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![DSS, Security Forces Surround Kano's Kofar Kudd Palace Housing Emir Muhammadu Sanusi]()
DSS, Security Forces Surround Kano's Kofar Kudd Palace Housing Emir Muhammadu Sanusi
In a dramatic turn of events, top security operatives have converged on the Kofar Kudd Palace, where Emir Muhammadu Sanusi is currently residing. This move comes amidst significant political upheaval in the ancient city of Kano.Governor Abba Yusuf has reinstated Emir Sanusi, who returned to the pal... -
![Mother Of Four Gets Murdered Inside A Hotel In Sokoto]()
Mother Of Four Gets Murdered Inside A Hotel In Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the gruesome murder of a middle-aged woman in a hotel within the Sokoto metropolis. The incident, which has sent shockwaves through the community, involved the woman being killed in a hotel room where she allegedly accompanied her killer.In a telephone ... -
![Nigerian Football Stars Shine Bright: Lookman & Boniface Eye CAF Player Of the Year]()
Nigerian Football Stars Shine Bright: Lookman & Boniface Eye CAF Player Of the Year
Following Victor Osimhen's historic win at the 2023 African Player of the Year awards, ending Nigeria’s 24-year drought, the exceptional performances of Nigerian players in the 2023/24 season suggest that the nation could secure the prestigious title once again in 2024.Two Nigerian footballe... -
![I Took Break From Acting Because I Was Perceived As A ‘Bad Guy' - Nollywood Legend, Segun Arinze Opens Up About Career & Personal Struggles]()
I Took Break From Acting Because I Was Perceived As A ‘Bad Guy' - Nollywood Legend, Segun Arinze Opens Up About Career & Personal Struggles
In a candid interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Nollywood actor Zack Orji recounted his experiences and challenges in the film industry. The interview, shared on Instagram on Thursday, delved into the highs and lows of his career, including the impact of his famous role in the 1996 fil... -
![Nigerian Army Officer, Charles Ogbonna Kidnapped Near Makurdi Barracks, N5m Ransom Demanded]()
Nigerian Army Officer, Charles Ogbonna Kidnapped Near Makurdi Barracks, N5m Ransom Demanded
In a distressing turn of events, Charles Ogbonna, a Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) in the Nigerian Army, has been abducted by unknown gunmen near an army barracks in Makurdi, the state capital. The incident was confirmed by military sources to SaharaReporters.Ogbonna's identity card wa... -
![Two Women Killed By Lightning Strike In FESTAC, Lagos]()
Two Women Killed By Lightning Strike In FESTAC, Lagos
In a tragic incident, two women lost their lives after being struck by lightning during a rainstorm in the FESTAC area of Lagos State. The news was confirmed by Lagos State Police spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a post on his X handle (@benHundeyin) on Saturday. According to Hundeyin, the light... -
!["Nigerians To Enjoy Home Delivery Of Passports Starting June" - Minister Of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo]()
"Nigerians To Enjoy Home Delivery Of Passports Starting June" - Minister Of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo
The announcement was made during Tunji-Ojo's inspection of the electronic gates at the new terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on Friday.Tunji-Ojo highlighted that the passport home delivery service aims to streamline the process for citizens, eliminating the need for... -
!["We Will Respect Court Order Halting The Reinstatement Of Sanusi II As Emir"— Kano Police (Video)]()
"We Will Respect Court Order Halting The Reinstatement Of Sanusi II As Emir"— Kano Police (Video)
The Kano State Police Command has announced its commitment to abide by a court order restraining the appointment of Sanusi Lamido Sanusi as the Emir of Kano.In a press briefing held on Saturday, May 25, Commissioner of Police Muhammad Usaini Gumel affirmed that the command is complying with the cou... -
![Fuel Tanker Explosion Causes Massive Gridlock On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Video)]()
Fuel Tanker Explosion Causes Massive Gridlock On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway (Video)
A fuel tanker explosion occurred on Saturday along the Ibafo axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, leading to a significant traffic gridlock.The explosion reportedly happened after the tanker fell on the highway, causing panic and severe disruptions in traffic flow. Eyewitnesses described the scene ... -
![Blaze Engulfs Iconic Cartege Cinema In Asaba, Delta State (Video)]()
Blaze Engulfs Iconic Cartege Cinema In Asaba, Delta State (Video)
In a devastating turn of events, the iconic Cartege Cinema, a beloved landmark in Asaba, Delta State, was engulfed in flames yesterday evening, sending shockwaves through the local community and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.Eyewitnesses reported thick plumes of smoke billowing from th... -
![Kidnapping Victim, Akponye Alphonsus Sues Private Bus Company For Negligence Leading To Abduction]()
Kidnapping Victim, Akponye Alphonsus Sues Private Bus Company For Negligence Leading To Abduction
Akponye Alphonsus, a recent kidnapping victim, has filed a lawsuit against a private bus company, alleging negligence that led to his abduction. Alphonsus claims that on March 31, 2024, he purchased a ticket at the bus company’s Abuja park for an 8 am departure, with an expected arrival time of 5... -
![Nigeria Customs Service Intercepts Illicit Wildlife Shipment To Vietnam]()
Nigeria Customs Service Intercepts Illicit Wildlife Shipment To Vietnam
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has successfully intercepted a 40-foot container loaded with illicit wildlife products destined for Vietnam. This significant seizure, carried out by the NCS's Special Wildlife Office, led to the arrest of three suspects connected to the crime, barely six week... -
![Kaduna Police Capture Notorious Bandit Accomplice, Muhammad Bello & Rescue Kidnapped Victims]()
Kaduna Police Capture Notorious Bandit Accomplice, Muhammad Bello & Rescue Kidnapped Victims
The Kaduna State Police Command has announced the capture of Muhammad Bello, a notorious bandit known to be an accomplice of the infamous Dogo Haliru. This successful operation followed the rescue of three kidnapped individuals who were abducted along the Kindandan-Dogon Dawa Road in the Birnin Gwa... -
!["It Is Not By Being Muscular"- Blessing Okoro Threatens To Beat Up Verydarkman Amid Ongoing Feud]()
"It Is Not By Being Muscular"- Blessing Okoro Threatens To Beat Up Verydarkman Amid Ongoing Feud
Popularly known as Blessing CEO, self-proclaimed relationship expert Blessing Okoro has issued a stern warning to Martin Otse, also known as Verydarkman, threatening physical confrontation if he provokes her further.The ongoing online dispute between Blessing CEO and Verydarkman has attracted signi... -
![NAFDAC Cracks Down On Drug Hawkers In FCT, Seals Three Shops]()
NAFDAC Cracks Down On Drug Hawkers In FCT, Seals Three Shops
On Friday, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) intensified its crackdown on illegal drug activities by sealing three shops in the Kpaduma Community 2, Asokoro District, and Nyanya Motor Park within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).This enforcement action fol... -
![Nigeria Customs Intercepts Drugs Worth N24 Million At Kebbi Borders]()
Nigeria Customs Intercepts Drugs Worth N24 Million At Kebbi Borders
The collaborative efforts of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in the Northwest region have yielded significant results with the interception of drugs worth over N24 million at the Kangiwa and Bachaka borders in Kebbi State.According to Comptroller Aminu Abubakar Danmusa, the coordinator of the bor... -
![Jigawa Police Arrest Man For Defrauding Friend Of N1.94 Million in Fake Dollar Exchange]()
Jigawa Police Arrest Man For Defrauding Friend Of N1.94 Million in Fake Dollar Exchange
The Jigawa State Police Command has arrested a 25-year-old man, Abubakar Ibrahim, for defrauding his friend of N1,942,000 under the pretense of exchanging the amount for United States Dollars (USD).Police spokesperson DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to DAILY POST. A... -
![HEARTBREAKING! Footballer, Kayode Olanrewaju's 3 Children Allegedly Belongs To Pastor Adegboyega As DNA Reveals]()
HEARTBREAKING! Footballer, Kayode Olanrewaju's 3 Children Allegedly Belongs To Pastor Adegboyega As DNA Reveals
Nigerian international footballer Kayode Olanrewaju, known for his time as a forward at Manchester City, is facing a devastating personal crisis that could see him lose almost everything he has worked for throughout his career. Shocking revelations have surfaced suggesting that Kayode may not be th... -
![Mohbad Was Using My Glory to Excel in His Music Career – Mohbad’s Father Claims]()
Mohbad Was Using My Glory to Excel in His Music Career – Mohbad’s Father Claims
Mr. Aloba, the father of the late musician Mohbad, revealed in a recent video that his son leveraged his own success to gain fame in Nigeria prior to his passing.In the video, Mr. Aloba shared that Wunmi’s pastor, Mohbad’s widow, informed the family that the late musician had been utilizing his... -
![Man, Osazee Kenneth Convicted & Jailed For Spraying Naira Notes at a Funeral in Edo]()
Man, Osazee Kenneth Convicted & Jailed For Spraying Naira Notes at a Funeral in Edo
Osazee Kenneth Imagbenikaro has been convicted by Justice C.A. Obiozor of the Federal High Court in Benin City for the offense of spraying naira notes at a funeral ceremony on April 28, 2023. Imagbenikaro admitted guilty to the charges brought against him, which were based on Section 21(3) of the C... -
![Shocking Moment a Trader Was Caught Spraying Sniper on The Stockfish in Lagos Market (Video)]()
Shocking Moment a Trader Was Caught Spraying Sniper on The Stockfish in Lagos Market (Video)
A Nigerian lady has expressed shock after catching a trader allegedly adding a deadly pesticide, Sniper to stockfish. The lady observed the incident while shopping at the market. When she complained and asked him why he was adding the pesticide to food, he retorted by telling her to either leave or... -
![Nigeria Army Dismisses Four Soldiers Over Killing of NSCDC Officer in Niger State]()
Nigeria Army Dismisses Four Soldiers Over Killing of NSCDC Officer in Niger State
The Niger State Police Command has paraded four dismissed soldiers arrested over the killing of an officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kingsley Chimetalo. Spokesperson of the command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, May 24, 2024, said the ... -
![You Have No Future Here - Lagos Labour Party Spokesperson, Ife Salako Tackles Wole Soyinka (VID)]()
You Have No Future Here - Lagos Labour Party Spokesperson, Ife Salako Tackles Wole Soyinka (VID)
In the video he shared via his social media page, Ife Salako criticized Wole Soyinka for contributing to the country's problems instead of helping resolve them, considering his age and influence. He accused the Nobel laureate of supporting an individual with a camp that includes killers, drug ... -
![Thousands of GMO Mosquitos Released in Djibouti To Eliminate Mosquitoes Causing Malaria]()
Thousands of GMO Mosquitos Released in Djibouti To Eliminate Mosquitoes Causing Malaria
Genetically engineered mosquitoes have been released in the tiny East African country of Djibouti to combat a surge in malaria infections caused by an invasive vector.This initiative started on Thursday, comes as Djibouti, one of Africa’s smallest nations with just over a million residents, grapp... -
![Former Abia State First Lady, Odochi Orji Dumps PDP]()
Former Abia State First Lady, Odochi Orji Dumps PDP
There's quite a political shake-up happening in Abia State. The departure of both the former First Lady, Mrs. Odochi Orji, and her son, Chinedum Orji, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) could indeed signal a significant shift in the state's political landscape. Their decisions to lea... -
![How Will This National Anthem Bill Help to Solve Hunger, Insecurity?- Rep Member, Ahmad Satomi Challenges His Colleagues]()
How Will This National Anthem Bill Help to Solve Hunger, Insecurity?- Rep Member, Ahmad Satomi Challenges His Colleagues
A video of a member of the House of Representatives, Ahmed Satomi, challenging his colleagues over the National Anthem bill has made the rounds on social media.In the video, Senator Satomi who represents Jere Federal constituency, Borno state, asked his colleagues how Nigeria reverting to the old N... -
![Minister, Uju Kennedy Makes U-Turn, Donates to Mass Wedding For 100 Orphaned Girls in Niger]()
Minister, Uju Kennedy Makes U-Turn, Donates to Mass Wedding For 100 Orphaned Girls in Niger
The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, recently announced scholarships and distributed various gifts to 100 orphaned girls in Niger State. This initiative took place ahead of a mass wedding sponsored by Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly.Initially,... -
![Man, Onybuchi Anele Di£s After Police Allegedly Shot Him in The Face With T£argas in Abuja]()
Man, Onybuchi Anele Di£s After Police Allegedly Shot Him in The Face With T£argas in Abuja
A father of one, identified as Onybuchi Anele, has passed away after he was allegedly sh%t with a t£argas canister by a policeman in Abuja.It was gathered that he the tragic incident occurred on Wednesday, May 22, while Anele was returning from work.Narrating what transpired, an eyewitness who spo... -
![Kano Residents Gripped By Tension As Gov Yusuf Orders Arrest Of Deposed Emir, Ado Bayero]()
Kano Residents Gripped By Tension As Gov Yusuf Orders Arrest Of Deposed Emir, Ado Bayero
Tension has gripped Kano State following reports of the alleged forcible return of deposed Emir Aminu Ado Bayero.This is as the Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has ordered his immediate arrest.Daily Post reports that the governor, his Deputy, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam and other top gove... -
![Julius Abure Suspended As Labour Party's National Chairman]()
Julius Abure Suspended As Labour Party's National Chairman
Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP), has been suspended from the party in Ward 3 in Arue-Uromi, in Esan North-East Local Government Area of Edo State.The party cited alleged high-handedness and anti-party activities.A letter of suspension dated May 14, 2024, and another let... -
![Women Remain More Unfaithful Than Men In Relationship – Singer, Seun Kuti Declares]()
Women Remain More Unfaithful Than Men In Relationship – Singer, Seun Kuti Declares
Controversial Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti has claimed that women are more unfaithful in relationships and marriages than men.He said the notion that men cheat more than women was a propaganda.The maverick singer spoke on the ‘Bahd & Boujee’ Podcast co-hosted by reality star Tolanibaj and a... -
![Father Taken To Custody For Defiling Daughter In Ondo]()
Father Taken To Custody For Defiling Daughter In Ondo
The NSCDC Ondo State division has reported the apprehension of a 40-year-old farmer, Abraham Achibong, on charges of incest with his 14-year-old daughter in Akure, the capital city of the state.In a statement by the Public Relations Officer of the corps, Aidamenbor Daniel, he said that “Achibong ... -
![Power Minister, Adelabu Reels Out Why National Grid Hasn’t Collapsed In Last 2 Months]()
Power Minister, Adelabu Reels Out Why National Grid Hasn’t Collapsed In Last 2 Months
Adebayo Adelabu, the Minister of Power, has said that issues surrounding the constant collapse of the National grid are being resolved.The Minister spoke on Friday at the ongoing Ministerial Sectorial Update put together by the Federal Government to offer the Ministers the opportunity to present th... -
![Vice-President Kashim Shettima Highlights $25 Billion Spent Annually On Fuel Imports, Promises End To Dependency]()
Vice-President Kashim Shettima Highlights $25 Billion Spent Annually On Fuel Imports, Promises End To Dependency
Vice-President Kashim Shettima revealed on Friday that Nigeria spends approximately $25 billion annually on importing petroleum products. However, Shettima expressed confidence that this heavy reliance on fuel imports will soon be a thing of the past, thanks to the concerted efforts of President Bo... -
![ONE YEAR! President Tinubu Pledges Commitment To Nigerians, Declares End To Nation's "Bleeding"]()
ONE YEAR! President Tinubu Pledges Commitment To Nigerians, Declares End To Nation's "Bleeding"
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a meeting with Yoruba Leaders of Thought on Friday, pledged his unwavering commitment to meeting the expectations of Nigerians, asserting that the nation's period of "bleeding" has come to an end.Expressing deep concern over the state of local governme... -
![Watch Video Of Paul Okoye As He Traditionally Weds Girlfriend, Ivy Ifeoma Amid Pregnancy Rumors]()
Watch Video Of Paul Okoye As He Traditionally Weds Girlfriend, Ivy Ifeoma Amid Pregnancy Rumors
Nigerian music star, Paul Okoye otherwise known as Rudeboy has traditionally tied the knot to his girlfriend, Ivy Ifeoma.The singer in videos captured online was seen with the influencer and model in her hometown in Igbere, Abia State with her family. According to reports, the second half of Psquar... -
![Gov Yusuf Reveals What He Will Do To Judge Who Tried To Halt Sanusi’s Reinstatement]()
Gov Yusuf Reveals What He Will Do To Judge Who Tried To Halt Sanusi’s Reinstatement
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, said that the Judge who halted Emir Muhammad Sanusi Lamido's reinstatement, simply abused power. The governor stated that he would bring the issue to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum to be tackled accordingly. Recall that Governor Yusuf had signed a bill re... -
![Photo of Lady Allegedly Behind Basketmouth and Wife Elsie's Marriage Crash Surfaces]()
Photo of Lady Allegedly Behind Basketmouth and Wife Elsie's Marriage Crash Surfaces
The Instagram blogger known as The Tattle Room has caused a significant stir online by revealing the alleged reason behind the dissolution of comedian Basketmouth (Bright Okpocha) and his wife Elsie Okpocha's marriage. The blogger claims that Victoria Eze, who is also known as Miz Vick and is ... -
![JUST IN: Governor Yusuf Presents Letter Of Reinstatement To Emir Sanusi (Photos)]()
JUST IN: Governor Yusuf Presents Letter Of Reinstatement To Emir Sanusi (Photos)
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, said that the Judge who halted Emir Muhammad Sanusi Lamido's reinstatement, simply abused power. The governor stated that he would bring the issue to the Nigeria Governors’ Forum to be tackled accordingly. Recall that Governor Yusuf had signed a bill re... -
![Nigerian Man Regrets Decision After Helping Others Secure Jobs Abroad]()
Nigerian Man Regrets Decision After Helping Others Secure Jobs Abroad
A Twitter user has shared a story how helping others abroad boomeranged. @darkestgrey_ shared the story on Twitter how a Nigerian man who helped fellow countrymen secure jobs at his workplace abroad was badly rewarded. According to the user, the student had a good work relationship, which gave him ...
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