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Alhaji Isa Bawa, the Sarkin Gobir of Sokoto State, has been killed by bandits following a harrowing ordeal of kidnapping and torture. The tragic news was confirmed by BBC Hausa on Wednesday. In response to the Emir’s death, former Vice…
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Former US President and Republican candidate, Donald Trump will hold a rally outdoors Wednesday in North Carolina, the first open-air campaign event since he narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at an open-air appearance a month ago.…
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The National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control, NAFDAC in Bauchi State has commenced a three-day exercise in markets to mop up fake Milo chocolate drinks in circulation. The State Coordinator of NAFDAC, Dr Paul Kamai…
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We Are All Hungry, Let’s Go Back to Farm; Rotting of Over 20 Years Cannot Be Fixed in One Year — Rep Onanuga Tells Nigerians. Hon. Adewunmi Onanuga, the Deputy Chief Whip of the House of Representatives, has urged Nigerians to…
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Governor Godwin Obaseki has congratulated Edo State for securing a place in the final of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifiers. Moses Aduku’s side defeated hosts Inter D’Abidjan 2-1 in the semi-final at the…
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Rivers State Confirms Two Cases of Mpox; Government Activates Emergency Response. The Rivers State Government has confirmed two cases of the Mpox infection within its jurisdiction. This announcement was made by the Commissioner…
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The administration of President Bola Tinubu has reportedly spent N15.9 billion on aircraft maintenance and fueling within the first six months of 2024, a figure that has sparked significant controversy given Nigeria's current economic…
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Popular American singer and actress, Jennifer Lopez, also known as J.Lo, has filed for divorce from her husband, Ben Affleck. DAILY POST reports that the couple, who have been in romance dates since early 2000s, tied the knot in Las Vegas…
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Chinese Investors to Sell Nigeria's Guest Houses in Liverpool on eBay for $2.2 Million. A Chinese investment firm, Zhongshang Fucheng Industrial Investment Ltd, is set to sell two residential properties in Liverpool, United…
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The Nigerian Army has invaded Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area, leading to the arrest of six individuals. The military operation, which has caused widespread fear among residents, began with a series of arrests that…
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A 30-year-old businessman, Oluwatimilehin Olorunfunmi, on Wednesday appeared before an Okitipupa Chief Magistrates’ Court in Ondo State over alleged assault and threat to life. The defendant, whose address was not given, is facing a…
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The new charge accused the company and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, of enabling widespread money laundering and violating U.S. financial regulations. A global crypto trading platform, Binance has been hit with a new class action lawsuit…
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The Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Government, BRGIE, has announced December 2, 2024, as the date to present its 40 United States of Biafra Map and issue a declaration. Ekpa, the self-acclaimed Prime Minister of BRGIE, disclosed this in a…
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The Chief Executive Officer of Cowry Assets Management Limited and financial analyst, Johnson Chukwu, has said that the dividend and taxes paid by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, will reduce the financial burden of…
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Five Arsenal players have been included in the 2023–2024 PFA Premier League Team of the Year. They are William Saliba, Declan Rice, Martin Odegaard, David Raya and Gabriel Magalhaes. The Gunners pushed Manchester City in the title…
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Atletico Madrid forward, Joao Felix, is set to arrive in the UK on Tuesday to undergo medicals ahead of a move to Chelsea. Both clubs on Monday, agreed a deal worth up to £46.3m for Felix, who was dropped for their LaLiga clash…
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Former Anambra Deputy Speaker Harford Oseke Passes Away at 64 Harford Oseke, a former Deputy Speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, has died at the age of 64. The former lawmaker reportedly collapsed while engaging in…
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The Court of Appeal in Abuja has ordered former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello to present himself for arraignment, following his evasion of arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The court also…
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Code Of Conduct Tribunal Case File of Former Chief Justice Walter Onnoghen Missing from Attorney General's Office. The Office of the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) has reported that it cannot locate the case file…
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The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osun State has accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of turning the recent visit of a combined technical team of Council for the Regulations of Engineering in Nigeria, COREN, and the Nigerian Society of…
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