The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, NCDC, has said M-Pox has spread to 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory across 63 local government areas in the country. NCDC said 94 confirmed cases have been reported out of the 1,297 suspected cases recorded so far from January 1 to October 6, 2024. The agency noted…
Nigerians criticized Yul Edochie for celebrating Seyi Tinubu’s birthday. Fans said the actor is trying too hard to show their friendship. Yul shared his birthday wishes on Instagram. Nigerians criticized actor Yul Edochie for celebrating Seyi Tinubu’s birthday. Fans said the actor is trying too hard to show their friendship. Yul shared his birthday wishes…
Israel will consider the United States’s opinion but will act against an Iranian missile attack based on its own “national interests”, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Tuesday. US President Joe Biden has cautioned Israel against striking Iran’s nuclear or oil facilities to avoid a further regional escalation and amid concerns over global energy prices….
A Nigerian lady surprised the internet by revealing her cousin, who was scheduled to travel to the UK, left for the airport at 7 a.m. She shared this on her X (formerly Twitter) page, causing widespread amusement. The post humorously recounted an unusual situation where her cousin left for the airport ten hours before his…
A young woman has become a widow just three months after her marriage due to her husband’s sudden death this morning. Bwalya Kasonde, 32, from Chilanga district in Lusaka, a former employee of the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) and a student at Mungwi Technical High School, was en route to the Copperbelt to attend his…
Most traders in Anambra State, particularly in Onitsha, the commercial hub of the state flouted Governor Charles Soludo’s directive to open their shops on Monday, despite the governor’s warning that businesses would be closed down for non-compliance. Although residents were seen moving about the streets, most shops in Onitsha remained closed. It was gathered that…
A Nigerian man shared his experience of visiting his former primary school, where he left in Primary 4, to request his certificate. The man shared their experience on X, a former Twitter platform, detailing the need for a travel certificate. Upon arriving at the school, the authorities instructed him to complete Primary 5 before receiving…
The Minister for Sports Development, Senator John Enoh, has commended the Nigerian Super Eagles for their maturity “in spite of the provocations” meted to them in Libya. The minister gave the commendation while receiving the players at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Monday evening. PUNCH Online reports that the Super Eagles were held for…
Paul Pogba has broken his silence amid the club he could play for next. Pogba, who is currently under contract with Juventus, is set to leave the Serie A giants after his ban for testing positive for testosterone was recently reduced to 18 months by the Court of Arbitration in Sport, CAS. Negotiations is ongoing…
Deyemi Okanlawon, a renowned Nollywood actor and filmmaker, has recently made his debut on social media. Deyemi Okanlawon graced the premiere of Omoni Oboli’s Wives on Strike 3 with stunning white photos. The photos shared showcase the father of three and renowned stand-up comedian, Ayodeji Richard Makun, also known as AY Comedian. Okanlawon asserts his…
The Tunisian pilot who flew the Nigerian team to Libya has shed light on the circumstances that led to the unexpected diversion of their flight to a remote airport, Al-Abraq, instead of their intended destination, Benghazi. The diversion has been a subject of controversy since Sunday when the Nigerian delegation en route to Benghazi for…
Ademola Lookman is still eager for a new challenge despite failing to secure a move away from Atalanta this summer. The Nigeria international tried to force an exit over the summer following firm interest from Ligue 1 giants, Paris Saint-Germain. Atalanta however refused to sell Lookman and later welcome him back to the team. According…
Tunisian pilot reveals mid-flight incident involving Super Eagles players and Libyan authority’s instructions to divert plane to different location. A pilot shared a video on X, where officials directed them to divert to another airport as they neared their destination. He admitted to alerting officials eight times about the situation, but they emphasized that the…
Nigerian singer Portable, known for his controversial music, has sparked controversy by releasing new music about disgraced American rapper Sean Combs, also known as Diddy. The American rapper and businessman was arrested on numerous criminal counts, including alleged freak-offs with both males and females. The rapper gained global attention after authorities discovered over 1,000 bottles…
The Federal and State Governments have restated their commitment to HIV sustainability and response. They made the commitment on Monday at the national-state engagement meeting in Abuja. Speaking at the meeting, the Director General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Dr Temitope Ilori, said there is a need to deconstruct and redefine…
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Enoh has welcomed the Super Eagles back to Nigeria after their challenging experience in Libya where they went for a return Group D match for the AFCON 2025 qualifier. The Minister, who personally received the national team at the Abuja airport on behalf of the President of…
Faithia Williams has shared her feelings about the loss of her stepdaughter Zeenat. Faithia, who was previously married to actor Saidi Balogun, joined in mourning Zeenat. Saidi posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, showing a candle surrounded by flowers and using sad emojis to convey his sorrow. Actress Faithia Williams has shared her feelings about…
Mpox has spread to 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory across 63 local government areas in the country. This is according to the Mpox situation report obtained from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday. This was even as it said 94 confirmed cases have been reported out of the 1,297…
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen says his team went through a “horrible ordeal” in Libya. The Nigerian contingent were held hostage at an abandoned airport, more than two hours drive from the venue of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against the Mediterranean Knights. The team was denied access to water and…
Nollywood icon Lola Idije has addressed rumors surrounding her relationship with goddaughter and colleague Biodun Okeowo, also known as Omoborty. The controversy stems from Omoborty’s recent extravagant wedding, where she and her partner shared heartwarming photos on social media. Rumors circulated about Omoborty’s husband’s romantic relationship with Lola Idije’s daughter, leading to a heated debate…
The Lagos State Government says no fewer than 18 million residents are expected to be vaccinated for preventable diseases under its Non-Polio Supplemental Immunisation scheduled to start Oct. 19. The Supervising Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr Abimbola Bowale, disclosed this while speaking to journalists at a Media Orientation on Non-Polio…
Bentford forward, Kevin Schade is no longer eligible to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria. This came after Schade featured in a cap-tying game for Germany against the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League clash on Monday. By playing for Germany against the Dutch team at the Allianz Arena, Schade is now cap-tied to…
A man has disclosed that he stopped attending church due to insufficient assistance from clergymen. @Kingdavidgift_ shared his experience as a church drummer, starting as a teenage drummer at his church. He requested the church’s assistance to pay for his JAMB form. Despite the big church, the sum they provided was insufficient to purchase the…
The power outages Nigerians experienced on Monday evening have been restored in some parts of Abuja Electricity Distribution Company franchise areas. A News Agency of Nigeria check revealed that places like Deidei, Suleja, Lugbe, Kuje and other areas had their light restored on Tuesday at about 5:15 am. Customers in the AEDC were told of…
The management of the Enugu-based radio station, Urban 94.5FM has raised an alarm on how some operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission invaded its live broadcast on Monday, 14th October. The radio station disclosed this in a statement, noting that the incident happened at about 5:45 pm. According to the Radio station, the…
A fan has voiced concern and curiosity over the unexpected silence of controversial singer Speed Darlington, sparking discussions among fans, colleagues, and social media users. His unusual quietness follows his release from custody on October 8, after being detained for three days. The arrest was linked to a series of videos in which Speed Darlington…
France coach Didier Deschamps said Monday that a report claiming captain Kylian Mbappe was being investigated for rape in Sweden “is not a good thing for the national team”. “Everyone is free to write what they want but there is a negative atmosphere” around the French team, Deschamps told reporters following the 2-1 win in…
Abia State government has said that it did not sack eight directors working in the Broadcasting Corporation of Abia State (BCA). It explained that the directors proceeded on their retirement leave. The Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma stated this in a press release. It was alleged that the…
Singer Davido has congratulated celebrity bar man Cubana Chief Priest on his latest achievement—building a multimillion-naira hotel. The businessman proudly showcased his new investment on social media, revealing a stunning hotel located in Owerri, which is nearing completion. Cubana Chief Priest treated his followers to a tour of the luxurious interiors, highlighting the grandeur and…
The Kwara State Police Command has announced that it will prosecute the three police officers found guilty of the alleged killing of an ND11 student of the Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, Qoyum Abdulyekeen Ishola, in a court of competent jurisdiction. A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kwara State Police Command,…
The President of Nigeria Consumer Protection Network, Kunle Olubiyo has said the reoccurrence of National grid collapses which leave the nation in darkness typifies the inadequacies of the Transmission Company of Nigeria. Olubiyo disclosed this on Monday to DAILY POST while reacting to the sixth grid collapse in 2024. DAILY POST reports that the National…
The Federal Government has announced plans to streamline Nigeria’s immigration process through the introduction of e-gate technology, as part of its broader efforts to modernise border management. This was disclosed on Monday by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, in a statement posted on his official Facebook page. The minister presided over a presentation on…
The Network of Peace Journalists (NPJ), in collaboration with the Conflict Mitigation and Management Regional Council (CMMRC) and Community Peace Observers (CPO), has urged for peaceful elections in all 23 local government areas in the state. Ibrahima Yakubu, team leader of the NPJ, in a statement, stressed the importance of unity among all stakeholders to…
Anita Okoye, the ex-wife of Nigerian singer Paul Okoye, also known as Rudeboy, was among the distinguished guests at the grand birthday celebration of Davido and Chioma’s twins on October 13, 2024. The lavish event, held in the United States, attracted numerous VIPs and quickly became a social media sensation as photos and videos from…
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation has called on the federal government and stakeholders to prioritise girls’ education and empowerment in Nigeria. The Advocacy and Marketing Manager of AHF, Steve Aborisade, made this appeal on Monday in Keffi, Nasarawa State, during the commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child. Aborisade also urged the government and…
Former England international, Paul Gascoigne wants former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson to return to the club for ‘one more season’. Gascoigne, however, admitted that he felt sorry for current Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag. Ten Hag is under huge pressure to save his job at the Red Devils due to the club’s…
Chioma Adeleke, wife of Afrobeats star Davido, stole the spotlight at her twins’ extravagant first birthday celebration in the United States. The event, filled with family and friends, was a joyous occasion that showcased her impeccable style. Chioma reportedly wore a Dioriviera short dress worth $3,600 (about ₦5.9 million), complemented by Hermès chypre beige crocodile…
African startups are grappling with considerable liquidity risks due to a lack of follow-on capital which threatens their long-term survival. The Managing General Partner of SOSV, an American venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments, Sean O’Sullivan, stated this on Monday at the ongoing GITEX Global in the United Arab Emirates. Follow-on capital refers to…
The Nigeria Customs Service has given illegal imported private jet owners a 30-day grace to regularize their documents or face grounding. The Spokesperson of NCS, Abdullahi Maiwada disclosed this in a statement on Monday while announcing the extension of the verification exercise for the recovery of import duties on illegally imported private aircraft in the…
The family of former Senate Majority Leader, Jonathan Zwingina, has announced the burial plans for the late lawmaker, who died on 3 October 2024, aged 70. Zwingina was the Director-General of the MKO Abiola Campaign Organisation during the June 12, 1993, presidential election. In a statement signed on behalf of the family by the former…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dele Momodu has expressed doubts over the capacity of the Bola Tinubu administration to turn things around for the good of the suffering masses. The former presidential candidate and veteran journalist said he does not see the light at the end of the tunnel for Nigeria. Appearing…
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission, Dr Eromomotimi Agama, has stated that the five banks that tapped the market to raise fresh capital were oversubscribed. This was disclosed in a report by Bloomberg on Monday following an interview with the SEC boss in Lagos. “The banks that came to the market are fully…
The Libya Football Federation, LFF, has vowed to take legal actions against the Nigeria Football Federation. According to the LFF’s statement, this is “to preserve the rights of the Libyan National Team”. It claimed that their delegation was poorly treated in Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria and Libya met in the first leg of…
The Kwara State Governor, Mallam AbdulRaman AbdulRazaq has warned parents and guardians to refrain from discriminating against the girl-child, reminding them that the girl-child has equal potential as the boy-child, even as he insisted that the state government will continue to empower the girl-child. AbdulRazaq gave this warning on Friday during the 2024 International Girl-Child’s…
Nigeria’s petroleum marketers are upbeat they will sell Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) cheaper than that of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited if Dangote Refinery begins direct sale of petrol to them. The spokesperson of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Chinedu Ukadike disclosed this in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Monday. Ukadike…
Are you an expectant Christian parent out there for beautiful names for your bundle of joy who’s been confirmed to be female? Do you want her to take pride in giving a brief knowledge-sharing session about her name because of how uncommon it is? You’re in the right place if you answer yes to these…
Men, like anyone else, can have a range of feelings about different questions. There are a few questions that some men might find uncomfortable or challenging when asked by women due to societal expectations or personal insecurities. 1. “Do you think she’s attractive?” This question can trigger feelings of jealousy or insecurity, as men might…
When visiting your fiancee’s parents for the first time, it’s important to make a positive impression and show respect for their family. Here are seven things to know before you meet them: 1. Cultural background. Take the time to learn about your fiancée’s parents’ cultural background and traditions. Understanding their customs will help you navigate…
An argument between two relatives turned tragic in Lagos on Monday as one of them fatally stabbed his cousin during a physical confrontation. The Lagos State Police Command confirmed the incident to PUNCH Metro in a terse statement issued by the Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, noting that the suspect was at large. The police…
In a healthy and respectful relationship, mutual understanding and cooperation are essential. While disagreements and differences are natural, there are certain behaviors that should not be tolerated. As a man, it is crucial to set boundaries and communicate openly with your wife. Here are aspects you should never tolerate: 1. Lack of Respect: Mutual respect…
