National Theatre workers protest unfair treatment
The need to return the National Theatre to its original status quo since the conclusion of its renovations was the reason its workers embarked on a protest during the week. The protest, which took place within the premises of the Theatre was attended by representatives of the Nigerian Labour Congress, all the agencies and parastatals […]
Self-defence: Concerned Nigerians advocate pardon for convicted farmer
Reactions have continued to trail the death sentence slammed on a farmer, Sunday Jackson, from Adamawa State, by the Supreme Court of Nigeria. Jackson, it was reported, allegedly acted in self-defense against a Fulani herdsman DAILY POST recalls that the Supreme Court affirmed the judgment of a High Court sentencing him to death for killing […]
Russian drone attack on Ukraine injures many, sparks fires
Russia’s overnight attack on Kyiv injured no fewer than seven people and sparked fires in high-rise apartment buildings and throughout the city. Mayor Vitali Klitschko, in a post on the Telegram messaging app, described the attack drone attack on Kyiv as a massive enemy. “So far, seven residents of the capital have been injured. One […]
2027: No plan to form merger with APC, others – SDP’s Adebayo
The presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party, SDP, in the 2023 general elections, Adewole Adebayo, says the SDP is not making any plan for merger or collaboration with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, or any party ahead of the 2027 elections. Adebayo stated this in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, at a meeting […]
Mikel Obi, Babayaro return to play for Chelsea
Two former Nigeria internationals, John Mikel Obi and Celestine Babayaro, played for Chelsea Legends on Saturday as they faced Liverpool Legends in a charity match. Mikel Obi and Babayaro lined up alongside former Blues stars such as Claude Makélélé, Florent Malouda, Ramires, Dennis Wise, and Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink. Sir Kenny Dalglish managed the Liverpool Legends […]
Terrorist attack: Niger Republic confirms 44 dead, declares 3 days of mourning
The government of Niger Republic has confirmed the deaths of 44 civilians in a terrorist attack on Fambita village in the Tillabéri region. The government attributed the assault to militants of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara, ISGS. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, disclosed this in a post […]
I’ve had enough – Elon Musk threatens lawsuit against top Democrat for calling him a ‘Nazi’
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has threatened to sue former US Rep. Jamaal Bowman calling him a “Nazi” and a “thief”. Fox News reports that Bowman had during a recent TV appearance on CNN called Musk a “Nazi” and a “thief”. “I’ve had enough. Lawsuit inbound,” Musk wrote on X on Friday, replying to a clip […]
Nigeria’s depot owners hike fuel prices
Nigeria’s petroleum products depot owners have increased premium motor spirit ex-depot prices, DAILY POST reports. Data from the price template of several depot owners on Thursday showed that ex-depot prices of PMS are up by N25. Analyses of the petrol price movements at loading depots on Thursday showed that Rainoil Depot increased its price from […]
Just In: Ignore Fake NULGE, Nulge President Directs LG Workers
Osun Chapter of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) has asked members of the union and the general public to ignore a call by a fake group directing local government workers to return to work. Chairman of union, Dr Kehinde Ogungbangbe in statement noted that it is imperative to clarify that the actions […]
Nollywood Actress, Nkechi Nweje is dead
The popular actress reportedly died on Friday after a brief illness. Movie producer Stanley Ajemba, aka Stanley Ontop, confirmed her death on Saturday. Alongside her picture, he wrote on Instagram: “Nollywood in tears as we lost one of our vibrant Nollywood actresses, @nkechi.nweje, after a brief illness. “Couldn’t post since morning because it was like […]