20-yr-old man kills mother in Bauchi
The police in Bauchi have apprehended a 20-year-old man (name withheld) for the alleged murder of his mother. The police said the suspect killed his 40-year-old mother, Salama Abdullahi, with a pestle in Abujan Kwata area of Bauchi metropolis. This is contained in a statement by the spokesman of the command, CSP Ahmed Wakil, on […]
Driver, apprentice dead as petrol tanker explodes in Ibadan
A petroleum tanker driver and the apprentice that accompanied the driver have lost their lives as a result of an accident that occurred in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. DAILY POST reports that the duo whose names have not been revealed lost their lives when the tanker carrying Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) also known as […]
Trump pauses aid to Ukraine after Zelensky clash
US President Donald Trump suspended military aid to Ukraine on Monday, a White House official said, sharply escalating pressure on Kyiv to agree to peace negotiations with Russia. The move comes just days after a stunning public clash between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Trump, who is seeking a rapid end to the war. Trump […]
UTME 2025: JAMB enrols 1.6m candidates in 26 days
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, announced on Monday that 1,687,860 candidates have already registered for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination, UTME. The board stated in its weekly bulletin that registration has been ongoing for 26 days, beginning on 3rd February 2025, with just six days remaining before the deadline on 8th March. […]
Olubadan of Ibadan Owolabi Olakulehin is not dead
Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakulehin, the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland is alive and not dead. The rumors of Olubadan’s death began circulating on social media on Monday evening. However, Michael Ogunsina, the Oyo Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) spokesperson, in a terse statement, said he spoke with the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Oyo State, Dr. […]
‘Better not be right’ – Trump on Zelensky’s Russia-Ukraine war comment
President Donald Trump, speaking at the White House on Monday, cautioned President Volodymyr Zelensky over his latest remarks on the Russia-Ukraine war. Trump referenced Zelensky’s comment during the announcement of a $100 billion investment in the United States by a Taiwan-based chip manufacturing company. “President Zelensky supposedly made a statement today in AP, he thinks […]
‘New Alaafin, Owoade, ready for traditional rites’
All is now set for the mandatory traditional rites of the new Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Owoade. A statement, yesterday, by the Alaafin’s Media Aide, Bode Durojaiye, stated: “As part of the processes, Alaafin Owoade would visit a number of houses to offer sacrifices, make appeasements, and even sleep over at some of the […]
Rivers crisis: Leaving office worst thing that can happen to me – Fubara
Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State has declared that he is not afraid of the outcome of the ongoing political crisis in the state. Fubara made this statement on Monday during the inauguration of residential quarters for Government House staff in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. The governor stated that the worst that could […]
BREAKING: Obasa returns as Lagos Assembly Speaker after Meranda’s resignation
Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa has returned as the speaker as Lagos State House of Assembly. The plenary is currently ongoing at the assembly chmabers. Hon. Noheem Adams of Eti Osa Constituency 1 nominated Obasa. His nomination was seconded by Hon. Nureni Akinsaya of Mushin constituency. Recall the Lagos Assembly crisis began after 32 lawmakers removed […]
Lagos Deputy Speaker, Mojeed Fatai resigns
The Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojeed Fatai, has resigned from his position. Fatai said his resignation takes effect from today, Monday. He disclosed this during plenary, which was presided over by Speaker Mojisola Meranda. “I hereby tender my resignation as the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, […]