Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has expressed his condolences to the family of the late Resident Electoral Commissioner of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the state, Barrister Olaniyi Ijalaye. DAILY POST reports that Ijalaye died on Monday evening in Abuja after attending a meeting at the commission’s headquarters. The Governor, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Lekan Adeniran, on Tuesday, condoled INEC for the loss, saying Ijalaye’s death came to him as a rude shock. Abiodun described the late REC as an honest, committed, and cerebral public servant with a high level of humility and…
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An Osogbo-based cleric, identified as Femi has been accused of having non-consensual sex and impregnating his stepdaughter when she was 13 years of age. The allegations were brought against Femi by his 16-year-old stepdaughter, name (withheld). The victim, aged 16, had approached a Non-Governmental Organisation, the World Institute for Peace, to seek Alternative Dispute Resolution. The teenager had in an affidavit, sworn to at the Osun State Ministry of Justice, claimed that after her stepfather impregnated her, the pregnancy was aborted. During a meeting held with the officials of the NGO, she disclosed that the matter was initially reported to…
Former Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, has made a slight change to his Premier League predictions for the 2024/2025 season. Before the first round of fixtures, Neville had tipped Arsenal to finally win the title again after two decades and Manchester City to be runners-up. Although he backed United to finish in third and Tottenham Hotspur fourth, he changed his mind on Monday Night Football. Neville now believes Chelsea will take fourth place and Liverpool in fifth. Explaining his change of mind on Sky Sports after Spurs were held to a 1-1 draw at Leicester City, Neville said: “I wasn’t…
The first nomination show for BBNaija Season 9 took place on Monday. In the end, five of the pairs left in the house have been put up for possible eviction on Sunday. They are Beta, Chekas, DoubleKay, Wanni x Handi and Zinwe. At least one of them will be evicted during the live show. DAILY POST recalls that yesterday, the organisers of the reality show adjusted some of the rules for the ongoing season. The host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, announced that Biggie has now abolished the Custodian Challenge and the HOH ballot, as well as stripped the housemates of the power…
Ex-Manchester United striker, Louis Saha, has tipped Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the club in the future. Ronaldo rejoined the Red Devils from Juventus in the summer of 2021. However, the Portugal captain spent only 15 months at Old Trafford, before his contract was terminated in November 2022 following a fallout with manager Erik ten Hag. The 39-year-old then signed for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League in January 2023 and has been playing in the Middle East since then. Speaking to TVSporten, Saha said, “Cristiano Ronaldo has the passion and dedication to return to Manchester United one day,…
The Police in Lagos on Monday arraigned two estate agents, Lukman Akande and Justice Odion, before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court, for alleged N1.5 million fraud. The defendants – Akande, 43, and Odion, 34 – whose addresses were not provided, are standing trial on a two-count charge of fraud and breach of the peace. The prosecutor, Insp Ayodele Adeosun, told the court that the defendants committed the offences on July 26, at 4.00.p.m., at Power Line Atunshe Bus Stop, Era Road, Ijanikin area, Lagos. The prosecutor stated that the defendants fraudulently obtained the sum of N1.5 million from one Mr…
To strengthen economic ties and foster mutual growth, Nigeria and Grenada have embarked on a strategic partnership to create new business opportunities for Nigerian enterprises in Grenada. This collaboration is set to pave the way for enhanced trade, investment, and cultural exchange between the two nations. In collaboration with the Grenadian Government, the Nigerian government has identified key sectors where Nigerian businesses can thrive and contribute significantly to Grenada’s economic landscape. These sectors include agriculture, manufacturing, technology, tourism, education, infrastructure development, and healthcare. This initiative marks a significant shift in commerce between the two nations, moving beyond previously limited trade…
The Nigerian Shippers’ Council, NSC, has said it has saved Nigeria from spending billions of Naira by performing its statutory roles and functions. The Executive Secretary of NSC, Pius Akutah, said this on Sunday on a maiden visit to Kaduna to interact with the council’s staff and the State Shippers Association. According to him, the council’s dispute resolution mechanism was effective and it has bolstered its operations. Akutah said that complaints such as loss of cargo and charges accompanied by it from owners, among other issues, were handled professionally and resolved by the council. He noted that revamping rail transportation,…
Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has cried out after he was attacked by area boys at an event in Iju-Ishaga, Lagos State, on Sunday. Speaking after the incident, the singer, in a viral video on the internet, shared how he was badly injured. In his public statement on his Instagram page, he narrated that he was at the event to celebrate with a friend who is a car vendor but ended up leaving the party hastily with injuries after some persons took offense at his antics. Portable, who narrowly escaped from the scene, lamented the attack on his crew members. While…
The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended two persons on suspicion of their involvement in cult-related activities in Sango-Ota, within the Ado-Odo-Ota Local Government Area of the state. The suspects, identified as Abiodun Salami and Destiny Adeola, were arrested by the Ogun State Anti-Robbery Squad after receiving a tip-off from residents in Ijoko. The state Command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, disclosed this on Monday, stating that the two individuals were apprehended on August 8, 2024. Odutola said that the suspects, along with other members of the Eiye Confraternity, had gathered at a location in Ijoko. He said “When they…