Akwa United assistant coach, Umar Abdullahi has blamed his team’s inability to convert their chances for the draw against Rangers. The Promise Keepers were held to a goalless draw by Rangers at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Monday. Abdullahi expressed his dissatisfaction with the outcome of the game. “It is painful that the…
Police officers on Tuesday fired teargas at protesters during the “Fearless In October” protest over bad governance in Abuja, Nigeria. The protesters had gathered at the Utako area in Abuja, the country’s Federal Capital Territory (FCT), waving the Nigerian Green-White-Green flag and banners with various inscriptions such as “EndBadGovernance”, “DiasporaVoting”, “EndHighLivingCosts”, amongst others but were…
Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, has urged all stakeholders, including candidates in the forthcoming Edo State governorship election, to prioritize peace and security. Jonathan spoke in a statement on Thursday made available to journalists by his media adviser, Ikechukwu Eze. He charged politicians to refrain from all actions that may undermine the peace and…
A police operative attached to Otuocha Area Command, Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State has shot dead a youth in the area. It was gathered that the youth had a disagreement with the policemen at a checkpoint over N100, during which one of them quickly pulled the trigger and shot him dead. A…
The State Commissioner for the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a post shared on X on Sunday. On Saturday, October 19, officers from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps, commonly known as KAI, apprehended at least 17 individuals engaged in misconduct across different areas of the state. The…
A human rights activist, Audu Bulama Bukarti, has warned that members of the newly identified terror group, Lukarawa, have assumed traditional authority in some communities in Kebbi state. Bukarti explained that the group, which has been in Nigeria for about six years, now arbitrates local disputes and serves as de facto rulers in these areas,…
Alot of men just dive into relationships and marriage without a proper understanding of the girl they are dating. Some guys don’t look beyond beauty when choosing a life partner and at the end of the day, they start to regret their decision. Here are some facts to know about the right woman. 1. RESPECT…
Over the years, women have done some pretty painful things to look like the prevailing beauty standard of that time. Beauty standards change every century and decade. Who is referred to as the most beautiful woman in one century may be shocking to those in another. Here are five excruciatingly painful beauty standards: 1. High…
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles on Tuesday left the country for Togo to participate in the WAFU B U-20 Championship. The team travelled to Togo via the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The travelling contingent includes a 20-man list squad, coaching crew, and other backroom staff alongside Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) officials. They had the final phase…
Garlic and ginger are two commonly used ingredients in various culinary traditions worldwide due to their incredible health benefits and distinctive flavors. These potent herbs are often combined to enhance the taste and nutritional value of dishes. However, while garlic and ginger offer numerous advantages to our overall wellbeing, there are certain sets of people…
Olusegun Obasanjo, a former President of Nigeria, has said that he once suffered 25 percent hearing loss without knowing it. Obasanjo stated this in Bauchi on Sunday when he paid homage to the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Suleiman-Adamu. According to him, many people in the world are deaf without knowing it until they go…
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 United States (US) Government has reacted to the just-concluded Edo State governorship election, calling for calm while also urging the aggrieved person to seek redress through the legal means. Mixed reactions have trailed the outcome of the election, with some alleging irregularities while some maintained that the processes leading to the emergence of the…
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) said candidates with withheld results in the May/June SSCE examination can re-check their results from Monday, 14th October 2024. NigeriaMedia recalls that the council’s earlier announcement that a total of 215,267 candidates, representing 11.92% of the 1,805,216 who sat for the exam, had their results withheld due to alleged…
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…
Controversial American rapper 50 Cent has broken his silence on the sex trafficking and rape allegations against his embattled colleague Sean Diddy. This comes as Diddy is hit with a second batch of sexual assault lawsuits including allegation that he raped a 13-year-old girl. DAILY POST reports that Diddy who is currently facing multiple sexual…
A Nigerian man named Ikúpolátì Gideon, who sells moimoi for a living in Ilorin, has explained why he now wears a suit to sell his product. Due to a decline in sales, Gideon decided to dress more formally, hoping to attract customers by hawking in a suit on the streets of Tanke. In a post…
Popular Nigerian influencer, Priscilla Ojo is back in the country after spending quality time in Tanzania with her boyfriend, singer Juma Jux. She shared the news of her return, dressed in a red crop top and matching skirt with a front slit, paired with a red handbag and curly black hair. Priscy’s makeup and nails…
It is morning, time for another day, and another step towards achieving your goals. However, before you start your day, first improve on your morning skincare routine. Your skincare routine is not just about the products you are using, but the order you use them. By applying skincare products in the most effective way, you’re…
A petrol tanker exploded at Majiya Town, Taura Local Government Area, Jigawa State In a devastating incident on Wednesday Morning, leading to the loss of lives of over 90 people, while 50 others were hospitalised. The explosion occurred around 12:30 AM when the tanker driver, travelling from Kano to Nguru in Yobe State, lost control…
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…
Jose Mourinho wasn’t entirely happy despite his side’s return to winning ways in the Turkish Super Lig. The Fenerbahçe manager, who watched his team end a string of draws with a win against Bodrumspor, hinted at his displeasure with Nigerian defender Bright Osayi-Samuel. Osayi-Samuel, who has become an integral part of Mourinho’s plans at Fenerbahçe,…
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested 26-year-old Nura Mas’ud, a resident of Mu’azu village of Sule Tankarkar LGA, for allegedly setting his 60-year-old grandmother, Zuwaira Muhammad, ablaze. PUNCH Metro learnt on Sunday that Mrs Muhammad had repeatedly expressed concern over her grandson’s physical appearance and mental health status, who is said to be mentally…
Petrol marketers have lamented low patronage at their retail outlets nationwide with the price of a litre of petrol now above N1,000 in most filling stations across Nigeria. The National President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, PETROAN, Billy Gillis-Harry, while on the Monday edition of Channels Television’s The Morning Brief…
Nigerian comedian Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, and his estranged wife, Mabel, are reportedly locked in a bitter custody dispute over their second daughter, with sources claiming Mabel has blocked AY from all contact with the child. According to insiders, AY has struggled to communicate with his daughter since Mabel left the marriage earlier…
A group called Obi-dients United For Equity, Justice, and Fairness, has accused the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, of neglecting the principles of quity and fairness he once upheld. Leader of the group, Ms. Blessing Edobor, in a statement on Wednesday, queried why the Labour Party governorship candidate in…
Ademola Lookman’s return to club football with Atalanta didn’t go as expected, as the Nigerian forward delivered a subdued performance in their Serie A victory. The 27-year-old, who had quickly established himself as a key player for the Bergamo-based club, struggled to make an impact in what was an uncharacteristically poor showing. Substituted at half-time,…
A group of elders of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Benue state under the aegis the G-14 has told one of its members and former Governor of the state, Senator Gabriel Suswam that he lacks the powers to dissolve the group but can willingly resign his membership. The group in a statement issued weekend…
Nigerian media personality Charly Boy has brutally slammed Pastor E. Adeboye, the general overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, over his apology. Recall that the cleric publicly apologized to his congregation for misleading them about tithing. According to him, the prerequisite he gave was not in the Bible, and he was sorry for…
The Department of State Services (DSS) in Oyo State reportedly detained an Ibadan-based social media user, Idris Animasaun, for seven hours on Tuesday, DAILY POST reports. It was gathered that Animasaun was summoned to appear at the DSS office in the Alalubosa area of Ibadan by 10:00 am on the over some comments he made…
A Nigerian marriage counsellor, Esther Usetim, has reacted to Equatorial Guinea’s finance boss, Baltasar Ebang Engonga’s leaked tapes with over 300 women. On November 4, 2024, news made the rounds on social media that Baltasar, who was the director general of Equatorial Guinea’s National Agency for Financial Investigation (ANIF), had over 300 leaked tapes of…
Amidst controversy over the concession of Essien Udim local government area to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), at the centre to the Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s Essien Udim local government area, at the just concluded council poll on Saturday, protest has engulfed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) hierarchy in the state. The Returning Officer…
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…
The cryptocurrency market is witnessing renewed buying pressure in the last week of October as Bitcoin price surges back above $67,000. The previous bearish momentum struck most major altcoins, including the telegram-hit game Hamster Kombat, registering a 12% intraweek loss to trade at $0.00337. However, with the upcoming season 2, the Hamster Kombat price holds…
Togo, Benin international bilateral electricity customers owed Nigeria a total sum of $5.79 million as electricity debt in the second quarter of 2024. The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission disclosed this in their latest second-quarter 2024. According to NERC’s data, out of the $15.60m invoice issued by the market operator between April and June 2024, the…
Scorpions are extremely dangerous creatures because their venomous stings can cause severe pain and even death. As of this writing, only thirty of these species have had their potentially dangerous venom confirmed by scientific research and exploration. There are over 1,500 different species, but scientists have only studied a handful of them. Pain, swelling, and…
The superintendent of the Omega Power Ministry church, Pastor Chinyere has refused to pay the ransom demanded by Northern kidnappers after abducting the church’s school principal. Releasing an official statement on the church’s Facebook account, the pastor informed the public about the tragic news of the principal of the OPM free school in Jos being…
Controversial Nigerian Street-Hop artiste, Portable has ordered his men to beat up a dealer over alleged failure to deliver his new car. The singer, in a viral video on social media, said it has been two weeks that he paid to have his car shipped, yet the vehicle has not been delivered. The car dealer…
Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno has assured the youths across the 31 local government areas of more empowerment programmes through a Special Ministry of Youths Development to be announced in the next State Executive Council (SEC) meeting. Governor Eno disclosed this during a Youth Appreciation Rally held at the Uyo township stadium…
An Ikeja High Court has set January 23, 2025 to hear the defamation lawsuit filed against the controversial online activist, Vincent Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). VDM is being sued for defamation by renowned lawyer, Femi Falana and his son, Folarin, popularly known as Falz. When the case was summoned on Thursday, Muiz Banire,…
A 25-year-old notorious cultist, Sowunmi Rahmon, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command in Abeokuta. The spokesperson of the command, SP Omolola Odutola, who disclosed this via her X handle on Tuesday, October 9, said the suspect has been terrorizing Ijemo Agbadu Abeokuta and its environs. “8th Oct, 2024. One Sowunmi Rahmon aged…
Lobi Stars head coach, Daniel Amokachi, has said his team will continue to improve despite their slow start to the 2024-25 campaign. The Makurdi club picked their first away point of the season in the 1-1 draw with Niger Tornadoes at the Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium, Minna on Sunday. Ossy Martins gave Lobi Stars the…
A former presidential spokesman Doyin Okupe says Nigerians will vote for President Bola Tinubu again in 2027, for him to complete the constitutionally allowed double terms of eight years. Speaking on Channels TV this evening, Okupe claimed there is an unspoken agreement on rotational presidency between the southern and northern regions. “Nigerians will decide so….
A father accused of be@t!ng his twin newborn daughters to de@th faces execution if he is found guilty. Fernando Vega, 22, was arrested on April 19 and charged with causing seriously bodily injury to a child, along with the mother Angelina Belinda Calderon, 21. His charges were upgraded to two counts of capital m*rder after…
There have been exciting recent reports suggesting that consuming milk and bananas together may offer numerous health benefits to the body. However, there are still some who remain open-minded and optimistic about this possibility. The combination of bananas and milk is not commonly recommended by authorities, but it’s good to explore other delicious and nutritious…
When it comes to relationships, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of getting to know someone new. But while dating should be fun, it’s very important to keep your eyes open for warning signs that things might not be as perfect as they seem. Just like men, women can also display behaviors…
Ovarian cancer is known as the “silent killer” due to its ability to develop without presenting noticeable symptoms in its early stages. By the time many women are diagnosed, the cancer is often advanced, making early detection and intervention critical to improving survival rates. While the symptoms can be subtle and easily mistaken for less…
About six people have reportedly lost their lives, with scores injured, after angry youths attacked Fulani residents in Mera community, Augie Local Government Area of Kebbi State. SaharaReporters reports that the youths reportedly carried out the attack on Sunday in response to allegation that linked some Fulani individuals to recent bandit raids in the area….
Argentina head coach, Lionel Scaloni, has claimed that Lautaro Martinez “deserves the Ballon d’Or more than anyone”. Scaloni has hailed the Inter Milan striker for his “spectacular year”. Martinez excelled for club and country during the 2023/24 season, including scoring the winner and claiming the Golden Boot as Argentina lifted the Copa America in the…
A Nigerian man has sparked controversy by sharing seven conditions his wife has set before he can take a second wife. He announced on his Facebook page that he has confirmed his intention to remarry his wife. She provided specific criteria for him to meet in order to obtain her approval. A Nigerian man has…
