Catholic priest narrates how dying grandfather confessed to r@ping his two granddaughters A Nigerian Catholic priest has shared a story of a grandfather who confessed to his daughter that he r@ped her daughters. Fr. Evaristus Bassey took to X to write: 'An only daughter abandoned her job to take care of her dad for mor…

Moment Asherkine drove off with a tout clinging to his car while begging him for money A video showing the moment content creator Asherkine driving off with a street urchin clinging to his car while begging him for money, has made the rounds on social media. The street urchin had spotted Asherkine in his car and decide…

Mum of four found swallowed whole in python's belly after being attacked on her way to market A mum of four was on her way to a market when she was attacked by a terrifying 20-foot python and swallowed whole. Farida, 50, from Indonesia, disappeared after heading through the woods alone so she could reach a local market…

By Adeola Badru The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State has intensified efforts to resolve its internal disagreements ahead of the 2027 general elections, as its National Chairman, Nentawe Yilwatda, received the report of the state reconciliation committee in Ibadan. The meeting was conspicuously held in the a…

By Idris Salisu, Gusau GUSAU — Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, Senator Abdul’aziz Yari Abubakar, has assured investors and other stakeholders of the board’s commitment to meeting the company’s financial obligations. Yari gave the assurance in a statement on the company’s outstanding bond obligations, saying the board rem…

Princess Stella Njemanze-Neboh, Princess of the Njemanze dynasty in Owerri Municipal Council area in Imo State has urged the state government under the administration of Hope Uzodinma to obey a recent court judgement over Area K, Land which was won by the Njemanze family. She made the appeal following recent forceful e…

Dangote Refinery expands free petrol delivery to 10 states, lowering ex-depot price to ₦1,165 per litreEligible bulk fuel buyers can benefit from a 10-day credit facility and reduced transportation costsChanges aim to enhance competition and affordability in Nigeria's petroleum market while improving access to refined …

Nigerian singer Seyi Vibez took down controversial posts about celebrity chef Hilda Baci following legal pressure from her lawyersLaw firm Olaniwun Ajayi sent a demand letter citing defamation and violations under the Cybercrimes Act, giving him 3 days to complyHilda Baci's legal team demanded a public apology, retract…

The Federal Mortgage Bank of Nigeria published 10 reasons why NHF mortgage loan applications face delays or outright rejectionContributors who have not paid into the National Housing Fund for at least six months are automatically disqualified from accessing any loanApplicants who go directly to FMBN instead of using a …

Veteran Fuji singer Pasuma received actress and political figure Eniola Badmus at his home in a warm courtesy visitPasuma made a bold claim about Eniola's closeness to the president during their meeting, which was captured on videoEniola shared the visit on Instagram, and fans flooded the comments with excitement over …

A non-denominational pressure group, the Christian Conscience, has implored politicians to maintain issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, as it cautioned them against ethnic and religious sentiments. The group noted that campaigns should address matters that affect national development, rather than…

Missing UK athletics coach jailed in Morocco for s£xually ass@ulting minor An English athletics coach and former gold medallist who was reported missing has been jailed in Morocco after being convicted of s£xu@lly ass@ulting a minor, ending weeks of uncertainty over the whereabouts of the former British sprinter. Leon …

Court remands man for allegedly poisoning two children to d3ath in Benue A Magistrates' Court in Makurdi on Wednesday ordered that Utim Ukerchia be remanded in a correctional centre for allegedly causing the d3ath of two children in Daudu, Guma Local Government Area of Benue StateThe police charged Ukerchia with culpab…

1 de@d, 2 injured after police helicopter, small plane collide A midair collision involving a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter and a small airplane k!lled the pilot of the plane and injured two state troopers on Wednesday night, August 19. A Bell 407 helicopter and a Cessna 150 airplane collided near Carlisle Airpo…

Moment gold mine collapses on artisanal miners in Central African Republic leaving 100 de@d More than 100 people have been k!lled after an artisanal gold mine collapsed in western Central African Republic (CAR) near the border with Cameroon. The collapse occurred on Tuesday, August 18, in the village of Zamboye, about …

African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the 2027 election will be his last time contesting for the presidency. Atiku, a former vice president, disclosed this during a Facebook live session. The former vice president has pursued the presidency of Nigeria for decades, a…

Nigerian filling stations have reduced their Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, pump prices by between N35 and N90 per litre, about three weeks after Dangote Refinery’s gantry price reduction. Checks by DAILY POST showed that MRS, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), AA Rano, Nigerian Independent Petroleum Comp…

The National Executive Council of the OK Movement on Wednesday met with the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and reaffirmed its commitment to victory in the 2027 general elections. Led by its Director-General, Hon. John Ughulu, the movement discussed its mobilisation efforts and its …

Moment Governor Adeleke prostrates before Davido's dad, Dr Adedeji Adeleke for prayers after his reelection In an emotional display of gratitude, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke last night prostrated before his elder brother, billionaire mogul Dr. Deji Adeleke, following his victory in the August 15 governorship el…

EFCC arraigns two for alleged unlawful supply of bank access codes in Lagos The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, arraigned Gideon Bakpa Aghogho and Oscar Ebere Chukwuebuka before Justice F.N. Ogazi of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi,…

I have been unfairly treated and targeted - Chidimma Adetshina decries unfair treatment in deportation bid (video) Former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 winner, Chidimma Adetshina, said she has been treated unfairly and targeted in South Africa, following the postponement of her legal case …

Throwback videos of influencer KC Luxury flaunting Virgil Abloh Maybachs and luxury watches went viral after his NDLEA arrestIn one clip, KC Luxury boasted about his cars, claiming no one else had serial number 001The videos, which have gone viral, have further fueled conversation about the influencer's arrestPAY ATTEN…

President Bola Tinubu filed a notice of joinder backing a 10-day extension request to delay the release of FBI and DEA drug recordsA Washington lobbying firm hired by Atiku Abubakar published details of Tinubu's court filing and the judge's swift responseThe case stems from 12 FOIA requests filed in 2022 and 2023 seeki…

Political stakeholders in Katsina state, in the north-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria, confirmed the death of ex-House of Representatives member Samaila DalhatDalhat represented the Kankia/Ingawa/Kusada federal constituency in the National Assembly, and the circumstances surrounding his death remained unclear at the …

…and 127 governorship candidates, each allowed to spend a maximum of N3bn. Read here: https://punchng.com/2027-poll-n571bn-campaign-spending-limit-for-presidential-gov-candidates/ 2. Why we can’t move Ogogo for spiritual treatment – Jide Kosoko Veteran Nollywood actor Jide Kosoko has appealed to fans, colleagues and wel…