Usman Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, has assured the nation of ‘maximum security’ as the country marks its 61st independence anniversary on Friday, according to The PUNCH. He stated that the Force has instituted adequate security measures to protect the citizens, ensure the success of all the activities lined up for the anniversary celebration and…
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 husband to late information minister and ex-DG of NAFDAC, Prof.Dora Akunliyi, Dr Chike Akunyili has been shot to death by gunmen in Anambra state. According to The Nation, Dr Chike was murdered at Umuoji Idemili, North LGA of Anambra State on Tuesday, September 28th. Reports say that Dr Chike had gone to Anambra from…
I’m here again with another critical topic, one I believe we don’t open up about or discuss detailed on, and what could this topic be? I bet you know already from the heading. Yes, it’s the genotype topic. Is it not shocking and sad, how people bring up the discussion of genotype when it’s few…
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…
Did you know it’s easier to let go of a relationship than let go of your toothbrush?Omooo..E be things. It’s a toothbrush palava today. Now I don’t know why this topic just dropped on my head, but I find it interesting and would love to write about it and hear your opinion as well. I…
A lot of times, we find it hard to get something from people. The act of asking frequently can become annoying.What do you do in such a case? Here’s a persuasion hack, I got for you.The Norm Of Reciprocity. What’s this about?People tend to help people or give back to people who help them. So…
Following the Tonto Dike Saga, the latest gist now trending on social media is that of controversial crossdresser, Bobrisky and Mompha. The two started trending on social media after Bobrisky’s ex-PA, Oye Kyme claimed that the two men are in a romantic relationship with each other. Few hours Oye Kyme laid allegations on Bob and…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
American-based Nollywood actress, Sonia Ogiri has called out Nigerian female celebrities for inserting surgical bums to attract men. The actress advised female celebrities who are tired of their professions to quit and look for something else to do rather than to tarnish their image in society. The actress said this after popular actress, Tonto Dike…
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,…
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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 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…
Former Presidential aide, author and activist, Reno Omokri has disclosed plans to storm New York on Friday alongside other activists to harass President Muhammadu Buhari back to Nigeria. Reno made this known via a live video on his verified Facebook page on Thursday. President Buhari, on Tuesday, jetted out of the country to New York,…
These two actresses “Adesua Etomi” and “Jemima Osunde” seem to be very close friends as they both tag each other and give credit to one another. As we see Adesua give photo credits on her IG post to Jemima, this made us believe that these two might be pretty close. Well today we saw a…
A 37-year-old man identified as Adebayo Abiodun Ismail has been arraigned by The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), on Wednesday before the Federal High Court, Ibadan, Oyo state. Adebayo is being prosecuted on a four-count charge bordering on production, possession, manufacturing and labeling of VIP Linctus Cough Syrup with Codeine;…
