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Police arrest cultist while negotiating to buy N1.3m AK-47 rifle in Delta

22.10.2024

The Delta State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist negotiating to buy an AK-47 rifle for N1.3 million. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. The Police image maker said the suspect, who is a member of the Vikings Confraternity, has confessed to the crime....

‘I lost movie role for refusing to kiss director’ – Omoni Oboli

22.10.2024

Popular Nigerian actress and filmmaker, Omoni Oboli has narrated how she lost a movie role over her refusal to kiss a film director. The actress stated this during her latest interview with comedian AY on ‘Glasshouse show’. Omoni explained that the incident happened when she returned to Nigeria after taking a break to raise her...

‘I live for your legacy and mission’ – Seun Kuti pays tribute to father, Fela

21.10.2024

Seun Kuti, a Nigerian musician and youngest son of Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has paid tribute to his late father. DAILY POST reports that the late legendary Afrobeat singer and activist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti died in 1997. However, reflecting on the enduring influence Fela has had on his life since his death, Seun Kuti...

Three injured in gas explosion in Benin

18.10.2024

Three persons sustained various degrees of injuries in an explosion at the NIPCO filling station at Eyean community in Benin-Auchi road, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area of Edo State. DAILY POST reports that the incident happened on Thursday morning at the NIPCO gas station when a CNG Audi-powered vehicle was being filled with gas. It was...

Ghana has shown me more love than Nigeria – Oxlade [VIDEO]

18.10.2024

Nigerian Afrobeat musician, Oxlade has claimed that he receives more love from Ghana than his home country. Oxlade made known speaking on his decision to feature Sarkodie, Ghanaian hip-hop legend on his debut album, “Oxlade from Africa.” During his latest interview, the singer clarified his earlier posts on X where he said some “OGs” were...

Ekiti Amotekun corps uncovers decaying bodies of two girls in Aramoko

18.10.2024

The Ekiti State Amotekun Corps has discovered the remains of two young girls in the bush of Aramoko-Ekiti during its combings, recently. This was revealed in a press statement signed by the Head of Communications Department for the Ekiti State Amotekun Corps, Officer Adeleye Abiodun Adewale. The release confirmed that the diseased girls were murdered...

Burna Boy: It takes N30 million to carry me – Speed Darlington speaks after release [VIDEO]

16.10.2024

Nigerian rapper, Speed Darlington, popularly known as Akpi, has broken his silence after release from police custody. DAILY POST recalls that the rapper was arrested some days ago by Burna Boy over defamatory comments. His arrest comes after a video of him questioning the authenticity of Burna Boy’s Grammy award. Linking Burna Boy with the...

I couldn’t sleep for one week – Seun Kuti on being snubbed by Davido

14.10.2024

Maverick singer Seun Kuti has recalled his frustration about not being invited to Afrobeats megastar Davido’s wedding. DAILY POST recalls that dignitaries from all walks of life attended Davido’s lavish wedding to his wife, Chioma, on June 25, 2024. Featuring in a recent episode of ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ hosted by content creator Bae U...

Imo: Police rescue teenage girl from alleged organ harvesters, arrest one suspect

14.10.2024

The Imo State Police Command have foiled an attempt by suspected human organ traffickers following the arrest of a 38-year-old man in connection with the kidnapping of a 19-year-old girl in Owerri. Briefing journalists on the development, the command’s public relations officer, ASP Henry Okoye, in a press statement, informed that on October 10, 2024,...

Late Mohbad’s wife Wunmi speaks amid pregnancy rumour

13.10.2024

Wunmi, the widow of late singer Mohbad, has finally spoken amid the ongoing rumour of a new pregnancy. The alleged pregnancy rumor, which started during a discussion on media personality Baba Latisneh’s TikTok, have escalated into a major controversy on social media. The rumour comes amid the ongoing investigation into the tragic death of her...

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I apologise for saying no heaven without tithe – Adeboye

04.10.2024

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has apologised for saying that Christians who don’t pay tithe might not make it to heaven. Adeboye who had previously said that paying tithe was one of the prerequisites for going to heaven, apologised for the comment while addressing his congregation Thursday...

Protesters storm Rivers electoral commission, insist election must hold

04.10.2024

Angry protesters on Friday stormed the office of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, singing and chanting ‘Election must hold’. They defied the heavy rainfall spreading canopies, while singing and drumming, with one side of the road blocked. The protest came after the Rivers State governor stormed the RSIEC in the early hours of Friday...

Man who asked Tinubu to resign admitted in psychiatric hospital

04.10.2024

The Adamawa State Police Command has disclosed that the 30-year-old Abdullahi Mohammed who climbed a 33 kv high tension electricity pole in Mayo-Belwa last Friday has been admitted at the Yola Psychiatric hospital for mental examination. The Police Public Relations Officer of the command SP Suleiman Nguroje, told Arewa PUNCH on Friday in an exclusive...

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