast’ and also The Mutant, he stood 6ft 1 inch tall…
A Nigerian woman, Leleosa Oseiwe Oboh has revealed that she shared the expenses with her husband during their wedding but he was ungrateful. She stated that she paid for clothes for herself, her husband, and her parents and even went ahead to pay for the canopy, decorations and bridal makeup. She also alleged that her…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a wanted drug baron, Alhaji Suleiman Ganiu Aremu (a.k.a Barryshine), two years after coming under the radar of the anti-narcotics Agency. Suleiman, who is the Managing Director/CEO of Barryshine Suleiman Nigeria Ltd came under the Agency’s watchlist over his alleged role in four foiled…
The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed an attack on Kurfi General Hospital in Kurfi local government area of the state by bandits. DAILY POST gathered that the hospital was invaded by the daredevil terrorists on Thursday. ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Katsina State command confirmed the incident to…
A viral video that has captured attention online shows big men making it rain money on a lady as she graduates from school. The lady had evidently written her final examination as she was seen in her white graduation shirt. Some men who stormed the occasion to celebrate with her were seen making it rain…
Arsenal goalkeeper, Khari Ranson, has revealed that his dad is from Nigeria and his mum is from Ghana. Ranson said this as he hinted he is eligible to represent the two West African countries internationally – the Super Eagles and Black Stars. The 17-year-old is currently an England youth international. “My mum is from Ghana…
A young man suffers a severe heartbreak after joyfully celebrating the arrival of his child only to find out two months later that he is not the biological father. An X user identified as @kfmsr had taken to the microblogging platform to announce the arrival of his child in July 2024, describing it as the…
A Nigerian TikToker sparks buzz on social media as he predicts that BBNaija housemate Kellyrae will win the reality TV show. This was contained in a video he shared on TikTok, a popular social media platform. In the video, which carries the caption, “Kellyrae has a 70% chance of winning this year’s BBNaija,” the man…
Super Falcons coach, Randy Waldrum has resigned from his position as Head Coach of the Nigerian senior female club. The American tactician was appointed coach of the nine-time Africa champions on October 5, 2020. The 67-year-old in his letter of resignation cited ill health of his wife as the reason for stepping aside “It’s been…
Rwanda head coach Torsten Spittler has said the Moroccan referee was right to cancel Ademola Lookman’s goal for the Super Eagles in Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Kigali. The two countries battled to a 0-0 draw in the matchday two contest at the Amahoro Stadium. Lookman’s 22nd minute header was chalked off…
A viewer of the BBNaija reality TV show labeled Kassia a coward for gossiping about Wanni and Handi allegedly stealing meat while fearing to confront them. This was revealed in a video making waves online via a popular social media platform, TikTok. In the video, a lady labeled Kassia a coward while revealing what she…
Nigerian dancer and choreographer, Oluwabukumni Olukitibi is the first Nigerian awarded the Pina Bausch Fellowship since its inception in 2016. A co-development initiative of the Arts Foundation of North Rhine-Westphalia and the Pina Bausch Foundation, Olukitibi, the founder of Heart Heartists creative hub in Abuja said the dance and choreography grant programme and award offers…
A civil rights group, the Civil Liberties Parliamentary Advocacy Centre, (CLPAC), has clarified that the recently signed South East Development Commission (SEDC) Bill, was initiated by Senator Stella Oduah and not the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu. Giving a historical genesis of the SEDC, the organisation in a press statement…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission, NERC, has charged consumers of electricity in the country to exercise their rights and obligations to enable them enjoy electricity supply from the service providers. Commissioner in charge of consumer affairs NERC Aisha Mahmud gave the charge yesterday in Lokoja, Kogi State during the customer complaints resolution meeting organised by…
The Nasarawa State Police Command has apprehended 12 suspected kidnappers involved in criminal activities across the state. The Commissioner of Police, Shehu Umar-Nadada, disclosed this on Thursday, saying that recent measures implemented by the command have significantly reduced crime rates in the state and yielded positive results. He explained, “The command has apprehended 12 suspected…
The Jigawa State Universal Basic Board, has said no fewer than 27,026 applicants for temporary teaching job have failed Computer Based Test (CBT). The chairman of the board, Professor Haruna Musa, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen on the outcomes of the examination. He said out of the 32,653 teachers that have applied for the…
Ahead of the United States, US, Presidential election, President Joe Biden stirred controversy when he wore a red cap belonging to the Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump. Biden wore the Make America Great Again, MAGA, cap at an event to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. During a visit to firefighters in Pennsylvania…
The Department of State Services (DSS) and other security operatives, on Wednesday, decimated Boko Haram elements, who attacked Bassa-Kukoki village, in Allawa district of Shiroro LGA of Niger State. Security sources, who confirmed the story to LEADERSHIP on Thursday, said: “following available critical intelligence received from the Department of State Services (DSS), a combined team…
Ibraheem Labaeka, popular Islamic singer, has resigned from his position as Special Assistant to Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. In a letter dated Thursday, September 12, 2024, Labaeka announced his resignation, stating that he is uncomfortable being paid for doing nothing. While expressing his dissatisfaction with the role he was assigned, he added that his…
The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs Didi Esther Walson-Jack has established ‘War Rooms’ to serve as critical hubs for managing and monitoring the implementation of the Federal Civil Service Strategy and Implementation Plan 2021-2025 (FCSSIP-25). Walson-Jack said the platforms will be dedicated to addressing each of the six pillars and crucial…
Famous Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Patoranking’s sister, Chioma, has reportedly died in an explosion which occurred in her home. Chioma was said to have died on the spot while her husband, George passed away from his injuries on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. Media personality, Cutie Juls made this known in an Instagram post on Thursday. Sharing…
The long-reigned Owa Obokun of Ijeshaland, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran has reportedly joined his ancestors. Sources in the state confided in LEADERSHIP anonymously, that the 87-year old monarch has passed, awaiting official announcement from his palace and the Osun State government. Uniformed security agents have also been drafted to the palace of the departed monarch…
Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested four suspected members of the Aye Confraternity for terrorizing residents of the Ijoko area of Sango-Ota and its surroundings. The suspects are Olanide Balogun, Olamilekan Oyedele, Adeolu Olayinka and Abdulganiyu Azeez. Confirming the arrest to DAILY POST on Thursday, the Police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the…
Nigerian On-Air Personality, OAP, Do2dtun has blasted South Africa singer, Tyla, following her acceptance speech at the 2024 VMA Awards. Tyla who was nominated alongside Tems, Ayra Starr, Davido and Burna Boy, won the Best Afrobeats Award. Speaking at the event, Tyla faulted the grouping of African artistes under the Afrobeats label, despite the genre’s…
Former president of Peru, Alberto Fujimori, known for his authoritarian rule and subsequent 16-year prison sentence for crimes against humanity, has passed away. Fujimiro died in the capital city of Lima on Wednesday after battling cancer.He was aged 86. “After a long battle with cancer, our father, Alberto Fujimori, has just departed to meet the…
In a surprising turn of events, the All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced its decision not to sign the peace accord, just two hours before the scheduled signing ceremony. This move is coming ahead of the September 21 governorship election, where the peace accord was intended to promote a peaceful and harmonious electoral process among…
Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested two suspects in possession of a fabricated AK-47 rifle and ammunition at Boto Market in Tafawa Balewa local government area of the state. The suspects are Abdulgafar Mohammed, a 18-year-old man and 25-year-old Yusuf Isa, both from Barkin Ladi in Plateau State. Police preliminary investigations indicate…
Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed following a fire outbreak at a GSM village around Kpata market in Lokoja the Kogi State capital. DAILY POST gathered that the fire outbreak started in the early hours of Thursday due to a power upsurge. It was further learnt that shop owners could not salvage anything…
President of Turkish club, Trabzonspor, Ertugrul Dogan has refused to pay €15m for Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu. Trabzonspor want to sign Onuachu on a permanent deal from Southampton after he impressed during his loan spell last season. Despite the current state of negotiation, Dogan is still hopeful that they can strike a deal before…
The Kano state government has announced September 15th as the new start date for all boarding schools, both public and private, in the state. This date marks the beginning of the first term of the 2024/2025 academic year. According to a statement released on Thursday by Balarabe Kiru, Director of Public Enlightenment for the state’s…
The House of Representatives has announced that the Joint Senate/House Ad Hoc Committees on the Petroleum Industry Investigation will be inaugurated on September 25, 2024. This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Spokesman for the House of Representatives, Akin Rotimi, Jr., on Wednesday and shared via the lawmakers’ official WhatsApp platform. The announcement…
The former chairman of the National Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), Sam Amadi, has urged Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki to be vigilant ahead of the state’s governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has set September 21 for the Edo state off-cycle election. Amadi claimed that Adams Oshiomhole, former governor and Edo North senator, cannot…
Mikel Arteta has agreed a new three-year contract at Arsenal, according to The Athletic. Since replacing Unai Emery in December 2019, Arteta has transformed the Gunners from also-rans into genuine Premier League title challengers. Arteta’s current deal was set to expire at the end of this season, but he has now committed his future to…
Residents of Oke-Eso, Iroye, and a part of the Igbaye communities have decried contributing funds to repair faulty transformers after wallowing in darkness for four days. According to findings, the only transformer serving over 100 residential houses, including shops and firms, in each community is faulty, resulting in the collapse of businesses. The transformer is…
The Nigeria Police Force says it is aware of a recent video evidencing political comment by an individual dressed in a Spy Police uniform regarding the upcoming Edo State gubernatorial elections, which has been circulating on social media platforms. In a statement released, the spokesperson of the police force, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the NPF…
