Lagos Assembly asks workers to work from home
The Lagos State House of Assembly has directed all staff and legislative aides to work remotely until further notice due to the ongoing leadership crisis in the legislative arm. The directive was issued on Sunday by the Acting Clerk of the Assembly, Babatunde Abubakar, in a memo addressed to all staff. The move, according to […]
NLC opposes plans for fresh hike in electricity tariff
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has vowed to resist any plan by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) to further increase electricity tariffs by migrating other electricity consumers to Band A. The congress threatened to mobilise its members for a nationwide protest should the regulatory agency go ahead to implement any fresh tariff increase in […]
Supreme Court verdict: Hand over to head of administration, Fubara directs sacked LG chairmen
Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has ordered the 23 local government chairmen of the state to hand over to the head of administration of their respective councils. This is following Supreme Court judgment nullifying the local government election in Rivers State held on October 5, 2024, Fubara who made the order on Sunday in […]
Appeal Court Declines Falana’s Request To Ban Public Officers From Medical Tourism
The Court of Appeal sitting in Lagos has turned down a request by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Femi Falana, to ban public officers from seeking medical treatment abroad. “It will be an infringement or breach on the Fundamental Right of Nigerians be they Public Officers or not to prevent them from seeking medical attention outside […]
Israel suspends aid to Gaza as first phase of truce ends
Israel said Sunday that it was suspending the entry of supplies into Gaza, with deadly attacks reported in the territory after it and Hamas hit an impasse over how to proceed with their fragile ceasefire. As the 42-day first phase of the ceasefire drew to a close, Israel gave its backing to an extension it […]
Gunmen kidnap 4 students in Katsina
Suspected armed bandits have abducted at least four students from Paris Quarters, behind the Federal University, Dutsinma, in Katsina State. Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency expert focused on the Lake Chad region, disclosed this on Sunday in a post on his X handle. Makama wrote that the attack occurred at about 2:20 a.m. on Sunday, when […]
Neighbor arrested for defiling 3-year old girl in Ogun
A 25 years old man identified as Muniru Haruna has been arrested by men of the Odede police division in Ogun State for allegedly defiling a three-year old girl. The suspect was said to have committed the act on Saturday, when the minor was playing nearby. Confirming the incident to DAILY POST on Sunday, the […]
(Just In) Ifon-Ilobu communal clash: Governor Adeleke relaxes curfew from 10pm to 4am daily
• Sues for renewed commitment to use holy month of Ramadan to toe the path of peaceful co-existence • Directs law enforcement personnel to continue to maintain 24 hour surveillance Following gradual return to peace and harmony between the warring communities of Ilobu and Ifon, Osun state Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke has relaxed the hitherto […]
Nigerian celebrity marriages that ended in divorce and stories behind the splits
Divorce in the celebrity world often attracts intense public scrutiny, especially when high-profile marriages come to an unexpected end. Nigerian entertainment industry has witnessed a number of celebrity breakups that left fans shocked and eager for answers. From allegations of infidelity and domestic abuse to irreconcilable differences, these splits reveal the complex personal challenges faced […]
Pope Francis now on breathing machine — Vatican
Pope Francis was placed on a breathing machine on Friday after experiencing a sudden episode of respiratory difficulty, the Vatican has confirmed in its latest medical update. The episode was complicated by vomiting, some of which he aspirated. Medical staff addressed the aspiration issue before placing him on mechanical ventilation. Despite this, the Vatican stated […]