A total of 51,447 Nigerians have successfully registered to participate in the 2024 Hajj in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), has confirmed. Recall that 95,000 Hajj slots were allocated to Nigeria by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for this year’s pilgrimage which was the exact number…
Burundi referee, Pacifique Ndabihawenimana will take charge of Sunday’s CAF Confederation Cup second-leg quarter-final clash between Algerian side USM Alger and Rivers United. The experienced referee has been on the FIFA list since 2013 and has taken charge of matches in this year’s CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup, as well as the 2023 Africa…
Renowned Nigerian media icon, Shade Ladipo, delivers scathing criticism aimed at Grammy-winning sensation, Burna Boy. In an exclusive teaser for the upcoming episode of the Bahd And Boujee Podcast, hosted by reality star Tolanibaj and actress Moet Abebe, Ladipo launches into a blistering critique of Burna Boy’s authenticity. Labeling the Afro-fusion artist as “fake” and…
Renowned Nollywood figure Oluwadarasimi Omoseyin, popularly known as Simi Gold, extends empathy towards her associate, Bobrisky, amidst ongoing legal proceedings by the EFCC. Recalling Simi Gold’s own legal entanglement in February 2023 due to a widely circulated video depicting her mistreatment of naira notes, this gesture of solidarity is significant. In response to the recent…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has forged partnerships with several airlines to facilitate the transportation of Nigerian pilgrims embarking on the 2024 Hajj pilgrimage. Addressing stakeholders at the Hajj House in Abuja, NAHCON Chairman, Malam Jalal Ahmad Arabi, emphasized the paramount importance of prioritizing the security and welfare of the pilgrims by the…
The Nigeria Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has slapped a hefty N200 million fine on the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC) for flouting the newly implemented tariff guidelines. The regulatory body has instructed an immediate reimbursement to customers who were overcharged. In an official statement released by NERC, it confirms taking punitive measures against AEDC for…
The Bayelsa State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced its decision to abstain from participating in the upcoming local government polls slated for April 6, 2024. In a press release issued by the State Publicity Secretary, Doifie Buokoribo, the party unequivocally disavowed any involvement in the electoral process, citing deep-seated distrust…
In a bid to attract patronage to their facilities four major Nigerian ports have been enmeshed in a stiff contest over handling of ‘Very Large Ships, VLS’. The four ports are the newly commissioned Lekki port, Apapa port, Tin-can Island port, all in Lagos and Onne port in Port Harcourt. The bigger the size of…
Super Falcons head coach, Randy Waldrum has said the team must be focused for the entire duration of their 2024 Olympics Qualifying encounters against South Africa. The former African champions went through three days of rigorous training exercise ahead of the first leg clash billed for the Moshood Abiola Stadium, Abuja. The Super Falcons dominated…
Owners of Manchester United want to keep manager Erik ten Hag at the Premier League club. The Athletic reported on Friday, a day after the Red Devils lost 4-3 to Chelsea, that Ten Hag also wants to stay at Old Trafford. United was leading 3-2 in the 97th minute but Cole Palmer scored twice in…
Popular cross-dresser, Idris Okuneye, a.k.a. ‘Bobrisky’ on Friday pleaded guilty to a four-count charge of abuse of the naira and money laundering preferred against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) at a Lagos court. Bobrisky arrived at the Federal High Court in Lagos around 11:50 a.m. for his arraignment on charges of money…
Mikel Arteta hopes his Arsenal team can create an aura similar to that enjoyed by the 2003/04 “Invincibles” as they chase their first Premier League title for 20 years. The Gunners are on 68 points, two behind Liverpool and one ahead of defending champions Manchester City with just eight games to go in a thrilling three-way…
Indigenous airline operator, Air Peace Airline, has announced an increase in capacity for its Lagos-London route, citing surging demands. The airline also disclosed that it was gearing up to commence flights to New York and Houston before the end of the year. Disclosing this via its official X account, the alirline said more seats are…
Omowunmi, late singer Mohbad’s wife, has issued a disclaimer over her sister, Karimot’s claims that her late husband was constantly infecting Wunmi with sexually transmitted diseases. Karimot made the claim while slamming Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, over his call for a DNA test on his grandson, Liam. Reacting via her social media page, Wunmi debunked…
Manchester City could escape the threat of relegation, as the Premier League is planning radical changes to Financial Fair Play, FFP, rules. City currently has 115 charges hanging over it. And the English champions such as Everton and Nottingham Forest have been stung with points deductions this season. It has led to talk that the…
In a medical breakthrough that signals hope for thousands of patients on organ transplant waiting lists, Rick Slayman became the first individual to be discharged from a hospital after receiving a kidney transplant from a genetically modified pig on Thursday. The surgery, which took place at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), has been deemed a success,…
Four managers have been shortlisted for the Nigeria Premier Football League Coach of the Month award for March. The quartet are Fidelis Ilechukwu (Rangers), Gbenga Ogunbote (Shooting Stars), Kennedy Boboye (Sunshine Stars) and Umar Abdullahi (Akwa United assistant coach). Ilechukwu led his Rangers side to three wins and two draws in the month. The energetic…
The most popular United States business magazine, Forbes, in its latest publication, has named the top 10 richest female billionaires in 2024, adding that 369 out of 2,781 billionaires, or 13.3% are women. Forbes said the number moved up from 337 in 2023 when women accounted for 12.8% of the list. Together they are worth…
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has approved an increase of 300 per cent electricity tariff for Band A consumers in the country. Accordingly, power distribution companies (DisCos) will be allowed to raise electricity prices to N225 ($0.15) per kilowatt-hour from N68 for urban consumers this month effectively from April 1, 2024 Vice chairman of…
In the ever-evolving landscape of wealth and fame, Forbes Magazine has once again unveiled its list of the world’s richest celebrity billionaires, showcasing the astronomical fortunes amassed by entertainment and sports moguls who have transcended industry boundaries to claim their spot among the elite. These individuals have captured the public’s imagination and built empires worthy…
Workers at the University College Hospital, UCH, Ibadan in Oyo State have suspended all night shift DAILY POST reports. The workers said they are embarking on what they described as down-scaling, meaning that they are to work from 8.00 am to 4.00pm every day. They said they would continue to work from 8am to 4pm…
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, has uncovered no fewer than 1,665 fake A-Level results during the 2023 Direct Entry registration exercise. The Registrar, Professor. Is-haq Oloyede, made this disclosure when he received the leadership of the National Association of Nigeria Colleges of Education Students, NANCES, in his office on Tuesday in Abuja. Oloyede…
The Turkish Football Federation on Tuesday announced that Super Eagles defender, Bright Osayi-Samuel and two other Fenerbache players have been summoned to appear before its disciplinary committee. Osayi-Samuel and his teammates were involved in a fight with Trabzonspor fans who invaded the pitch after their team lost at home 3-2 to Fenerbache. Super Sports reports…
Authorities of the University of Ilorin, Kwara state have approved expulsion and rustication for 19 students, including six Final Year students of the institution, said to have been involved in various offences. According to a press statement by the Director Corporate Affairs of the University, Kunle Akogun,made available to journalists in ilorin on Monday the approval…
Popular comedienne and skit maker, Mariam Apaokagi, better known as Taaooma, has revealed how she met her husband, Abdulazeez Greene aka Abula. According to her, she met the video director during his service year in Ilorin, Kwara State. She stated this during an interactive session with her fans on X platform. “How did you meet…
The Federal Government said installation of closed-circuit television, CCTV, and solar lights is currently ongoing as part of security measures on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed this in an interview with Channels TV’s Sunday Politics. Recall that the bridge has been under repairs for weeks, causing gridlock…
The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Kwara State, has announced the expulsion and rustication of a total of 19 students, marking a stern response to misconduct within its student body. According to Kunle Akogun, the Director of Corporate Affairs at the institution, the decision, spearheaded by Vice Chancellor Wahab Egbewole, follows thorough deliberations by the Students’…
Reports from Reuters confirm that Israeli airstrikes have decimated an Iranian consulate situated in Damascus, Syria, claiming the lives of six individuals, among them a high-ranking officer of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC). During the ongoing six-month conflict in Gaza, Israel has consistently targeted Iranian installations, as highlighted in coverage by DAILY POST. According…
The Nigerian stock market gained 39.8 per in the first quarter of 2024, becoming the second best-performing stock amid economic headwinds. This is according to March ending data by NGX. With the feat, NGX became the second best-performing stock after the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) All Share Index, which had about 314.19 per cent Year-to-date…
Rasheedat Ajibade, Ashleigh Plumptre, Linda Jiwaku and Jumoke Alani have all arrived the Super Falcons camp ahead of this weekend’s 2024 Olympic Games qualifier against South Africa. More players are expected in camp on Monday (today). Shukurat Oladipo, Tochukwu Oluehi, Chidinma Okeke and Gift Monday are among the players expected in camp today. Head coach,…
Police operatives in Bauchi State have arrested one Isyaku Babale, a 30-year-old resident of Anguwan Dawaki in Bauchi metropolis, for allegedly stabbing his older brother to death after an argument that ensued between them. On Sunday, March 31, 2024, an argument had ensued when the suspect asked the victim to stop taking Cold Patch Liquid…
