Following the never-ending backlash over the death of actor Junior Pope, Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Adanma Luke has tendered a public apology to Nigerians. In a now-trending video on social media on Monday, Adanma cried and took responsibility for the death of Junior Pope and others, begging Nigerians for forgiveness “I have come to say…
The member representing Toto/ Gadabuke Constituency at the Nasarawa State House of Assembly, Mr Mohammed Isimbabi, has defected from the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The Speaker of the House, Mr Danladi Jatau, who made the announcement while reading Isimbabi’s defection letter during proceedings on Monday in Lafia, said…
The Osun State Amotekun corps has arrested one Muritala Ibrahim, 35, for allegedly raping a 10-year-old girl. The state Amotekun Public Relations Officer, Yusuf Idowu, revealed this in a statement on Monday, saying that the suspect committed the act in Aagba, Boripe local government area of the state. According to him, the suspect was arrested…
A member of the House of Representatives representing Isiala Mbano/Onuimo/Okigwe Federal Constituency, Miriam Onuoha, has warned that the oil and gas sector of the economy is too critical to be politicized. This is even as she hinted that she will not be a willing tool for the opposition to destroy what she described as the…
The Ward Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Ejemekwuru Oguta LGA Imo State, Dominic Ikpeama has landed in the police net for allegedly selling the federal government’s palliatives meant for the people of Ejemekwuru autonomous community. He was arrested by the Oguta Divisional headquarters following a petition against him by the traditional ruler…
Alex Iwobi has said the Super Eagles are determined to secure a place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Eagles will begin their quest for a place in the competition against Benin Republic next month. The encounter with the Cheetahs will be held at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday,…
The World Health Organization, WHO, the United Nations Children’s Fund, Kaduna State Primary Healthcare, and Zaria Local Government have returned to Tukur-Tukur community in Zaria local government for the second round of immunization on the reported outbreak of Diphtheria, which has claimed the lives of approximately five children. While receiving the team, Abdul-Azeez Suleiman, the…
Women Journalists in the country have challenged the newly sworn-in Chief Justice of Nigeria, CJN, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun to use her position to promote the rule of law, equality and justice for the Nigerian citizenry irrespective of their status. The media practitioners said unless the rule of law, equity and justice are promoted, national security…
The Director General of the World Trade Organization, WTO, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has said that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth has been recording a steady decline since 2014. Nigeria’s former Finance Minister disclosed this General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA on Sunday. According to her, the implication of stagnating GDP growth has signaled…
Como head coach, Cesc Fabregas, has hailed the club’s latest signing of midfielder Nico Paz. The Serie A side signed Paz from Real Madrid on a four-year deal. Reacting, Fabregas described the 19-year-old as an exciting talent. “There has been a lot of interest in Nico from other clubs and not surprisingly,” Fabregas told the…
Brentford’s Ivan Toney has agreed on a personal terms to join Saudi Arabia club Al Ahli. Toney’s Saudi move is at an ‘advanced’ stage, according to football transfer insider Ben Jacobs. Saudi Pro League chief Saad Al-Lazez and sporting director Michael Emenalo are in London trying to finalise a deal. Toney was left out of…
West Ham United are looking in to the possibility of bringing former Chelsea striker, Tammy Abraham back to the Premier League this summer transfer window. The England international currently plays in Italy with AS Roma. But according to Italian football journalist, Filippo Biafora, the Hammers are keen to make a late swoop for Abraham before…
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Wanni says she has broken up with her boyfriend on the show, Shaun. DAILY POST reports that Wanni and Shaun started dating on the show despite both of them being AS. Their relationship has been tense recently, with the host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu’s exposition of Shaun’s conversation with another…
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has encouraged investors to take advantage of the revamped e-dividend portal to mandate their accounts, emphasising the platform’s security and user-friendliness. This was contained in a statement by SEC Director General Emomotimi Agama, who stated that the portal is a secured means for investors to manage their dividends and…
Napoli have received a €65 million offer for Victor Osimhen from Al Ahli. The Saudi Arabian club are the first to officially send in an offer for Osimhen. The Super Eagles striker is expected to leave the Serie A club and was again dropped for Sunday’s league clash with Bologna at home. Posting on X…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has expressed surprise over what appears to be a new era in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL. This was after the company’s release of its 2023 Audited Financial Statement, AFS. The association said that the NNPCL’s declaration of a net profit of N3.3 trillion, alongside…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says at least 400,000 youths abuse drugs in Enugu State. This was disclosed by the Enugu State Commander of the NDLEA, Mr. Abel Sunu Wadahi during a courtesy call on the chairman, Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, Igwe Samuel Ikechukwu Asadu. He said that the rate of…
Controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, AKA Bobrisky, has said he would still spray money at events. Recall that Bobrisky was released on Monday, August 5, 2024 after serving six months imprisonment for naira mutilation He was sentenced to six months imprisonment on April 12, 2024, without the option of fine by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of the…
The Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ahmed Abubakar, has described the reason for his resignation as personal. DAILY POST reports that Rufai tendered his resignation to President Bola Tinubu in Abuja on Saturday but no clear reasons was given for the decision. Abubakar was appointed in 2018 by former President Muhammadu Buhari. He…
Nollywood actress Queeneth Agbor has recounted a harrowing experience she had during a ride with a booked driver. The incident, which she said left her deeply traumatised, occurred while they were crossing the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. Agbor revealed that the driver began to engage in inappropriate behavior, masturbating in the car while she…
