Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have neutralised 10 ISWAP terrorists and recovered a cache of weapons and equipment in a successful night ambush along the Gamboru–Dikwa–Marte axis of Borno State. The operation, according to the military, followed the neutralisation of over 50 insurgents in a previous encounter around the Katarko axis. Lt.-Col. Sani Uba, Media…
Pope Francis died on Monday aged 88, a day after making a much hoped-for appearance at Saint Peter’s Square on Easter Sunday, the Vatican said in a statement. “Dearest brothers and sisters, it is with deep sorrow that I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis,” said Cardinal Kevin Farrell in the statement…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has announced that the return flights for Nigerian pilgrims who performed the 2025 Hajj will begin on June 9. This date corresponds to the 13th day of Dhul-Hijjah, an important time in the Islamic calendar. The announcement was made by the Commission’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Professor…
The General Overseer of the Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Onitsha, Prophet Chukwuemeka Cyril Ohanaemere, popularly known as Odumeje, has stirred widespread reactions with a startling revelation about his life and ministry. Speaking during a recent church service, Odumeje declared that his time on earth is limited and that when his journey…
The Nigerian Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria has announced a plan to reduce the premium motor spirit price from Monday following Dangote Refinery’s latest fuel ex-depot price reduction. The National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria, Abubakar Maigandi, disclosed this to DAILY POST in an interview on Friday. This comes as…
The Lagos State Police Command has invited the National Coordinator of the Take It Back Movement, Juwon Sanyaolu, to a meeting with the newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Olanrewaju Ishola. The Take It Back Movement is one of the organisers of the #EndBadGovernance protest, which took place in August in Lagos and several other states,…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has showcased his mansion in Ibadan, Oyo State, reportedly worth millions of naira. In a viral video, Adelabu was seen inside the lavishly furnished white mansion alongside his supporters, some of whom described it as the “next Oyo State government house” ahead of the 2027 elections….
The Ibe-Ebidouwei of the Ijaw nation and Chairman of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, has disowned a trending social media report linking him with a 21-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over the continued detention of the IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu. This was contained in a statement signed by his Media…
In a demonstration of the federal government’s unwavering commitment to women empowerment and inclusivity, the Personal Assistant to the President on Constituency Affairs, Hon. Khadijat Omotayo Kareem ably represented His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, at the Nigeria Women Leadership and Empowerment Conference organized by the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs. The high-profile conference convened…
Chioma Akpotha, Gabriel Afolayan, and Femi Adebayo were among the winners at the 2025 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA). The annual event, which recognises outstanding performances in television, film, and entertainment, took place on Saturday night at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos. Akpotha and Adebayo won ‘Best Lead Actress’ and ‘Best Lead…
