Mubarak Isah Muhammad and Nazifi Muhammad Bala each received 20 lashes over their comic video of a Nigerian governor. Two TikTok comedians have been publicly whipped in Nigeria for making a video that a court in the northern Kano State ruled had defamed the state Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, according to a judicial spokesperson. Mubarak […]
The Former Minister of Communication and Culture, Maj. Gen Ibrahim Haruna, has faulted how foreign countries raised red alert on Nigeria, More especially over the insecurity threat. He also alleged that the US and its allies would wish to see Nigeria metamorphose into a war-torn country such as Afghanistan, Yemen and Syria, but the Federal […]
Davido had his son Ifeanyi with his partner Chioma Rowland three years ago Nigerian police have taken in eight domestic workers for questioning following the death of the three-year-old son of Afrobeats star Davido. A police spokesman confirmed to the BBC that Ifeanyi Adeleke, who turned three last month, had drowned on Monday. According […]
Chieftains of the All Progressives Congress APC from the South-east under the aegis of APC South-east Front have asked President Muhammadu Buhari and other party leaders to endorse the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan as presidential flagbearer of the party. Rising from an emergency meeting Wednesday night in Abuja, the South-east APC leaders said it would […]
Senator Ike Ekweremadu will no longer be taking part in the governorship primary election of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) holding in Enugu State today. This is according to a statement by the Director General of Ekweremadu’s Ikeoha Campaign Organisation, Ogbo Asogwa. “We wish to inform our supporters and Nigerians that the former Deputy President […]
Reactions have trailed the resignation of Peter Obi as member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential. DAILY POST had reported that Obi had on Wednesday announced his resignation from the opposition party. He said recent developments within the party made it practically impossible to continue participating and making constructive contributions. “Our national challenges are […]
The hope of Senator Dino Melaye to return to the National Assembly was on Tuesday evening dashed by delegates who voted more for his political rival, Hon. Tajudeen Yusuf Dino failed to secure the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ticket when he polled 99 votes against TJ Yusuf who is currently representing Kabba/Bunu Ijumu Federal constituency, […]
A socio-political umbrella in the fold of the Abia State Chapter of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Abia Rejoice Movement (ARM), has said it is time for the state leadership to resist the imposition of political office holders by some party leaders in the state. This comes on the backdrop of the upcoming primary election […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arraigned two fake aides of former First Lady, Patience Jonathan. Goni Muhammad and Seidu Seriki Haman were arraigned before Justice Kumaliya of the Borno State High Court in Maiduguri. They face charges bordering on conspiracy and obtaining by false pretence to the tune of N26,492,000. They allegedly […]
Unfolding obstacles to the 2023 general elections in the country are worrisome to close watchers of political development; but the signals are neither new nor insurmountable as to constitute serious threats to the conduct of the election. It is important for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to stay focused and appreciate that free and […]
The Nigerian Bar Association has condemned extra-judicial killings in any part of the country, describing them as reprehensible, barbaric and unacceptable. A statement signed by the President of the bar, Olumide Akpata also called on security agencies to do more to stem these ugly developments, and to ensure that the perpetrators of these heinous acts […]
The Airlines Operators of Nigeria (AON) has warned that the flight operations of its members may experience disruptions due to a growing scarcity of aviation fuel (Jet-A1). A statement signed by AON’s spokesperson Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, said the “The scarcity is impacting negatively on seamless conduct of air transport operations and would lead to flight […]
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Nigeria’s Accountant General of the Federation, Ahmed Idris.EFCC Head of Media, Wilson Uwujaren announced this in a statement on Monday.The spokesman said EFCC operatives took Idris into custody for alleged massive fraud.The top official is accused of diversion of funds and money laundering to the tune […]
Britain condemns killing, tasks govt to bring perpetrators to book Course mates speak on how she was killed Her last word as she pleaded for mercy Muslim clerics express divergent views on the justification for killing Outrage has continued to trail the killing of a Christian female student, Miss Deborah Samuel by a mob in […]
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) yesterday maintained that prolonged payment of petrol subsidy in Nigeria was affecting the country’s fiscal balance despite revenue increase from rise in global oil price.The Washington-based institution stated this in its latest Regional Economic Outlook for Sub-Saharan Africa titled: “A New Shock and Little Room to Maneuver,” released yesterday.It stated: […]
There are reports that the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi, may have joined his ancestors. IT was officially confirmed by the Oyo Mesi and the Oyo State government The foremost Yoruba traditional ruler was one of the longest-reigning Alaafin of Oyo. He became Aláàfin in 1970. He was aged 83. He succeeded Alaafin Gbadegesin […]
The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Dame Pauline Tallen, has said she will initiate a conversation with the Minister of Interior Rauf Aregbesola to ensure that psychiatric tests are made compulsory as part of marriage requirements in the country. Tallen also said there is an urgent need to put an end to the […]
Osuagwu Ugochukwu, personal counsel to former Chief of Army Staff and current Nigeria Ambassador to Benin Republic, Gen Tukur Burutai (Retd), Thursday, debunked allegation on illegal ownership of properties in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, UAE, and other issues. Ugochukwu reacted to an allegation made by one Jackson Ude against his client, Gen Burutai, alleging that […]