April 22, 2025
Insecurity: Niger Governor bans night movement of Okada, Keke Napep
In a decisive move to curb the growing wave of insecurity in Niger State, Governor Umaru Bago has announced a ban on the movement of commercial motorcycles (Okada) and tricycles (Keke Napep) from 6pm to 6am within Minna, the state capital. The directive, which may be extended to other local government areas, was announced during […]
Norwich City sack Johannes Thorup, confirm Jack Wilshere as interim head coach
Norwich City sacked head coach Johannes Hoff Thorup on Monday after poor results and placed ex-Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere in charge for their two remaining games. The club signed the Danish manager to a three-year contract in May last year. However, under his leadership, the team only won 14 of 47 games, giving […]
Ghana president suspends chief justice
Ghanaian President John Mahama has suspended the country’s Supreme Court chief justice – a move that marks a first in the country’s history. Three undisclosed petitions have been filed against Gertrude Torkornoo calling for her removal while an investigation is launched. Chief justices in Ghana enjoy security of tenure – meaning they can only be […]
Taekwondo court reportedly collapses during rainstorm, kills coach in Ilorin
Tragedy struck in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, on Monday, following a 30-minute rainstorm at the Lower Niger River Basin Authority. An Ilorin born Taekwondo coach, identified as Musa Ismail, was reportedly killed in the rainstorm which occurred between 5:30pm and 6:pm. The storm, it was gatheredd totally destroyed the Badminton court within the Lower Niger […]
Rivers Crisis: Coalition backs call to sack Sole Administrator Ibas, gives reason
A coalition of civil society groups under the aegis of Civic Room for Rule of Law, has thrown its weight behind the call for the immediate removal of the Rivers State’s Sole Administrator, Ibok-ete Ibas. DAILY POST reports that Ibas’ alleged excesses, particularly the sacking of Governor Siminalayi Fubara’s appointees, has continued to trigger anger […]
MC Oluomo Fires Back At Those Mocking His Poor English (Video)
MC Oluomo, real name Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, has addressed those who mock him over his inability to speak good English. The road transport workers’ boss stated that though he may not be fluent in English, those mocking him have not raised children who can compete with his children. Speaking at a public gathering, he narrated […]
Tinubu has broken jinx of marginalisation in South-East – Umahi
Minister of Works, Dave Umahi has insisted that President Bola Tinubu has broken the jinx of marginalisation suffered by the people in the South-East region in Nigeria’s political and infrastructural landscape. Umahi stated this over the weekend during a civic reception organised in his honour by the Okposi Okwu community in the Ohaozara Local Government […]
Gov Okpebholo suspends traditional ruler over incessant kidnapping
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended the traditional ruler of Uwano Kingdom in Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area, Dr George Oshiapi Egabor, over incessant kidnapping and killings in his domain. DAILY POST reports that the Governor said the suspension of the traditional ruler is with immediate effect and indefinite. The Governor announced the […]
Vatican prepares to choose Pope Francis’ successor
The Vatican is making preparations for the upcoming conclave that will choose the successor of Pope Francis, who died on Monday at the age of 88 years. Citing the Vatican, DAILY POST reports that the pope died after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest, and his funeral has been scheduled for Saturday. DAILY POST reports […]
Buhari, El-Rufai, others should apologize to North – Gov Uba Sani
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said that past leaders from the North in the last 20 years should apologize to the people for the woes they are currently experiencing. Sani claimed that anyone who had held a political office in the last 20 years must look at himself in the mirror and apologize […]