January 11, 2025
Fire Guts Popular Kwara Market, Destroys 7 Shops
A fire outbreak on Friday night destroyed shops and property worth millions of naira at Olusola Saraki Market, Ita-Amo in Ilorin, Kwara State capital. LEADERSHIP gathered that the night fire outbreak was caused by power surge. Sources said the fire that ravaged seven shops containing wares such as clothing materials, meat and provisions, started about […]
Sanwo-Olu acts like he doesn’t know me but begs Mr Macaroni for handshake – Seyilaw
Controversial comedian, Oluwaseyitan Aletile, also known as Seyi Law, has mocked Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, after skit maker Mr Macaroni vowed to continue snubbing him. DAILY POST reports that Mr Macaroni recently sparked mixed reactions after declaring that he would continue to snub Sanwo-Olu while responding to an X user who called him out […]
‘Why I will continue to snub Gov Sanwo-Olu’ – Mr Macaroni
Mr Macaroni, a popular Nigerian skit maker and activist, has disclosed why he will continue to snub the serving Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Macaroni made the revelation while clapping back at an X user @OyesileJohn, who called him out for snubbing the Governor. The user @OyesileJohn Twitted: “To d’ifa fun a certain Macarroni who, […]
Naira abuse: Errant policeman not escort to Okoya’s sons – FPRO
The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa has explained why the police detained a policeman over alleged naira abuse committed by Subomi and Wahab, the sons of billionaire industrialist, Chief Razaq Okoya . He gave the explanation in an X post on Saturday. In a post on Friday, Adejobi disclosed that a policeman who […]
Missing 82-year-old man found dead in Ogun forest
An 82-year-old man, identified as Muritala Raimi, has been found dead in Lukaran Forest, Atikori, Ijebu-Igbo area of Ogun State. The deceased, who resided at Ilero Village, Atikori in Ijebu-Igbo, was reported missing by one Jimoh Salau and Muibi Popoola on Wednesday at the Ijebu-Igbo Division. The police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident to […]
I still struggle to make a living – Hollywood star Djimon Hounsou
Beninese-born US movie star Djimon Hounsou has disclosed that he still struggles to make a living despite a decades-long career. Hounsou is known for appearing in several Hollywood blockbusters including Amistad, Gladiator, Blood Diamond and Guardians of the Galaxy and got candid about his meagre pay while appearing on CNN’s African Voices Changemakers. The ebony-skinned celeb shared that he is underpaid […]
Another setback for NNPP as Sen. Barau welcomes Gov Abba’s ex-commissioner to APC
. The gale of defection rocking the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano has continued as Hon. Abbas Sani Abbas joined the All Progressives Congress (APC). Hon. Abbas, who served as the Commissioner for Rural and Community Development in Kano State until last month, announced his defection from the NNPP during a visit to […]
BREAKING: EFCC invites Okoya’s sons over ‘abuse of naira’ in viral video
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has invited Subomi and Wahab, the sons of billionaire businessman Razaq Okoya, for interrogation over alleged abuse of the naira. DAILY POST reports that the Okoya brothers were in the news a few days ago after a video clip capturing them “abusing” the naira surfaced on the internet. […]
We’re ready to flush out Lakurawa terrorists – Nigerian military
The Theatre Commander, Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma, Major General Oluyinka Soyele, has reiterated the readiness of troops to combat the Lakurawa terrorist group along the Nigeria-Niger border and flush them out. A statement by the spokesperson of Operation Fansan Yamma, Lieutenant Colonel Abubakar Abdullahi, said Soyele made this declaration during an […]
Babangida harps on unity for combating challenges confronting North
Former military President, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has emphasized the importance of unity in overcoming the numerous challenges facing the north. Babangida stated this while receiving officials from the Northern Star Youth Empowerment Initiative (NSYEI) at his Hilltop residence in Minna, Niger State. According to him, “Only through unity can the north overcome its numerous […]
