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Rapper Lil Jon encouraged his fans to “love your people hard” while looking back on the final father-son trip he took before his son DJ Young Slade’s death at 27. “To anyone reading this — don’t put your family off,” Lil Jon (real name Jonathan H. Smith) wrote via Instagram on Saturday, May 2. “Don’t say ‘I’ll see them later’ or ‘We can do that later.’ Don’t skip the long hugs dont be frugal. Make long lasting memories when you can. We all think we have time… but we don’t know Allah’s plan.” Lil Jon, 55, confirmed in a statement…
Many car owners in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) now prefer commuting in public transport to driving their cars due to a hike in petrol prices. Also, low-income earners who cannot afford the high cost of transportation walk a long distance to work to survive. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) observed that the ever-busy Kubwa expressway, Suleja to Mandalla axis, is experiencing low vehicular movements, particularly on weekdays, because many car owners can no longer afford to fuel their cars. NAN checks also revealed that other major routes in the FCT are also experiencing fewer vehicular movements. Before the…
In a season defined by pressure, shifting momentum, and the constant fight for survival, Remo Stars head coach Usman Abd’Allah is not dressing up the reality ahead of his side’s trip to Aba. Standing in their way are Enyimba FC, nine-time NPFL champions and one of the most storied sides in Nigerian football. But history, as Abd’Allah sees it, counts for little in a campaign where survival instincts now outweigh reputation. Speaking exclusively to PREMIUM TIMES ahead of Sunday’s decisive encounter in Aba, the Remo Stars boss laid out his expectations, tactical mindset, and the broader context shaping what could…
A clergyman and resident of Sabon Gari, Yilpo, community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, which was the epicenter of an attack by gunmen on Friday, Pastor Timothy Luka, has refuted claims by the Gan Allah Fulani Development Association, GAFDAN, that the attackers were not Fulani militias. DAILY POST had reported how the gunmen, suspected Fulani militias had ambushed some youths who were returning from a tin mining site along the Aloghom-Yilpo-Mwansat college axis of the community leading to the death of a youth identified as Kyenshak Inusa, while two others sustained gunshots, and one person was kidnapped.…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, has officially released its 2026 primary elections timetable. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi on Sunday, indicated that the timetable will commence with a the sale of nomination forms from May 5th to 10th According to the statement, the timetable reflects the party’s commitment to internal democracy, orderliness, and full compliance with electoral guidelines. It read partly, “The sale of nomination forms will take place from May 5 to May 10, 2026, while the submission of completed forms is scheduled for May 11 to May 13, 2026. “Screening…
Several persons are feared dead following an attack by suspected herdsmen along the Odugbeho–Aila Road in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State. DAILY POST gathered that the victims were returning from their farms when the assailants, who had reportedly laid an ambush, opened fire on them. The exact number of casualties remains unclear at the time of this report, however, at least four bodies have reportedly been recovered from the scene. Among the victims were identified as Joy Simon and Lyta Monet. Efforts to get official confirmation proved abortive, as the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, Edet Udeme,…
Nigeria’s Super Eagles will know their group foes in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday, 19 May, DAILY POST reports. CAF announced that 48 countries including co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda will take part in the qualifiers. They will be drawn into 12 groups of four teams each, with the top two teams in each group qualifying for the final tournament. The opening match of the competition will hold on Saturday, 19 June 2027, while the final is slated for Saturday, 17 July 2027. CAF is yet to decide the country that will host the…
An American independent charismatic prophetess, speaker, author, and co-founder of Generals International, Mrs Cindy Jacobs, has said that God has positioned the Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, to become a model in leadership and governance. Jacobs made the declaration on Saturday during the National Thanksgiving Worship Service at The Father’s House Church, Jahi, Abuja, as Otti honoured the invitation of the organisers of the programme. The preacher, who is visiting Nigeria 23 years after her last visit alongside her husband, Mike Jacobs, said she saw massive road construction projects spreading across the state, connecting villages and enabling farmers to…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency says it has arrested an 83-year-old man, Pa John Ofiel, and a 78-year-old man, Ogunjobi Samuel, in separate operations linked to drug trafficking in Abia and Ekiti states. The arrests were disclosed in a statement on Sunday by the NDLEA Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi. According to the statement, “Pa Ofiel was nabbed by NDLEA officers on Tuesday 28th April 2026 during a raid operation at Samek by Powerline, Aba, Abia state following credible intelligence that he was dealing in illicit substances. “As at the time of his arrest, 700 grams of…
As Nigeria’s political atmosphere gradually thickens ahead of the 2027 general elections, the conversation around continuity versus disruption is gaining renewed urgency. At the centre of this debate stands Barau Jibrin, a figure whose political trajectory has come to symbolise endurance, influence, and calculated consistency. For many pundits, Barau’s journey is not merely about longevity in office but about how power can be consolidated and sustained over time. Since 1999, he has remained embedded in Nigeria’s legislative architecture, navigating shifting political tides with remarkable dexterity. This kind of staying power is rare, particularly in a system where political fortunes can…
