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Reality TV star-turned-hopeful politician Spencer Pratt is responding to Hacks star Hannah Einbinder after the comedian slammed his surging mayoral campaign. “She says from a literal red carpet, surrounded by armed security, completely insulated from the horrors on our streets that Angelenos and their kids have to suffer through every day,” Pratt, 42, wrote via X on Friday, May 29. “I’m glad she doesn’t have to suffer the consequences of Karen [Bass] and Nithya’s [Raman] failures, but she’s in an elite minority and the rest of us want change.” Earlier on Friday, Einbinder, 31, spoke out against Pratt’s mayoral run…

The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo State, Sharafadeen Alli, alongside the party’s senatorial candidates and leaders, on Saturday visited President Bola Tinubu at his Lagos residence, where they expressed confidence in the party’s chances of reclaiming power in the state in 2027. Speaking after the meeting, the Oyo APC chairman, Moses Adeyemo, said the delegation visited the president to brief him on the outcome of the party’s primary elections and preparations for the next governorship contest. Mr Adeyemo said Mr Tinubu was pleased with the party’s efforts and assured them of his support ahead of…

Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc’s international subsidiary, FidBank UK Limited, has announced a commitment to support Nigerians – both individuals and corporations – in acquiring properties in the United Kingdom. Fidbank UK, which provides a comprehensive suite of financial services, including trade finance, personal and business banking, treasury services, commercial lending, and private banking, is set to deliver tailored financial solutions for high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) seeking to invest in the UK real estate market through its FidBank Buy-to-Let product. This announcement was made at an exclusive product showcase hosted by the British Deputy High Commissioner, Jonny Baxter, at his…

Thousands of people from across Nigeria and the diaspora converged in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, on Friday in a colourful display of culture, tradition and communal pride, as the renowned celebration paid tribute to the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona. The festival, held annually on the third day after Eid al-Kabir, was the first edition since the revered traditional ruler died in 2025, ending his historic 65-year reign. Dignitaries at the festival included Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, Minister of Arts and Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, business leaders, traditional rulers, and tourists from Germany,…

The 35 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army under the 81 Division on Friday witnessed a change of command as Brigadier General Friday Onu assumed office as the new commander. Brigadier General Onu, the 14th commander of the Brigade, took over from Brigadier General Godwin Nwamba. Brigadier General Nwamba has been redeployed to the Army Headquarters Department of Civil-Military Affairs, where he will serve as the Acting Deputy Chief of Civil-Military Affairs (Psychological Operations). Speaking at the handing-over and taking-over ceremony held at the Brigade Headquarters, Alamala Barracks, Abeokuta, Ogun State, the outgoing commander expressed gratitude to officers and soldiers for their unwavering support…

The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced former Kano State Governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, as his running mate. Obi made the announcement on Saturday after his official confirmation as the NDC presidential candidate. DAILY POST reports that the NDC on Saturday declared Obi its presidential candidate ahead of next year’s general elections. Obi and Kwankwaso had recently dumped the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the NDC, citing internal divisions and court cases.

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Akwa Ibom Command, says it booked 51 traffic offenders during the Eid-el-Kabir special patrol operation conducted during the celebrations. The Sector Commander in Akwa Ibom, Mrs Felicia Kalu, who led the team, said in a statement on Saturday that the special operation was to ensure reduction in road crashes during the celebrations. According to Kalu, the special patrol operation was organised by the command with special marshals targeting critical traffic offences capable of causing road crashes. “Such offences targeted at include: driving against traffic, speeding, overloading, dangerous driving/overtaking, distracted driving, use of cell phone while driving…

Arsenal midfielder, Declan Rice, has said “it is not nice” that Eberechi Eze and Gabriel Magalhaes missed their penalty kicks in the Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. The game ended 1-1 after 120 minutes, after Kai Havertz’s early goal was cancelled out by Ousmane Dembele. This year’s final was eventually decided via spot-kicks. Eze and Gabriel failed to hit the target, as PSG retained their trophy. Rice said: “Missing a penalty in a Champions League final isn’t nice. But we love them. Look, that happens in football. “They aren’t going to be the last players to miss a…

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the promotion of 17,952 junior police officers across various ranks in the Nigeria Police Force as part of efforts to enhance personnel welfare, boost morale, and reward diligence, professionalism, and dedication to duty. The Force Headquarters disclosed this in a statement on Saturday by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid. According to the statement, the promotion exercise cuts across Commands and Formations nationwide and includes the elevation of 165 Sergeants to the rank of Inspector, 73 Corporals to the rank of Sergeant, and 17,714 Constables to the…

The Osun State chapter of the New Nigeria Peoples Party has said women in the state should play more prominent roles in government, describing them as “courageous, capable and strong enough” to deliver if trusted with power. The party has subsequently announced that 50 per cent of its National and State Assembly tickets in the 2027 general elections have been ceded to women. It also pledged to give women in the state the opportunity to hold critical public offices, while those in private businesses would also get attention if the NNPP wins the August 15 Osun governorship poll. This was…