Ondo South Senator, Jimoh Ibrahim, has described the victory of the Edo State governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo in the just-concluded governorship election as the will of the people. Ibrahim said the people of the state have spoken and taken their destiny in their hands by electing the personality they believe would be able to turn the fortune of the state around for the benefit of all. In a statement he personally signed, the senator enjoined the people of the state to give Okpebholo’s administration the support he deserves when he forms his cabinet. Ibrahim stated: “I, Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, congratulate the…
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Popular Nollywood actor and activist, Yomi Fabiyi has announced plans to lead a protest to the Lagos State House of Assembly to demand justice for the late singer Mohbad. The protest is scheduled for September 30, coinciding with the resumption of the coroner’s inquest on Mohbad’s death. Fabiyi in an Instagram post on Monday, called on the general public to join him in protesting to pressure the police to access the CCTV footage from Mohbad’s house, noting that it is crucial in unraveling the truth behind his death. He stated that the protest is aimed at prompting the Lagos State…
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has imposed a strict ban on communication devices among its members after a series of coordinated strikes destroyed thousands of pagers and walkie-talkies used by Hezbollah fighters in Lebanon. The strikes, which led to heightened security measures, have raised concerns over possible espionage, according to two senior Iranian security officials. DAILY POST reports that the attacks, which occurred last week, resulted in 39 deaths and over 3,000 injuries, with Hezbollah and Lebanon alleging Israeli involvement, though Israel has neither confirmed nor denied the claims. Following the destruction of Hezbollah’s communication devices, including homemade and imported…
Residents staying near a small sized hotel in Calabar, Cross River State capital, have raised the alarm over alleged rape of girls between 12 and 15 years on a daily basis in the facility. The hotel is located on Nkese Effiong Street not far from Federal Correctional Centre in the Afokang area of Calabar. The defaced hotel which is a bungalow with a number of rooms shares walls with another building where the residents live. One of the residents, who craved anonymity, said even after the Police raided the hotel for the second time in one month, two days ago…
At least 100 people were killed, and over 400 others injured in Lebanon after Israel launched a massive wave of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah on Monday. The strikes followed a series of cross-border clashes between Israel and Hezbollah, triggered by the latter’s support for Hamas in Gaza, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. The strikes targeted Hezbollah positions across southern Lebanon, the Bekaa Valley, and near the Syrian border, marking Israel’s largest military offensive in the region in recent years. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that the operation was intended to secure the northern border and ensure the safe return of…
Some okada riders in Garin Iliya village, Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State, who have spent years traveling to Lagos and Abuja in search of better jobs, have waved goodbye to the chaotic city life. Some of the okada riders disclosed this on Sunday after receiving NG-CARES results area 2 (FADAMA Support) in Taura LGA. According to them for years youth in the village had little choice but to leave their families and community behind to seek greener pastures in the distant cities. Malam Ibrahim said he worked as an okada rider for years passing through risk of accidents,…
The Mediterranean Knights of Libya have opted to host the Super Eagles of Nigeria at the Martyrs of Benina Stadium. The artificial turf ground, previously known as Hugo Chávez Stadium, will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matchday 4 encounter on Tuesday, October 15. The two teams will before then meet in a matchday 3 encounter at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday, October 11. While the match in Uyo will kick off at 5pm, the battle in Benina will commence at 8pm Nigeria time. Nigeria top the pool with four points, after a 3-0 spanking…
Yiaga Africa has condemned the results of the Edo State governorship election announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, saying it failed its integrity test. The civil society group said it reached the conclusion after it deployed the Process and Results Verification for Transparency (PRVT) methodology to observe the Edo State governorship election, utilizing 300 stationary and 25 roving observers covering a representative sample of polling units across all 18 LGAs. This was made known in a statement released on Monday and jointly signed by Dr. Aisha Abdullahi, Chair of the 2024 Edo Election Mission, and Samson Itodo, Executive…
Manchester United legend, Peter Schmeichel has hit out at referee Michael Oliver for sending off Leandro Trossard during Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Manchester City on Saturday. Trossard was sent off just before halftime at the Etihad Stadium in a controversial manner. Referee Oliver had stopped play to award a free kick to Man City after Trossard committed a foul on Bernando Silva. However, the Belgium international appeared to kick the ball away after the whistle was blown which prompted the Oliver to show him a second yellow card, resulting in a sending-off. And Schmeichel was not pleased with Oliver’s…
Xiaomi Nigeria is making waves with the upcoming launch of its highly anticipated Xiaomi 14T Series. Scheduled for September 26th, this event will take place in the vibrant city of Berlin, Germany. As Xiaomi continues to push the boundaries of smartphone innovation, the launch of the 14T series promises to be a game-changer, especially for the Nigerian market. A New Era of Photography with LEICA Camera One of the most exciting aspects of the Xiaomi 14T Series is its partnership with LEICA, a renowned name in the world of professional photography. This marks a significant milestone as the 14T Series…