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Tension In Abuja As Police Clamp Down On #FearlessInOctober Protesters
Nigerian police used teargas to disperse #FearlessInOctober protesters who were rallying against poverty, economic hardship, and poor governance in Abuja. The crackdown occurred on Tuesday in the Jabi and Utako districts of the Federal Capital Territory, causing chaos as residents and protesters scrambled for safety. This protest was part of a broader national movement aimed at drawing attention to rising economic challenges, insecurity, and ineffective leadership in Nigeria.
Why Ibrahim Babangida Annulled Abiola’s June 12, 1993 Victory – Obasanjo
Olusegun Obasanjo It will be recalled that the former President of NIgeria, Olusegun Obasanjo in April 2021 blamed the annulment of the June 12, 1993 Presidential election adjudged to have been won by the late business mogul, Moshood Kashimawo Abiola, on “bad belle.” The election, adjudged to be the most peaceful, credible and fair in the history of the country, was annulled by the military Head of State, Gen. Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida.
DJ Cuppy Opens Up On Alleged Relationship With Broda Shaggi
Broda Shaggi and DJ Cuppy Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Otedola aka DJ Cuppy has reacted to reports of a secret relationship with musician/comedian, Broda Shaggi. Reacting to the allegation, DJ Cuppy in a recent statement stated that she never dated Broda Shaggy but she stressed that they are just good friends. She added that she has a lot of respect and time for him, but she only sees him as a friend. Cuppy made this known while responding to a fan who asked her if she’s dating the comedian.
Bandits, Killer Herdsmen Have Become More Daring Under Buhari - Governor El-Rufai Laments
El-Rufai has lamented on the state of insecurity in Nigeria today Governor Nasir El-Rufai is not happy with the state of insecurity in the country. According to The Gazette, the Kaduna governor said killer herdsmen, bandits and Boko Haram have become more daring since Muhammadu Buhari became President. He spoke at the second quarter 2021 meeting of the directors of state commands of the State Security Service (SSS) in the North-West, in Kaduna on Thursday.
Drama As Angry Lady Is Seen Beating Up A Pickpocket After An Unsuccessful Operation (Video)
An interesting video has emerged online showing the moment a pickpocket ran into serious trouble. The pickpocket had tried to steal from a lady but he did not succeed in the act. The lady found out about his intentions and promptly pounced on him, subjecting him to a series of hot slaps. Passersby quickly came to the scene and the police were called afterwards. The incident happened in Ghana and the video has since gone viral online, eliciting comments from viewers. Watch the video below:
Horror! How Cultists Who Were Targeting A Repentant Member Killed A Plank Dealer In Osun
File photo According to a report by The PUNCH, some men suspected to be members of the Ave Confraternity, on Wednesday, shot dead a man identified as ThankGod Olorunwa in the Irojo area of Ilesha, Osun State. The deceased, who was said to be a plank dealer at a sawmill in the area, it was gathered, was standing close to the target of the suspected cultists when he was hit. It was learnt that the assailants had aimed at a repentant cultist, but the bullet hit Olorunwa, who was standing close by.
We Are Recruiting 10,000 Police Officers - Buhari Announces
President Muhammadu Buhari The federal government has revealed its plan to recruit 10,00 new police officers. President Muhammadu Buhari said this will help boost national security. The President disclosed this on Thursday June 10, while delivering a speech in Lagos on his one-day visit for the inauguration of various projects. Buhari said; “We are currently recruiting 10,000 new police officers to reinforce our personnel capacity across the country.
Bobrisky Complains Bitterly After Alleged Plastic Surgery
Bobrisky Popular male barbie, Bobrisky has revealed he's still in pain since undergoing a plastic surgery. He took to his social media page to cry out for help. According to him, he had 360 liposuctions which forced him offline as a result of the pain. In Snaps he shared, the cross-dresser stated that he can't hold the pain anymore and has been off social media because of it. Bobrisky also disclosed that he's been sleeping in one position.
Igangan: Buhari Would Have Threatened Igbos If Cows Were Killed - Eedris Abdulkareem Blows Hot
Eedris Abdulkareem, the veteran Nigerian rapper, has slammed President Muhammadu Buhari for failing to speak out against the recent massacre in Igangan, a town in the Ibarapa North Local Government Area of Oyo State. The jagajaga crooner also noted that the North seem to be more bothered about the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, in the South East than the destruction of lives and properties being carried out by Boko Haram terrorists and bandits in the region.
EndSARS Protesters Wanted To Remove Me As President - Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari Nigeria's number one man, President Muhammadu Buhari has claimed that last year’s EndSARS protests against police brutality, were aimed at removing him from office. Buhari stated this while appearing on Arise TV on Thursday morning. He also blamed the protests on the dwindling inflow of foreign direct investment to the country. The president insisted that those who participated in the protests, have made Nigeria unattractive to investors.
Shock As Nigerian Pastor, Herbalist And Three Others Arrested With Human Parts In Osun State
The suspects In what will come across as a really shocking development, a pastor as well as a herbalist, and three other men were paraded on Wednesday, June 9, for allegedly being in possession of human body parts. Olagunju Adetunji, a 40-year-old pastor in Kajola, near Osogbo, Osun State, was allegedly caught with human hands and legs. Also paraded was a 50-year-old herbalist, identified as Adewumi Gbadamosi, alongside three others named Rasheed Ajani, Saka Akeem, and Abiodun Adetimilehin.
Actor Deyemi Okanlawon, Pens Sweet Words For His Wife To Appreciate Her
Actor Deyemi celebrates his wife Actor, Deyemi Okanlawon has showered his wife, Dami with sweet words. The actor after a successful surgery took to social media to thank his wife for standing by him. The actor in the post, thanked God for creating her and making their paths cross. His post reads ''Appreciation Post: My beautiful Damilover, I woke up this morning thinking how favoured I must be amongst men.
Panic As Stray Bullet Kills Young Man As Two Rival Cult Groups Clash In Osun
In what will come across as a rather startling development, a young man identified simply as Olorunda has died after a stray bullet hit him during a clash between two rival cult groups in Ilesa, Osun State. It was gathered that the incident happened at Irojo area of the town around 9.00 a.m on Wednesday, June 9, when the two rival cult groups engaged themselves in a fierce gun duel.
APC LG Chairmanship Aspirant, Adesina Ogunsola Battles Certificate Forgery Scandal
Adesina Lanre Ogunsola Adesina Lanre Ogunsola, one of the aspirants contesting the Chairmanship position of Obafemi-Owode Local Government in the July 24 Local Government elections in Ogun State, has been accused of certificate forgery by a group identified as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Integrity Youth. Ogunsola, who said he was aware of the petition, did not tell DAILY POST whether or not the allegation was true. The aspirant is a former Secretary to Obafemi-Owode Local Government.
Tonto Dikeh Shares Stunning New Photos To Celebrate Her 36th Birthday
Nigerian actress, Tonto Dikeh turned plus one today and decided to celebrate it with stunning photos. Tonto Dikeh stuns in new photos Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh is celebrating her 36th birthday today. The star actress has now shared some stunning photos to celebrate the special day. In one post, the mother of one wrote: "ON THIS DAY AN EXTRAORDINARY HUMAN WAS BORN FOR GREAT THINGS AND GREATNESS SHE BECAME." See full photos below:
Hairdresser Allegedly Stabs Boyfriend To Death With Scissors Over Soup Days After She Accused Him Of Cheating
Hilda Asumani, a 27- year-old Ghanaian hairdresser, has been arrested by the police. The young woman was nabbed for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend to death with a scissors over grasscutter soup. It was gathered that the incident happened at Abesim in Sunyani municipality, Ghana on Tuesday morning, June 8, few days after she accused him of cheating on her.
Petrol Tanker Reportedly Falls Near Abule-Ado Junction In Satellite Town, Lagos (Video)
The petrol tanker reportedly fell near Abule-Ado junction in Satellite Town, Lagos and a video showing the scene of the incident has been shared online. In what will come across as a really startling development, a petrol tanker has fallen in Lagos State. The petrol tanker reportedly fell near Abule-Ado junction in Satellite Town, Lagos and a video showing the scene of the incident has been shared online.
“Already Issued Tinted Permits Remain Valid” - IGP
IGP, Usman Baba Nigerians with existing vehicle tinted glass permits are not affected by a new ban on tinted permits by the inspector general of police, Usman Baba. Recall that some days ago, the IGP issued a directive banning issuance of tinted permits to vehicles. In a statement on Wednesday, Force PRO, Frank Mba while speaking on behalf of the IGP, clarified that all existing vehicle tinted glass permits, duly issued by the Nigeria Police Force, remain valid.
FFK Shares Touching Story How He Became Friends With TB Joshua In Kuje Prison And Why Pastors Hated Him
FFK and TB Joshua A ex-aviation minister, Femi Fani-Kayode has opened up on his friendship with the late founder of Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) Prophet Temitope Joshua. According to him, he became very close with the man of God during his incarceration at the Kuje Prison in 2016. FFK revealed that the televangelist put a call across to him while he was being detained in Kuje Prison in 2016. “It was in 2016. I was in detention. In an underground cell and all alone.
Oh No! University Of Abuja Professor And His Wife Die In Fatal Motor Accident (Photos)
A Nigerian uiversity professor, Peter Maidoki and his wife have died. It was gathered that the couple died in a fatal motor accident which occurred at Sabo Wuse, along Kaduna Road on Saturday, May 29. The remains of the professor who worked with the Department of Public Administration, University of Abuja and his wife, Rahila Maidoki, were laid to rest on Friday, June 4 in Kaduna state. See more photos below:
FBI: US Recovers Millions In Ransom Paid By Colonial Pipeline to Russian Hackers
US President, Joe Biden Millions of dollars paid to Russian ransomware hackers have been recovered by United States investigators. The dollars were paid in cryptocurrency by the Colonial Pipeline, the Justice Department said in a statement on Monday June 7. “Earlier today, the Department of Justice has found and recaptured the majority of ransom Colonial paid to the DarkSide network in the wake of the ransomware attack,” said Lisa Monaco, the US deputy attorney general, during a press conference.
Oh No! Two Fish Sellers Killed As Car Runs Into Ogun Stationary Truck
No less than two persons have lost their lives in an Ogun accident, The PUNCH reports. The two died, while three others sustained varying degrees of injury on Monday in a crash involving a Nissan Sentra car and a Mack truck at Adedero village on the Abeokuta-Sagamu Expressway. The spokesman for the Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, Mr Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed the accident.
Drama As 'Area Boy' Gets Apprehended After Reportedly Harassing A Female Passenger (Video)
She further revealed that while they waited for the men her father called in, they also saw him harassing other girls. In what will come across as a really welcoming development, a street urchin has been apprehended. He was nabbed after he allegedly harassing a female passenger. Twitter user, @Fanciee_ said she called her father because the lout almost assaulted her. She further revealed that while they waited for the men her father called in, they also saw him harassing other girls.
22-Year-Old Nigerian, Steve Ezeonu Wins City Council Election In US (Photo)
Ezeonu A Nigerian man based in the United States has made the country proud. 22 year-old Steve Ezeonu, has won the Grand Prairie City Council run-off election in Texas, United States. According to NAN, Ezeonu, a Democrat clinched 3,903 votes to beat his closest rival Greg Giessner who garnered 3,720 votes in the June 5 run off election.
Police Officer Confesses After Kidnapping, Raping And Murdering A 33 Year-Old Woman (Photo)
Wayne Couzens confessed to killing Everard A police officer accused of abducting, sexually assaulting and killing a 33-year-old woman has finally confessed. The London Police officer opened up on Tuesday after pleading guilty to the crime. The victim, 33-year-old Sarah Everard who disappeared while walking home in South London in early March, sparked a nationwide debate about crime against women.
NIS Begins Acceptance of New Passport Applications
Passport New passport applications are now being accepted at the the Oyo State Command of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The command’s comptroller, Safiya Mohammed, announced this on Tuesday, in Ibadan, the state capital, at a send-off for Usman Babangida, the outgoing comptroller, NAN reports. Mohammed said the command has started receiving new applications, in line with a directive by the NIS’ Comptroller-General, Muhammad Babandede.
Actress, Jemima Osunde Shares Photos In NYSC Uniform As She Begins Youth Service
Jemima Osunde Jemima Osunde, a Nigerian actress, is currently undergoing the compulsory one year National Youth Sevice Corps. She took to instagram to share photos of her in her uniform. She also briefly shared what the camp experience has been like for her. She wrote: "Is it just me or is the sun generally HOTTER at NYSC camp????? What in the name of hell fire is always going on here? "See how I was smiley and what not when I got to camp in the morning......
Security Agents Allegedly Kill IPOB Lawyer, Ifeanyi Ejiofor’s PA (Photo)
FFK's tweet A personal assistant to Ifeanyi Ejiofor, the lawyer of IPOB leader, Nnamdi Kanu has been allegedly killed by security agents. The revelation was made on Twitter by Nigeria's former Aviation minister, Femi Fani Kayode. He said Mr. Ejiofor’s PA, Mr. Samuel Okoro aka‘Biggy’ was killed by security agents who forced his corpse inside his car before burning it.and killed by security operatives. He added that Okoro’s corpse was then put in his vehicle and burnt.
Asking TV And Radio Stations To Deactivate Twitter Accounts Unlawful - SERAP Slams NBC
The PUNCH reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has condemned “the patently unlawful and unconstitutional directive by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) to all broadcast stations in the country to suspend the patronage of Twitter with immediate effect.” The NBC had issued the order in line with the Federal Government’s suspension of Twitter operations in Nigeria over purported use of the platform for “activities that are capable of undermining the...
BREAKING: IGP Suspends Issuance Of Tinted Glass Permits, Spy Number Plates
Usman Baba, the Inspector-General of Police, on Monday, ordered the suspension of issuance of police permits to owners of vehicles with tinted glass nationwide. He also directed that the issuance of spy number plates be put on hold. Baba gave the directives at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja. It is believed that the measures are parts of efforts being put in place to curtail the worsening security challenges across the country. Details later…
Why Redeemed Church Will Not Comply With Twitter Ban - Pastor Adeboye
Pastor Adeboye An order by the federal government banning the use of Twitter in Nigeria will not be obeyed by the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG. This was made public by the General Overseer, Pastor Enoch Adeboye on Twitter. Recall that the federal government on Friday suspended Twitter operations in Nigeria. The Attorney-general of the Federation, Abubakar Malami also ordered the prosecution of any Nigerian still using the micro-blogging site.
Nigeria to Reverse Twitter Ban, Gives Condition
Twitter The government of Nigeria has said it will lift ban on Twitter if the social media platform promises that its users will be responsible. This was the stance of Nigeria’s minister of foreign affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama after meeting with some envoys from UK, US and other countries on Monday. He added that there was no definite timeline for when the ban will be reversed.
You Can't Be Law Unto Yourself, I’ll Keep Tweeting - Fayose Challenges Buhari
Ayodele Fayose A former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, has defied the federal government vowing to continue tweeting inspite of threats from declared that he will continue to use the suspended social media platform, Twitter. Fayose said he will continue to tweet, calling on other Nigerians to do the same, adding that the government has no right to stop Nigerians from communicating through the medium.
Horror! Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Invade Benue Community, Kill Over 40 Residents
Some persons suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have reportedly killed over 40 residents in the Odugbeho community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. It was gathered that the armed men invaded the community on Sunday night, killing residents and injuring many. Abah Moro, the Senator representing the Benue South Senatorial District, Senator confirmed the incident in a statement he posted on his official Facebook page.
See The Four Armed Robbers Arrested By Police In Delta (Photo)
Armed robbers arrested in Delta state Delta police has confirmed the arrest of four armed robbers in the state. Spokesperson of the command, DSP Edafe Bright, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, June 6, said the suspected robbers, Efe Oyenikoro, Felix George, Emmanuel Job and Joan Yapiteghe, were arrested by the police who were on a stop and search on the busy Patani-Bayelsa Expressway.
You Have Failed, Declare State Of Emergency On Security Now - Nigerian Students Blast Buhari
SaharaReporters reports that the Joint Campus Committee of the South West National Association of Nigerian Students has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to declare a state of emergency on insecurity to curb the killings in the country. NANS registered its displeasure that Buhari, with his experience as a former military Head of State has performed below expectations in dealing with the insecurity.
How Nigerian Army Sentenced Me To Death, Still Threatening To Kill Me - Soldier Laments
File photo Olawale Omolewa, a Nigerian soldier, has narrated that the army authorities refused to pay him his benefits after serving the country for 18 years, over some charges levelled against him and his colleagues while fighting in the North-East theatre of operation, according to SaharaReporters.
Why I Attempted Suicide In 2018 - Comedienne, Real Warri Pikin Opens Up
Anita Asuoha, the popular Nigerian comedienne, who us fondly referred to as Real Warri Pikin, has revealed that in June 2018, she attempted suicide. The funny lady revealed that at the time, her family was in debt to the tune of N22m. She made this revelation on Sunday via her verified Instagram page. In one of the pictures she posted, the comedienne turned actress posed, looking dapper in a suit.
Female Spiritualist, Three Others Arrested for Terrorizing Oyo Community (Photos)
The spiritualist and her gang members Oyo State Security Outfit codenamed 'Operation Burst' has successfully arrested a female spiritualist and her criminal gang members in Akanran village, Oyo state. The two are said to have terrorised the community before they were captured. It was gathered that the suspects were apprehended by men of Operation Burst in an uncompleted building around Olode area of Amuloko on Sunday, June 6.
BREAKING: Fleeing Igangan Killer Herdsmen Relocate To Ogun, Kill Three In Imeko
File photo As many as three persons have been reportedly killed in Ogun State by herdsmen said to be among those behind killings in Igangan, Oyo State, on Sunday, Daily Post reports. The victims were identified by an impeccable source as: Femi Bara, John Taiwo and Tunde Taiwo. They were said to have been murdered at Amule Kanji village, via Imeko, Imeko/Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State.
Yoruba Will Break-away From Nigeria Latest by December - Sunday Igboho
Sunday Igboho Following the massive crowd he pulled on Saturday, Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho has said people of the southwest will breakaway latest by December. Recall that the Ekiti State capital, Ado-Ekiti, was on Saturday agog as hundreds of Yoruba nation agitators, under the aegis of Ilana Omo Oodua, trooped to the town from neighboring South-West states for a rally.
Nollywood Actor Traumatized After Escaping From Ritualists, Shares Troubling Photo
Iheuwa Nigerian actor Chris Iheuwa has thanked God after escaping from ritualists. According to him, he escaped from the human organ harvesters in faraway Port Harcout, Rivers state. The ‘La Femme Anjola’ actor, on June 4, 2021, narrated his ordeal in a long statement documenting his narrow escape.
"Never Be In A Haste To Get Married " - Bauchi Governor's Daughter, Fatima Zara Advises Heart-Broken Lady
Nigerian woman, Fatima Zara, who happens to be the daughter of Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has advised a heart-broken lady not to feel pressured to get married. Zara gave the advice during a question and answer session on Instagram when the lady begged her to find a serious man for her to marry. "I am sorry but I won't be able to do that. Allah has created us all in pairs sweetheart. Your spouse is your destiny and it's inevitable that they pass you by. It has already been preordained.
NBC Orders Broadcast Stations To Deactivate Their Twitter Handles
The order for the deactivation was given by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC. NBC Broadcast stations have been directed to deactivate their Twitter accounts. The order was given by the National Broadcasting Commission, NBC. This comes following the banning of the microblogging app by the Federal Government. The NBC Assistant Director of Public Affairs, Ekanem Antia, made the disclosure in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Details later…
See The Last Post Of Nigerian Footballer, Kelvin Odenigbo Who Drowned At A Lake In Belarus
Kelvin Odenigbo Nigerian footballer, Kelvin Odenigbo is dead. The footballer who played for FC Vitebsk in Belarus died after drowning in a lake. Announcing his passing, the Belarusian Premier League club in a statement released, said the corpse of the 20-year-old striker was found on Saturday, June 5 by the lake Beloye, a tourist destination in the Vitebsk region. “We express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the football player.
Twitter Ban: Be Ready To Build Thousands Of Prisons For 'Erring' Nigerians - Ozekhome Blasts Malami
Chief Mike Ozekhome Chief Mike Ozekhome, a Human Rights Activist and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, SAN, has asked the federal government to ready to build more prisons to accommodate “erring” Nigerians who are likely to bypass the ban on Twitter usages. In a piece made available to Vanguard on Sunday in Abuja, Ozekhome also revealed what he described as a new game plan by the federal government to arrest the opposition, rights Activists, dissenters, plural voices, and perceived enemies to the ban.
Manchester City Star Wins PFA Player of the Year Award
Kevin De Bryne Manchester City star, Kevin De Bruyne is this year's PFA player of the year. The star made history by becoming just the second player in history to win back-to-back PFA 'Player of the Year' awards. The Belgium international follows in the footsteps of Cristiano Ronaldo in landing the gong in successive seasons. He won the award ahead of City team-mates Phil Foden, Ruben Dias, Ilkay Gundogan as well as Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Tottenham's Harry Kane.
Biafra Agitators Are Now In Control of Southeast - Ohaneze Ndigbo
IPOB The apex Igbo socio-cultural group, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has revealed that agitators calling for a state of Biafra have taken over the southeast.
Nigerian State Records Earth Tremor Measuring 2.6 On Richter Scale
File photo SaharaReporters reports that an earth tremor of low magnitude measuring 2.6 on Richter Scale has reportedly occurred in South-West on Saturday. This is gathered from a report by the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. A tremor is a relatively small or short-lived movement of the earth's surface caused by the same forces that produce earthquakes of low or moderate intensity.
Bandits Kill 41 Farmers In Zamfara Fresh Attacks, One Police Officer Shot Dead
File photo At least 41 farmers have lost their lives following attacks by bandits at villages in Zamfara. It was gathered that a police officer also lost his life in the attack that took place in Tofa and Samawa villages in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. An indigene of the area, who gave his name as Malam Balarabe, informed The PUNCH that the bandits invaded the area when the farmers were planting their crops and others were clearing their farms.
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