February 2025
IPOB explains reason for Kanu’s outburst during his recent court trial
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has given reasons for its leader’s angry outburst during his last court sitting in Abuja. Spokesman of the group, Emma Powerful, alleged that the judiciary by his continual trial of its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, has derailed. His statement read in part: “It is scandalous that up until now, seven […]
Reps summon INEC chairman over delay in conduct of bye-elections
The House of Representatives, yesterday, resolved to summon the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Yakubu Mahmood, over the delay to conduct bye-elections into vacant national and state assembly seats. Consequently, the House mandated its Committee on Electoral Matters to investigate the electoral body over its inability to conduct the pending bye-elections. The […]
CBN axes bank chiefs with toxic loans
Bank directors with non-performing insider-related loans have been given a quit order by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). They are to step down immediately. The apex bank gave the directive in a circular signed by Acting Director in charge of Banking Supervision, Adetona Adedeji and sent to all commercial banks on Monday. According to […]
Benue Assembly gives Gov Alia nod to sack Chief Judge
The Benue State House of Assembly has passed a resolution directing Governor Hyacinth Alia to remove the Chief Judge, Justice Maurice Ikpambwese, from office. The lawmakers made the resolution on Tuesday during a plenary session presided by the Speaker, Hyacinth Dajoh. During the debate, 23 out of the 31 members voted in favour of the […]
Lagos Assembly ‘invasion’: DSS threatens lawsuit against broadcast stations
The Department of State Services, DSS, has threatened two prominent broadcast stations with lawsuits over ‘false and malicious reports’ against the organisation. According to the security Agency, Africa Independent Television, AIT, and Channels Television both aired false reports against it on the crisis that rocked the Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday. DAILY POST […]
Police confirm two suspects who killed Anambra lawmaker escape from custody
Police in Anambra State have confirmed the escape of two suspects allegedly involved in the kidnap and eventual murder of a member of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Justice Azuka. The remains of the late Azuka were interred over the weekend in his hometown, Onitsha. However, disturbing news of the escape of two of […]
Saudi Arabia Donates 100 Tons Of Dates To Nigeria
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has donated 100 tons of dates to Nigeria as a gift from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The initiative, facilitated by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief), aims to support vulnerable families and strengthen bilateral ties. At an official ceremony in Abuja, Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador […]
‘Ned Nwoko Not Father Of My Child’, Chika Ike Addresses Paternity Rumuor
Nollywood actress Chika Ike has reacted to social media rumours that billionaire and politician, Senator Ned Nwoko was responsible for her pregnancy. LEADERSHIP recalls that the Senator who is married to actress Regina Daniels had earlier dismissed the claims as false and baseless via a statement on his social media handle on Monday.Chika Ike also […]
Hafsoh Murder: Kwara Court Remands 3 ‘Islamic Clerics’, Phone Repairer, Farmer In Prison
Amongst the suspects were two acclaimed Islamic scholars, a phone repairer and a farmer. The four other suspects arraigned alongside Bello were Ahmed AbdulWasiu, 41, Suleiman Muhyideen, 28, Jamiu Uthman, 29, and AbdulRahman Jamiu. The Police First Information Report (FIR) indicated that some other suspects were at large. The five suspects were charged to court […]
Policeman, Wife Kill Each Other In Ekiti
An impeccable source close to the area, said the man simply known as Caleb had misunderstanding with his wife, simply known as Tate after accusing her husband of engaging in infidelity and extramarital affairs. The woman, according to report, suddenly attacked the man and cut off his manhood. The policeman who was an Assistant Superintendent […]
