October 1st has been declared a public holiday by the Federal Government. FG said the holiday is to mark Nigeria’s 61st Independence anniversary celebration. The Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration on behalf of the Federal Government. He congratulated all Nigerians on the 61st independence and assured of the government’s commitment to…
The Federal government says it has suspended the passports of more than 2,000 in-bound travelers for violating the COVID protocol. Mukhtar Mohammed, national incident manager of the presidential steering committee (PSC), disclosed this at a media briefing in Abuja on Monday, September 27. “Our efforts, in terms of restrictions, have shown that compliance with these…
R Kelly’s accusers who took the stand against him have shared their delight after the popular singer was convicted of sex trafficking and racketeering. Jerhonda Johnson Pace, a woman who accused R Kelly of forcing her to perform oral sex on him when she was just 16 years old rejoiced on Monday, September 27, after R.Kelly was convicted in Brooklyn…
Three young females including a teenager were shot in the head execution-style in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, South Africa on Monday evening, September 27. Western Cape police spokesperson, Brigadier Novela Potelwa who confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday, September 28, said police have instituted the 72-hour activation plan for the mobilisation of resources in…
According to PREMIUM TIMES, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has admitted that copies of its pamphlets containing security tips for staff and corps members contain the “embarrassing” clause that advises corps members to prepare for ransom payment if abducted. It also advised them to “establish a personal relationship with your abductors as soon as…
Big Brother Naija ‘Shine Ya Eyes’ housemate, Emmanuel has stated that he would love to have an affair with popular actress and TV host, Nancy Isime. The housemates on Thursday night played a game of questions and answers. Cross, who spearheaded the game, asked Emmanuel who he would like to have an affair with outside…
ADDRESS BY HIS EXCELLENCY, MUHAMMADU BUHARI, PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA AT THE GENERAL DEBATE OF THE 76TH SESSION OF UNITED NATIONS GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN NEW YORK, USA FRIDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER, 2021 Protocols: Mr. President, Let me, on behalf of the government and people of Nigeria, congratulate you on your well-deserved election as…
Saskay, the evicted Big Brother Naija season 6 housemate, has said she is yet to see or speak to JayPaul since she left the show. Saskay disclosed this known during her media rounds on Friday after she was asked the way forward on her relationship with JayPaul. The reality star said she hasn’t been in…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday told world leaders at the ongoing 76th United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, in New York, that he built hospitals across Nigeria to fight COVID-19. The President said in a bid to curtail the COVID:19 pandemic which halted economic and other activities across the globe in 2020 and early2021, that his…
A police officer dismissed for killing an 18-year-old jambite has been arraigned in court today. Sergeant Samuel Phillip shot dead the 18-year-old admission seeker, Monsura Ojuade in the Ijeshatedo area of Surulere, Lagos State. He was on Friday arraigned before a magistrate court in Lagos. You will recall that the police sergeant attached to the…
President Muhammadu Buhari has asked world leaders to consider developing states “facing fiscal and liquidity challenges” and consider them for “debt suspension, including outright cancellation.” He stated this on Friday while addressing world leaders at the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Buhari said, “On the issue of debt, we have seen…
All the remaining nine housemates in the BBNaija season 6 house have won a staggering N2.25 million. The Housemates, who were grouped into Team Papaya, Team Carrot, and Team Gold, won the sum during the Hawaii task on Thursday. After the different stages of the task, Team Papaya, which had Emmanuel, Queen and Saga, won…
The Federal Government has alerted the general public to heighten security activities preparatory to the events marking the country’s 61st Independence anniversary. The alert was contained in a statement released by the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, today September 24. The Minister however urged residents of the Federal Capital Territory and its environs…
A 7-year-old boy identified as Abdul Ahad Nasiru has been found dead a day after he was declared missing in Tudun Pera area of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was gathered that the young boy’s body with the throat slit was discovered at Rimi River in Angwan Rogo on Friday morning,…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the immediate resignation and prosecution of the Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Godwin Emefiele, following the ”allegations by the All Progressives Congress (APC) that he superintended over massive looting of funds in the CBN”. In a statement released by its publicity secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan,…
The wife of former Super Eagles and Everton striker, Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Yvonne shared the beautiful photos of her family on her Instagram page writing; ”With my favorite human, the best man on earth. Yakky-blessing ”
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The Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, CP Adesina Soyemi on Thursday, presented cheques worth over N22 million to families of deceased officers who died while in service. In a statement issued and forwarded to Daily Post by the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ramhan Nansel, the CP presented the cheques on behalf of…
A young woman said to be a side chic, was filmed jumping out of a window, allegedly to escape when the wife of her married lover returned home unexpectedly. The incident occurred on September 5, as the date on the CCTV footage shows. According to reports, the woman jumped from a fourth-floor window. She was…
A female Army officer identified as Lt. Chika Viola Anele, has been caught on camera punishing a member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Ezeiruaku Ifeyinwa Fidelia in Cross River after having an argument. Nigerian journalist, Agba Jalingo, who shared the video on Thursday said the incident happened at the 13 Brigade headquarters in…
Popular Barbadian-born-American singer, Rihanna Fenty couldn’t hide her happiness after meeting Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi aka Tems on Wednesday. It was gathered that the duo met at an event promoting Rihanna’s latest Savage X Fenty collection. Recall that Wizkid and Tems’ hit song, Essence, has remained a hit song all over the world. Rihanna and…
