November 28, 2024
Liberian ex-warlord Prince Johnson dies at 72
Influential Liberian senator and former warlord, Prince Johnson died on Thursday aged 72. AFP quoted officials from Johnson’s party and the Senate as confirming his demise. Johnson was a key figure in the 1989-2003 back-to-back civil wars in Liberia, gaining worldwide notoriety when he was seen sipping beer in a video as fighters loyal to […]
Court sacks Benue APC caretaker Committee
A Makurdi High Court presided by Justice T A Kume on Thursday nullified the seven man caretaker committee of the Benue State All Progressives Congress, APC. The development followed a suit initiated by the state chairman of the APC, Comrade Austin Agada, challenging the dissolution of the State Working Committee, SWC, of the party by […]
Actor Julien Arnold dies during Christmas Carol performance
Popular Canadian stage actor, Julian Arnold is dead. The actor reportedly died on Sunday November 24, 2024, at the age of 60. He reportedly suffered a medical emergency while performing during a Christmas Carol at Edmonton’s Citadel Theatre. According to CBC, Alberta Health Services spokesperson, Kerry Williamson, stated that Arnold died at the location after […]
Shalom Nagar, executioner of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann, dies at 88
Shalom Nagar, the Israeli prison guard who carried out the 1962 execution of Adolf Eichmann, one of the chief architects of the Holocaust, has passed away at the age of 86. Nagar was assigned to hang Eichmann, a task he did not volunteer for but carried out as part of his duties at Ramle prison. […]
‘Nigeria is a paradise for thieves’ – Sowore
Activist-cum-politician, Omoyele Sowore, has described Nigeria as a paradise of thieves. Sowore said Nigeria has become a country where crime is rewarded “boldly, unabashedly, and unashamedly.” He was reacting to the arraignment of the immediate past Kogi State governor, Yahaya Bello for N110 billion. On Wednesday, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, had arraigned […]
BREAKING: Tinubu’s tax reform bills pass second reading at Senate
The Senate has passed four tax reform bills proposed by President Bola Tinubu for second reading. The bills passed second reading after Opeyemi Bamidele, Majority Leader of the Senate, led a debate on them on Thursday. This comes after several political leaders and stakeholders kicked against the proposed Tax Reform Bills. DAILY POST recalls that […]
Frank Lampard Appointed As Coventry City Manager
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard has been appointed as manager of Championship side Coventry City. The club confirmed this on their website on Thursday. Lampard, who has signed a 2 ½ years deal with the club replaces Mark Robins who was sacked on November 7 after their seventh loss in 14 league games. Robins first managed […]
Adefunke re-elected Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission
Nigeria’s Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi has been re-elected at the 35th Ordinary Plenary Session in Brazzaville, Congo, as Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC). With this development, Nigeria has once again cemented its status as a leader in the African aviation sector. Adefunke triumphed with 22 votes in her favour and seven against. […]
JUST IN: Senators in closed-door session as tax bills arrive Senate for passage
Members of the Nigerian Senate are currently holding a closed-door session prompted by the arrival of the contentious Tax Reform Bills for a second reading proposed by President Tinubu. The development may not be unconnected to yesterday’s stormy session which was characterised by sharp disagreements over the presence of external tax experts in the chamber […]
President Tinubu welcomed in France by Macron
On Thursday, President Bola Tinubu was welcomed by his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron during his historic visit to France. Tinubu began his two-day visit to the foreign country as both nations seek increased economic cooperation, with Paris looking to boost ties in English-speaking Africa following a series of setbacks with former allies. He was greeted […]