JUST IN: NEMA Receives 148 Repatriated Nigerians As They Arrive In Lagos
Some Nigerians including women and children stranded have been repatriated with support of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Libyan Directorate for Combating Illegal Migration (DCIM) and the Nigerian consulate. It was gathered that the migrants were flown into Lagos from Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli on Wednesday, through the Voluntary Humanitarian Return (VHR) flight. […]
UNIZIK Vows Justice In Lecturer-Student Clash, Orders Investigation
The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, Anambra State, has responded to the viral video involving an assault on a male lecturer by a female student, assuring the public that a full-scale, transparent, and unbiased investigation was underway. In a press release signed by the University’s Acting Head, Information, Public Relations, and Protocol, Njelita […]
Medical doctor, Lawan Ado arrested for treating wounded bandits in Katsina
Security operatives in Katsina State have apprehended a medical doctor for allegedly treating notorious bandits, including a wanted bandit kingpin, Usman Modi Modi. The suspect, identified as Lawan Ado from Safana Local Government Area of the state, was arrested following intelligence reports linking him to the medical care of wounded bandits. DAILY POST gathered that […]
Gunmen kill two police officers in Yobe
Yobe State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two police officers at the Kolere Police Outpost in Fune Local Government Area. DSP Ali Pindar was killed in late January 2025, allegedly by hoodlums. Prior to his death, DSP Pindar had arrested a high-profile gang leader and transferred the suspect to the Damagum Divisional Police […]
Kidnapping a franchise, now money making machine in Nigeria – Ex-DSS Director, Ejiofor
A former Director General of the Department of State Services, DSS, Mike Ejiofor, on Wednesday declared that kidnapping is now a franchise in Nigeria. Ejiofor said kidnapping is on the rise because some Nigerians have turned it into a money-making venture. He spoke on Arise Television’s The Morning Show while reacting to the kidnapping of […]
How Adeleke Revived and Sustained University of Ilesa – Vice Chancellor
By Sola Isola The Vice Chancellor of University of Ilesa, Prof Olufemi Asaolu has said that the University was completely moribund, dilapidated and in bad state before Senator Ademola Adeleke became Governor of the state. He explained that Governor Adeleke released over N4billion to as kickoff grant for the university while adding that over 230 […]
Catechist, wife blame arsonists as fire destroys home in Umuahia
A Catechist serving in a Catholic Church at Amaokwe Ugba, Umuahia North LGA of Abia State, Mr Benjamin Amaechi and his wife, Margaret have cried foul, following the early morning fire that destroyed their home this week. The couple, who spoke to journalists after the incident, alleged that their four-bedroom apartment may have been set […]
Man apprehended for sexually assaulting two varsity students in Ogun
Police in Ogun State have arrested a 31-year-old man, Olarewaju Idris, following a series of alleged sexual assaults on female students at Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in Ijagun. The suspect, who reportedly targeted students at the institution, was apprehended on Saturday at a hotel in Erinwo, Ijebu-Ode. Police spokesperson Omolola Odutola confirmed the […]
‘I’m federal government liability’ – Portable begs Tinubu’s intervention in case against Ogun
Embattled Nigerian musician, Portable has called on president Bola Tinubu to intervene in the ongoing legal battle between him and the Ogun State government. DAILY POST reports that the singer, who is currently at large was arraigned by the Ogun State government alongside his nine associates for assaulting officials from the Ministry of Physical Planning […]
New year murder: Fatinoyes get justice after two years
On Monday, February 3, 2025, Justice Basirat Adebowale, of the Ogun State High Court sitting in Abeokuta, sentenced Adekanbi Lekan, Odetola Ahmed and Adeniyi Waheed, to death by hanging for killing a couple, Kehinde and Bukola Fatinoye and their only surviving son, Oreoluwa. Justice Adebowale sentenced the trio after delivering a judgement which lasted for […]