Following his arraignment for impersonation on Friday, social media critic, Martins Otse aka VeryDarkMan has been granted bail in the sum of N2 million with two sureties in like sum. The court also ordered VeryDarkMan to deposit his international passports and any other means of identification. The Police had arraigned VDM as he’s popularly called for impersonation. This followed the use of Police uniform as seen in a viral video clip. DAILY POST recalls that the Police on Thursday last week condemned the unauthorized use of its official uniforms and accoutrements by VDM in a video posted on his social…
Author:
Read More
Popular singer and half of PSquare, Paul Nonso Okoye, aka Rudeboy, has welcomed a new baby with his wife, Ivy Ifeoma Iboko. In an Instagram post on Friday, Rudeboy shared a video of his kids from his previous marriage playing with the newborn. He wrote,“This past month and few days have been the most joyous and overwhelming sweetest ever period of our lives.” However, the singer did not reveal the baby’s name and gender. This is Rudeboy’s second marriage. He was formally married to Anita until they got divorced in December 2022. They had three children together. He married Ifeoma…
Bendel Insurance technical adviser, Monday Odigie, has assured the club’s fans that the team will continue to work hard to turn things around. The Benin Arsenal have recorded two wins from nine league games this season. Odigie apologised for the team’s poor start to the season. “We will continue to work hard and do our best to turn things around,” Odigie stated in his response to the Edo State Sports Commission boss, Yusuf Ali during his visit to the team. “We apologise for the outcome of the Abia Warriors game.” Bendel Insurance will lock horns with Sunshine Stars in a…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned the recent attacks by Fulani herdsmen on communities in Anyiin, Logo and parts of Buruku and Agatu LGAs of Benue State. PDP condemned the attacks in a statement released on Friday by the Publicity Secretary of the Benue chapter of the party, Mr.Tim Nyor. Nyor said the attacks have resulted in the avoidable killing of scores of people, with properties worth millions of naira destroyed. The statement reads, “The party extends heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected. “It is absolutely…
The Ebonyi State Police Command says it arrested at least 177 suspected criminals for various offenses in October 2024. The Command noted that four out of the 177 suspects were alleged to be involved in human organ harvesting and ritual killings. The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, who disclosed this at a news conference in Abakaliki on Friday, explained that officers and men of the Command arrested a total of 177 suspects – 162 males and 15 females. He said, “92 suspects among them have been charged to court, while others would be arraigned once investigations are completed.…
Chairman of the Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli, has advised the federal government to provide more funding to the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, noted that this is necessary to ensure sanity in the health sector. The lawmaker, while speaking, called for a stronger legal framework to drive critical improvements in healthcare delivery across Nigeria. Alli made these declarations on Thursday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, during a lecture…
The Head of Service of Ondo State, Bayo Phillip, has assured civil servants in the state that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa is determined to pay the proposed N73,000 minimum wage. According to the Head of Service, the recent approval of the N73,000 minimum wage for civil servants in the state by Aiyedatiwa was not done for the purpose of political patronage. Philip, who maintained that the wage would be paid immediately after the necessary adjustments had been concluded. The Head of Service, while disclosing this while briefing newsmen on this year’s commemoration of the public service week, revealed that the recruitment…
The Adamawa State Government has said the allegation that it deducted N40,000 from the October salary of every worker is untrue. “Contrary to reports, there was no blanket N40,000 deductions across the board,” the government said in a statement signed by Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Humwashi Wonosikou. The government said the ‘misinformation’ is intended to misrepresent the government’s actions. This is as the government admits certain deductions, which it says are accumulated legal commitments. “We wish to clarify that these are statutory deductions in accordance with federal and state regulations,” the government said. The government statement which…
Two brothers have been arrested for allegedly killing their neighbor over accusations of witchcraft in the Kashin Dila Fulani village in Malam-Madori, Jigawa State. The suspects, identified as Husaini Ali, 45, and his younger brother, Ya’u Ali, 20, reportedly attacked 55-year-old Hauwa Yusai, inflicting fatal injuries with sticks and knives. The Jigawa State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the incident, stating that the attack was motivated by superstition. The assault took place on October 16, 2024, around 1:30 a.m. after the brothers accused Yusai of practicing witchcraft. Police officers, responding to a distress call, rushed the victim…
The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, FCT Command, has arraigned popular social media critics, VeryDarkMan will be arraigned in court for impersonation. The NPF in a statement shared on it Facebook post on Friday, revealed that VeryDarkMan will be arraign today [Friday]. “In response to recent developments, VDM, is set to appear in court today following allegations of impersonation related to the unauthorized use of Nigeria Police Force uniforms in a viral social media video. “The FCT Police Command is actively handling the case, underscoring the Force’s commitment to upholding the integrity of its symbols and preventing their misuse.” The police…