By Adetutu Audu The High Court of Lagos State has taken a major step in the prolonged battle over the estate of the late billionaire industrialist, Chief Labode Oladimeji Akindele, ordering that the sprawling estate be placed under the administration of the Administrator-General of Lagos State, pending the final determ…
By Adeola Badru Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said the “sheer display of federal might” could not override the will of the people of Osun State, as he congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. Makinde, in a congratulatory message made available to journalists on Sunday, described Adeleke’s vic…
By Omeiza Ajayi, Abuja A coalition of opposition leaders and stakeholders under the aegis of G100 has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his re-election, describing the outcome as a template the national opposition should replicate ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a statement issued on Sunday…
By Ayo Onikoyi Nollywood actress and entrepreneur Sarah Martins has spoken in support of women who choose to undergo body enhancement procedures, saying such decisions can help boost their confidence and self-esteem. Martins, who spoke in an interview with Potpourri, said women should be free to make choices about thei…
Music executive, DapperDam has responded to allegations made by Nigerian artistes, Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi and T.I Blaze over their dealings with him, including disputes involving contracts and payments. DapperDam responded in a series of posts on his official X handle on Saturday, August 15, 2026, denying the allegatio…
The Centre for Democracy and Development, CDD, has described the 2026 Osun State governorship election as largely peaceful. It, however, identified some operational difficulties and isolated incidents during the exercise. CDD-West Africa, through its Election Analysis Centre, EAC, made the assessment in a preliminary s…
'We Did It!: Davido celebrates as his uncle Ademola Adeleke wins re-election bid (Video) Superstar singer Davido has celebrated the victory of his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him the winner of the Osun State governorship election. In a video shared on his …
Suspected Fulani militias k!ll 19-year-old girl, injure two in Plateau attack Suspected Fulani militias have k!lled a 19-year-old woman and injured two others in an attack at Gana Ropp village in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. Credible security sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the…
Nigeria's SEC directed capital market operators to freeze funds tied to six people and three bureau de change companies named by the Sanctions CommitteeThe six individuals were designated in June 2025 under Nigeria's Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act over alleged links to ISWAP financing networksOperators who fa…
The naira closed the week at N1,357.61 per dollar at the official FX market, gaining N8.08 week-on-weekNigeria's external reserves climbed to $52.25 billion, a 17-year high representing a 28.32% year-on-year riseThe CBN rolled out new financial market reforms, including expanded access to OMO securities for non-bank in…
Davido shared an emotional video on Twitter after INEC declared his uncle, Governor Adeleke, winner of the 2026 Osun electionThe Afrobeats star was visibly overwhelmed with emotion during the moment captured on cameraFans and followers flooded the comments with congratulatory messages to Davido and his unclePAY ATTENTI…
By Omeiza Ajayi Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress ADC, Atiku Abubakar, has told President Bola Tinubu to stop blaming former President Muhammadu Buhari for the country’s refinery woes and instead account for the trillions of naira sunk into the facilities under his own watch. Atiku’s Senior Spec…
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…in the Big Brother Naija reality show. According to a post shared on Cablelifestyle on Sunday, Erica made the disclosure during an interview on Toke Moment, where she opened up about the emotional impact of her experience on the show and the challenges she faced after leaving the BBNaija house. According to the actress…
Governor Ademola Adeleke of the Accord Party secured 18,458 votes in Ejigbo Local Government Area in the 2026 Osun governorship electionAdeleke's closest rival, APC's Bola Oyebamiji, polled 16,195 votes, leaving a margin of 2,263 votes between the two candidatesNajeem Folasayo Salaam, the ADC candidate and ally of form…
The Bank of Industry has unveiled a financing strategy that will see 80 per cent of its lending to large enterprises channelled into priority sectors, including power, manufacturing, agribusiness, pharmaceuticals and digital infrastructure, as it positions itself at the centre of Nigeria’s industrial revival efforts. T…
Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke praised residents for turning out in large numbers for Saturday's governorship electionAdeleke called on security agencies to stay alert as results moved from polling units to wards and local government areasThe governor also urged INEC to maintain the highest standards of integrity throug…
The officials were questioned over their respective roles in processes through which the purported agency appeared to gain recognition within government. The agencies told the committee that they acted on information and documents presented to them by Adeniyi Adeyemi, who had presented himself as the Director-General o…
Sporadic gunshots rang out at the Ataoja D Ward 4 collation centre in Osogbo on Saturday night, August 15, during the 2026 Osun governorship electionSecurity personnel fired shots into the air and released canisters within the Union Baptist Primary School premises for over 15 minutesThe shooting sent residents and peop…
Goldberg Lager has unveiled a monumental talking drum installation atop the iconic Cocoa House in Ibadan, Oyo State, as part of its efforts to celebrate Yoruba heritage and cultural identity. The unveiling, which took place recently, brought together cultural stakeholders, government representatives, entertainers, medi…
Gospel music stars and industry stakeholders gathered for the 2026 edition of the Nigeria International Gospel Music Awards, NIGMA, with Timothy Ogboruche, Kunle Ajayi, Frank Edwards and others among the night’s notable honourees. Organised by the Academy of Gospel Music Nigeria, the awards celebrated gospel ministers,…
"They have insulted me because I begged to use their house for a shoot" - Diiadem reacts after Ehi posted their private chat Beauty entrepreneur, Adeola Diiadem has reacted after Ehi shared parts of their private conversation online amid their ongoing public feud. In a video, Diiadem expressed frustration over being in…
The European Union Support to Democratic Governance in Nigeria Election Observation Hub (EU-SDGN EOH) has identified delayed commencement of voting, challenges with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), and gaps in election logistics as some of the major issues observed during Saturday's Osun State governorshi…
The Accord Party is on course to win the 2026 Osun State governorship election, with its candidate, Governor Ademola Adeleke, leading the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Oyebamiji, by more than 66,000 votes. DAILY POST’s collation of the results uploaded from the field on INEC Form EC8A shows that…
Man alleged to be a lecturer is str!pped and b£@ten by Unizik students after a female student alleged that he mol€sted A man said to be a lecturer at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Unizik), Awka, Anambra State, was str!pped completely and b€aten up by students after he was accused of molesting a female student. A video…