…Alhaja Akande and Oyebola Akande said the kidnappers had been reaching out using the mobile phones of the victims themselves."They have been calling us since yesterday (Friday) with a demand for N50m ransom each. They are threatening that anything untoward will happen to our children if we fail to heed their request. T…
…Affairs, Terlumun Dwem, and Commissioner for Housing, Roy Ashirga. Others are the Tor Lobi, HRH Mfave Anagende, the Tor Jemgbah, HRH Afatyo Ajoko, and the President General of Mzough-u-Tiv, Rtd Comdr. A. Agbecha. “More worrisome are the failed attempts by critical stakeholders, including Commissioner Terlumun Dwem. How…
The prison commissioner in the southern US state of Tennessee has resigned over the botched execution of convicted murderer Christa Pike, Governor Bill Lee said Saturday. Lee said in a statement that commissioner Frank Strada would leave his post this month. Pike’s lawyers say she is in critical condition, unconscious …
…Wofun Olodo Area of Ibadan. Ayanlade said the suspect, as identified as Akinrinola Oluwatobi, Okunola Mathew and Ibrahim Rabiu have been arrested. He maintained that some items were recovered from the suspects as exhibits while they are currently in police custody. “The incident occurred on 4 August 2026 at about 0230h…
…and the state CP. The parents submitted that the gunmen contacted them using the mobile lines of the kidnapped prospective corps members. One of the parents, Alhaja Alimot Akande, appealed to the Olubadan, the CP and the Aseyin to come to their rescue by ensuring the timely release of their children. “They are threaten…
The Federal Government says Nigeria’s annual wheat production has risen from 120,000 metric tonnes to 420,000 metric tonnes through the implementation of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro-Pocket (NAGS-AP). The government said the scheme is part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. Prof. Ademol…
Julius Berger Nigeria Plc is considering a mini-bridge or multi-cell culvert as a permanent solution to the washed-out section of the East-West Road at Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State. The company’s Regional Manager, Fredrick Wieser, disclosed this on Saturday during Governor Sheriff Oborevw…
…Emmanuel Ohwoferia, Clement Eganosi, Godspower Igudia, Dozie Frank, Stanley Ekwe, Ekene Obi and Hassan Abdullahi. Senegal’s squad includes Alseyni Ndiaye, Ousseynou Faye, Jean-Paul Ninou Diatta, Seydina Mame Gadiaga, Pape Sidy Fall, Sanou Laye Thiaw, Assane Ba, Mamadou Sylla, Seydina Laye Diagne, Libasse Mbaye, Pape Ma…
…Akande and Oyebola Akande said the abductors had been contacting them through the mobile phones of the kidnapped prospective corps members. “They have been calling us since yesterday (Friday) with a demand for N50m ransom each. They are threatening that anything untoward will happen to our children if we fail to heed t…
Nigerian rapper, Tochukwu Ojogwu, popularly known as Odumodublvck, has said the truth will prevail over the allegations surrounding his controversial feud with fellow rapper Blaqbonez. Odumodublvck made the remark during an episode of the In Motion Podcast on YouTube, shared on Friday. The two rappers, who were previou…
The Imo State Police Command has identified the location where 19 prospective National Youth Service Corps members abducted in the state are being held, but security operatives have delayed moving into the camp over fears that it is planted with improvised explosive devices. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Aud…
Billionaire businessman and Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, has visited President Bola Tinubu alongside his son, Isyaku Abdulsamad Khalifa, to mark Nigeria’s Independence Day. Rabiu shared pictures from the visit on his X account on Friday, saying he was honoured to once again meet the President and extend hi…
…remark on Friday during a meeting with leaders and stakeholders of the Evo Kingdom in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of the state. The Minister said good governance should not be limited to infrastructure such as roads, but should also include his stomach. “I said it today in Akpor. I told the current Akpor chairman…
…@zlatan_ibile Sha but all love ❤️."@tonexolufemi said:"Naira big no be today ❤️."@princeobinna535 shared:"Would've done the same thing. No pretence"@danielmcdonald1xwpq pushed back on the narrative:"No beef, all this narrative na lie. Why the video no start from where Naira wake beside zlatan. Online sha"Zlatan and Nai…
A Plateau-based cleric who has repeatedly spoken out over killings in the state, Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo, has travelled to Israel for what he described as his first international Christian advocacy tour. Dachomo disclosed this in a Facebook post on Friday, saying he was in Israel to pray for Nigeria, its leaders and the c…
A man suspected of snatching a mobile phone has died after he was run over by a tipper truck while attempting to escape from people chasing him along IBB Road in Kantin Kwari Market, Kano. The incident was disclosed in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the Kano State Governor on Kantin Kwari Market Affairs,…
…No signs of AI generation,” Grok said. DAILY POST reports that Tinubu, Atiku and Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress are among the 18 presidential candidates cleared for the January 16 presidential election. Tinubu: Elon Musk’s Grok reveals whether Nigerian President’s Independence Day broadcast was AI-generat…
The Lagos State Ministry of Justice has clarified that a teenager and an adult recently reported to have been detained over a pair of slippers were actually charged and prosecuted for alleged conspiracy to commit robbery and armed robbery. The clarification was contained in a rejoinder issued by the Director of Public …
…job. We can do it. We did it with Keshi. Who were the players then. We only had Mikel Obi as our biggest player with Chelsea, while most others were either in second or third divisions in European leagues but we were able to manage them. I think we need to go back. The present failure has nothing to do with the NFF bec…
…Kingdom and Rivers State during his 24 years in public office. Wike spoke on Friday in Obio-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State, where he questioned the development legacy of his predecessor, who served as Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, governor and Minister of Transportation. 5. The Independent…
…finally live and work without fear. After years in South Africa, where she said xenophobic attacks, police detentions and difficulties running her food business had made life increasingly difficult, Ijeoma was among 105 Nigerians who returned to the country in the second batch sponsored by the Redeemed Christian Church…
Veteran actor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, has revealed how the values instilled in him by his mother have helped bring him this far in life. Speaking at a recent event, Damijo said, “Growing up, I was deeply attached to my mother. I do not know if it was because I was an only child, but she constantly…
A particular kind of silence settles into a house once the children fly the nest. There are no more arguments over curfews, and couples begin to enjoy a little peace and a little room to breathe. Even though some couples look forward to this season, when it arrives, they may find that the quiet no longer feels peaceful…
Promoter Frank Warren has revealed that Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will earn the biggest paydays of their careers when they finally settle their decade-long rivalry on Friday, December 11, at Principality Stadium in Cardiff, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The fight, backed by Netflix and Saudi financier Turki Alalshikh…
…administrators, among them the late Caleb Olubolade, Phillip Ayeni, Habu Daura and Edor Obi, were also recognised, as was former governor Seriake Dickson.Jonathan, speaking on behalf of the awardees, dedicated his own honour to Alamieyeseigha, who had appointed him deputy governor. He acknowledged that while the state…