October 22, 2024
Five Abuja-bound NAF personnel killed in accident on Jos-Akwanga road
Five officers of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) have died in a road accident at the Hawan Kibo area of Jos-Akwanga highway in Plateau state. Olusola Akinboyewa, the NAF spokesperson, said in a statement that the officers died in a road accident on Tuesday while travelling for a sporting event in Abuja, the nation’s capital. […]
Bill to split Oyo into two states scales second reading at house of reps
A bill seeking to split Oyo into two new states has passed the second reading at the house of representatives The constitutional amendment bill, co-sponsored by Akeem Adeyemi from Oyo and six other lawmakers, passed the second reading during the plenary session on Tuesday. The bill intends to establish New Oyo state with Oyo town […]
Malami bags new appointment as Chairman of AABF committee
Former Attorney General of the Federal and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has been appointed as the chairman of the Pan African Business Forum, AABF, Judicial Review and Transformation of African Committees. Malami, who served under former President Muhammadu Buhari, will head the committee for two years, which is subject to review. His appointment was […]
FG orders NNPCL, LPG producers to stop exports from November 1
Mr Ekperikpe Ekpo, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), has directed the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd. (NNPC Ltd.) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) producers to halt the export of LPG produced in the country, effective from November 1, 2024. This directive comes as part of measures to address the rising cost of LPG […]
BREAKING: Fubara, Other PDP Governors Meet in Abuja Over Party Crisis
Governors elected under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently holding a meeting in Abuja. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that the meeting comes amidst lingering internal conflicts threatening the opposition party’s unity. The meeting, taking place at the Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed’s lodge, has in attendance key stakeholders, including Governor Siminalayi Fubara […]
Ex-Rep member, Farouk Lawan released after serving 5-year jail term
A former member of the House of Representatives, Farouk Lawan, has regained freedom. This followed the completion of his five-year jail term in Kuje Prison. In January, the Supreme Court had affirmed the five-year jail term handed to Lawan by the Court of Appeal. Lawan was convicted and sentenced to prison in 2021 for accepting […]
Bobrisky transferred to FCID, spent night behind bars
Controversial crossdresser, Okuneye Idris, otherwise known as Bobrisky, is currently in detention at the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos State, where he spent the night in a cell at the police facility. A source, who confirmed the development to our correspondent, said further directives were being awaited regarding Okuneye’s case, adding that he […]
Salo’s hospital bill cost more than N12m – Toyin Abraham
Nollywood actress, Toyin Abraham, has given an update on TikTok Influencer, Afeez Ojesanmi, popularly known as Salo, who was recently robbed and shot in the Lekki area of Lagos State. DAILY POST reports that the content creator was hospitalised in a critical condition after the incident. During a recent live stream with influencer, Nelson Appy, […]
Oyo: 50 communities cut off as flood washes away bridge in Eruwa
Over fifty communities have been cut off as a result of the collapse of one of the bridges in Ibarapa East Local Government in the Ibarapa geopolitical zone in Oyo State. DAILY POST gathered on Tuesday that the bridge on the Ipin River collapsed due to the heavy rain that was witnessed in the town […]
Turkey: Osimhen’s wonder strike enters record books after Ronaldo
Victor Osimhen’s amazing overhead kick goal for Galatasaray against Antalyaspor has made it to the record books, DAILY POST reports. According to CNN Turk, the superb strike was only the second goal in the world to be scored from a height of more than 2.30 metres barrier. Osimhen’s goal was from a a height of […]