Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has expressed concern over the plight of Nigerians in the country. According to Obi, despite Nigeria’s arable land, citizens can no longer afford food. He took to X on Wednesday to voice his concerns, marking the 2024 World Food Day celebration. Obi stated: “Today, the world…
The House of Representatives on Wednesday urged the Federal Government to urgently transmit the Medium Term Expenditure Framework to the National Assembly to avail lawmakers ample time to work on the 2025 Appropriation Bill (when submitted). This is as the lawmakers, drawn across party affiliations, expressed displeasure at the practice of delayed presentation of annual…
Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio has denied reports that operatives of the Department of State Service, DSS, stormed National Assembly over alleged impeachment moves by lawmakers in the upper legislative chamber. Akpabio informed Senators that his attention had been drawn to the reports during plenary on Wednesday. He described the reports as fake. The Senate…
A 30-year-old man has reportedly committed suicide. The man identified as Ani Chisom Bright allegedly took his own life after his master refused to settle him following 7 years of apprenticeship in Lagos. The post shared by a former lawmaker, Marie Ude Nwachi stated that Bright left a suicide note. The post read: “TRAGIC: Man,…
A man has turned to social media to express his grief following the death of his wife, who passed away just 10 days after giving birth. The South African man, known as @actgeneraldealr, shared the heartbreaking news online, stating: “We were excited for being parents for the first time in our lives. You saw your…
The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities and Allied Institutions has strongly condemned the inauguration of the renegotiation committee set up by the Federal Government. The committee inaugurated on Tuesday in Abuja, is tasked with renegotiating the 2009 agreements between the government and…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has urged Nigerians to pay taxes, emphasizing that the government requires funding to deliver social services to citizens. Wike made this statement on Wednesday in Abuja during the inaugural Abuja Business and Investment Summit organized by the Abuja Investment Company Limited. The former governor of…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has emphasised that the alleged irregularities that pervaded the governorship election in Ondo State will not be allowed to occur in Ondo State during the November 16 governorship election. According to the Acting National Chairman of the party, Umar Damagum, the people of Ondo are ready to use their votes…
Popular content creator Lasisi Elenu expressed that he misses former president Muhammadu Buhari due to the current hardships in the country. Known for his humorous commentary on societal issues, Lasisi’s remarks about Buhari have generated both laughter and reflection among his followers. On Wednesday, the comedian took to Instagram to share a recording of a…
On Tuesday, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo signed the controversial Anambra Local Government Administration Law 2024, despite opposition from Nigerians who accuse him of undermining the independence granted to local governments by the Supreme Court. At a press conference before the signing at the Governor’s Lodge in Awka, Soludo argued that the Supreme Court ruling did…
The Jigawa State Police Command has attributed the high number of casualties and injured persons in Tuesday’s fuel tanker explosion to desperate moves by the people in the area to scoop the product which littered the ground after the accident. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Lawan Shiisu, stated this in a voicemail he sent…
On October 15, 2024, the Nigerian naira reached a new record low, closing at N1,700 per dollar in the parallel market, as reported by Bureau de Change (BDC) operators. This reflects a 0.29% decline from its previous rate of N1,695/$1 recorded on October 11, despite rising crude oil prices exceeding $80 per barrel. While the…
The Ondo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has slammed Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for calling for the removal of the State Resident Electoral Commissioner, Mrs Babalola Oluwatoyin, ahead of next month’s polls. The party said neither Ondo State nor the electoral body was an appendage of Oyo State, where Makinde is…
A fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday along the Ibafo axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, ignited by a petrol tanker. This incident resulted in the destruction of vehicles valued at millions of Naira, as well as damage to homes and livestock, causing panic among residents. Several individuals sustained various injuries in the…
The State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Anambra State Command, Commandant Maku Olatunde, has warned the public to remain vigilant and discerning when approached by anyone claiming to be a Civil Defence officer. Comdt. Maku made this statement on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at the State Command Headquarters in Awka, as…
Lionel Messi struck a vintage hat trick as world champions Argentina romped to a 6-0 win over Bolivia in their CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying match on Tuesday. The 37-year-old provided an emphatic reminder of his enduring quality with three clinical finishes, two assists, and some of his trademark creativity throughout the game as Lionel Scaloni’s…
An early-hour morning fire outbreak from a fallen tanker loaded with premium motor spirit has destroyed many vehicles in the Ibafo area of the Obafemi Owode local government area of the state, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. According to eyewitnesses, the driver of the tanker was suspected to have fallen asleep at the wheel, causing him…
Three individuals allegedly connected to the murder of 18 people in Lusikisiki, Eastern Cape, South Africa, have been arrested. The victims of the mass shooting, which occurred on September 28, 2024, were buried over the weekend, with the youngest being just 14 years old. The three men were apprehended in Port Shepstone on the KwaZulu-Natal…
One person was killed, and a farm settlement was burned during clashes between the Akaibiri and Bumoundi communities in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa and Anam farmers engaged in commercial agriculture in the region. The Anam people from Anambra State have been operating farm settlements in various parts of Bayelsa to cultivate crops for…
No fewer than 29 children received free open heart surgeries as 1,000 patients from across Anambra State have received free treatment of various ailments provided by 82 foreign doctors during a medical mission in Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government of the state. The doctors, from the United States, Sweden, and Canada, worked under the VOOM Foundation…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has called on Nigerians to pay their taxes, saying the government at all levels needs to make money to provide social services to Nigerians. Wike made this call on Wednesday in Abuja at the first edition of the Abuja Business and Investment Summit organised by…
The Federal Government has announced plans to provide cash assistance to 20 million impoverished Nigerians in an effort to alleviate suffering across the country. Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, made the announcement on Tuesday, October 15. He indicated that the significant increase in the nation’s revenue for the…
A man lost in the ocean was fortunate to be rescued by a passing vessel after his speedboat capsized at Forcados Offshore, Delta State. Reports indicate that the man had gone out on his speedboat when it overturned. He managed to stay afloat using his fuel tank until the crew aboard the MV Omenma spotted…
Thomas Tuchel must win the 2026 World Cup to justify his appointment as England’s new manager, according to the Three Lions’ former captain Alan Shearer. England have not won a major tournament since the 1966 World Cup, but came close to ending that drought several times under Tuchel’s predecessor Gareth Southgate. Southgate resigned shortly after…
Nigerian comedian Lasisi Elenu has sparked conversations on social media after he expressed his nostalgia for former President Muhammadu Buhari. In the face of the current hardship in the country, the comedian said he missed Buhari. Lasisi is known for his humorous takes on various societal issues. His comments about Buhari have stirred both laughter…
The Ogun State House of Assembly, on Tuesday, summoned the executives of the National Union of Road Transport Workers as well as the officials of the Ministry of Transportation over the crisis rocking the union and the tension it has generated in the last few days. The assembly asked the union executive members and the…
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) Oyo State Command has disclosed that six people died as a result of a road accident that occurred in Ibadan on Monday. FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Rosemary Alo, made this declaration while addressing journalists at a press conference held in Ibadan on Tuesday. DAILY POST gathered that…
The Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, on Tuesday, inaugurated the construction of a 6.4-kilometre township dual carriageway in Argungu, costing over N7.23 billion. Speaking during the flag-off ceremony in Argungu, the governor said the project covers road construction, drainage systems, and the installation of solar street lights. “This is part of our commitment to…
One person has been killed and a farm settlement burnt as the people of Akaibiri and Bumoundi communities in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State clashed with Anam farmers doing commercial farming in the area. It was gathered that the Anam people from Anambra State have been operating farm settlements in most places in…
A new proposal to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales is introduced in the UK parliament on Wednesday, sparking concern from senior church leaders and opponents about the implications of allowing the terminally ill to die on their own terms. Lawmakers in the House of Commons will get a free vote on Labour MP…
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced Morocco as host of the 2024 edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League finals. DAILY POST reports that the competition, according to information on CAF’s official website will run from November 9 to November 23. Recall that Morocco also hosted the last edition of the competition. Nigerian…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered an additional 30-day freezing of 818 bank accounts suspected of being involved in the alleged proceeds of crime from an N10 billion cyberattack on Hope Payment Service Bank. The order, which the Inspector General of Police authorises, was granted by the court presided over by Justice James…
A Nigerian lady has revealed what her boyfriend did when she complained of leg pain. She said they both exchanged shows after she complained that her heels were hurting her. The young man walked on heels beside her in the video shared on TikTok by @irreplaceablegracy. In a funny twist, he ran in the heels…
Yoruba nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has cautioned the Federal Government against intimidating the British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Richard Montgomery, over his recent petition on the Yoruba nation. Igboho had, on Saturday, submitted a 25-page petition to the office of UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, at 10 Downing Street, London,…
Nigeria defender Olisa Ndah will be sidelined for a long period, according to his South African club, Orlando Pirates. Ndah sustained the injury in Pirates’ league clash against Polokwane City last month. The centre-back, who was replaced by Nkosinathi Sibisi four minutes from time was named Man of the Match after the encounter. “The Bucs…
Martins Otse, aka Verydarkman, has applauded the federal government’s recent announcement to include vocational skills in the basic education curriculum. Recall that the Minister of Education, Prof Tahir Mamman, who said the new curriculum for basic schools will take effect from January 2025, added that pupils in basic schools will be required to acquire at…
Nigerians, especially at the grassroots, have been urged not to resort to the use of firewood as a result of the economic hardship and recent hike in the process of cooking gas. The warning came from researchers and climate change advocates at a programme held in Abuja on Tuesday to discuss ‘Maximising energy transition opportunities…
President Joao Lourenco of Angola has called for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, stressing the need for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state. Lourenco made this appeal during his annual address on the nation’s state at the Angolan Parliament in Luanda. He added that the world could not…
A Nigerian youth coach has told Super Eagles interim head coach Augustine Eguavoen how to unlock Victor Boniface with the striker still struggling in the national team. Boniface has been in excellent form since joining Bayer Leverkusen at the start of last season and was pivotal in helping the team with their first-ever German Bundesliga…
Super Eagles forward, Nathan Tella, has expressed his frustration with his current situation at Bundesliga club, Bayer Leverkusen. Tella, who joined the BayArena side in the summer of 2023, played a crucial role in their record-breaking season, helping the team secure both the Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal titles under manager Xabi Alonso. Known for his versatility,…
Adedeji Adeleke, the father of the award-winning superstar, David, popularly called Davido, has revealed what he went through securing the environmental permit for his power plant worth over $2 billion. The billionaire industrialist disclosed this while speaking as a Layperson from the West-Central Africa Division during the Seventh Day Adventist General Conference Annual Council on…
All roads will on October 27, 2024 lead to Ofante-Ogugu in Olamaboro local government area of Kogi State where a Legal luminary, Dr Ogwu James Onoja, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) will be ordained as an Elder of the famous United Evangelical Church (UEC). The ordination billed to be attended by legal giants, friends…
Galatasaray’s signing of Victor Osimhen remains one transfer move that continues to astound many in recent times. The Nigerian forward, who witnessed his future unfold during the summer transfer window, was heavily linked with clubs within Europe and beyond. Swirling reports detailed heavy interest from Premier League club Chelsea and Saudi Professional League outfit Al…
The widespread interest in the Super Eagles of Nigeria has garnered in recent years and appears to be nearing a fever pitch. The West African nation, which reached the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast, has since witnessed an upturn regarding interest from players with ancestral roots tracing back…
An early Wednesday morning fire incident along the Ibafo axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, triggered by a petrol tanker fire, has destroyed vehicles worth millions of naira, as well as houses and animals, leaving residents in a state of panic. Several individuals also sustained varying degrees of injuries. PUNCH Online correspondent, who visited the scene,…
Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church (Winners Chapel), has addressed criticism surrounding the retirement of two vice presidents, Bishops Thomas Aremu and David Abioye. Oyedepo emphasized that their retirement is in line with the church’s operational guidelines, known as The Mandate. The Mandate serves as the church’s constitution and outlines the retirement age…
A United States Navy aircraft with two crew members on board has crashed near Mount Rainier in Washington state, triggering an ongoing search and rescue mission. The crash occurred on Tuesday evening during what the Navy described as a routine training flight. The aircraft involved in the incident is an EA-18G Growler, an electronic attack…
No fewer than 90 people were confirmed dead, following a petrol tanker explosion in Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday. The Police Spokesperson in Jigawa, Shi’isu Adam, confirmed this in an interview with the newsmen on Wednesday. He also said that 50 other persons had been hospitalised for varying degrees…
The Management of the Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria (DICON) Kaduna has debunked allegations of withholding staff promotion and benefits. Major Haruna Mohammed Sani, Deputy Director Information/Media, DICON Kaduna, in a statement, said it was saddened by the unfounded and misleading allegations that DICON leadership directed the exclusion of certain DICON staff members from the…
16th October 2024 Thomas Tuchel was named England’s new manager on Wednesday, with the German set to start on January 1, 2025. “The FA has announced that UEFA Champions League winner Thomas Tuchel is the new England senior men’s head coach and will be assisted by internationally renowned English coach Anthony Barry,” the English Football…
