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‘Great vacuum’ – Kebbi governor, Idris mourns Dantata

The Governor of Kebbi State, Dr. Nasir Idris, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned businessman and community leader, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata, describing his passing as a monumental loss to the nation. Dantata reportedly died on Friday night in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, after a brief illness. In a statement issued […]

Governor Malam Umar Namadi has received with deep sadness the news of the passing of elder statesman, businessman and renowned philanthropist, Aminu Alhassan Dantata, who died in the early hours of Saturday at the age of 94. This was contained in a press statement signed by his chief press secretary, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel issued to […]

Justice Binta Mohammed of the High Court of the Federal Capital has dismissed a fundamental rights suit filed by one Lady Chinyere Lilian Amuchinwa on 4th May 202, against six parties, including former governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The suit stemmed from Lady Amechinwa’s claims that Ohakim […]

Women in the Ijebu -Ode area of Ogun State have been advised to restrict their movement from 1.00pm during the Annual Agemo Festival. The year’s festival slated from Tuesday, 1st July to Wednesday, 2nd July, 2025, forbids women from sighting the Agemo masquerades. DAILY POST reports that the festival which accompanies rituals is celebrated to […]

Oluwasola Adegun has been appointed new head coach of the Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL, club, Plateau United, DAILY POST reports. The Jos club in a statement released on Saturday, also confirmed the appointment of Gideon Izang as their new sporting director. The appointment of the duo are with immediate effect. Adegun left his role […]

It has emerged that Al Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, was responsible for Victor Boniface’s failed move to the Saudi Pro League. This was revealed by Nigerian broadcast journalist, Onyebuchi Onokala, also known as Buchi Laba. According to Buchi Laba, the club does not sign players except Ronaldo approves the transfer. Al Nassr were linked to […]

In a strategic and laudable effort to improve security, comfort and convenience, a real estate developer Periwinkle Empire has entered into key partnerships with three Nigerian service providers to enhance infrastructure and lifestyle offerings at its Lekki Phase 1 estate in Lagos. Mr. Tunde Olatunji, Managing Director of Periwinkle Condos disclosed this in a statement […]

The Speaker, House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has hailed President Tinubu for his benevolence in granting developmental requests coming from Kaduna State either through him or the State Governor, Uba Sani. He said the Zaria Federal Constituency has greatly benefited from many federal government intervention projects since 2023, with promises of additional ones. Abbas made […]

Ken Nwokike is a First Class graduate of Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Covenant University, Ota in Ogun State, Nigeria who has worked in different sectors of Nigeria economy such as the Power, Information Technology and the Finance Regulatory sectors. In furtherance of his academic and career development, he completed an MBA program and went […]

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has disclosed that his predecessor, Umar Musa Yar’Adua wanted to hand over the affairs of the country to during his illness and absence but a presidential aide refused to submit the letter to the National Assembly. Jonathan revealed this during an interview on X, Saturday, without providing the name of the […]

Niger State Governor, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has mourned the demise of Aminu Dantata, an elderstatesman, describing his death as a national loss Bago in a message through his Chief Press Secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, described the deceased as a renowned successful business mogul a philanthropist. The Governor recalled how the late Alhaji Dantata contributed to the […]

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says it has destroyed 30 hectares of cannabis sativa, otherwise known as Indian hemp, plantation in a forest in Odukpani local government area of Cross River. The state Commander of the NDLEA, Mrs Rachel Umebuali, said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on […]

A young motorcyclist, simply identified as Osinachi, has been shot dead by a group of armed men riding in motorcycle in Uturu, Isuikwuato LGA of Abia State. The victim who was coming out from a corner of a road in Uturu, riding in his own motorcycle, was gunned down at close range by the gunmen […]

Activist lawyer, Deji Adeyanju may have retracted his earlier remarks that the recent agreement between Governor Siminalayi Fubara and the Minister of The Federal Capital Territory FCT Nyesom Wike may still hit the rock. DAILY POST recalls that Deji had while reacting to the peace recently brokered by President Bola Tinubu between Wike and Fubara, […]

Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel has agreed to join Turkish Super Lig side, Besiktas on free transfer. Osayi-Samuel will link up with Besiktas from Istanbul rival, Fenerbahce when his contract expires this month. The versatile full-back has offers from several clubs in the Premier League but has opted to continue his career in Turkey. According […]

Benfica head coach, Bruno Lage has heaped praises on Chelsea duo, Pedro Neto and Enzo Fernandez ahead of both teams’ FIFA Club World Cup last-16 clash on Saturday night. Lage lauded Neto as a “dangerous footballer” and labelled Fernandez as one of the “best midfielders” in the world. “There was actually rumours before Enzo [Fernandez] […]

Suspended Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his predecessor FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, and the suspended Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Martin Amaewhule again appeared in public together barely two days after a fresh round of peace talks at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The trio were seen together at a funeral service […]

The National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has arrested no fewer than 353 suspects over different illicit drug-related offences from June 2024 to date in Taraba State. The agency also confiscated at least 3,125,875kg of different types of hard drugs, including cannabis sativa and psychotropic substances. The state commander of NDLEA, Ali Umar, disclosed this […]

Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Reconciliation Committee, Bukola Saraki, says more defections from the party are likely to take place, even as efforts continue to reposition the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The former Senate President, said this on Friday, when he appeared on ‘Prime Time’, a programme on Arise TV. […]

Famous Nigerian media personality and TV host, Frank Edoho, has revealed that his second marriage has crashed. DAILY POST recalls that Edoho married his second wife, Sandra Onyenuchenuya, after his first marriage to Katherine Obiang hit the rocks in 2011. Featuring in a recent episode of the Tea With Tay podcast, the TV personality disclosed […]

Abakaliki FC head coach, Ifeanyi Onyedikachi, is confident his team will beat Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Kwara United in the final of the President Federation Cup The encounter will hold at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan on Saturday(Lagos). Onyedikachi boasted that the Harmony Boys can’t overrun his team in the final of the […]

A judge at the Higher Sharia Court in Birnin Tudu, Gummi LGA of Zamfara state, Alkali Usman, has escaped from captivity after being abducted by unknown gunmen. According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, the judge, who was declared missing on June 26, returned home around 10am on June […]

The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Ikioye Orutugu, has commended the courage of an unknown man who shot a video of a kidnap operation that happened on Friday morning in Awka, Anambra State. The viral video showed the moment the kidnappers, who operated in a silver-coloured Toyota Highlander, bundled their victim into their […]

The governorship candidate of Action Alliance (AA) in Anambra State, Chief Jeff Nweke has obtained the licence to campaign for the position in the forthcoming election in the state. Nweke paid a whooping sum of N50million, and was issued the licence by the Anambra State Signage and Advertisement Agency, ANSAA, on Friday. The licence grants […]

Former Big Brother Naija Season 9 housemate, Onyeka, has ruled out the possibility of friendship with her colleague and rival on the show, Victoria. DAILY POST recalls that the duo had a bitter relationship on the show over a clash of interests. They were both interested in a relationship with Ozee Mbadiwe, making them rivals […]

Former Big Brother Naija Season 9 housemate, Chinwe, hit hard at her colleague, Chinne, after she attempted to mock her for having sex on national TV. DAILY POST recalls that Chinwe and her then-boyfriend, Zion, admitted to having sex on multiple occasions during the show. During a heated argument between Chinne and Chinwe in the […]

Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca has predicted a ‘balanced game’ between his side and Benfica. Maresca’s side will face the Portuguese team in the Round of 16 of the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday night. Chelsea and Benfica had qualified for the last-16 after beating ES Tunis and Bayern Munich, respectively in their last […]

A serving soldier has been arrested after allegedly stabbing a dismissed military man to death during a late-night argument in Maiduguri, Borno State. Security analyst, Zagazola Makama, disclosed this in a post on X on Saturday. He said the incident happened around 2:00 a.m. on Thursday, in the Kasuwan Fara area of the city. The […]

Former Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of renowned businessman and philanthropist, Alhaji Aminu Alhassan Dantata. He described him as a towering figure whose life embodied service, humility, and nation-building. Dantata died in the early hours of Saturday in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, at the age of 94. […]

Legendary Nigerian musician, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Face, has opened up about his struggles in his marriage to his estranged wife, Annie Macaulay. He described the experience as “living in bondage.” He claimed that his life was also threatened while in the marriage. The ‘African Queen’ crooner made the claims in a snippet […]

Udinese goalkeeper, Maduka Okoye, could be banned for four years for alleged sporting fraud. Okoye has been deferred to the disciplinary commission by Italian authorities for sporting fraud rather than just irregular betting. The 25-year-old was accused of deliberately receiving a yellow card in the 64th minute of Udinese’s Serie A clash with Lazio. He […]

Ali Bukar Dalori has assumed the role of the All Progressives Congress, APC, acting National Chairman, following a directive by President Bola Tinubu. Tinubu gave the order following the resignation of Abdullahi Ganduje from his position as APC’s National Chairman. Ganduje had tendered his resignation letter to the national Working Committee, NWC, through the party’s […]

Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions, Remo Stars, are on the verge of completing the signing of Malian striker Adama Goïta. Goïta has reached an agreement with Remo Stars, according to reports. The highly rated striker will put pen to paper on a two-year contract. He scored 14 goals across all competitions for Malian club […]

A young girl from Benue State, identified as Faith, was tragically stabbed to death by suspected robbers on Friday along Mobile Road in the Ajah area of Lagos. Faith, a native of Itakpa Ito in Obi Local Government Area of Benue State, was said to have visited her boyfriend earlier in the day and was […]

Odira Nwobu, a Nigerian content creator and actor, has been involved in a ghastly car accident. A viral video capturing the fatal accident showed the moment bystanders were pulling victims from the wreckage. The actor’s car was severely damaged with both front and the side sections smashed beyond recognition. Nwobu was seen conscious on the […]

Super Falcons goalkeeper, Chiamaka Nnadozie has expressed excitement with her move to English Women’s Super League, WSL, club Brighton & Hove Albion. Nnadozie’s move to Albion was made official by the club on Friday. The 24-year-old joined the Seagulls on a free transfer after ending her five-year stay with French club Paris FC. She declared […]

Youths from the Yaikyo area of Makurdi, Benue State capital, have apprehended a notorious criminal identified as Anini at a local supermarket in the state capital. The suspect was caught on the night of Thursday, June 26, 2025, during a heavy downpour at Agbatse Supermarket, located behind Jesical Filling Station in the Yaiko axis of […]

A revenue collector, identified as Emmanuel, also known as ‘Meme’, was reportedly shot dead on Thursday in Benin City by suspected cultists in what appears to be a reprisal attack. The deceased, a member of the Professional Drivers on Wheels, was killed along Akugbe Street, near 2nd West Junction by Oliha Market in Oredo […]

Warri Wolves are battle ready for the Nigeria National League (NNL) Super Eight playoff tournament. The playoff competition will determine the winner of the 2024/25 NNL season, while the top four teams will secure promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). An official of the club Prince Oghenechovwe Stafford declared that the players are […]

Kwara United technical adviser, Tunde Sanni says he is not under pressure to win the 2025 President Federation Cup. Kwara United are in the final of the tournament for the first time in their history. The Harmony Boys will battle with Abakaliki FC in the final of the competition on Saturday in Lagos. Sanni expressed […]

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The decision of the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje to resign from his position has been attributed to alleged move by former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso to join the ruling party. DAILY POST reports that Ganduje had on Friday submitted his resignation letter to the APC National Secretary, Senator Ajibola […]

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Fenerbahçe have made a move for Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, whom Galatasaray wanted to keep in their team this summer. According to Ekol Sports, Fenerbahçe has stepped in for Osimhen as their club’s president Ali Koç made the highest offer to Napoli for the player’s signature. While Galatasaray made offers to Osimhen and Napoli, they […]

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Final year students of Gyutiev Model College, Saghev Ward, Guma Local Government Area, Benue State, have reportedly set ablaze the residence of their principal, Mr Isaac Yina. The incident, according to reports, occurred in the early hours of Friday. The students alleged that the principal failed to register them for the 2025 National Examinations Council, […]

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A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ayekooto Akindele, says the party’s Deputy National Chairman (North), Bukar Dalori, will replace Abdullahi Ganduje. Ganduje on Friday resigned his position as the National Chairman of the ruling party. Although the circumstances surrounding his resignation remain unclear, some sources have attributed it to health reasons. While Nigerians […]

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Bashir Ahmad, ex-media aide to former President Mohammadu Buhari, has said that one of the national vice chairmen of the All Progressives Congress, APC, will succeed Abdullahi Ganduje. DAILY POST had reported that Ganduje resigned from his position as the National Chairman of the party on Friday. The National Working Committee of the party is […]

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Following the alleged kidnap and rape of a 12-year-old girl by a traditional ruler in Ondo State, the father of the victim on Friday demanded that justice be served. The father, Mr. Ajayi Fulani, appealed to government and security agencies to ensure justice in the case involving the Baale of Laagba community in Ondo East […]

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Gunmen operating in a sports utility vehicle (SUV) on Friday abducted an unidentified man who was reportedly returning from taking his kids to school. The incident which happened in the morning, around the Okpuno area, caused panic as the men shot indiscriminately into the air before fleeing the scene with their victim. The incident caused […]

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A 44-year-old civil servant, Charles Ogunyinka, was on Friday arraigned before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly touching his three-year-old daughter indecently. Ogunyinka, who resides in the Abaranje area of Ikotun, Lagos, is facing a charge of unlawful and indecent touching of a minor. According to the Prosecutor, ASP Adegoke Ademigbuji, the alleged offence […]

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The All Progressives Congress, APC, has maintained silence over the reported resignation of its National Chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje. It was reported that the former Kano State governor has resigned as APC National Chairman with immediate effect. He was said to have resigned due to health issues, stating that he needed to focus on his well-being. […]

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The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has reportedly resigned from his position. Ganduje, a former Governor of Kano State, cited health reasons for his decision, stating that he needs to focus on his well-being. Ganduje’s resignation is with immediate effect, according to an X post by a former media […]

In what appears to be a major shift within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the party’s National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, is expected to resign from his position on Friday. A report by Daily Nigerian suggested that the move has been confirmed, and is due to mounting internal pressure. Although no official announcement […]

A former Director-General of the Zamfara State Government House and prominent member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Murtala Ishaya Jangebe, has announced his defection to the Social Democratic Party, SDP. Jangebe, who disclosed his decision in a statement issued on Friday in Gusau, attributed his exit from the ruling party to what he described as a […]

Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory FCT Nyesom Wike has lambasted an online lawyer over remark on the peace deal between his boss and the Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara. DAILY POST reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday night brokered peace between Wike and Fubara, ending the long […]

The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) has declared controversial entertainer, Darlington Okoye, better known as Speed Darlington, wanted over alleged offences including rape, cyberbullying, and cyberstalking. The agency announced this via its official Instagram handle @officialnaptip on Friday. “WANTED BY NAPTIP. Darlington Okoye, aka Speed Darlington, is wanted in connection […]

Afrobeats singer, John Njenga-Njeng, popularly known as Skales, has opened up about spending limited time with his daughter. DAILY POST recalls that Skales and his wife, Precious Hassanity, welcomed a baby girl in March 2023. Amid the rumoured cracks in the marriage fueled by his previous accusations against his wife, Skales has shared that he […]

US-based Nigerian streamer and content creator, Adesokan Emmanuel, popularly known as Shank Comics, has described Nigeria as a very “toxic” place. According to him, the country is “sickening.” On his X handle, he wrote, “Nigeria is too too Toxic man. Sickening.” His post elicited mixed reactions, with some X users accusing him of bashing Nigeria […]

Former Big Brother Naija Season 9 housemate, Nelly Mbonu, said she believes that her colleague, Kassia, ended her friendship with her husband, Kellyrae. DAILY POST recalls that Nelly and Kellyrae were close friends during the reality show, especially before he revealed to the housemates that they were married. Speaking on the current state of her […]

Former Big Brother Naija Season 9 housemates, Kassia Sule and Onyeka, were involved in a heated argument in the latest episode of the reality show reunion. DAILY POST recalls that Ozee Mbadiwe was in a love triangle with Onyeka and Victoria, Kassia’s friend during the show, a situation that led to tension between Onyeka and […]

Nigerian singer, Euphemia Ekumah, popularly known as GoodGirl LA, has opened up about her struggle with depression and how the isolation that followed it transformed her life. The singer, who has been quiet for some time now, shared that she was dealing with depression in isolation, but she turned it into power by focusing on […]

Nigerians have taken to the Instagram page of former Big Brother Naija star, Sammie, to demand refunds over an alleged N4.450 million scam. DAILY POST reports that a man identified as Emmanuel Idakoh had, in a viral video recorded by popular Nigerian videographer, Lucky Udu, accused Sammie of scamming him N4.450 million for a 2025 […]

‘Great vacuum’ – Kebbi governor, Idris mourns Dantata

Governor Namadi mourns passing of Alhaji Aminu Dantata

Ex-Imo Gov Ohakim, IGP, others win fundamental rights suit by Amuchinwa

Agemo Festival: Ogun women advised to restrict movement from 1pm Tuesday

NPFL: Plateau United appoints new head coach, sporting director

Transfer: How Cristiano Ronaldo allegedly blocked Victor Boniface’s move to Al Nassr

Periwinkle Empire tackles insecurity, power outages, other erratic services in Lagos

Education: Teachers in Zaria honour President Tinubu, Speaker Abbas

Meet Nigerian Fintech expert, Business Development Consultant, Ken Nwokike

Yar’Adua wanted me to oversee Nigeria’s affairs but his aide truncated that effort – Jonathan

Niger Gov Bago mourns Aminu Dantata, describes his death as national loss

NDLEA destroys 30 hectares of cannabis farm in Cross River

Motorcyclist gunned down in Abia community, Police begin investigation

I may be wrong – Deji retracts comments on Fubara, Wike reconciliation

Transfer: Bright Osayi-Samuel agrees move to Besiktas

Club World Cup: ‘Dangerous’ – Benfica manager Bruno Lage singles out two Chelsea players

Fubara, Wike sighted together in Rivers State after peace talks

Taraba: NDLEA arrests 353 suspects over drug-related offences

2027: Worst of defection yet to hit PDP -Saraki

‘Maybe I’m not good at marriage’ – Frank Edoho announces second divorce

President Federation Cup: Onyedika upbeat Abakaliki FC will beat Kwara United

Zamfara: Kidnapped Sharia Court judge escapes from captivity

CP commends man who filmed kidnap operation in Awka

Anambra AA guber candidate, Nweke obtains N50m campaign licence

BBNaija Reunion: I don’t like snakes – Onyeka on why she can’t be friends with Victoria

BBNaija Reunion: You can’t shame me for having sex on national TV – Chinwe tells Chinne

Club World Cup 2025: ‘I’m sure’ – Maresca predicts Benfica vs Chelsea

Borno: Soldier stabs ex-military man to death in late-night dispute

Saraki mourns death of Aminu Dantata

I was living in bondage while married to Annie – 2Face

Serie A: Okoye faces long-term ban for sporting fraud

Tinubu directs Dalori to assume acting Chairman – APC confirms Ganduje’s resignation

NPFL: Malian striker, Goïta set to join Remo Stars

Benue girl stabbed to death by suspected robbers in Lagos

Actor Odira Nwobu involves in ghastly car accident [VIDEO]

Nnadozie keen to help Brighton win trophies

Benue youths arrest notorious criminal, ‘Anini’ at Makurdi Supermarket

Edo: Suspected cultists kill revenue collector in Benin

NNL: Warri Wolves ready for promotion fight – Stafford

President Federation Cup: Kwara United not under pressure – Coach Sanni

Ganduje’s resignation linked to Kwankwaso’s move to join APC

Osimhen: Fenerbahçe make highest offer to Napoli as Galatasaray awaits player’s decision

NECO: Students set principal’s house ablaze for ‘failing to register’ them after collecting money

APC: Bukar Dalori replaces Ganduje as acting National Chairman – Party chieftain reveals

APC: Ganduje will be succeeded in acting capacity by National Vice Chairman – Bashir Ahmed

Ondo: Father demands justice over defilement of daughter by monarch

Gunmen abduct unidentified driver in Awka

Father in court for alleged sexual molestation of 3-year-old daughter in Lagos

APC silent on Ganduje’s resignation as National Chairman

APC National Chairman, Ganduje resigns

Tension mounts as Ganduje prepares to resign as APC national chairman

Zamfara APC chieftain Jangebe defects to SDP

He’s sad to see Wike, Fubara together again – FCT Minister’s aide, Lere knocks lawyer

NAPTIP declares Speed Darlington wanted for rape, cyberbullying

I haven’t seen my daughter for sometime – Skales says amid rumoured divorce

‘Nigeria too toxic’ – Comedian Shank says after relocating abroad

BBNaija S9 Reunion: Kassia ruined my friendship with her husband, Kellyrae – Nelly

BBNaija Reunion: ‘You carried the show, but you forgot the money’ – Kassia mocks Onyeka

My parents called me failure while I was battling depression – GoodGirl LA

Alleged N4.5m scam: Netizens storm BBNaija Sammie’s page to demand refund