…said her condition will play a big role in her future, but it's also still to early to understand the extent of her possible injuries. "If Christa Pike returns to her normal neurologic self - that is to know who she is, where she is and what she's done - then she certainly faces the prosect of another attempt at execut…

The Yobe State Police Command has arrested a nine-year-old boy for allegedly setting a house on fire, resulting in the d3aths of his two stepmothers and two younger brothers. The incident occurred at Rugan Badal, a hamlet in Karasuwa Local Government Area of the state. According to the police, the minor allegedly set h…

…said. "He was unable to breathe, and medical officers were alerted before the aircraft landed. However, upon landing, he was confirmed to have d!ed. His body is at a morgue in Ikeja for further investigation."

…crash.Nigeria mourns as international support pours inPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu responded by declaring three days of national mourning, ordering flags to fly at half-mast across the country in honour of those who perished.The United States was among the first international partners to publicly acknowledge the tragedy…

…Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Ebonyi State University (EBSU), was suspended allegedly without pay in October 2016 alongside other union leaders during the administration of former Governor David Umahi. He claimed the suspension arose from demands over unpaid professorial promotions dating to 2014 and s…

…foreign workers. Photo Schwartz, Royce BairImagesUS: What the proposed rule would changeUnder the current system, prevailing wages have been set well below what many American workers actually earn, particularly in entry-level science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) roles. PAY ATTENTION: From breaking n…

…to orientation camps in Abia and Akwa Ibom states. Reports that the abductors had demanded ransom have also heightened anxiety among the families of the affected graduates. Bolaji called for improved communication between the NYSC and the families of the abducted graduates, noting that security concerns should not prev…

…incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, Yobe State Command, Assistant Superintendent of Police Yusuf Aliyu Adamu, said the fire engulfed the family residence while the father was away. “Four persons trapped inside the house lost their lives in the inferno, including two stepmothers of the teenager and two childr…

…in the early hours of Thursday. They left Ibadan on Wednesday towards the NYSC camp in Bende in Abia State when they were abducted. The Olubadan, Wednesday evening, confirmed the release of the victims. The traditional ruler revealed this through his Media Aide, Adeola Oloko. Oloko, who spoke with DAILY POST, noted tha…

…tangible benefits for businesses, workers and households. Adeloju said the reforms undertaken over the past three years, including subsidy removal, exchange-rate unification, fiscal restructuring and bank recapitalisation, had helped restore macroeconomic stability and improve investor confidence. However, he said stab…

…recorded on the premises of Madonna University’s Elele campus.The university, founded as the first private Catholic university in West Africa, operates campuses in Elele, Rivers State; Okija, Anambra State; and Akpugo, Enugu State.Watch the

…declined from N26,237.50 to N25,500, a fall of roughly 2.8%.The downward movement extended to smaller retail measures. For the 4.15kg paint measure, Nigerian-manufactured rice fell from N4,445.83 in August to N4,356.25 in September. Imported long-grain rice declined from N4,681.25 to N4,509.38, and imported short-grain…

…took disciplinary action against the students involved. While some Nigerians have defended the university’s decision, arguing that students preparing to become nurses should understand the professional standards expected of them and the sensitivity of filming entertainment content in a hospital, others have called for…

…Tuesday, October 6, 2026, in a case brought by the Kano State Government against Adamu under Sections 221(b) and 298(c) of the Penal Code, Cap. 105, Laws of Kano State 1991, as amended. The case followed an incident on July 31, 2021, at Kwarin Makera in Gamoji Village, Gaya Local Government Area of Kano State. Adamu wa…

…legitimate play,” he said. He stressed that Nigeria could not afford to allow piracy to undermine its globally recognised film and music industries. “We can’t afford to see the actual players going beggarly just because pirates are taking over“he said. The NCC boss said the commission was also taking advantage of techn…

A Consultant Psychiatrist at the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital, Aro, Abeokuta, Dr Abayomi Olajide on Wednesday, urged the government to declare a state of emergency on substance abuse, warning that the growing trend is worsening the mental health crisis and creating an unsafe society in Nigeria. Olajide, who is al…

…that she carried out the act out of hatred for the baby's father.''The police boss commended members of the immediate community for their assistance in the identification and arrest of the suspect. He strongly condemned the act, describing it as a grave and unacceptable violation of the sanctity of human life. Watch a…

…that Jayson had been absent from their daughters' lives for years and had not responded to their repeated attempts to contact him.She said efforts to resolve the dispute with his representatives had been unsuccessful, prompting her to seek court intervention to hold him "legally and financially accountable." The couple…

…her.In a further counter-affidavit, the EFCC opposed Alison-Madueke's application to tender a June 17 judgment of the Southwark Crown Court in London, which discharged and acquitted her of bribery and corruption allegations. Justice Inyang Ekwo had granted her permission on July 1 to present the judgment as evidence. H…

A Professor of Tests and Measurements at Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere Ekiti, Oke Ajogbeje, has harped on the need to promote feedback literacy among teachers and students at all levels of education. Prof. Ajogbeje said the absence of proper feedback has left many learners los…

…as the regulator steps up oversight of a market that has grown rapidly in recent years.Under the draft framework, the minimum paid-up capital a company must hold will depend on the type of operation it runs.Market-making brokers would be required to hold at least N3 billion, while brokers operating straight-through-pro…

…102. Saint died peacefully of natural causes on Tuesday at her Los Angeles home, surrounded by family and loved ones, according to family representative Jeff Sanderson. Born in New Jersey in 1924 into a Quaker family, Saint began her career as a radio and television performer. Her early struggle to establish herself in…

…and the wider administration of the women’s football programme. Her time at Burnley ended on a high after the club secured promotion last season, with Burnley Women winning the FA Women’s National League Northern Premier Division title. Burnley confirmed on June 23 that Ogunbote would leave the club at the end of the m…

…of Jarrett Tenebe. “Bullets have been recovered at the scene of the attack and handed over to the police and the Enogie. Canopies, chairs, musical instruments worth millions of naira were all destroyed at the palace premises. “ADC will come out with a comprehensive report on this unfortunate policy of violence of the A…

A senior lecturer at the Edo State-owned Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Dr. Matthew Uwuigbe, has slumped and died in a hotel room after an alleged sexual encounter with a 21-year-old commercial sex worker identified as Angela Defa Jacob. The incident happened on Sunday at a hotel in the Mosco area of Ekpoma, Esan Wes…