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An Ibadan-based journalist, Mr. Tony Awobode, was allegedly harassed and beaten by a Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ibadan. DAILY POST gathered that Awobode, who doubles as General Manager of JAMZ 100.1FM, Ibadan, was on Sunday beaten to stupor at Aleshinloye Junction by DPO of Iyaganku, CSP Akintunde Oyeniran, and his men. Our correspondent gathered…
The government of President Muhammadu Buhari has made a U-turn saying it will not expose those sponsoring terrorism in the country. Femi Adesina, spokesman to President Muhammadu Buhari said this during an interview on Channels Television on Monday. Last week, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) included six Nigerians on its terror list. But when Adesina…
One pastor John Onu has been killed by a police stray bullet at his house in Nkaliki, Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The incident happened on Monday morning, September 20, when police protecting a hotel belonging to one Chukwudi Onyibe, a Special Assistant to the Chairman of the Local Government on Internally Generated…
Wedding guests have been filmed running for their lives after indoor fireworks at the reception caused a huge blaze. In a video that has gone viral, the newlywed couple is seen sharing their first dance together as indoor fireworks on the stage wow onlookers in Mexico. However, the amazement soon turns to terror as the sparks catch onto…
Big Brother Naija, BBNaija season 6 housemate, Emmanuel has emerged as the ultimate veto holder. This means he’s exempted from eviction this week. Biggie instructed him to select his head of house to enjoy regular benefits associated with the position. The head of house and deputy also get immunity for the week. Emmanuel chose Liquorose…
Six Big Brother Naija, BBNaija housemates have been put up for possible eviction this week. The housemates are Whitemoney, Saga, Nini, Pere, Angel and Queen. The housemates saved next week Sunday will join Liquorose, Emmanuel and Cross in the finale. Recall that Biggie canceled the regular nomination process and introduced a twist to the game tonight. The…
Big Brother on Monday introduced a twist to the reality show. Biggie, addressing the housemates, canceled nomination and head of house games. Instead of the nomination process, the housemates are to participate in the ultimate veto power game. They would gather points, and the housemates with the highest point will have the Ultimate Veto Power….
Two days after the online platform, Aboki FX stopped providing updates on the exchange rate, the naira has continued to tumble against the dollar. According to Punch, the dollar rose to between N572 and N575 in different parts of the country on Monday at the black market. Punch correspondent, who visited the ever-busy Wuse Zone…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared a 24-year-old man, Adewale Daniel Jayeoba wanted over an alleged investment scam. The EFCC said Jayeoba, a native of Ori-Ade Local Government in Osun State, used to live at Suit 1004, Providence Centre, MKO Abiola Way, by NNPC Mega Station, Abeokuta, Ogun State. “The public is…
Big Brother Naija’s housemate, Whitemoney has opened up on how he felt about Queen wanting to sleep with Cross. He made this known on Sunday night as he lied down with Queen in their Head of House room. Apparently, Queen had stated that she would want to sleep with Whitemoney and Cross, a statement that…
Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, the ninth substantive vice-chancellor of the Lagos State University has assumed duty on Monday, September 20. She was received by the acting Vice-Chancellor, Oyedamola Oke, members of staff, and students at the university’s six-story Senate Building where she will hold sway for the next five years Friends and well-wishers also received her…
A young Nigerian man has shared his experience after settling in Cyprus. According to him, things have not been easy since he reached the country. The Twitter user identified as @Klaws09 stated that ‘abroad is different from obodo oyinbo‘ narrated that the second he landed in Cyprus, he regretted the decision of leaving Nigeria. In…
Chief Ogbonna Nwuke, the spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State has tendered his resignation. Nwuke said in a letter he forwarded to the leadership of the party dated September 19 that his decision to quit as spokesman was strictly personal. Addressing the leadership of the party, Nwuke said: “We believe that…
Manchester United striker, Cristiano Ronaldo has been defrauded of nearly £250,000 by a travel agent. The 53-year-old, named in Portugal as Maria Silva, also scammed the football star’s super-agent Jorge Mendes out of more than £14,000 and former Man Utd winger Nani out of more than £1,500. Her wrongdoing culminated in her getting a four-year…
Jordyn Woods turned heads as she stepped out in a chain dress to celebrate her 24th birthday. She was joined by boyfriend Karl-Anthony Town for her birthday bash. Jordyn Woods, who used to be best friends with Kylie Jenner, wore a see-through chain dress, adorned with crystals.
Actor Bishop Umoh a.k.a Okon Lagos has lashed out at online fraudsters popularly known as yahoo boys and corrupt politicians over their activities. Okon Lagos asked yahoo boys on his list to unfollow him again as they are no Robinhoods because the super-rich people are beyond their reach. He stated that these online fraudsters steal from…
The 73rd Primetime Emmy Awards was held on Sunday night at L.A. Live’s Event Deck, instead of the Microsoft Theater which has been home to the Emmys since 2008. Cedric the Entertainer hosted the show, which was broadcast live from Los Angeles on CBS and Paramount+. Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” came into the night with the most nominations with 13…
The Ogun state police command has advised members of the public to desist from holding prayer sessions in the forest so as to avoid being kidnapped. The command said that people still organize prayer sessions in the forest despite series of warnings that this makes them easy preys for kidnappers hiding in those forests. A statement…
The Nasarawa Police Command has arrested a fake military officer who has been oppressing residents of Karu and Lafia local government areas of the state. The State Commissioner of Police, CP Adesina Soyemi, disclosed this on Friday, September 17, in Lafia while parading the suspect alongside 60 other suspected criminals. According to the CP, the…
Following the eviction of Yousef and Saskay from the season 6 edition of the Big Brother reality show, organizers have published details of how viewers voted for their favorite housemates. Cross, Saskay, Emmanuel, Yousef, and Angel were nominated for eviction last week Monday. However, there are now 10 housemates in the house to battle for…
