October 2024
Nigerian national wanted in US cybercrime case arrested in Philippines
Philippine authorities have arrested Ahmed Alex, a 35-year-old Nigerian national wanted by US federal authorities for his alleged involvement in a major cybercrime operation targeting American citizens, particularly retired military personnel. The arrest took place on October 11, led by the Philippine Bureau of Immigration’s Fugitive Search Unit along Panay Avenue in Barangay Paligsahan, Quezon […]
US election: Ballot boxes set on fire in Oregon, Washington
As early voting in the US presidential election continues, ballot drop boxes were set on fire in Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington, on Monday. Authorities suspect these two separate incidents are related to an earlier one on October 8, when an incendiary device was placed at a different drop box in Vancouver. Law enforcement agencies […]
Court refuses to postpone Ogun LG poll
The Ogun State High Court, sitting in Abeokuta, the state capital, on Tuesday, dismissed a request by 16 political parties in the state seeking to postpone the proposed local government elections indefinitely. Delivering judgment in AB/577/2024 Action Alliance & 15 Ors v. OGSIEC & Anor, the presiding judge, Justice T. A. Okunsokan, rejected the claims […]
VDM appeals court’s ruling in Falana, Falz’s alleged defamation suit
A social media influencer Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan, has applied to the Lagos High Court for leave to appeal the ruling delivered by Justice Matthias Dawodu on October 14, 2024, asking him to bring down the defamatory video and comments against Human Rights Activist, Femi Falana, SAN, and his son Folarin, popularly known […]
Alex Ikwechegh: Politicians lack respect for Nigerians – Mr Macaroni
Famous social activist and skit maker, Debo Adebayo, better known as Mr Macaroni, has said Nigerian politicians lack regard for Nigerians. According to him, this is because they have never been accountable to the people. The statement comes after a member of the House of Representatives from Abia State, Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh threatened to make […]
FULL LIST: Firms that left Nigeria from 2020 to 2024 over economic challenges
In recent years, Nigeria has witnessed an increasing trend of multinational and local companies shutting down or relocating their operations due to economic challenges, currency volatility and rising operational costs. The latest company to announce its departure from Nigeria is South African grocery retailer Pick n Pay, which confirmed on Monday that it will exit […]
Kidnappers of Edo Rev. Father demand N200m ransom
The abductors of the rector of the Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi in Ivhianokpodi, Aghenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Rev. Fr. Thomas Oyode, are reportedly demanding N200 million ransom for his release. The cleric was kidnapped on Sunday by gunmen during the evening mass. The Director […]
Police arrest IMSU student for kidnapping, death prank in Imo
The Imo State Police Command has arrested a 17-year-old lady addressed as Jesse Chidiebere, a student of Imo State University, IMSU, who faked her kidnapping and death. A press statement by the public relations officer of the command, ASP Henry Okoye, informed that her arrest was effected by the Orji Police Divisional Headquarters on October […]
Ogun govt shuts Obada Grammar School, suspends principal over student’s death
The Ogun State Government has shut down Obada Grammar Institution in Obada, Idi-emi, following the death of Monday Ariyo, an SS2 student of the school. DAILY POST reported that Ariyo died last Friday at the Federal Medical Center, Abeokuta, after a teacher allegedly flogged him 24 strokes of the cane and asked him to perform […]
‘We are not on same level’ – Kcee responds to Flavour
Nigerian singer, Kingsley Chinweike Okonkwo, better known as Kcee, has responded to his colleague, Flavour’s allegations that he’s copying him. It was reports that Flavour recently shaded someone online for allegedly copying his musical style. While Flavour did not mention anyone, Kcee caught the shade and responded accordingly. He claimed that Flavour was not on […]