April 7, 2025
Hajj: Saudi Arabia temporarily suspends visa for Nigeria, 13 other countries
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended several types of visas for citizens of Nigeria and 13 other countries, as part of measures to curb unauthorized pilgrimages ahead of the annual Hajj. The affected countries include India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Nigeria, Jordan, Algeria, Sudan, Ethiopia, Tunisia, Yemen, and Morocco. According to Saudi […]
Just In: Osun Assembly Passes Consumer Protection Agency Bill into Law
The Osun State House of Assembly has officially passed the Consumer Protection Agency Bill, 2024, into law after its third reading. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, Tiamiyu Olamide stated that during the plenary session on Monday, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adewale Egbedun, the bill received overwhelming support […]
INEC Chairman not sacked – Spokesman
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has disclaimed social media reports that its Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, has been sacked by President Bola Tinubu. A viral WhatsApp message had indicated that Mahmood was sacked and replaced with one Prof. Olamilekan. “INEC Chairman Prof. Mahmud Yakubu has been replaced with Prof. Bashiru Olamilekan by President Tinubu,” […]
We Were Offered N200million, Overseas Relocation Package To Implicate Governor Fubara’s Chief Of Staff – Acquitted Suspects Reveal
Four individuals who were recently acquitted of charges related to the fire incident at the Rivers State House of Assembly have made startling claims. They alleged that they were offered a ₦200 million overseas relocation package in exchange for altering their statements to falsely implicate Edison Ehie, the Chief of Staff to the suspended Governor […]
Stray bullet from VIP convoy kills bystander in Abuja after road crash
A tragic incident unfolded on the evening of Saturday, along the Bwari-Dutse Road in Abuja, where a shooting linked to a VIP convoy claimed the life of a bystander and left several others injured. According to intelligence sources available to Zagazola Makama, the chaos began after a Daf Trailer Truck reportedly lost its brakes and […]
EU prioritises talks with US to get Trump’s tariffs removed
European Union ministers on Monday agreed that the bloc should prioritise negotiations to remove tariffs imposed by the US President Donald Trump over retaliation even as it prepared a first set of targeted countermeasures. Recall that the 27-nation bloc faces 25% import tariffs on steel and aluminum and cars and reciprocal tariffs of 20% from […]
Kebbi: Gov Idris visits Lakurawa after deadly attack
Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, has paid a condolence visit to the Argungu Emirate in Augie Local Government Area following the recent deadly attack in Lakurawa, which claimed several lives. The governor expressed deep sorrow over the incident and extended heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and the wider community affected by the […]
Driver rescued as vehicle plunges off Otedola Bridge in Lagos
A private car fell off the Otedola Bridge along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in the early hours of Monday, April 7, causing panic in the area. The incident disrupted traffic and drew a crowd of onlookers. DAILY POST gathered that the vehicle was carrying four occupants at the time of the crash, all of whom sustained […]
15 suffer burns as gas explosion rocks Ijora
Fifteen persons, including adults and children, have suffered varying degrees of burns in a fire incident caused by a 25kg gas cylinder in a mini shop within a bungalow building consisting of 15 self-contained rooms and seven shops. The incident happened at No. 12, Amosu Street, Ijora Badia, Apapa Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA), […]
BREAKING: Police teargas protesters in Abuja
The Nigeria police on Monday fired tear gas at peaceful protesters in the Maitama area of Abuja, as demonstrators took to the streets to demand urgent government action on worsening economic conditions, rising repression, and the alleged misuse of the Cybercrime Act. DAILY POST reports that the protest, which was part of a nationwide demonstration […]