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Nigerian businessman and popular media commentator Isaac Fayose has announced the passing of his wife. He disclosed the news on Saturday through his social media handles. DAILY POST gathers that his late wife had been battling cancer prior to her death. In a brief emotional post, Fayose wrote: “Rest in peace my darling wife,” He also shared a photo of her, adding: “Odaro oyibo mi,” a Yoruba expression meaning “Good night, my white woman.”

A House of Representatives aspirant for Ado, Okpokwu and Ogbadibo Federal Constituency, seat on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Williams Obande Obeya, has withdrawn from the race just hours before the scheduled party primaries. Obande made his decision known in a statement released on Friday night, explaining that the move followed extensive consultations, deep personal reflection, and prayers. The aspirant disclosed that although he had earlier made his declaration in Ogbadibo, he later arrived at the decision not to participate in Saturday’s primary election after further discussions with associates and family members. According to him, the political…

Six suspected members of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) have died after an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) they were allegedly assembling detonated prematurely in Marte Local Government Area of Borno State. The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Saturday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama, who cited security sources. According to the report, the explosion occurred at about 7:00 a.m. on May 16, 2026, in Jubilaram, where the suspected militants were reportedly working on an explosive device. The group was reportedly led by a suspected bomb expert identified as Abu Umar, who also died in the blast alongside…

Former Big Brother Naija star, Tega Dominic has addressed claims by Frank Edoho’s estranged wife, Sandra, who accused her and others of affairs with the TV host, even in their home. In a statement posted via her X handle, Tega explained that her friendship with Edoho started in mid-2025 over social media and a shared birthday wish to her mother, with their only meeting having her manager in attendance. Her post read, “I honestly did not want to speak on this because I have spent a long time trying to stay away from unnecessary drama, but at this point, my…

For the first time in the history of the FA Cup, Manchester City will face Chelsea in the final and both teams will be fighting against the weight of history at Wembley on Saturday. City have played the last two FA Cup finals and lost to Manchester United and Crystal Palace. Guardiola would be desperate not to complete that miserable hat-trick. On the other hand, Chelsea played in the FA Cup finals in 2017 and 2018. They lost the first to Arsenal, but secured redemption 12 months later by defeating Manchester United. But since then, it’s been six Wembley finals for…

An Ogun State monarch, the Osile of Oke Ona Egba, Abeokuta, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso, has identified a shift in the fear of God, as well as a lack of strong religious teachings across schools, as one of the major factors fuelling moral decadence and various vices in society, particularly among youths. The royal father said it is sad to see young people getting involved in questionable activities due to a lack of fear of God. Oba Tejuoso disclosed that the influence of both Biblical and Quranic teachings in the formative years of a child cannot be overemphasised, urging government to…

The Police Command in Ogun State has killed two suspected kidnappers and arrested two others during an intelligence-led operation in the Atan area of Ijebu in the state. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Saturday in Abeokuta by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi. Babaseyi said the operation was carried out by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit following investigations into the abduction of three persons in the Ipojo area of Iperin, Atan-Ijebu. He explained that the victims were kidnapped on Monday and later released unharmed on Thursday after payment of an unspecified ransom. According to…

Former Sokoto State Governor and politician Aminu Tambuwal has dismissed claims of a crisis within the African Democratic Congress. This is as he insisted that recent defections of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso from the party to the National Democratic Congress were based on personal decisions rather than internal divisions. The departures of the two opposition figures, alongside several federal lawmakers, have fueled concerns that cracks may be emerging within the ADC-led coalition ahead of the general elections. Reacting during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Friday, Tambuwal said the exits were not driven by internal disagreement within…

The Chief Medical Director of the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Prof. Ikpeme Ikpeme, has said the hospital does not demand payment before treating patients in emergency situations. Prof. Ikpeme stated this on Friday during a facility tour of the hospital by journalists in Calabar, noting that the policy aligns with the hospital’s commitment to saving lives first. He strongly denied claims that emergency patients are rejected for inability to pay hospital bills, especially during emergency cases, stressing that indigent patients are often treated before discussions about payment. Prof. Ikpeme said, “For emergencies, we do not insist on payment before…

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has described his time at Galatasaray as the most fulfilling spell of his professional career, after helping the Turkish giants clinch a fourth consecutive Süper Lig title last weekend, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Osimhen scored twice in the decisive 4-2 victory over Antalyaspor that sealed the championship, capping another outstanding individual campaign in which he registered 15 goals and five assists in 20 league appearances. Speaking on Galatasaray’s official YouTube channel, the Nigerian forward was unrestrained in expressing his satisfaction with life in Istanbul. “I’m experiencing one of the best periods of my career. I…