A renowned political activist from Kogi State, Usman Okai Austin, on Friday cautioned the Department of State Services, DSS, against threatening to arrest Omoyele Sowore, a prominent activist. Okai said arresting Sowore would be an attempt to suppress the voice of suffering Nigerians. In a statement he signed, the chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, said millions of Nigerians will stand in solidarity with Sowore whose voice is needed now more than ever, hence DSS should wade off the activist. He noted that the DSS should recognize that “arrests will no longer intimidate suffering Nigerians, whose voices are amplified…
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American rapper, Lil Wayne has said not being picked as the headliner of the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show broke him. DAILY POST reports that Nicki Minaj and some fans have criticised Jay-Z, who was in charge of the selection of the headliner of the 2025 Super Bowl halftime show, for picking Kendrick Lamar instead of Wayne. Reacting in a video message that went viral on Friday, Lil Wayne said he blames himself for not being mentally prepared for a letdown. He said it would have been the greatest honour for him to headline the 2025 Super Bowl in his…
Former Vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has reacted to the death of the Owa Obokun of Ijesha land, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran. Atiku lamented the death of the monarch, who he described as more than a father-in-law. DAILY POST reported that the Owa Obokun of Ijesaland reportedly passed away on Wednesday after a brief illness. “With a heavy heart, I received the news of the passing of the Owa Obokun of Ijesha land, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran,” Atiku wrote on X. “The late Owa was more than a father-in-law to me. Each time I visited him, he accorded me the homecoming…
The Katsina State Police Command has confirmed an attack on Kurfi General Hospital in Kurfi local government area of the state by bandits. DAILY POST gathered that the hospital was invaded by the daredevil terrorists on Thursday. ASP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Katsina State command confirmed the incident to DAILY POST on Friday but failed to give details. The PPR, who stated that the nature of the attack is yet to be uncovered, said the “investigation is already ongoing”. However, our correspondent gathered that a security guard was shot dead by the assailants while…
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Wanni has disclosed that her lover, Shaun had made her ‘cum’ 3 times in Biggie’s house. Wanni revealed this to her twin sister, Handi during her confession about an intimate relationship with Shaun. Narrating her experience, Wanni described Shaun’s sexual performance as exceptional. In a now trending video on social media, Wanni said, “Shaun has made me cum three times in this house. He is fucking so good, he is the best I have ever had.” DAILY POST reports that Wanni had last week revealed the longest she had stayed without having intimacy…
Troops from the Joint Task Force Northwest have eliminated notorious bandit commander, Kachallah Buzu and several of his fighters in Zamfara State. Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Friday. Makama said that the operation, which took place on the night of September 12, in Mayanchi village, followed an ambush laid by the military after intelligence reports on the terrorists’ movements. The security expert stated that he was informed by intelligence sources that the ambush led to the neutralization of numerous bandits, including their leader, Buzu. “In…
A 66-year-old widow, Elizabeth Uruakpa, who was kidnapped by armed men in Ilisan Remo area of Ogun State has regained freedom. DAILY POST had reported that Uruakpa who is the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer with Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan Remo, was kidnapped last week while returning from church service. The gunmen were said to have blocked her Honda CRV with their unregistered Red Toyota Camry and zoomed off with her. Uruakpa, however, was said to have been dropped at the gate of the university on Thursday. The Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, while confirming her release said she…
Arsenal goalkeeper, Khari Ranson, has revealed that his dad is from Nigeria and his mum is from Ghana. Ranson said this as he hinted he is eligible to represent the two West African countries internationally – the Super Eagles and Black Stars. The 17-year-old is currently an England youth international. “My mum is from Ghana and my dad is from Nigeria, which leads to a lot of friendly debate about which jollof rice is better!” Ranson recently told Arsenal’s official website. “Personally I side with Nigerian jollof. I have two younger siblings: a brother and a sister,” he added. My…
Argentina winger, Angel Di Maria, has said that former Manchester United boss, Louis van Gaal is the worst manager he has ever worked under. The 36-year-old has played for clubs like Rosario Central, Benfica, Real Madrid, United, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus. Di Maria mostly impressed at the clubs, but struggled at United, where he scored just four goals in 32 games during the 2014/2015 season. He has now blamed Van Gaal – who was in charge at Old Trafford from July 2014 to May 2016 – for his tough time in Manchester. Di Maria, speaking in his Netflix documentary ‘Breaking…
Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Peter Odey has lamented that the rich always like to evade taxes. He spoke on Thursday at the opening of a two-day induction workshop for the State’s Internal Revenue Board members. He emphasized the importance of paying taxes, disclosing that the government was devising ways to ensure that the rich pay more taxes to cover up the lowly paid workers. “We are working tirelessly to create opportunities, and to do more, we need our citizens to pay their taxes promptly,” he said. He frowned at tax evasion, saying this was harmful to the state’s…