The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn all police officers attached to the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello. The order for the withdrawal was contained in a police wireless message. Bello was declared wanted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on April 18 after his absence from the federal […]
Oil prices surged more than three percent in early Asian trade on Friday following unconfirmed reports of explosions in Iran, Syria and Iraq, sparking fears of an escalation of the Middle East crisis. West Texas Intermediate jumped 3.66 percent to $85.76 and Brent rose 3.44 percent to $90.11. The reports come after a missile attack […]
The Federal Government on Thursday inaugurated a compensation verification committee saddled with the responsibility of reviewing, evaluating and compensating landowners affected by the construction of the N15tn Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, who inaugurated the panel, also directed the committee to complete all verification and begin remuneration in 10 days ending […]
The Revenue Mobilization Allocation and Fiscal Commission has disclosed that a total sum of N7.3tn accrued into the Federation Account between July and December 2023, indicating an increased revenue inflow. It said the amount shared by the Federation Account Allocation Committee was remitted to the Central Bank of Nigeria under the caption “CBN Federation Account […]
The Nigeria Correctional Service has refuted claims that controversial cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye aka Bobrisky, who was handed a six-month prison sentence over abuse of the naira notes, was moved from the Ikoyi custodial centre to its other facility in Kirikiri, Lagos State. Bobrisky was reported to have been discreetly transferred to Kirikiri Prison last weekend […]
Israel considered carrying out a strike on Iran in retaliation for last weekend’s unprecedented attack but then aborted the plan, according to Israeli and US media reports. Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles against Israel over the weekend in an attack that caused little damage after most of the projectiles were intercepted. Israeli […]
As the main opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) holds its crucial National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting today, there is confusion and unease over what the outcome of the meeting will be and how it will shape the future of the party. The uncertainty is not unconnected with the battle for the soul of the party […]
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has urged Joseph Aloba, the father of late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, to get a court order if he wants his daughter-in-law, Wunmi, to conduct a DNA test on his grandson, Liam. DAILY POST reports that Mr Aloba had been clamouring for a DNA test to be conducted on […]
An official of the Anambra Road Traffic Management Agency, ARTMA, has been gunned down in Awka, the state capital. DAILY POST reports that this is coming a few hours after another person was murdered by rampaging gunmen at Aroma junction on Wednesday evening. A source said the incident happened close to a motor park where […]
SENATOR Ned Nwoko representing Delta North senatorial district at the National Assembly Wednesday met with the chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, to seek the release of the traditional ruler of Ewu- Urhobo kingdom, detained following the killing of 17 soldiers on a peace mission in Okuama community located in Ughelli South Local […]