US military helicopter collides midair with American Airlines jet
A United States Army Black Hawk helicopter collided midair with an American Airlines jet on Wednesday evening at Reagan National Airport in Arlington, Virginia. CNN reports that the plane, American Airlines Flight 5342, had 60 passengers and 4 crew members on board and had departed from Wichita, Kansas. According to the Metropolitan Police Department, there […]
Sultan backs Sharia law in Oyo, Ekiti
It’s alien to Yoruba culture, says Gani Adams President-General, Nigeria Supreme Council of Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, has expressed support for the establishment of an Independent Shariah Arbitration Panel in Ekiti and Oyo states. But the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, condemned the attempt to introduce […]
Illicit drugs: Major hubs identified in Kano as high cost forces users to cut down patronage
The rising cost of illicit drugs has forced users to cut down on consumption, DAILY POST investigation has revealed. This is even as our reporter identified major hubs where the substances are sold.A long-time drug user who requested anonymity and resides in one of the hotspots for drug activities-Filin-Idi told DAILYPOST that the rising costs […]
Champions League: Fire outbreak at Etihad Stadium ahead of Man City vs Club Brugge
There was a fire outside the Etihad Stadium, ahead of the Champions League clash between Manchester City and Club Brugge on Wednesday night. The fire started near the main entrance, as City’s new women’s players were being presented on a stage. The three new signings made by Pep Guardiola were also due to be presented. […]
Telecoms tariff: Kano labour union takes position, reels out action plan
The Kano State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has confirmed receiving directives from the national body to stage a peaceful protest on February 4, 2025. In an interview with DAILY POST, the Kano NLC Chairman, Comrade Kabiru Inuwa, stated, “We received this directive this evening, and we will convene a meeting of the […]
Actress seeks help to conceive after loss of only child
Movie star Olayinka Adebanjo has pleaded for assistance in the quest to become a mother again after the devastating loss of her only child. In a recent episode of the Talk2B podcast, Adebanjo shared the tragic story of her son, Adeniyi Ishola, a 28-year-old nurse, who suddenly passed away while playing football. The grieving mother expressed […]
Osun PDP woos Aregbesola’s group
Osun State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has called on supporters of former Governor Rauf Aregbesola to join its ranks following their decision to leave the All Progressives Congress, APC. DAILY POST recalls that the leadership of Omoluabi Progressives, a political group loyal to Aregbesola, announced on Sunday its decision to sever ties […]
Kebbi: Governor Idris approves girls’ secondary school in Dirin Daji
Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has approved the construction of a Government Girls’ Secondary School in Dirin Daji, Sakaba Local Government Area, fulfilling a request from the chiefdom. Speaking during a thank-you visit to the palace of Dirin Daji Chiefdom, Governor Idris assured residents of his commitment to education and community development. “I have […]
Gang members supplying motorcycles to Boko Haram, bandits arrested
The Nigeria Police Force says its operatives have arrested a syndicate supplying motorcycles to members of the Boko Haram insurgents and other criminal elements in the Northern part of the country. The Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone 7, Benneth Igweh made the disclosure on Tuesday while briefing journalists in Abuja. He […]
Max Air plane crash-lands, tyre bursts upon landing in Kano
A Max Air flight with registration number 5N-MBD, B733, narrowly escaped disaster on Tuesday night as it crash-landed at Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) following a burst front tire. The aircraft, which was arriving from Lagos, carried 53 passengers and six crew members when the incident occurred at around 10:19 p.m. One of the […]