Mrs. Uchechi Okwu-Kanu, wife of the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, has urged the United Kingdom, UK, government to prevail on its Nigerian counterpart to release her husband. Uchechi disclosed that Kanu’s absence is having an effect on their son’s life and it’s causing him pain. She noted that the UK has always been the forebear of human rights and had a reputation for fairness, justice and championing human rights. Uchechi urged the UK government to urgently intervene in her husband’s case and accelerate his release from detention by the Nigerian government. She wrote,…
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American rapper, J. Cole has revealed why he retracted his diss track targeted at his colleague, Kendrick Lamar. DAILY POST recalls that J. Cole had fired back at Lamar on ‘7 Minute Drill,’ saying “he fell off like the Simpsons” after he dissed Cole and Drake on Future and Metro Boomin’s song, ‘Like That,’ which featured him. Surprisingly, J. Cole paused his set during his performance at the 2024 Dreamville Festival in North Carolina in April to apologise to Lamar. Explaining his action on his latest single, ‘Port Antonio’, Cole alleged that those promoting the controversy wanted “blood” and publicity…
Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, says it received with shock and serious concern last Monday’s attack on members of the State’s Community Protection Guards, CPG, which left nine members of the guards dead. This was contained in a statement issued by the State party’s publicity secretary, Mallam Yusuf Idris Gusau and made available to newsmen in Gusau. “We join other well-meaning citizens to condole the State government and the family members of the gallant CPG guards”, the statement added. “The ambush by fleeing bandits on these security guards who sacrificed their lives in order to bring…
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has described as well-timed intervention the move by Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to establish a Judicial Commission of Inquiry to investigate the violence, arson, and destruction of public property that followed the local government elections in the state. HURIWA said the move was decisive and one of the governor’s most commendable actions, given the need for justice and accountability in the face of such serious unrest. In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko, HURIWA lauded the commission as a crucial step toward identifying and prosecuting the perpetrators, whom…
The Honourable Minister of Sports Development, Senator John Owan Enoh has warned the Super Eagles of Nigeria not to undermine Libya ahead of both teams’ clash in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo on Friday. Enoh gave the warning while charging the Super Eagles to go for victory against the Mediterranean Knights. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Diana-Mary Nsan, on Thursday, Enoh insisted that the North Africans will aim to get at least a draw against Austin Eguavoen’s side in Nigeria “Your solid start in the qualifiers has put…
American singer and actress, Jennifer Lopez, has opened up about her messy second breakup with her ex-husband, Ben Affleck. The 55-year-old singer recently filed for divorce just two years of marriage and their second attempt at making things work after first parting ways back in 2004. The couple split in April and the singer filed for divorce on August 20, which was also their two-year wedding anniversary Covering the latest issue of the Interview Magazine, Lopez revealed that her divorce almost took her “out for good” but she didn’t regret marrying Affleck. She said she has no regrets: “Not one…
Former Bauchi Deputy Governor, Sule Katagum, has warned over a potential youth-led revolution, citing widespread neglect and increasing hardship faced by the young people. Katagum warned that if urgent measures were not taken to address those challenges, the frustrations of the youth could soon erupt into a powerful movement for change. He gave the warning during the 1st Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Youths summit held in Bauchi. Drawing inspiration from the late politician, Alhaji Yusuf Maitama Sule, Katagum revealed that the signs of unrest stemmed from a lack of national philosophy, creativity, and accountability across various sectors. He noted that…
Nigerians woke up to the rude shock of another Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) price increase to between N1030 and N1,200 per liter orchestrated by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and Dangote Refinery, owned by Aliko Dangote. This comes as NNPCL increased its fuel pump price across its retail outlets from N855 and N897 to N998 and N1030 per liter in Lagos and the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Also, the price of fuel in Enugu stood at N1,200 and N1,300 per liter, checks by DAILY POST showed. This is the second hike since the emergence of Dangote Refinery Petrol which…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has moved to revolutionize Nigeria’s tax administration. He has just submitted four groundbreaking tax reform bills to the House of Representatives for approval. The Nigeria Tax Bill 2024 is a turning point in the country’s approach to fiscal policy. As Nigeria’s economy changes, this proposed legislation represents more than just another tax reform. It’s a major revamp of the country’s tax system that fits into President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda. The bill promotes a vision for a stronger, more transparent economy, and its success will make a big difference in Nigeria’s future. The Nigeria…
Temple Emekayi has been named captain of Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, outfit, Rivers United. Emekayi will take over the responsibility of leading the team following forward, Nyima Nwagua’s departure for Saudi Arabia. The centre-back captained Rivers United during their opening five matches this season. The defender will be assisted by left-back, Paul Odeh, who has also been named assistant captain. Emekayi joined Rivers United in January 2019 and has established himself as one of the key players at the club. He helped the Port Harcourt club win the NPFL title in the 2021/22 season. NPFL: Emekayi appointed new Rivers…