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Truck crushes Kwara Poly student to death
A yet-to-be identified student of Institute of Technology (IOT) Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, was on Tuesday crushed to death by a truck conveying laterite at Sango roundabout area, leaving two others with severe injuries. Daily Trust reliably gathered that the three students were on a motorcycle on their way to receive lectures when the tragedy
43-year-old herder killed in Plateau
A 43-year-old herder, Abubakar Sa’id, has been killed in Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. The deceased, according to the leadership of the Fulani communities in the area, was attacked in Kop Mandarken community in Bokkos District of Bokkos LGA while on his way to his house. The killing of Sa’id occurred five days
BREAKING: Soldier guns self down in Ogun barracks
A soldier of the Nigerian Army has reportedly killed himself in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Identified as Boyi Thankgod, the soldier was attached to the 35 Artillery brigade, Alamala in Abeokuta, the state capital. Daily Trust gathered that the army personnel shot himself in the head at the standby duty on Armed Forces Remembrance Day. A
Naira abuse: ‘You risk imprisonment’, NOA writes Ogun monarch
The National Orientation Agency, (NOA), has written a letter to an Ogun State monarch, the Olu Owode, Oba Kolawole Sowemimo, over alleged abuse of naira. In a viral video, Oba Sowemimo, had knitted N1000 notes in form of a long rope of naira and sprayed it on the popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde, at a
Strike: FCT teachers’ meeting with Wike ends in deadlock
The meeting between the standing committee of the state wing of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, over the ongoing strike by primary school teachers has ended in deadlock. The teachers had embarked on strike over non payment of their 25-month minimum wage arrears. The meeting, which was conveyed
PHOTOS: Troubled Zaria residents march to Zazzau Palace over banditry
Communities of Tunburku village in Kidandan ward of Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State have staged protest against incessant banditry and security challenges bedeviling the area. The protesters comprising both young and elderly walked to the Zazzau Emirate Palace in Zaria. In an emotional laden tone, Malam Yusuf Jibrin, leader of the protesters, said
I’m fulfilled, says Yahaya Bello as Kogi varsity kicks off, matriculates first set of students
Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State has advised Nigerians to take advantage of the newly introduced Students Loan Scheme initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to acquire university education. He said this at the official opening and maiden matriculation of Kogi State University, Kabba, on Tuesday, noting that his vision for the establishment of a
Father nabbed ‘trying to sell’ 8-year-old son for N20m in Abuja
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), FCT Command have arrested a man while allegedly trying to sell his 8-year-old son for N20m in Abuja. Parading the suspect at the FCT Command headquarters, the Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, said the 42-year-old China Telpesa Solomon Tali was tracked and arrested by the personnel of
Tinubu: Buhari Hasn’t Nominated Anyone For Appointment
President Bola Tinubu has hailed his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, for not imposing himself on his administration since he handed over on May 29, 2023. The president said Buhari has not nominated anyone for appointment in his cabinet or interfered in any means after leaving office. Tinubu said this on Tuesday in Abuja during
N438m contract ‘fraud’: Tunji-Ojo fails to show up at CCB
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, did not show up on Tuesday at the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) headquarters in Abuja with regard to an investigation on the alleged involvement of a company linked to him in a N438m contract awarded by the Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation. The minister, who was supposed
AFCON 2023: Impressive Iheanacho pushing for Super Eagles start against Cote d’Ivoire
Kelechi Iheanacho has impressed in training and is pushing hard to start the Super Eagles 2023 Africa Cup of Nations Group A clash against hosts Cote d’Ivoire on Thursday. Iheanacho arrived at the team’s Pullman Hotel base in Abidjan on Saturday morning after recovering from a muscular injury. The 27-year-old was named among the substitutes
AFCON 2023: Impressive Iheanacho pushing for Super Eagles start against Cote d’Ivoire
Lobi Stars unlucky in draw against Kano Pillars – Coach Agagbe
Lobi Stars head coach Eugene Agagbe has said his team was unfortunate not to beat Kano Pillars on Monday. The Pride of Benue held Kano Pillars to a 1-1 draw in their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 18 encounter. Stanley Ogabor put Lobi Stars ahead early in the game, while Sulaiman Idris equalised for the
Lobi Stars unlucky in draw against Kano Pillars – Coach Agagbe
Ogunbote fumes at Shooting Stars’ draw against Sporting Lagos
Shooting Stars technical adviser Gbenga Ogunbote said it is unfortunate that his team couldn’t get the victory in their 2-2 draw against Sporting Lagos. Ogunbote believed that the goals conceded by his side were through avoidable errors. The experienced tactician assured that the team would make corrections where necessary ahead of the next game. Chinedu
Ogunbote fumes at Shooting Stars’ draw against Sporting Lagos
Nigerian Customs announces plan to increase workers’ salary
Comptroller-General of Nigeria Customs Service Bashir Adeniyi has announced plans to increase workers’ salaries. Adeniyi disclosed this on Tuesday during an Arise Television interview. According to him, staff welfare remains a top priority for the service. “Several massive capacity-building programmes have been organised locally and internationally for our officers in 2023, particularly in the second
Nigerian Customs announces plan to increase workers’ salary
NSCDC nabs father who try to sell 6-yr-old son for N20m
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has arrested a suspect, Chinana Tali, over alleged trafficking and an attempt to sell his six-year-old son for N20 million in Abuja. The NSCDC FCT Commandant, Olusola Odumosu, confirmed this to newsmen on Tuesday, saying that the suspect was arrested at the point of sale after being
NSCDC nabs father who try to sell 6-yr-old son for N20m
AFCON 2023: Iwobi reveals how Super Eagles will approach Ivory Coast clash
Super Eagles star Alex Iwobi has revealed that Jose Peseiro’s side will approach their Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, clash against Ivory Coast with confidence. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria will face the 2023 AFCON host on Thursday evening in their second Group A fixture. The Super Eagles head to the game after playing a
AFCON 2023: Iwobi reveals how Super Eagles will approach Ivory Coast clash
Policeman narrates how man defiled wife’s niece
An Investigating Police Officer (IPO), ASP Lawrence Ojo, on Tuesday told an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court how a man, Uduak Asangasi, allegedly defiled his wife’s niece. The minor is aged 12 years. Asangasi is standing trial on a two-count charge of defilement and indecent treatment of a child, to which he pleaded
Policeman narrates how man defiled wife’s niece
Ogun monarch in naira abuse controversy, risks imprisonment
The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has frowned at the manner of abuse melted on Nigeria currency by a monarch in Ogun state. In a viral video, the Olu owode, Kolawole Sowemimo, knitted N1000 notes together, forming a long rope of naira. The monarch was, however, seen in the video wrapping naira notes around the neck
Ogun monarch in naira abuse controversy, risks imprisonment
NIS seeks Lagos LG’s support to curb illegal immigration
The Lagos State Comptroller of Immigration, Mr Aliyu Dangana, has sought the support of the Mushin Local Government Chairman, Mr Emmanuel Bamigboye, to curb the influx of illegal immigrants from neighbouring countries. Dangana made the appeal when he visited the council chairman on Tuesday in Lagos. According to him, the cooperation of the local government
NIS seeks Lagos LG’s support to curb illegal immigration
I had panic attack over piracy of ‘Malaika’ – Toyin Abraham
Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham said on Tuesday that the piracy of her cinematic effort had resulted in her having panic attacks and being hospitalised at various times. Abraham spoke with newsmen in Lagos as the police announced the arrest of five suspects in relation to the pirated movie ‘Malaika,’ which, according to the actress, gulped
I had panic attack over piracy of ‘Malaika’ – Toyin Abraham
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