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2024-04-23 15:07
Goalkeeper Osayi Kingdom is optimistic that Doma United will come good after the club’s recent struggles in the Nigeria Premier Football League. The Savannah Tigers have recorded only… Read More
2024-04-23 14:47
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has released venues and dates for the President Federation Cup Round of 64 fixtures, According to DAILY POST report. The NFF confirmed the venues and da… Read More
2024-04-23 14:40
Veteran Nollywood actor, Zack Orji has disclosed that before undergoing surgery he counldn’t remember people. Recall that the actor recently underwent two brain surgeries after he slum… Read More
2024-04-23 14:25
Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage has said despite the “crazy” nature of men, women can’t do without them. Savage, who recently released a collaborative song with Simi titled &ls&hell…Read More
2024-04-23 14:00
Music producer Dr. Roy has stated that gospel artist Mercy Chinwo was not aware of the unfair treatment he received from the record label boss they once worked for. During an interview on Th… Read More
2024-04-23 13:45
American superstar John Legend has described former United States president, Donald Trump as a “tried-and-true, dyed in the wool racist.” He claimed that Trump had always shown r… Read More
2024-04-23 13:27
Three suspected kidnappers has been arrested in Mararaba, Nasarawa state, According to the state police command. The suspects, identified as Babangida Abdullahi (29), Mohammed Abubakar (27)… Read More
2024-04-23 13:02
The major crisis rocking the Imo State Chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP, has some key members including Legal Adviser, Kissinger Ikeokwu resign. Kissinger who has been a firm supp… Read More
2024-04-23 13:00
The fear of not succeeding could fuel a lot of people, but to Nollywood movie producer, Chidinma Joyce Okonkwo, it is something that is not an option. Chidinma who has so far done three movi… Read More
2024-04-23 12:27
Former governor of Imo State Hon. Emeka Ihedioha has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party PDP. Emeka Ihedioha who has been a member of the party since 1998, said that the PDP could no… Read More
2024-04-23 12:27
A medical laboratory scientist, Oluroju Shola, has been charged at an Upper Area Court Gwagwalada, Abuja, for exposing his ex-girlfriend’s nude pictures. The police charged Shola of Kw… Read More
2024-04-23 11:46
An aircraft belonging to Dana Air has crash-landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Tuesday morning. No casualty was reco… Read More
2024-04-22 13:05
Nollywood movie producer, Ogechi Patience Eze popularly known as Touch of Excellence, has said that when a woman is good at her job, gender becomes irrelevant. Ogechi who started her j… Read More
2024-04-22 12:45
A 60-year-old man, Malam Danjuma, popularly known as “Black”, his son, Ibrahim, 35, and Aminu Gaye, also 35, died in a pit toilet while trying to recover a cellphone. Saminu Abdu… Read More
2024-04-22 12:32
Trade and commerce promoter, Nwabueze Buchi George has said that backing local production with strong purchase is the only way to grow Nigeria’s economy. Buchi George, who is the Presi… Read More
2024-04-22 12:04
An unidentified North Carolina (United States of America) high schooler has been charged with assault after reportedly being caught on camera slapping a teacher. According to a report by Fox… Read More
2024-04-22 11:33
The imo state police command on friday diclosed that a luxurious bus convenying members of the Lords chosen church, has killed pedestrians along owerri capital of imo state. The State Police… Read More
2024-04-22 11:20
About N531.4bn of the Central Bank of Nigeria intervention funds remains unused in the coffers of nine Deposit Money Banks in the country, findings by The PUNCH have shown. This came on the… Read More
2024-04-22 11:02
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Toyin Abraham has extended an olive branch to her colleague, Funke Akindele. The duo are the biggest competitors in the Nigerian box office. In a lengthy Ins… Read More
2024-04-22 10:53
Fourteen people have lost their lives while 13 others sustained varying degrees of injury in an accident at Aloma community in Ofu Local Government Area of Kogi State. The accident which occ… Read More
2024-04-19 11:30
An Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday discharged and acquitted former attorney-general of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mohammed Adoke(SAN) of the money laundering charges broug… Read More
2024-04-19 10:43
Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson-Okojie has opened up about how her life experience has humbled her. She also shared her perspective on revenge, saying that rather than seeking vengeance, she… Read More
2024-04-18 11:41
By Ikenna Orioha The United Entertainers Friends Forum (UEFF), has held an Award Festival in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The event was held on Thursday April 11, 2024, at Rockview Hotel… Read More
2024-04-18 11:11
Transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano has provided reasons why Premier League side, Arsenal might not sign Victor Osimhen. The Gunners are reportedly in the market for a new striker. Mikel Arteta… Read More
2024-04-18 10:50
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, aka Davido, has claimed that he is the greatest of all time in the Nigerian music industry. Despite being regarded as one of the three biggest Nigerian artists… Read More
2024-04-18 10:11
Operatives of the Yobe State Command of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have arrested six suspected power cable thieves in Damaturu, the state capital. The State Comman… Read More
2024-04-18 10:03
An official of the Anambra Road Traffic Management Agency, ARTMA, has been gunned down in Awka, the state capital. reports that this is coming a few hours after another person was murdered b… Read More
2024-04-18 09:37
Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma says no matter the personal relationship with any appointee, his administration will not condone corrupt practices, and anyone found culpable will be pro… Read More
2024-04-18 09:13
The dream collaboration of Nigerian star Ayra Starr may soon become a reality as her idol, Rihanna has expressed her desire to work with her. Ayra Starr has been very vocal about her desire… Read More
2024-04-17 14:41
Singer Davido has reacted to the N10 million bail granted socialite Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest after he pleaded not guilty to alleged naira abuse. It was reported that Cubana… Read More
2024-04-17 14:36
Justin Dean, the estranged husband of popular foreign-based Nigerian dancer, Korra Obidi, has claimed that the dancer was having extramarital affairs while pregnant with their child. Dean ma… Read More
2024-04-17 14:26
Popular businessman and socialite, Emeka Okonkwo, aka E-Money, has promised to take care of the children of late Nollywood actor, Junior Pope. It will be recalled that Junior Pope and three… Read More
2024-04-17 14:01
The Federal High Court sitting in Lagos State has granted businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, better known as Cubana Chief Priest, N10 million bail with two sureties in like sum. Th… Read More
2024-04-17 12:55
Nollywood actor, Seun Jimoh has accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, of “scapegoating” celebrities in its ongoing clampdown on Naira abusers. He was reacti… Read More
2024-04-17 11:33
Nigerian singer, Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has revealed the reason for her success. The mother of one acknowledged that the sacrifices of the female artistes who held sway be… Read More
2024-04-17 09:29
The Federal Government has said over 148 local government areas from 31 states in Nigeria are at higher flood risk for the year 2024 beginning from April to November. This was contained in a… Read More
2024-04-16 12:11
Self-styled relationship expert, Blessing Okoro, aka Blessing CEO, has claimed that most women cheat in their marriages because of irresponsible spouses. According to her, it is impossible f… Read More
2024-04-16 10:50
Akwa Ibom State High Court sitting in Uyo has ordered the arrest of one Mr Itoro Monday Uko in Ikot Ekpene Local Government Area of the state for contempt of court. Itoro Uko is said to have… Read More
2024-04-16 10:28
Everton midfielder, Dele Alli, has admitted that he wants to play for England at the 2026 World Cup. Alli, who has not played a single game this season, stated this while speaking on Monday… Read More
2024-04-16 09:50
The peace in Nollywood, and by extension, a large part of the country, was shattered on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, when a popular actor, Pope Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope, and th… Read More
2024-04-16 09:41
Nigeria witnessed its sixth power grid collapse of 2024 on Monday, as electricity generation on the system collapsed from 2,583.77 megawatts at 2 am to 64.7MW around 3am before the grid was… Read More
2024-04-16 09:23
Arsenal legend David Seaman has revealed his only fear for the Gunners ahead of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg tie with Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Recall that Arsenal… Read More
2024-04-16 09:19
Big Brother Naija reality star, Abiri Oluwabusayo Khloe has vowed that she will never have sex with any man for financial benefits. She also said she has never been in a relationship. In a c… Read More
2024-04-16 09:16
Tears flowed freely from family members on Monday as the remains of the late Nollywood make-up artist, Abigail Edith Frederick, were entered into her family home in Eket Local Government Are… Read More
2024-04-16 08:51
There is confusion in Etim Ekpo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State following the murder of a 70-year-old woman, Mma-Offiong James Peter, by her son, Inyangake James Peter. The suspect… Read More
2024-04-15 17:31
Road accidents killed at least 50 people and injured 185 others during the four-day Eid el Fitr holiday across Afghanistan. The country’s General Directorate of Traffic Police disclose… Read More
2024-04-15 17:17
The Naira appreciated to N1000 per US dollar as Monday’s foreign exchange market commenced. A Bureau De Change operator, Mistila Dayyabu, disclosed this to the DAILY POST. According to… Read More
2024-04-15 16:52
The Coroner Inquest sitting in Ogba Magistrate Court examining the death of a 12-year-old student of Dowen College, Lekki, Sylvester Junior Oromoni, has attributed his death to his parents&r&hell…Read More
2024-04-15 16:31
Nigeria has witnessed its sixth power grid collapse of 2024, as electricity generation on the system collapsed from 2,583.77MW at 2am on Monday to 64.7MW around 3 am. Nigeria generates an av… Read More
2024-04-15 16:22
Popular singer and half of P-Square, Paul Okoye, aka Rudeboy, has hinted at remarrying. The ‘Reason With Me’ crooner dropped the hint while scolding fans for wishing his divorce… Read More
2024-04-15 16:03
A US-based Nigerian bodybuilder, Michael Chidozie, 26, has died 18 days after he was shot multiple times by his wife, Keaiirra Shavoiyae, in the middle of an argument on March 21. Chidozie l… Read More
2024-04-15 15:38
The Imo state Governor Hope Uzodimma, on Monday reinstated back to offices the heads of Imo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (IMSPHCDA), Imo State Health Insurance Agency (ISHIA)… Read More
2024-04-15 12:41
Ten years later, Amina Nkeki, one of the 276 abducted schoolgirls of Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, in Borno State, has said that she married a Boko Haram fighter to get h… Read More
2024-04-15 12:37
The Anambra State Police Command says the remains of Nollywood star, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly called Junior Pope, were not among those buried by the bank of the Anam River. The Command… Read More
2024-04-12 10:43
—We rescued 7, recovers 2 dead bodie
More reports have emerged conerning the boat mishap that claimed the life of a famed Nollywood star, John Paul Odonwodo, aka, Junior Pope.
On… Read More
2024-04-12 10:28
Gunmen kidnapped a journalist and reporter with Channels Television, Mr Joshua Rogers, at his residence in Rumuosi in Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State on Thursday night.
R… Read More
2024-04-12 10:07
A high court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has granted bail to former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, in the sum of N50 million.
In his ruling on the bail appli… Read More
2024-04-11 17:35
President Joe Biden of the United States, US, on Thursday said black women in America are more prone to die during pregnancy than their white counterparts.
Biden said this has made the Bl… Read More
2024-04-11 15:00
Dr. Ogbonnaya Onu, the Minister of Science and Technology under the Muhammadu Buhari’s administration, is dead.
A source, close to the deceased, confirmed the death to Tribune onlin… Read More
2024-04-11 14:37
Nigerian rapper, Oladips has voiced his disappointment regarding the skepticism surrounding his reported “death and resurrection.”
Initially announced by his management on Nov… Read More
2024-04-11 14:28
A Vietnamese billionaire, Truong My Lan, has been sentenced to death for looting one of the Vietnam’s largest banks over a period of 11 years.
It was the most spectacular trial ever… Read More
2024-04-11 13:55
Nollywood actress and producer, Ini Edo, has reacted to the death of her colleague, Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope.
Pope died after the boat conveying him and othe… Read More
2024-04-11 13:46
The Delta State Police Command, on Thursday, paraded 12 suspects for various crimes, including a 17-year-old boy (name withheld) who faked his kidnap in the Agbor area of the state.
Parad… Read More
2024-04-11 13:37
Unknown gunmen on Thursday launched an attack on a police checkpoint along the Abakaliki-Enugu expressway, setting a police patrol van ablaze.
The incident occurred at the Ishieke Junctio… Read More
2024-04-11 12:35
The decomposing body of a missing lawyer identified as Garricks Anyanwu has been reportedly found in a bush in Orodo, Mbaitoli LGA of Imo state.
The Anyawu’s body was said to have b… Read More
2024-04-11 12:10
Famous Nollywood actor, Pope Obumneme Odonwodo, aka Junior Pope, drowned on Wednesday during a movie shoot.
Junior Pope and three of his colleagues died when their boat capsized on the An… Read More
2024-04-11 11:58
Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, has approved the immediate employment of two first-class law graduates of the Imo State University, Owerri.
Uzodimma made the announcement when the duo… Read More
2024-04-11 11:41
The National President of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, AGN, Emeka Rollas, has confirmed the death of Nollywood actor, John Paul Odonwodo, popularly known as Junior Pope.
Report shows that… Read More
2024-04-11 11:11
The 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination notification slip, which shows candidates the date, venue, and time of their examination, is ready for printing, the Joint Admissions and… Read More
2024-04-11 10:52
At the last count, lassa fever has claimed many Nigerians, with over a hundred cases recorded across 16 states of the country.
According to the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prev… Read More
2024-04-11 10:49
The President of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas has confirmed that actor, Junior Pope, who was reportedly to have earlier passed on is still alive.
On his Instagram page, Rollas sa… Read More
2024-04-10 15:41
The Osolo of Isolo in Lagos State, Oba Kabiru Agbabiaka, is dead.
This was confirmed in a statement issued by the Chairman of the Isolo Local Council Development Area, Olasoju Adebayo… Read More
2024-04-10 13:15
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has secured the conviction of 23 illegal Bureau De Change operators and naira racketeers within the last month, as the commission arrested and ar… Read More
2024-04-10 12:51
Billionaire singer, Rihanna has revealed her first son, RZA’s first word.
The Barbadian superstar covered the latest issue of the Interview Magazine.
“His [RZA’s] fir… Read More
2024-04-10 12:28
Colombian singer Shakira has declared her American counterpart, Beyoncé as “the queen” of pop.
She noted that Beyoncé has done a lot for women of colour in the U… Read More
2024-04-10 11:40
A Delta State High Court sitting in Orerokpe community, Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, has remanded into the facility of the Nigerian Correctional Services, Sapele, one Ernest Ok… Read More
2024-04-10 11:15
Mabel Makun has confirmed that her marriage to comedian Ayo Makun, aka AY, is headed for a divorce.
It was reported that AY recently took to social media to reveal that his 20-year friend… Read More
2024-04-10 10:46
Niger Tornadoes interim head coach, Majin Mohammed has expressed confidence in his side to maintain their recent impressive form in the Nigeria Premier Football League.
The Ikon Allah Boy… Read More
2024-04-10 10:44
Super Falcons head coach Randy Waldrum has explained why his team beat the Banyana Banyana of South Africa to the 2024 Olympic Games ticket.
Nigeria earned a place at Paris 2024 at the ex… Read More
2024-04-10 10:39
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said the Nigerian government will sanction electricity distribution companies, DisCos, that fail to supply 20 hours of electricity to customers in… Read More
2024-04-10 10:12
Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Ayo Makun, popularly known as AY, has broken his silence after his estranged wife, Mabel, confirmed the end of their marriage of 16 years.
It was reported… Read More
2024-04-10 09:43
No fewer than 39 lecturers in the nation’s tertiary institutions have been indicted and dismissed over sexual misconduct in the past five years, analysis of media reports has revealed… Read More
2024-04-10 09:31
The Chairman of Nigerian indigenous carrier, Air Peace, Mr Allen Onyema, has raised the alarm that foreign carriers operating the Nigeria-UK route are allegedly conspiring to send Air Peace… Read More
2024-04-09 16:17
Singer Okafor Echimaechi Raphael, Popularly known as MayorMike said that he has never had it better as an artist based on the response his latest single ‘Nma Nwoke’ is receiving… Read More
2024-04-08 19:20
Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has reflected on her youthful days, and how she was highly sought after by men.
Rita made the reflections in a social media post accompanied by an A… Read More
2024-04-08 18:30
Pope Francis has denounced abortion and the bearing of children by surrogate mothers as grave offences against human dignity.
In a declaration of principles published by the Vatican on Mo… Read More
2024-04-08 17:45
Supporters of the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party, Julius Abure, on Monday, took to the streets in Gudu, Abuja, to protest what they described as the meddlesomeness of the Ni… Read More
2024-04-08 17:07
Former President of the United States, Donald Trump has announced his position on whether abortion should be banned.
This comes after months of not taking a stance on the crucial issue in… Read More
2024-04-08 16:54
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command have arrested one Chukwuemeka Oputa, aka ‘Pounds and Dollar’, of Umuaka, Njaba, Imo State, who is alleged to be t… Read More
2024-04-08 16:20
An angry mob has beaten to death a man who allegedly attacked a couple and inflicted injuries on them.
The angry mob, in Jabbi Lamba, a community in Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa… Read More
2024-04-08 15:53
The operatives of the Imo State Police Command have arrested the 38-year-old owner of Our Guest Hotel, Ibe Obasi, located in the Obowo Local Government Area of the state for allegedly tortur… Read More
2024-04-08 15:43
Maverick entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has reacted to comedian, AY’s marital crisis.
It was reported that AY recently took to social media to reveal that… Read More
2024-04-08 12:37
Liverpool Legend, Jamie Carragher has predicted the Reds to win the Premier League title ahead of Arsenal and Manchester City and Liverpool this season.
Arsenal currently sits above Liver… Read More
2024-04-08 12:28
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has appointed Omobayo Marvellous Godwins, a 38-year-old engineer, as his new deputy.
This follows the removal of Comrade Philip Shaibu as Edo Stars De… Read More
2024-04-08 12:14
Emirates, UAE, has concluded plans to resume flights with Nigeria.
This followed numerous visits from President Bola Tinubu to UAE over the communication breakdown between both countries… Read More
2024-04-08 11:36
Edo State House of Assembly has impeached the deputy governor of the State, Philip Shaibu.
It reports that the impeachment was sequel to the report submitted by Justice S.A. Omonua-led se… Read More
2024-04-08 11:15
A lady identified as Simbiat Moshood has accused her father of sexual abuse in Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The accused, Mashood was dragged to the Upper Àrea Court i… Read More
2024-04-08 10:57
Nollywood actress, Adejumoke Oreoluwa Aderounmu, popularly known for her role as ‘Esther’ in popular TV series Jenifa’s Diary, is dead.
Adeola Aderounmu, the brother of… Read More
2024-04-08 10:47
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has announced it will commence the sale of dollars to Bureau de Change operators.
This was disclosed in a circular seen on its website by DAILY POST… Read More
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