Stolen jewellery: Patience Jonathan’s ex-aides rot in jail as court adjourns case 40 times
Some former domestic workers of ex-First Lady, Patience Jonathan, who are being held in the Okaka Custodial Centre, Bayelsa State, have decried their maltreatment and delayed trial, saying they are undergoing hardship and torture. Two of the workers, who spoke exclusively to Saturday PUNCH on Friday, begged for help, saying they were languishing in prison. […]
No going back on April 12 rally – Turnah
The South-South Zonal Secretary of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), George Turnah, has said there is no going back on the April 12, 2025 rally being organised by the New Associates, Bayelsa State Chapter. This was even as Turnah said it was speculative and cheap gossip talks that the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory […]
FG reopens Independence Bridge, Umahi frowns at unapproved road closures
The Federal Government has reopened Independence Bridge in Lagos following its emergency rehabilitation, with the Minister of Works, David Umahi apologizing for the hardship caused by its sudden closure. The minister, who visited the bridge on Friday, confirmed that it is now open to vehicular traffic.. He assured Lagosians that such disruption would be better […]
Gunmen hijack Benue Links bus, kill driver, abduct passengers
Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have hijacked a Benue Links bus belonging to Benue State Transport Company, killing the driver and kidnapping the passengers on board. Our correspondent gathered that the incident took place in Ikobi, Otukpo Local Government Area (LGA) of the state on Thursday night. According to sources from the area, the gunmen […]
He only helped me halfway – Portable explains his beef with Olamide
Controversial singer Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has explained the reason for his beef with ace rapper and music executive, Olamide. Portable revealed that his issue with Olamide stemmed from his belief that the rapper could have assisted him more when he was up-and-coming than just giving him a verse in the remix of his 2021 […]
Ebonyi female development centre coordinator kidnapped by unknown gunmen
A female Development Centre Coordinator of Ngbo Central in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Mrs. Blessing Adagba, has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen. Since the incident, palpable fear and tension have gripped the residents. DAILY POST gathered that there have been a series of security challenges, ranging from cultism, killings, and wanton […]
Dangote refinery, NNPC: More fuel stations increase pump price in Nigeria
The price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as fuel, has recorded a significant increase in the past days, which may worsen the economic hardship Nigerians face. MRS, a filling station partner of Dangote Refinery, kicked off the latest fuel price increase when it adjusted its petrol pump to between N925 and N950 per litre […]
Supreme Court Sacks Julius Abure As Labour Party National Chairman, Nullifies Appeal Court Ruling
Nigeria’s Supreme Court has thrown out the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Abuja, which had earlier affirmed Julius Abure as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP). Delivering the ruling on Friday, a five-member panel of the apex court unanimously held that the appellate court had no jurisdiction to meddle in the […]
Minister Denies Owing Businesswoman N200m, Sexual Harassment Allegations
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has denied owing a businesswoman, Tracynither Ohiri, N200 million for promotional materials she supplied during his 2014 governorship campaign. Umahi denied the allegation on Thursday while fielding questions from journalists during his tour of the Independence Bridge in Lagos. He said, “When I left office and then became a […]
Tinubu’s political adviser, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed resigns
Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, the political adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has resigned, Daily Trust reliably learnt. Impeccable sources in the presidency confirmed yesterday that the former spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum (NEF) tendered his resignation about two weeks ago. The sources said Dr. Baba-Ahmed did not provide details of the reasons for his […]