May 17, 2024
ICYMI: Oyo set for Olubadan’s coronation, buries Balogun June 1
The Oyo State Government has fixed Saturday, June 1, 2024, for the state burial ceremony of the immediate-past Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. The development will be the first in line of activities for the coronation of the Olubadan-designate, Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, according to The PUNCH. It was reported that the seat became vacant […]
‘Nigeria doesn’t deserve royal visit,’ UK journalists slam Harry & Meghan for visiting Nigeria
A British journalist and presenter, Kevin O’Sullivan, has criticised the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, for visiting Nigeria. This comes after another British journalist, Christopher Wilson, drew backlash for comparing Nigerians to Nazis due to the royal couple’s visit. The couple visited Nigeria to celebrate the Invictus Games, Harry’s tournament for wounded […]
Fire Engulfs NNPCL Tank Farm in Apapa, Lagos
On Friday, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) Tank Farm on Kayode Street, Marine Beach, in Apapa, Lagos, was engulfed in flames. Eyewitness Tunde Are reported that the fire began around 11:00 am, causing widespread panic as people tried to contain the blaze before the arrival of rescue teams. The rescue efforts, led by […]
Gunmen Abduct Sister of Senior Advocate Ahmed Raji in Oyo State
Gunmen have abducted Alhaja Seliat Raji, the sister of Senior Advocate of Nigeria Ahmed Raji. The incident occurred on Thursday evening at Alhaja Seliat’s residence in Iseyin, Oyo State. During the abduction, the gunmen killed the house’s security guard, whose name has not been released as of Friday. Sources reported that the kidnappers arrived on […]
Nigerians react as beggars take to Tiktok for alms
Nigerians across social media are now reacting to the clip of beggars seen appealing to people on TikTok for alms. The video, which was generated from one of the live done by the beggars, went viral on Thursday and has since then been discussed among Nigerians. In the clip, the lead beggar who appeared to […]
Owner Arrested After Billboard Collapse Kills 16 in Mumbai
Indian police have arrested Bhavesh Bhinde, the owner of a large billboard that collapsed onto a petrol station in Mumbai, killing 16 people. The arrest follows the filing of a culpable homicide case against Bhinde, who had fled the city after the incident. The tragedy occurred on Monday during severe rain and dust storms that […]
Seven Dead in Ibadan-Iseyin Road Accident, FRSC Confirms
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the deaths of seven individuals in a road accident that occurred on the Ibadan-Iseyin road on Thursday evening. According to Mr. Mayowa Odewo, the Public Relations Officer of the FRSC’s Oyo Sector Command, the deceased included five male adults, one female adult, and one female child. Out […]
Collapsed Amphitheatre: Governor Adeleke rallies support for OAU
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has stated that he is devastated by the incident of the collapse of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Amphitheatre roof. Governor Adeleke conveyed this message in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed and obtained by DAILY POST on Friday in Osogbo. The governor, while praying for the quick […]
Nursing mother stranded in hospital, alleges husband diverted medical fund
A new mother, Susan Ubangha, has cried for help over her deteriorating health condition after giving birth at the Alimosho General Hospital in the Igando area of Lagos State. This is as she alleged that her husband used the money meant for her medical bill to buy a phone and a dog. Ubangha, in a […]
Ekiti Court Orders Remand of Man for Alleged Abduction, Rape of Teenager
On Thursday, an Ekiti State Chief Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti ordered the remand of 25-year-old Olamide Oni in correctional custody for allegedly abducting and raping a 15-year-old girl. Police prosecutor Inspector Raymond Osas told the court that Oni was “reasonably suspected” of committing the offences between January 13 and May 10, 2024, within the […]