December 26, 2024
Breaking: Jigawa gov loses son 24 hours after mother’s death
The Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, has lost his eldest son, Abdulwahab, in a motor accident that occurred on Thursday. This incident comes just a day after the governor mourned the passing of his mother, Maryam Namadi, who died on Wednesday after a brief illness. According to reports, the governor’s son was involved in a […]
Many feared dead, others injured as fighter jet mistakenly bombs two Sokoto communities
A fighter jet mistakenly bombed two communities in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State in the early hours of Christmas Day, December 25, 2025. The tragic incident left many villagers d3ad and several others injured, DailyTrust reports. The fighter jet was targeting Lakurawa t3rrorist group when it mistakingly bombed Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities. […]
Yuletide: Governor Adeleke Pardons 53 Inmates (Full List)
Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has exercised prerogative of mercy towards 53 convicts serving various convictions within the Nigerian Correctional Service.In line with the recommendations of the State Advisory Council on Prerogative of Mercy. A statement by his Spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed noted that the letter of commutation dated December 24th, 2024 and which […]
Asake fuels rumours after removing YBNL from IG bio, unfollowing everyone
Nigerian music star Asake has fueled speculation about his relationship with his record label, YBNL, after making notable changes on his Instagram profile. As of Thursday, December 26, 2025, a check at Asake’s Instagram page revealed that he has removed any mention of YBNL from his bio and unfollowed everyone on the platform. This unexpected move has […]
Bloody Christmas As Bandits Kill 12, Abduct 7 Children, Injure Scores In Benue
Palpable fear gripped the people of Yaav and Mbakyol council wards of Kwande local government area of Benue State as armed bandits suspected to be herdsmen invaded the two communities on Christmas day, killing over 12 people and abducted seven children. A resident of now deserted Mbadura council ward who is taking refuge in Jato-Aka […]
Why many women are unmarried in their 30s – Kanayo O. Kanayo
Veteran Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo, has explained why many women are unmarried in their 30s. According to him, the choices they made when they were younger were responsible for their singleness. He said most women who are unmarried in their 30s spent their 20s dating married older men while rejecting young prospective husbands. Speaking […]
Why we increased Okpebholo’s 2025 budget by N71bn – Edo Assembly
Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku has said that the lawmakers increased the state’s 2025 budget from N605 billion to N676 billion to enable the government address food insecurity. DAILY POST reports that Agbebaku disclosed this in Benin City. DAILY POST recalls that the state governor, Monday Okpebholo on December 10, […]
Drug barons jailed with hard labour, forfeit VGC mansions, N67m, $50,000
The Federal High Court in Lagos presided over by Justice Yellim Bogoro, has sentenced four drug lords linked to Nigeria’s largest-ever cocaine seizure of 2.1 tons in Ikorodu, Lagos, to a combined 28 years imprisonment with hard labour The convicts include: Soji Jubril Oke (71) — 5 years imprisonment with hard labour, Wasiu Akinade (55) […]
Bloody Christmas: 33 people killed in Maputo prison riot
Over 33 people have died following unrest at a maximum security prison in Mozambican capital, Maputo. Dozens of people were killed as a result of the prison riot on Christmas Day, according to authorities. According to the Guardian UK, the riot resulted to the death of 33 people, while 15 others were injured. Bernadino Rachel, […]
Lakurawa: NAF to investigate airstrikes on Sokoto communities
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, says it will launch a holistic investigation into airstrikes on two villages in Sokoto. DAILY POST recalls that a fighter jet mistakenly bombed two communities in the Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Wednesday morning. Locals said the incident, which occurred around 7:00 am at Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities […]