Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday took umbrage at remarks made by French President Emmanuel Macron, in which he stated that Israel was created by the United Nations. Macron was speaking to his cabinet when he said, “Mr Netanyahu must not forget that his country was created by a decision of the U.N.,” referring…
Operatives from the Imo State Police Command successfully dismantled a notorious armed syndicate that had been terrorizing residents of Owerri North local government area on Tuesday. Henry Okoye, the Command’s spokesperson, reported that at 3:20 AM, a patrol team from the Owerri North Divisional Headquarters responded to a distress call regarding an armed robbery on…
Heavyweight contender Zhilei Zhang has thrown his weight behind Daniel Dubois in a potential rematch with Anthony Joshua, predicting victory for the Briton. Speaking to Seconds Out, Zhang expressed confidence in Dubois’ ability to repeat his September 21 triumph at Wembley, where he knocked out Joshua in the fifth round. The Chinese boxer said, “I…
A video has emerged online showing the two victims of the East Legon crash who were killed when a car driven by Bishop Salifu Amoako’s juvenile son crashed into their car. The video shows the two ladies on a night out having fun together and chilling. The two ladies, one in a white dress and…
According to a recent Reuters report, millions of Israelis took shelter on Monday as sirens sounded across central Israel following a projectile launch from Lebanon. The Israeli military confirmed that three projectiles crossed into Israeli territory, but all were intercepted, preventing any damage or casualties. In response, Israeli fighter jets targeted the launcher responsible for…
Super Eagles interim coach Austin Eguavoen has opened up on the ugly incident that saw players and officials of Nigeria’s senior men’s national team held hostage by Libyan authorities at the Al Abraq Airport in Al Abraq, Libya, on Sunday through Monday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The team had flown into Libya on Sunday afternoon…
The family of Pastor Shyngle Wigwe, father of the late former group managing director of Access Holdings Herbert Wigwe, has countered reports about moves to challenge the former bank chief’s will. Wigwe, his wife Chizoba, first son Chizi and others died in a helicopter crash in Southern California on February 9, 2024. In a statement…
One of the vice presidents of the Living Faith Church Worldwide Bishop Thomas Aremu has said he does not plan to start his own church. Aremu stated this on Tuesday during a valedictory service held in his honour at Living Faith Church aka Winners Chapel, Bashorun, Ibadan. He said he would remain with the church…
Gospel artiste Ada Ehi has expressed disapproval of Christians who engage in Halloween festivities, questioning the spiritual implications of their actions. In a post on her Instagram page late Tuesday, Ada challenged fellow Christians by referencing biblical scriptures that caution against involvement in practices associated with darkness. She wrote, “Dear Christian, when you participate in…
Ademola Lookman could be on his way out of Atalanta during the January transfer window, with reports suggesting the Nigeria forward may be available for as little as €25m. ESPN reports that several Premier League clubs have expressed strong interest in the 26-year-old, who is said to be seeking a “new challenge” despite being contracted…
Maintaining eye health is crucial for preventing vision-related issues, and a well-balanced diet plays a pivotal role. Here are four types of foods that are known for their eye-cleansing properties, helping prevent blindness and promoting overall eye health. Leafy Greens: Rich in antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin, leafy greens such as spinach and kale help…
In this article, we explore five silent-killer foods Nigerians love. Nigerian cuisine is renowned for its rich flavors, vibrant colors, and diverse ingredients. However, amid the array of delicious dishes, there are some foods that, despite their popularity, pose significant health risks. Here are five silent killer foods that many Nigerians love: 1. Suya (Carcinogenic)…
NIPR hails Tinubu, Tuggar for rescuing stranded Eagles The Libyan Football Federation has vehemently said that Nigeria should be held responsible for the abandoned Tuesday’s Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Benghazi after the Super Eagles refused to honour the match over maltreatment by Libyan authorities on arriving in the country. In a video posted…
The Federal Government has dismissed reports claiming that the United Kingdom endorsed a petition submitted by Yoruba Nation agitator, Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho. The petition, which called on the UK government to consider the creation of a Yoruba nation, was submitted at 10, Downing Street, London, last week. In a statement on…
Criticisms have trailed the signing into law of the Anambra Local Government Administration Law 2024 by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, on Tuesday. Soludo had said that the law was necessitated by the fact that granting absolute autonomy to the 774 local government areas was a recipe for “humongous chaos” and would not lead to a sustainable…
Nigeria’s fitful attempts to clean up its politics continue to suffer seismic setbacks in Rivers State where bitter politics of succession is combined with the desperation of politicians to pollute the environment. The flames that licked up some local government secretariats in Rivers State only flared up on October 7, 2024. Still, their provenance lay…
The Federal Government, through the Transmission Company of Nigeria, says it would investigate the cause of the multiple power grid collapses that occurred on Monday and Tuesday. This was as the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, said there was nothing like a grid collapse but a trip-off. TCN said the national grid experienced what it…
Despite promising to bring down the price of petrol during his campaign, President Bola Tinubu has repeatedly increased petrol price by about 488 per cent – from N175 in May 2023 to N1,030 in October 2024 – inflicting more pains on the already impoverished Nigerians, reports DARE OLAWIN. The first assignment performed by President Bola…
President Bola Tinubu has described Wahid Oshodi’s election as President of the African Table Tennis Federation as a proud moment for Nigeria. Oshodi was unanimously elected as the President of the body at its 2024 Annual General Meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on Tuesday. The newly-elected president, a former Commissioner for Youth, Sports, and Social…
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control has urged stakeholders in the medicine sales value chain to verify the source of their medical products and obtain receipts for purchases. This move, it said, aims to combat substandard and falsified medicines, ensuring public safety. NAFDAC South East Zonal Director, Mr. Martins Iluyomade, emphasized the…
The Federal Government has appointed the Pro-Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Dr Mahmud Yayale Ahmed, as the chairman of the 2009 Federal Government Re-negotiation Committee with university-based staff. Other members are Olanrewaju Tejuoso, Prof Nora Daduut, Amb Greg Mbadiwe, Prof Ignatius Onimao, Joshua Lidani, and Prof Ayodeji Omole. The inauguration of the committee, which…
Nasarawa and Ogun states have said though they were parties in the suit challenging the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, they were contesting the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit cash withdrawal limit guidelines. Out of the 19 states that dragged the Federal Government to the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutionality of the laws…
The Abia State House of Assembly has joined in the advocacy for proper care for mental health challenges in the state with a view to creating the right awareness of its causes and proffering solutions to the victims. The chairman of the House Committee on Health, Hon. Emeka Obioma, disclosed this while speaking with journalists…
The Martin Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly and the faction loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara have initiated a fresh round of crisis in the state. On Tuesday, the Amaewhule faction declared the seats of four of their colleagues loyal to Fubara vacant. The Appeal Court in Abuja recently granted legality to the Amaewhule leadership…
The Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, Mrs Hafsat Bakari, has disclosed that most cases of tax evasion occur at the state level. She made this statement during the first Revenue Assurance Summit in Abuja on Tuesday. The summit, organised by the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, brought together representatives from the Internal…
The House of Representatives has charged the Federal Ministry of Works to allocate 20 per cent of its 2025 Appropriation to the Federal Roads Maintenance Agency to enhance its operations. This resolution was a sequel to the adoption of a motion on the “Need to increase the budgetary allocation to the Federal Road Maintenance Agency…
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said that trade is vital for global food stability. She stated this at the opening plenary of the World Food Forum on Tuesday in Rome, an event hosted by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation. The forum underscored the crucial role of trade and…
A former Director General of the Bureau of Public Service Reforms, Joe Abah, on Tuesday, said Nigeria should not delay its development efforts while attempting to completely eradicate corruption. Abah stated that while corruption is a challenge, it should not paralyze efforts toward national growth and prosperity. Speaking at the behavioural change conference held in…
The Rivers State House of Assembly has reiterated its resolve that the legislative seats of Martin Amaewhule and 24 other lawmakers remain vacant following their defection from the Peoples Democratic Party to the All Progressives Congress. The Victor Oko-Jumbo-led House loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara said the vacant seats must be filled through a bye-election…
The naira significantly depreciated against the dollar in the foreign exchange market amid the inflation spike. FMDQ data showed that the naira dropped to N1658.97 per dollar on Tuesday from N1552.92 exchanged on Monday, losing N106.05. A further analysis showed that the naira weakened on Tuesday above the N88.35 gain recorded on Monday. Meanwhile, at…
President Bola Tinubu said his administration is committed to advancing the cause of Nigerian women and empowering them towards gender equity. Tinubu reaffirmed his commitment when he spoke on Tuesday evening at the Empower-Her fund-raising dinner of the Ministry of Women Affairs at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja. The event is themed ‘Nigeria for…
The English Football Association, FA, will unveil former Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain coach as their new manager this week. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, both parties have reached an agreement. This means Tuchel will replace caretaker manager Lee Carsley. “BREAKING: Thomas Tuchel has completed the agreement to become new England manager,” Romano tweeted…
African startups are among the innovators vying for a share of the $200m global investment fund at the Supernova Challenge 2.0, the flagship pitch competition held at Expand North Star in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The competition narrowed the field from 150 selected startups to 20 finalists on Tuesday, who will compete on Wednesday, for…
Ahead of the governorship election in Ondo State, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has accused the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, of making unfounded allegations. DAILY POST reports that during the campaign of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in the state, Makinde was quoted to have said that Ondo State Resident Electoral Commissioner,…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has officially flagged off commercial operations of the Lagos Red Line rail with an inaugural trip from Oyingbo Station to Agbado, a key suburban area on the Lagos boundary. The historic ride, which took place at exactly 5.20 pm on Tuesday, comes seven months after the completion and commissioning of the rail…
At least eight countries have booked their place in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, in Morocco. They are Congo, Senegal, Egypt, Angola, Cameroon, Algeria, Burkina Faso and Morocco. The Confederation of African Football, CAF, confirmed this in a series of separate posts on their X account on Tuesday. Congo, Senegal, Egypt and Angola…
The Bank of Industry, on Tuesday, reached an agreement with the Nigerian Association of Small-Scale industrialists to disburse funds totalling N75bn to support some of its vulnerable members. This was disclosed at the official signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between both parties at the BOI headquarters in Abuja. The move comes two weeks after…
New Zealand captain Alyssha Eglinton says the team is battle ready for their opening fixture at the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup against Nigeria. The Oceania champions will confront Bankole Olowookere’s side on Wednesday night. The Flamingos are overwhelming favourites to win the contest going by their past record in the competition. Nigeria finished…
Champion Breweries Plc has disclosed that it would be issuing new shares to the investing public to address its free-float deficiency on the Nigerian Exchange Limited. The Managing Director, Dr. Inalegwu Adoga, stated this on Tuesday at the company’s ‘Fact Behind the Figures’ presentation at the NGX headquarters in Lagos. Adoga said that the move…
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona has hit out at the club for their decision to terminate legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson’s contract as a club ambassador. Ferguson was Man United’s manager for 26 years at Old Trafford. The 82-year-old won 38 trophies during his time with the Red Devils before his retirement in 2013. Ferguson…
The Indigenous People of Biafra say the only solution to stop the Monday sit-at-home protests in Anambra State is the release of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu. The group also asked the Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, to desist from harassing and intimidating residents of the state over the sit-at-home order. In a statement on…
Nigeria’s Wahid Enitan Oshodi was on Tuesday elected president of the African Table Tennis Federation, ATTF. Enitan, a former Lagos State Sports Commissioner was elected unopposed. The sports administrator succeeds Egypt’s Khaled El-Salhy as president of the ATTF. The election took place at the ATTF’s 2024 Annual General Meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He’s the…
The Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, has said planting trees in the state is more necessary now than ever. This came as he unveiled a plan to address desertification and ecological challenges in the state. He stated this on Monday during the launch of a climate change awareness campaign and the “Tree for Every Child”…
The Police on Tuesday took over the Benedictine Order Academy, Nyiman, Makurdi that was recently sealed over poor standards. DAILY POST recalls that the Bureau for Education Quality Assurance, BEQA had, on September 30, sealed the school for operating in an uncompleted hotel building. The Director General of the bureau, Dr Terna Francis, said the…
The Gombe State Police Command has apprehended Haruna Ibrahim, 20, in connection with the murder of a 27-year-old man in the Akko Local Government Area. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, reported that the victim, Auwalu Maigadali, was attacked and killed by hoodlums on October 2, 2024. The police continue efforts to apprehend the remaining…
Donald Trump‘s town hall in the Philadelphia suburbs turned into an impromptu concert on the evening of October 14, following two medical emergencies in the audience. During a question-and-answer session, Trump paused as a doctor attended to the first individual experiencing an issue. After a second emergency interrupted the discussion moderated by South Dakota Gov….
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Dubai World Trade Centre, the organiser of GITEX Global, is seeking global investors to tap into the state’s burgeoning $9bn estimated startup ecosystem. During discussions in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates capital, the Executive Vice President of DWTC, Trixie LohMirmand, met with the Lagos delegation led by…
Remo Stars players will wear black armbands in their next home game against Bendel Insurance. The gesture is to honour one of the staunch supporters of the club who died on Monday. A minute silence will also be observed before the game for the departed fan. Remo Stars will lock horns with Bendel Insurance in…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has provided details regarding its raid on Urban 94.5 FM, a radio station in Enugu State. On Monday night, October 14, 2024, EFCC operatives conducted the raid and arrested presenter Favour Ekoh during a live program. Three additional staff members were also detained, and equipment valued at millions…
Outspoken Nigerian social media commentator Martins Vincent Otse was finally created after the Lagos court ordered him to remove defamatory posts about Femi Falana (SAN), a Nigerian human rights lawyer. It all began after VDM reeled Femi Falana and his son, Falz, into a situation involving the EFCC and crossdresser Idris ‘Bobrisky’ Okuneye, alleging that…
