The Plateau State Police Command on Thursday paraded 17 suspects for crimes ranging from unlawful possession of firearms, kidnapping, armed robbery and culpable homicide among others. The Police also said different kinds of exhibits were recovered from the suspects which include; arms and ammunition as well as assorted charms.   The Command stated this through […] Police parades 17 suspects for crimes ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery, others

An Ilorin High court has sentenced one Ogundele David to death by hanging for killing a staff of MTN, Abiola Tosin Ashinwo. Trial judge, Justice Adebayo Yusuf who handed down the judgement convicted Ogundele on two-count charge. On count one, the convict committed the act by stabbing Ashiwo with the intention of causing her death, […] Man sentenced to death by hanging in Ilorin for killing MTN staff

A young lady (name withheld), who graduated from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Abeokuta has recounted how she was raped and robbed at her residence in Iju, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government area of Ogun State. According to the rape victim, the incident happened around 4am last Thursday in a house, she said belonged to her elder brother. While […] Armed robbers raped, robbed me, police did nothing – Mapoly graduate

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Anambra State chapter, on Thursday sympathised with the victims of Wednesday’s Onitsha tanker fire disaster. DAILY POST had reported that a truck loaded with petroleum product had exploded at Upper Iweka, Onitsha in Anambra State, leading to a raging fire. The truck was said to have lost control and rammed […] Onitsha fire outbreak: PDP reacts, decries poor emergency response

A Federal Capital Territory, FCT High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced Akeem Oluwafemi Akanni to one-month imprisonment with an option of N20, 000 fine over impersonation and deceit to obtain money by false pretence. Akanni, it was gathered, met his waterloo when he falsely presented himself as an officer of the Economic and Financial […] Court convicts fake EFCC officer

Philippine President, Rodrigo Duterte sustained minor injuries while riding a motorcycle on Wednesday night at the Malacanang palace complex in Manila, officials said. “The president was reaching for his shoe when he fell off his motorcycle,’’ presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said. The accident resulted in a minor injury, particularly light bruises and slight scratches to […] President involved in Motorcycle accident

The Honourable member representing Bakassi State constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Dr Ekpo Ekpo Bassey has condemned the alleged ceding of 35, 000 hectares of land for development of Deep Seaport. Hon Ekpo Bassey who spoke with DAILY POST on phone on Thursday lamented the donations announced by the Paramount Ruler […] House member condemns alleged takeover of 35, 000 hectares of Bakassi land for Deep Seaport

Former Spokesman of the now opposition party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olisa Metuh has lost in a bid to stop his trial in court. Metuh is currently undergoing trial on criminal charges before the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) in Maitama, Abuja. Justice Ishaq Bello, on Thursday, turned down a no-case application […] N400m scandal: Olisa Metuh loses in court

Lionel Messi has said he has “never had the need to leave the best club in the world”, with Barcelona still very much part of his present and future. There have been speculations about Messi’s future, especially after revealing he considered a move in 2013, after being caught up in a tax avoidance case. On […] Messi names best club in the world

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said the “money is there” for the club to invest in January, after admitting he missed out on at least two players last summer. United spent around £150m last summer on Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire and Daniel James. However, they recouped roughly half of that, through the sale […] EPL: Solskjaer reveals he failed to sign two players for Man Utd

A 300-Level Mechanical Engineering student of the Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), Abeokuta in Ogun State, Olalekan Oladapo Ogunremi, was on Wednesday found guilty of criminal impersonation and sentenced to six months in prison. Justice Patricia Ajoku of the Federal High Court, Ibadan had reduced the one year jail term to six months, following an appeal […] Yahoo Yahoo: Ogun polytechnic student jailed for internet fraud

Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has said he does not need assurances about his future from the board and is planning for the long term at Old Trafford. Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of a Super Sunday clash with Liverpool, the under-pressure United boss backed the club’s recruitment plans and said he is in […] Man Utd vs Liverpool: Solskjaer reveals what he discussed with Woodward

Former Super Eagles Captain, John Obi Mikel, has revealed two major reasons he decided to retire from international football. Mikel left the Super Eagles shortly after Nigeria came third in the last Nations Cup in Egypt. Now with Trabzonspor in Turkey, the midfielder said the first reason was to pave way for younger players and […] : Obi Mikel reveals two major reasons he retired from Super Eagles

Tragedy struck at Ikaram Akoko in Akoko North West Local Government Area of Ondo State on Wednesday following the death of a six-year-old boy, who was hit by a commercial driver. It was gathered that an Abuja-Lagos bound Siena commercial bus belonging to Ever Ready Transport company with registration Edo 835 BEN, which was on […] Commercial driver kills six-year-old pupil in Ondo

Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has berated the Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service, NCS, Hameed Ali over the closure of the country’s border. The customs boss had explained that the country’s borders were closed to checkmate three issues, including importation of arms and ammunition, smuggling and human trafficking. […] Nnamdi Kanu blasts Buhari govt, Customs boss, Hameed Ali over closure of Nigeria’s borders

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday expressed sadness over the death of a mother and her child in the tanker accident at Onitsha, Anambra State. Buhari called on the Ministry of Transport under the leadership of Rotimi Amaechi, the Federal Road Safety Commission and other stakeholders to ensure safety standards are adhered to on Nigerian roads. […] Onitsha fire outbreak: Buhari reacts, charges Transport Ministry, FRSC on road safety

The Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has warned traditional rulers in the state against conniving with criminals, vowing to remove anyone found wanting. He gave the warning when he received members of the State Council of Traditional Rulers led by the Emir of Bauchi, Alhaji Rilwanu Adamu, at Government House, Bauchi. The governor lamented that […] Bauchi governor warns Emirs against conniving with criminals, bandits, others

The Commissioner for Finance, Bauchi State, Nura Manu Soro, has resigned his position barely 40 days after he was sworn into office. Soro was sworn in by Governor Bala Mohammed at the Multipurpose Indoor Sports Hall on September 6, along with 19 others. He, however, announced his resignation in a text message posted via his […] Bauchi Finance Commissioner resigns as government reshuffles cabinet

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in Cross River State has sealed all branches of First Bank in Cross River over tax defaults. The sealing which took place on Wednesday, DAILY POST gathered was at the instance of a Special Court (Revenue) order in Cross River State. In a suit No: MSC. NO. HC/SCT/MSC/BIR/02/2019 between the […] First Bank branches in Cross River shut down over debt

Attend the biggest educational fair in Africa this October with a rare opportunity to interact with representatives of over 60 institutions from USA, UK, CANADA, AUSTRALIA, IRELAND, GERMANY and more and hear about new educational policies that favor international students like the 2 years UK post study work visa, increased course duration with reduced tuition […] Get ready to turn your study abroad dreams into reality this October

The Benue Investment and Property Company (BIPC), on Tuesday announced the sack of 44 workers it claimed were redundant. Mr Alex Adum, its Managing Director, who announced this at his first accountability press briefing in Makurdi, said that their employment followed due processes, but “lacked business needs”. According to him, the reduction in the workforce […] Benue sacks 44 workers, gives reason

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC), has stirred an outcry on social media from Nigerians over the renewal of National Identify card. NIMC had on Tuesday said the renewal of the National Identity Card will cost three thousand naira (N3,000) payable through remita. NIMC disclosed this through its official Twitter handle on Monday, as well […] Nigerians react as NIMC announces payment for renewal of National ID card

Nigerian Air Force has commissioned two females, Kafayat Sanni and Tolulope Arotile, as the first female combatant pilot and first female helicopter pilot, respectively. The two flying officers just completed their training courses in the US and South Africa. They were among the 13 officers decorated at a ceremony on Tuesday in Abuja. Speaking at […] Nigerian Air Force gets first female combatant pilots

Bauchi State Ministry of Education has sacked the Principal of Hasan Usman Katsina Unity College for under-feeding his students. A statement by the Commissioner for Education, Dr Aliyu Tilde, said the sacked Principal along with two storekeepers were found serving the food of 350 students to over 1,200 students last weekend in spite of the […] Bauchi: Principal sacked for underfeeding students

Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State has promised to ensure that justice is done for the nine Muslim children recently kidnapped and other victims from the state. DAILY POST reported that nine children were kidnapped in Kano and taken to Onitsha in Anambra State where they were sold. Reacting, Abba Anwar, the Chief Press Secretary […] Ganduje speaks on kidnap of 9 Muslim children in Kano

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Debt Management Office has said that Nigeria public debt stands at N25.7trn up by N3.32trn in one year as at the end of June 2019. It also said that while the Federal Government owed N20.42trn as at June 30, 2019, the 36 states and […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Wednesday morning

Six countries have already booked their spots at next year’s European Championships. They are Belgium, Spain, Italy, Poland, Russia and Ukraine. Belgium qualified for the finals on Thursday, with a 9-0 victory at home to minnows San Marino and Russia joined them on Sunday with victory in Cyprus. Spain secured their place in the finals […] Euro 2020: All the countries that have qualified so far

The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has said that the Supreme Court attack on it (CUPP) is a confirmation of its earlier claim that there was an unholy alliance of the apex court and the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. CUPP insisted that there was an ongoing plan to alter the order of appointing […] Atiku vs Buhari: Opposition political parties fire back at Supreme Court, make fresh allegations

The All Progressives Congress (APC), Bayelsa State chapter, Tuesday inaugurated its 2019 Governorship Campaign Council ahead of the November 16 election in the state. State Chairman of the party, Hon. Jothan Amos, formally declared the council and the various committees inaugurated in the presence of party elders, stakeholders and other loyalists. He remarked that the […] Bayelsa guber: APC announces new squad to defeat PDP

Former Manchester United and Liverpool striker, Michael Owen, has predicted some of this weekend’s English Premier League, EPL, fixtures. Man United will take on Premier League leaders, Liverpool at Old Trafford following a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United in their last EPL encounter. Chelsea will face Newcastle United on Saturday at Stamford Bridge, while Arsenal […] EPL: Michael Owen predicts Sheffield Utd vs Arsenal, Man Utd vs Liverpool, Chelsea vs Newcastle

De Gea limped off with an abductor injury, in Spain’s Euro 2020 qualifier against Sweden in Stockholm on Tuesday. The injury could be a big blow for Manchester United, who are set to meet leaders Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday. De Gea has not missed a league game since May 2018. The 28-year-old […] Man Utd vs Liverpool: Solskjaer suffers major injury blow ahead of EPL clash

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Tuesday re-arraigned Uyiekpen Giwa-Osagie, a lawyer to former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar, and his brother, Erhunse Giwa-Osagie, at a Federal High Court in Lagos for allegedly laundering $2 million in the build-up to the 2019 general election. The Giwa-Osagie brothers were docked before Justice Chuka Obiozor, who has […] What court decided as EFCC re-arraigns Atiku’s lawyer, son-in-law

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday projected that Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth will remain weak in 2019. The fund stated this in its World Economic Outlook (WEO) for October 2019, released on the sidelines of the ongoing IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings in Washington DC. DAILY POST reports that Nigeria’s GDP growth as […] IMF predicts weak GDP Growth for Nigeria till end of 2019

Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has charged the President Muhammadu Buhari-led government at all levels to introduce the use of modern technology in the fight against insecurity in the country. Tambuwal made the call during a town hall meeting on banditry, cattle rustling and kidnapping on Tuesday in Katsina. “Government at all levels should […] How Buhari govt can fight insecurity – Tambuwal

The Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC, in Ibadan, Oyo State, have freed 13 out of 94 arrested suspected ‘Yahoo boys.’ DAILY POST recalls that 94 suspects were arrested on Sunday night after the agency raided three Night Clubs in Osogbo and Iwo towns, in Osun State. The raid, it was learnt, resulted in the […] EFCC frees 19 out of 94 ‘Yahoo boys’ arrested in Osogbo club

Kaduna State Government has presented a budget of N257.9 billion for 2020 fiscal year to the State House of Assembly. The estimate shows an increase over the N245.4 presented to the citizens at a town hall at the weekend. Presenting the budget, the Deputy Governor, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, announced various fiscal measures being envisaged […] Kaduna government presents N257.9bn budget to House of Assembly

Manchester United academy player performance manager, Les Parry, has confirmed that the club’s boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and his backroom staff, Nicky Butt and Nick Cox are set to decide on the futures of the Red Devils stars, Angel Gomes, Tahith Chong and James Garner ahead of the January transfer window. Gomes, Chong and Garner […] EPL: Solskjaer, Man Utd backroom staff to decide future of three players

The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun, Tuesday met with a former governor, Otunba Gbenga Daniel, and the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Ogun, Prince Gboyega Isiaka. The meeting held separately behind closed doors at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. Abiodun also held a meeting with some leaders of the […] Ogun Commissioners list: Abiodun, Daniel, Isiaka, PDP Chairman meet behind-closed door

Victor Osimhen is back to Europe after featuring in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Brazil on Sunday and paid a courtesy visit to his former club Sporting Charleroi. Osimhen joined the Belgian club from Wolfsburg on a season-long loan deal prior to the start of 2018/2019 season. He went on to score 20 goals during his […] Osimhen returns to former club

Tottenham have made contact with Jose Mourinho, according to Soccer Link. Mauricio Pochettino is under fire at White Hart Lane, following a poor start to the season, despite investing heavily in the squad this summer. Although Pochettino is not on the verge of losing his job yet, the Premier League have reached out to Mourinho […] EPL: Mourinho in talks with Premier League club

Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper, Petr Cech has signed for Ice hockey side, Guildford Phoenix. Cech, who is currently the Technical and Performance Advisor at Chelsea, joined Guldford Phoenix on Wednesday. The 37-year-old, who is expected to make his debut against Swindon Wildcats 2, will play as goalie (netminder) for Guildford Phoenix. Speaking after signing […] Petr Cech joins Ice hockey club, to make debut on Sunday

Reno Omokri, a former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, has warned that China may take over Nigeria’s assets. He said this will happen when the country fails to pay up the loans being acquired from the Asian country by President Muhammadu Buhari government. According to the former presidential aide, countries such as Sri Lanka, Maldives, […] 2020 budget: Why China may takeover Nigeria’s assets

A former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, Senator Shehu Sani, has suggested that the 2020 appropriation bill presented to a joint session of the National Assembly by President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday will not have any positive effect on Nigerians. The President presented N10.7trillion for the year 2020 budget estimates. Buhari also said that […] 2020 budget: What Shehu Sani said about Buhari’s N10.7trillion appropriation bill

Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen has been named in the French Ligue 1 team of the week. Osimhen was named along Paris Saint-Germain duo, Neymar and Mauro Icardi. The 20-year-old scored in his side’s 2-2 draw against Nimes last weekend. The former Charleroi star made the list based on his performance for his club so far. […] Nigerian striker included in Ligue1 team [Full list]

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Femi Fani-Kayode, has reacted to the kidnap of John Egla, a Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG. The Nasarawa State Police command confirmed the abduction of Egla, who is reported to be a pastor of RCCG in Lafia on Wednesday. The incident is the […] Fani-Kayode reacts to kidnap of Redeemed Pastor in Nasarawa, tasks Buhari govt

The Senate Minority Leader, Eyinnaya Abaribe, has described the 2020 budget President Muhammadu Buhari presented to the National Assembly as “a budget of taxation.” Speaking during plenary on the floor of the Senate, Abaribe, who represents Abia South, insisted that the budget was not sustainable. He argued that the budget was not sustainable because debt […] 2020: Abaribe rubbishes Appropriation bill, calls it ‘budget of taxation’

A cross section of Nigerians have reacted to the recovery of N65,548,000m by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday from Zamfara office of INEC. EFCC took away four ‘Ghana-must-go’ bags suspected to contain money from the Zamfara INEC office on Wednesday, in continuation of its investigation over alleged non payment […] Nigerians react as EFCC recovers four ‘Ghana-must-go bags’ filled with money [PHOTOS]

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday said it had secured an order of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court, Bwari, to detain former Chairman of the Pension Reform Task Team, Mr. Abdulrasheed Maina and his son, Faisal, in its custody pending the conclusion of investigation against them. A statement by the […] EFCC gets Court’s backing to detain Maina, son

President Muhammadu Buhari has extended the service years of his Chief Personal Security Officer, Abdulkarim Dauda, by four years. Dauda was promoted twice within a space of three years due to his position as the President’s aide. A leaked memo signed by the Secretary of the Nigeria Police Force, AIG Usman Alkali, with reference number […] Buhari extends service year of Abdulkarim Dauda

Big Brother Naija, BBNaija second runner up, Frodd has said he has no love interest in Esther. Frodd said this on Wednesday during one of his Instagram live sessions. DAILY POST recalls that Frodd on Sunday hinted on dating his love interest and former housemate, Esther after the reality television show. According to Frodd: “Before […] BBNaija: Why I have no love interest in Esther now – Frodd

Former Manchester United goalkeeper, Edwin van der Sar, has attributed the club’s struggles to the disappearance of strong characters in the dressing room. Van der Sar spent the final six seasons of his career with the Red Devils, winning four Premier League titles and playing in three Champions League finals with Sir Alex Ferguson’s side. […] EPL: Van der Sar reveals what is missing at Man Utd

The Federal Government has said it is planning visa on arrival policy for foreigners wishing to visit Nigeria in order to encourage investment in the country. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama disclosed this on Wednesday in a statement by his Special Assistant, Media, Ms Sarah Sanda. He said Nigeria and the Republic of […] FG reveals plan for visa-on-arrival policy

Angry mob has set two suspected armed robbers ablaze at Sublane Junction in Mosogar Community, Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State. The suspects had allegedly robbed a truck driver and his wife and dispossessed them of their mobile phones and unspecified amount of money at Uduaka area in the town. During the robbery operation, […] Angry mob sets two suspected armed robbers ablaze in Delta

Shehu Sani, immediate past Kaduna Central Senator, on Thursday faulted claims by President Muhammadu Buhari that some statistics published by World Bank on Nigeria were wrong. Buhari had said some of the data by World Bank and other international bodies were wild estimates and inaccurate, adding that local institutions were better suited in the collation […] World Bank: Shehu Sani mocks Buhari, says ‘you want their money but not their assessment’

The Federal Government has disclosed that 10, 000 Constables would be recruited into the Nigerian Police Force annually. Minister of Police Affairs, Alhaji Mohammed Dingyadi, made the disclosure on Wednesday during his visit to the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed Adamu at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, on Wednesday. Dingyadi also disclosed that the […] Buhari’s govt speaks on recruiting 10, 000 policemen yearly

Four men suspected to be kidnappers on Tuesday were killed during a gun dwell with operatives of the Edo State Police Command. The suspects were said to have laid an ambush for the security operatives before they met their waterloo. It was gathered that two suspected kidnappers who were earlier arrested by the police through […] Police kill four suspected kidnappers in Edo

As Senators began the N10.33 trillion budget debate on Wednesday, there were different opinions on the viability of the budget by lawmakers who tried to tag the Appropriation based on their own different perspectives. Minority leader of the Senate, Enyinnaya Abaribe while ‘firing’ the budget said that so many things which could not be obviously […] ‘Crossfire’ in Senate over 2020 appropriation as minority leader tags proposal ‘budget of taxation’

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has hailed Phil Foden as a “magician” and the natural heir to David Silva. The 19-year-old does not enjoy the most prominent of standings at the Etihad Stadium just yet, but Guardiola is adamant that even a bid of €500million, would not be enough to lure midfielder away. In the […] EPL: Guardiola reveals player that will replace David Silva at Man City

Edinson Cavani and Thiago Silva could leave Paris Saint-Germain for free at the end of the season, ESPN reports. The two players are both into their final year of contracts and the Ligue 1 giants are yet to offer either a new deal. Cavani, 32, and Silva, 35, are two of the most senior members […] Cavani, Silva set to leave PSG

Former Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Timi Frank, on Thursday, described the 2020 budget proposal President Muhammadu Buhari presented to the National Assembly as a “scam.” Frank urged Nigerians to prepare for tough times ahead of 2020 budget circle. In a statement he signed and forwarded to DAILY POST, Frank […] Why 2020 budget is a scam – Ex-APC chieftain