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The Chief Imam of Ijebuland, Sheikh Muftaudeen Ayanbadejo, has appealed to Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, to urgently intervene in the delay surrounding the selection of a new Awujale, stressing the need for the monarch to be in place before the upcoming Ileya (Eid-el-Kabir) festival He spoke on Sunday at during a sendforth ceremony for the first Hajj pilgrims to depart from Gateway International Airport, Iperu, to Saudi Arabia. The cleric urged the governor to address the lingering issues delaying the emergence of a new Awujale, describing the matter as critical to the cultural and religious life of Ijebuland. Invoking…
The Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, led by ex-Senate President Adolphus Wabara, has appointed a 13-member interim National Working Committee, NWC, for the party. Wabara, who announced this on Monday, said the move was in line with the PDP constitution. He insisted that the Supreme Court judgment which upheld the nullification of the Ibadan National Convention created a leadership vacuum in the party. The decision was taken at a National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting held by the Tanimu Turaki bloc of the PDP at the Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.
Joy Ezeugwu, a nurse at Uwani General Hospital in Enugu State, who shared a video of deteriorating conditions at the facility, has been arrested by the Nigerian police. Joy was reportedly arrested by a team from Police Force Headquarters Annex, Enugu. An education technologist, Alex Onyia, disclosed the development in a post on his X handle on Monday. According to the post, the police officers were sent by the administrator of her former school at Ezzy College of Nursing, Ifeyinwa Peace Okwudu. “Joy Ezeugwu has been arrested this morning by a team from Police Force Headquarters Annex, Enugu. “They were…
Maverick singer Seun Kuti has ruled out reconciliation with Afrobeats star, Wizkid, declaring that their rift is lifelong. DAILY POST recalls that Seun Kuti and Wizkid fell apart after the latter claimed he was greater than Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti in response to the former’s directive to fans to stop comparing the Ojuelegba crooner to the late music legend. When asked in a recent podcast if he has settle his beef with Wizkid, Seun Kuti said he can’t reconcile with the Starboy boss because he disrespected his late dad. The host asked: “Have you and Wizkid settled your Beef?” Kuti…
Nasarawa United technical adviser, Mbwas Mangut has lamented his team’s 3-2 defeat to Shooting Stars, DAILY POST reports. Shooting Stars led 2-0, before the visitors levelled in the second half. The Solid Miners were however undone by their former player, Kamal Adegoke, who scored the winning goal for Shooting Stars 13 minutes from time. Nasarawa United remain in sixth position on the NPFL table, and now face a difficult task in their ambition of securing a place on the continent. Mangut said a momentary loss of concentration cost his side the game. “I feel so disappointed with the result today…
Justice Mohammed Umar of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed May 8, 2026, to rule on the no-case submission filed by activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, in his ongoing cyberstalking trial instituted by the Department of State Services over alleged defamatory posts against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The DSS is prosecuting Sowore over social media posts in which he allegedly described Tinubu as a “criminal.” The trial judge adjourned for ruling after counsel for both parties adopted their final written addresses for and against the no-case submission filed by the defendant on April 21,…
The Kwara State Police Command has refuted allegations of unlawful detention of a minor in Arandun community, Irepodun Local Government Area of the state, describing the claims as misleading. The command made the clarification in a statement issued on Monday by its spokesman, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police. This development comes amid public outrage sparked by videos circulating on social media showing the minor at the police station, with some residents protesting her arrest. Explaining the circumstances behind the video, the command explained that the incident stemmed from a case of housebreaking and theft reported…
The factional National Executive Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party, backed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has ratified the appointment of a 13-member Caretaker Committee headed by Tanimu Turaki, SAN, as chairman. The decision was taken at the Makinde-backed 103rd NEC meeting held on Monday in Abuja, following a motion moved by the Edo State PDP Chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, and seconded by the party’s ex officio member, Clement Fagboyede. Other members of the committee include Taofeek Arapaja, who was appointed National Secretary, as well as Daniel Ambrose, Hamza Abuya, Ihediwa, Isah Abubakar, Theophilus Dakashan, Ini Ememobong, Aribisala Adewale Idowu,…
Man United forward Matheus Cunha has said the Champions League “is not the same” without Manchester United, underlining the club’s importance to European football as they secured qualification for next season. As reported by BBC Sport on Monday, the forward made the remarks after scoring in United’s dramatic 3-2 victory over Liverpool F.C. at Old Trafford, a result that guaranteed their return to the competition with games to spare. Cunha was emotional about the club’s resurgence and insisted United belong at the highest level. “The Champions League without this club is not the same competition, and this club without Champions…
Influencer Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, has opened up on her mother’s generosity, recalling how the actress once accommodated several children and even breastfed one of her relatives. Speaking during an interview with Chude Jideonwo, Priscilla described her mother as deeply compassionate, noting that their home often served as a shelter for others. “Even more than 10, they were not just living with us. Sometimes I would just wake up and see another child and I would ask, ‘Mummy, who is this? Why is she sharing my room?’” she said. Priscilla Ojo and Iyabo Ojo. Credit :…
