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CHIVIDO 2024: ‘Money I took home didn’t tally with amount sprayed’ – Davido laments

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Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, AKA Davido, has lamented that the money he and his wife, Chioma, took home didn’t correspond with the amount sprayed at their wedding. DAILY POST reported that dignitaries from all walks of life stormed…

Government alone cannot solve house challenges in Lagos – Gov Sanwo-Olu

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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Tuesday, said that the state government cannot solve the housing problem alone, but promised to bridge the deficit in the state. Governor Sanwo-Olu revealed this during the commissioning of…

Russian military repels Ukrainian attack

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The Russian military has repelled attacks by two unmanned Ukrainian drone boats carrying explosives on the Russian port city of Novorossiysk, the Defence Ministry in Moscow said on Wednesday. The boats were destroyed in the sea, according…

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Why I insured my testicles for $10 million – Nick Cannon

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Popular American television host, Nick Cannon, has revealed the reason for the $10-million insurance policy on his testicles. The father of 12 explained that he insured his testicles because they are his “most valuable assets.” In a recent…

Benue PDP congresses: Vote for credible candidates – Moro

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The Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, has appealed to members of the Benue South Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to vote for credible candidates during the forthcoming congresses of the party. He admonished them to avoid dwelling…

NPFL: Rivers United to unveil new head coach, Finidi Thursday

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Rivers United will unveil their new head coach, Finidi George, on Thursday. DAILY POST reports that the 54-year-old will take over the reign at the former Nigeria Premier Football League champions following Stanley Eguma’s sacking towards…

Akwa Ibom community laments govt neglect, impact of oil spills

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Okoroiti, one of the rich oil-producing communities in Eastern Obollo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, has decried the absence of government and the negative impact of the explorative and exploitative activities of international…

I influenced new generation of Afrobeat artiste – Dice Ailes

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Nigerian singer ‘Shasha Damilola Alesh’ professionally known as “Dice Ailes” has claimed to have influenced the new generation of afrobeat. The singer, who is known for the hit singles “Otedola” and “Ella”, disclosed this while answering…

AFCON 2025: Super Eagles to know group opponents Thursday

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Nigeria’s Super Eagles will discover their group opponents in the qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, DAILY POST reports. The draw for the biennial competition will hold in Johannesburg, South Africa. The three-time…

Damian Marley ‘stole’ my weed – Seun Kuti

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Nigerian afrobeat singer, Seun Kuti, has recounted his first meeting with Jamaican reggae star, Damian Marley. He disclosed that he first met Marley at a festival in France years ago where the reggae artist “stole” his weed. Speaking in a…

‘Money miss road’ – Charly Boy reacts to viral picture of Wike

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Maverick singer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has reacted to a photo of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, making the rounds on the internet. In the viral photo, the FCT minister was captured…

Kaduna Disco announces another electricity tariff hike

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Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company has announced another electricity tariff hike for Band A customers getting 20-24 hours of daily power supply. The disco announced the increment in a statement on Wednesday by its head of corporate…

Transfer: Super Eagles goalkeeper, Adeleye completes move to Cyprus

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Cypriot club, Enosis Neon Paralimni have announced the signing of Super Eagles goalkeeper, Adebayo Adeleye. Adeleye joined Enosis Neon Paralimni on a free transfer after severing ties with Israeli club, Hapoel Jerusalem. The goalkeeper…

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Transfer: Chelsea refuse to let midfielder leave Enzo Maresca’s side

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Chelsea have so far refused to allow midfielder, Carney Chukwuemeka leave Enzo Maresca’s side on loan this summer transfer window. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano. Romano stated this in a tweet via his X…

Anambra police recover 14 vehicles from gunmen’s camps, invite owners for collection

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The Police in Anambra State have recovered 14 vehicles after raiding camps belonging to gunmen terrorizing the state. A press release by the spokesperson of the command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga said the raids on the camp and the recovery of the…

Army cleans up Ogun market, drainages (PHOTOS)

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The 35 Artillery Brigade Alamala, Abeokuta, Ogun State, on Wednesday, embarked on a clean-up of Lafenwa Market and drainages in the state. This effort, according to them, is a way of giving back to the society and helping in promoting good…

Ibe leaves Katsina United, yet to decide next move

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Micheal Ibe has revealed that he will decide on his next move following the expiration of his contract with Katsina United. Ibe’s initial one-year contract expired at the end of the 2023-24 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The…

Reps move to investigate promotion stagnation in civil service

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The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate promotion stagnation in the Federal Civil Service from 2013 to 2023. This followed a motion moved by Rep. Salman Idris, the Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Agric Colleges and…

Two killed, houses set ablaze as farmers, herders clash in Jigawa

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Two persons were reportedly killed and houses set ablaze in another clash between farmers and herders in Birnin Kudu local government area of Jigawa State. A resident told DAILY POST that the incident happened when herdsmen suspected to be…

Transfer: Super Eagles defender, Torunarigha open to leaving Gent

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KAA Gent defender, Jordan Torunarigha has revealed he is in discussions for a possible transfer from the Belgian Pro League club. Torunarigha has one-year remaining on his contract and at this stage is not willing to extend his stay with…

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Transfer: Man Utd offer De Ligt five-year contract

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Bayern Munich defender, Matthijs de Ligt, has received a five-year contract offer from Manchester United. According to Sky Germany, De Ligt is keen on the move. It is also believed United have held initial talks with Bayern, to explore the…

Yobe Assembly passes 8 bills, 10 resolutions in one year

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Yobe State House of Assembly says it has passed eight out of 10 bills it received, 10 resolutions, as well as petitions within one year. The Speaker of the House, Rt Honourable Chiroma Buba Mashio disclosed this while speaking at a one…

Copa America 2024: Full quarter-final fixtures confirmed

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The line-up for the 2024 Copa America quarter-finals have been confirmed. This follows the completion of the group stage games on Tuesday night. Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Colombia, while Costa Rica defeated Paraguay 2-1. In the…

Copa America 2024: Vinicius Jr banned for Brazil vs Uruguay quarter-final

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Brazil will be without Vinicius Junior for the 2024 Copa America quarter-final clash with Uruguay this Sunday. The Real Madrid winger picked up a yellow card in a feisty group stage fixture against Colombia and now faces a ban. Brazil and…

Transfer: Tijani ready to shine at Plymouth Argyle

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Nigeria forward, Muhammad Tijani has set his sights on scoring 20 goals for his new club, Plymouth Argyle. Plymouth Argyle announced on Monday that the former Flying Eagles star will spend the 2024/25 season on loan at the club. Tijani…

Imo police arrest two couples, 121 others for various crimes

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Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma has said that within the past few weeks, the State Police Command has arrested 125 suspects. They were nabbed for various criminal offenses ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery, child…

Harvard Business School: Nigeria’s reputation at stake – Peter Obi

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The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi has lamented that Nigeria’s reputation and attractiveness to international institutions and investors has recently been severely impacted by major obvious…

Euro 2024: Real men cry – Garcia sends message to Ronaldo

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American boxer, Ryan Garcia has sent a comforting message to veteran Portugal striker, Cristiano Ronaldo. The message came following the player’s penalty miss against Slovenia at Euro 2024. Ronaldo, 39, squandered a golden opportunity to…

Ogun: Work within your scope of operation – Govt tells traditional medicine practitioners

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Alternate Medicine practitioners in Ogun State have been advised to work within their scope of operation, and know the rudiments, as well as limitations of their job to prevent complications. The Executive Secretary and Registrar of the…

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Nigerians spent N16.5trn on purchase of fuel, generators in 2023 – FG

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Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu has revealed that in 2023, Nigerians spent a combined sum of N16.5 trillion on purchasing diesel, petrol, and generators for power generation. Recall that the power sector, comprising electricity…