The Chief Press Secretary to the Benue Governor, Mr Nathaniel Ikyur has released the itinerary for the funeral of his mother, Late Mama Rachael Mbawuhen Ikyur. According to the programme, Christian wake-keep in honour of the deceased will take place on Friday July 1st, 2022. On Saturday, July 2nd, 2022, the remains of Mama Mbawuhen…
Kinsmen of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu have backed the lawmaker in his current travail. DAILY POST recalls that the Senator is currently being held in the United Kingdom, alongside his wife, over alleged organ harvesting. During plenary earlier in the week, both chambers of the National Assembly had also declared their support…
An Osun State High Court sitting in Osogbo has ordered the Osun State Police Command to pay as compensation, the sum of N6 million for violating the fundamental human rights of two applicants. The two applicants are Yusuf Adepoju and Muddathir Kewudirorun. In the judgment, which was handed down by Justice A. Oyebiyi in suit…
A joint task force commander and a resident of Sabon Gero community, New Millennium City Settlement, in the Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State were killed when bandits stormed the area on Tuesday. The invasion of the bandits in the community also led to the abduction of a medical doctor and 16 others. A…
An activist, Olu Omotayo has urged office holders to learn from the resignation of Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Muhammad Tanko. 68-year-old Muhammad resigned on Monday due to ill health. Omotayo noted that knowing when to quit was an act that should be emulated. “It is a good development and truly the first time…
Leeds United are in the race to sign Moses Simon from Nantes, according to RMC. The Premier League side are competing with another Ligue 1 side Nice for the Super Eagles forward. With Raphinha in talks with Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona, Leeds are already looking for his replacement. The Elland Road club is holding out…
Arsenal player, Daniel Ballard has agreed a transfer to Championship side, Sunderland. The player, whose move to Burnley failed through last season, has also played for Swindon Town and Blackpool on loan. The Northern Ireland international has not had the opportunity to play a single first team game for the Gunners. And now his stay…
Real Madrid star, Dani Ceballos has said that the club’s manager Carlo Ancelotti has asked him for forgiveness for not giving him the opportunity to play. Ceballos also said he will speak to the Italian gaffer before deciding his future. The player, who had previously spent time on loan at Arsenal, said that Ancelotti apologised…
Norway has announced its readiness to send three multiple-launch rocket systems to Ukraine. This was after a similar decision made by the United States. Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday also vowed that NATO and other countries will step up their support for Ukraine. And following the G7 meeting and NATO summit in Madrid,…
Zamfara State government has suspended the feeding of boarding students in the government schools due to paucity of funds. DAILY POST gathered that the failure of the State government to settle the outstanding debt of the State’s feeding agency led to the development. Investigation revealed that many students have abandoned their studies. A Principal of…
Popular socio-political activist, Aisha Yesufu has reacted to lawyer, Malcolm Omirhobo’s outfit as a ‘juju’ priest as he appeared before the Court. The lawyer has been at both the Supreme Court and a High Court in Lagos dressed as a traditional doctor. Omirhobo’s action was a reacting to the Supreme Court judgment that allows female…
US President, Joe Biden, on Wednesday, thanked his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, for allowing Finland and Sweden to join NATO. “I want to particularly thank you for what you did, putting together the situation with regard to Finland and Sweden, and all the incredible work you’re going to try to get the grain out…
Chelsea striker, Romelu Lukaku, has opened up after sealing a one-year loan move with Inter Milan. The deal was confirmed on Wednesday, after the Belgium striker arrived in Italy to undergo his medicals and sign his contract. Lukaku revealed he had remained in touch with Inter coach Simone Inzaghi after his exit last summer and…
Syria has decided to formally recognize the “independence and sovereignty of the Luhansk and Donetsk People’s Republics.” This is according to Syrian State News Agency, SANA, CBN reports. “In an expression of the common will and the desire to establish relations in all sectors, the Syrian Arab Republic has decided to recognize the independence and…
Justice Agatha Okeke of the Federal High Court, Uyo, has convicted and sentenced Scales Olatunji. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) labelled him “a notorious international fraudster”. The convict bagged 235 years imprisonment for internet fraud and money laundering. Olatunji pleaded “not guilty” after arraignment in July 2019 on 45-count charges. One reads: “That…
Following the imminent arrival of left-back Tyrell Malacia, Manchester United are prepared to let three stars, Alex Telles, Brandon Williams and Alvaro Fernandez leave the club. Malacia is on the verge of joining Manchester United from Dutch side Feyenoord after the Red Devils launched a late bid for the 22-year-old on Monday night. Talks over…
The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC) Board, has advocated greater collaboration among stakeholders on the implementation of the National Anti-Corruption Strategy, NACS in the fight against corruption in the country. The NDIC suggested that effective sensitization on the components of NACS, especially the National Ethics & Integrity Policy, and the Freedom of Information Act would…
Former Arsenal midfielder, Jack Wilshere, is set for a return to the club as youth team coach. The former England international has been in talks with the Gunners over a possible return. The 30-year-old’s footballing career is already coming to an end after a short spell with Danish side Aarhus last season. The Englishman has…
A deadline of August 1, 2022 has been set by the Ondo State Security Network Agency, often known as “Amotekun Corps,” for some public institutions to install Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) in their facilities. The ultimatum was issued, according to the corps, as part of its determination to crack down on acts of terrorism and…
R Kelly on Wednesday was sentenced to thirty years in jail on all nine count charges after victims matter their experiences. He was found guilty of one charge of racketeering and eight counts of violating a law which prohibits transporting people across state lines for prostitution. One of the victims, a woman with pseudonym Angela…
