May 22, 2025
Paid blackmailers after me, I didn’t have private meeting with Tinubu – Peter Obi
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has alleged that some paid blackmailers are propagating negativity against him. Obi denied having a private meeting with President Bola Tinubu in Rome over an alleged N225 billion debt crisis involving Fidelity Bank. He described the claims as false, malicious, and baseless. In a statement on X, Obi […]
Olamide named among Billboard’s 2025 global power players
Popular rapper and YBNL Nation boss Olamide has been honoured as one of Billboard’s Global Power Players for 2025, recognising his leadership in elevating the label behind superstars Asake and Fireboy DML. In 2024, Asake’s Lungu Boy became Nigeria’s biggest album, certified by TurnTable Charts, while Fireboy’s Adedamola earned critical acclaim. Olamide emphasised YBNL’s global […]
Father of student killed by police stray bullet demands justice, IGP orders probe
The father of Kehinde Paul Alade, a 14-year-old student killed by a police stray bullet in Ibadan, has demanded justice for his son’s death. The incident occurred on Tuesday in the Alakia area of Ibadan, Oyo State, while Mr Odunayo Alade took his late son and brother to school. Mr Alade strongly refuted the police’s […]
UCL: 24 clubs qualify for 2025/2026 season [Full list]
At least 24 clubs have qualified for next season’s UEFA Champions League so far. This follows the conclusion of the Europa League campaign this season after Tottenham Hotspur defeated Manchester United 1-0 in the final on Wednesday night. The 2025/2026 Champions League will see an increase from 32 to 36 teams in the league phase […]
Coalition: ‘We won’t accept their plans’ – Peter Obi’s ex-adviser kicks against VP slot
The coalition of opposition politicians working to take power from President Bola Tinubu in 2027 has been “born,” DAILY POST can authoritatively report. The coalition was born during a meeting on Tuesday night that extended into the early hours of Wednesday morning. A source who spoke to DAILY POST said the meeting had former Vice […]
Hausa wedding: Ban on ‘Kauyawa Day’ in Kano sparks cultural identity debate
Just days before another wedding season in Kano, the joy of brides and their village-themed celebrations has been cut short. On May 17, 2025, the Kano State Censorship Board announced a statewide ban on Kauyawa Day over alleged indecent behavior among young women. “Kauyawa Day” is a traditional cultural event celebrated primarily in northern Nigeria, […]
You wasted $29m on Port Harcourt Road without result – Otti blasts Ikpeazu administration
Abia State Governor has again said that his opponents, including some officials of the immediate past administration in the State, are noise makers. This is even as he accused the Okezie Ikpeazu administration of allegedly paying N9.8 billion to a contractor for the reconstruction of Port Harcourt Road in Aba, which he said was not […]
Missing Sokoto govt critic, Hamdiyya Sidi found in Zamfara hospital
Human rights activist, Hamdiyya Sidi Sharif has been found in critical condition at Bakura Hospital in Zamfara State, after being declared missing since Tuesday morning. Her lawyer, Barrister Abba Hikima, confirmed the news in a Facebook post, stating that she is currently under the watch of security personnel. He added that it is evident she […]
Tottenham defeat Man Utd to win Europa League
Tottenham Hotspur have won this year’s Europa League, following a 1-0 win over Manchester United on Wednesday night. Both teams came into the game looking to win the trophy that would have been a huge positive in a dreadful season. Winning the Europa would also secure a place in next season’s Champions League. And it […]
Controversies trail killing of teenager in Ibadan
Mixed reactions have continued to trail the killing of a 14-year-old teenager, Kehinde Alade, in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. DAILY POST reports that Alade, who was said to be going for the ongoing West African Examination Council (WAEC), was hit by a stray bullet fired by a policeman. The incident occurred around Gbagi market, […]
