February 8, 2025
Court sentences woman to seven years jail over N127m fraud in Calabar
A Federal High Court, sitting in Calabar, the Cross River State capital has convicted and sentenced one Geraldine Orok Ita to prison for fraud. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Uyo Directorate, had prosecuted Ita on a twelve-count charge, bordering on forgery and diversion of fund to the tune of N127,686,594,l.87 (One Hundred and […]
Osun State Unveils Imole-Youth Corps Scheme In A Grand, Colourful Ceremony
In a spectacular and well-organized event, the Honourable Commissioner for Youth Affairs, Hon. Olagunju Moshood Olalekan, under the administration of the state governor, Senator, Dr. Ademola Jackson Nurudeen Adeleke, officially inaugurated the Imole-Youth Corps Scheme at Freedom Park, Osogbo. The initiative, a visionary project of Governor Adeleke, is designed to empower 10,000 Osun youths by […]
Man Kills Brother Over Disagreement On Foodstuffs Sharing
Tragedy struck the people of Abagana Community in Njikoka local government area of Anambra State on Friday, when a 37-year-old man, Anthony Kosisochukwu Okafor sent his elder brother, Mr. Emmanuel Okafor, 45, to his untimely grave. LEADERSHIP learnt that the sad incident happened at about 7pm on Friday when Anthony and his deceased brother, Emmanuel […]
What it takes to be a good wife, mother – Influencer Demure
Social media influencer and entrepreneur, Nneamaka Oghenetejiri Solomon, popularly known as Demure, is redefining motherhood, career, and intentional living. With a growing audience of over 262,000 followers on Instagram and 66,400 on TikTok, Demure has become a leading voice in lifestyle, fashion, and parenting. In a recent chat with Saturday Sun, Demure shared her perspectives […]
Kenya Airways to be sanctioned over maltreatment of Nigerian passenger
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed that it plans to impose sanctions against Kenya Airways for its violation of rules in Nigeria. NCAA publicist, Michael Achimugu made the disclosure on X, revealing that the airline’s management refused to apologise to Gloria Omisore, a Nigerian passenger who was allegedly maltreated by the airline staff […]
Rumbles in APC
•Opposition, aggrieved ruling party chieftains unite for 2027•No comment, says APC scribe American College football player and coach, Paul Bryant said “when you make a mistake, there are only three things you should ever do about it: admit it, learn from it, and don’t repeat it.” While many Nigerians believe that the All Progressives Congress […]
Ekiti Judiciary disowns magistrate order
The Ekiti State Judiciary has distanced itself from a controversial order issued by the Ikole Ekiti Magistrate Court. The order, issued a few days ago, barred lawyers from applying to lift a freezing order and directed their arrest if they applied. It was issued in a case between the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode […]
Abductors of former NYSC DG, Gen Tsiga demand N250m ransom
Abductors of the former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, Retired General Maharazu Tsiga, have demanded a N250 million ransom as a condition for his release. DAILY POST recalls that Gen Tsiga was kidnapped on Wednesday night following the invasion of his residence in Katsina State by over 100 gunmen. According to a […]
No Explosion At Warri Refinery, Routine Maintenance Ongoing –NNPC
Contrary to reports, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has clarified that there was no explosion at the Warri Refining and Petrochemical Company (WRPC). The NNPC said on January 25, 2025, operations at WRPC Area 1 were intentionally curtailed to carry out necessary intervention works on select equipment, including field instruments that were impacting […]
Okpebholo, Idahosa Hail Tinubu For Fixing Benin-Sapele-Warri Road
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, have commended President Bola Tinubu for embarking on the repairs of failed portions of the Benin-Sapele-Warri Road.Okpebholo and Idahosa, alongside the contractor, inspected sections of the more than 30-kilometre stretch Benin-Sapele-Warri Road project and expressed satisfaction with the job done so far. The Benin-Sapele-Warri […]