May 2024
FG bans money ritual, smoking scenes in Nollywood films
The Federal Government has approved the prohibition of money rituals and the glamorising of vices in Nigerian films. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Executive Director and CEO of the National Film and Video Censors Board, Shaibu Husseini disclosed this at a National Stakeholders Engagement on Smoke-Free Nollywood held in Enugu on Wednesday. […]
BREAKING: Abba Kyari gets bail after 27 months in detention
A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted the former commander of the Force Intelligence Response Team, DCP Abba Kyari, two weeks’ bail after 27 months in detention. Kyari is expected to conclude his mother, Yachilla Kyari’s burial rites. The court subsequently set Friday, May 31, for the determination of his bail application in the […]
PDP constitutes 152-member National Campaign Council for Edo election
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has constituted a 152-member national campaign council for the September 16 Edo governorship elections. SEARCHDaily Post NigeriaDaily Post NigeriaPOLITICSPDP constitutes 152-member National Campaign Council for Edo electionPublished on May 22, 2024By Ochogwu Sunday The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP has constituted a 152-member national campaign council for the September 16 Edo […]
Man drowns at Lagos beach during prayers, divers search for body
The Police said on Wednesday that divers were battling to recover the body of a 30-year-old man who allegedly drowned at Elegushi Beach, Lagos, where he had gone for prayers. The Lagos Police Command spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, told NAN in Lagos. He said that a report to the police indicated that the man, simply […]
Police officer shot dead in Plateau market
A police officer attached to the enforcement team of the Jos Metropolitan Development Board has reportedly died after he was shot in Jos market. It was learnt that the incident happened on Wednesday morning at the Terminus Market in Jos North Local Government Area where security agents and taskforce officials have been battling to clear […]
Man remanded for killing 70-year old in Ibadan
An Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court in Ibadan, on Wednesday, remanded a 46-year-old man, Mutiu Balogun, in a correctional facility over alleged killing of a 70-year-old man. Balogun, whose address was not provided, was charged with murder. The Magistrate, Mrs Olasinmibo Sanusi-Zubair, did not take the plea of the defendant for want of jurisdiction. Sanusi-Zubair directed the […]
Nigerian students in UK thrown off university courses, ordered to leave country
A group of Nigerian students have been thrown off university courses and ordered to leave the United Kingdom after they struggled to pay tuition fees on time, BBC reports. The Teesside University students have said the devaluation of the naira has made it difficult for them to pay their tuition fees, leading to a breach […]
Portable Declares Himself Police Ambassador Amid Controversy
Controversial musician Habeeb Okikiola, known as Portable, has declared himself a police ambassador shortly after evading arrest by police officers. The announcement came through an Instagram post where Portable shared photos of himself with his father and high-ranking officers at the Lagos police headquarters. Portable regained his freedom after being arrested for failing to pay […]
Nine Men Remanded for Conspiracy and Robbery in Adamawa State
A Chief Magistrate court in Adamawa State has remanded nine men at a correctional centre in Yola on charges of criminal conspiracy and armed robbery. The Chief Magistrate Court I in Yola issued the remand order after the presiding judge, Magistrate Mohammed Fufore, received the defendants as arraigned by the prosecuting police officers: Inspector S. […]
Okoloba Community Leaders Intercept Boat Loaded with Looted Materials on River Forcados
Leaders of the Okoloba community in Bomadi Local Government Area of Delta State intercepted a local engine boat loaded with looted materials on the River Forcados on Tuesday. The materials were reportedly purchased from the razed Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area. Mr. Clement Koki, Chairman of the Okoloba community, led the interception […]