Rivers sole administrator pledges stability, warns against violence
The sole administrator of Rivers State, retired Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ibas, has assured residents that his role is non-political and aimed at restoring governance and stability. In a state broadcast on Thursday, Ibas, who officially commenced his duties at Government House, Port Harcourt, reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding civil liberties and ensuring citizens’ safety. However, […]
Female final year student’s alleged murderer, Abdulrahman Bello’s whereabouts revealed
The actual whereabouts of the prime suspect, Abdulrahman Bello and his four other accomplices in the tragic death of the female final year student Yetunde Lawal of the Kwara State College of Education Ilorin, has been revealed. The revelation came to light on Thursday, when he appeared before Chief Magistrate Sanusi Mohammed, in Ilorin. He […]
70-year-old man stabs police prosecutor to death for allegedly ‘enticing’ wife
A Magistrate Court in Minna, Niger State, has remanded a 70-year-old man, Sabo Mohammed, for allegedly stabbing a police prosecutor to death. According to police reports, on 3rd February 2025, Mohammed attacked Inspector Nasir Musa, a police prosecutor attached to the Manigi Magistrate Court, with a sharp knife. The suspect suspected Musa of enticing his […]
Ibadan Stampede: Court strikes out charges against ex-Ooni’s wife, Oriyomi Hamzat
The Oyo State High Court sitting in Ibadan has struck out murder charges against Ooni of Ife’s ex-wife, Queen Naomi Silekunola; the owner of Agidigbo FM, Oriyomi Hamzat; and principal of Islamic High School, Abdullahi Fasasi. DAILY POST recalls that the trio have been facing murder charges following the December 2024 children’s event stampede that […]
BREAKING: Senate, Reps Approves Emergency Rule In Rivers, Calls For Mediation
Like the House of Representatives, the Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s proclamation of a state of emergency in Rivers State, invoking its constitutional powers under the amended 1999 Constitution. The approval grants President Tinubu the authority to enforce emergency measures while mandating a review of the situation at any time, but no later than […]
Man stabs wife to death in Lagos
The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested a man for allegedly stabbing his 38-year-old wife to death. The command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to newsmen on Thursday in Lagos. Hundeyin said the incident happened on Wednesday at Oke-Ira, Ilogbo Eremi, in the Badagry area of the state. He said detectives from […]
Portable bows to pressure, apologies to Saheed Osupa for calling him ‘big for nothing’
Controversial hip hop singer, Portable, has tendered a public apology to Fuji legend, King Saheed Osupa for calling him ‘big for nothing’. DAILY POST reports that Portable had dragged Osupa for taking down his song on streaming platforms over copyright infringement. Portable had used a line from the Fuji legend’s song, prompting complaints from Osupa […]
Why water shortage persists in Nigeria – Coalition
Ahead of the World Water Day 2025 commemoration, a coalition of water justice groups have blamed water scarcity in Nigeria on poor funding. The coalition, in a report it made available to the media on Thursdays, urged the Nigerian government to address poor funding of water utilities across the federation. The report titled “Dry Taps: […]
Fear ravages Niger as reports of alleged military abuses surface
Tillabéri is in turmoil following the emergence of shocking videos and images that allegedly expose human rights violations by Nigerien security forces. Circulating widely on social media, the footage shows security personnel presenting groups of unarmed civilians as terrorists. According to Zagazola Makama, many of those depicted appear to be ordinary villagers, raising serious doubts […]
‘Big for nothing’ – Portable drags Saheed Osupa for taking down his song
Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable has dragged veteran Fuji musician, Saheed Osupa for taking down his song from streaming platforms over copyright infringement. Portable in a viral video on Instagram on Wednesday, blasted Saheed Osupa for reporting his song. Portable had used one line from Osupa’s song, resulting in its removal from Spotify and Apple Music […]