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The controversy surrounding the publication of actor Emeka Ike’s voter registration details has intensified, with his legal team warning that the incident raises broader concerns about data privacy, electoral integrity and public confidence in Nigeria’s electoral system. At a press conference held on Tuesday in Abuja, lawyers representing the actor and House of Representatives aspirant criticised the online circulation of information allegedly obtained from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) database, describing it as a serious violation of privacy rights. Ike, a Nollywood veteran, is contesting the House of Representatives seat for the AMAC/Bwari Federal Constituency in the Federal Capital…
Panic has again gripped Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School, Ijebu-Ode, after a strange chemical odour sent several students and staff to the hospital for medical attention on Wednesday. DAILY POST reports that this is the third time in three months that the incident has happened in the area. Recall that on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, no fewer than thirty students and two teachers were admitted to the State General Hospital, Ijebu Ode, following a suspected gas leakage in the school. Barely one month and two weeks after, another leakage occurred affecting over 100 students and teachers from Anglican Girls Grammar School,…
Businessman seeking to represent Isiala Mbano/Onuimo/Okigwe Federal Constituency, Imo State in the House of Representatives, Chidi Mike Anyanwu has called on the leadership of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC to release results of the recently concluded primary elections. The party had, in a statement on Sunday, stated that the official outcome of the primaries conducted across the country on May 28 and 29 is yet to be released. In a statement, NDC urged the public to disregard the results circulating on social media. According to NDC, the results are still under the custody of the National Executive Council. Reacting, Chidi in…
Aggrieved protesters of the Oyo abduction incident on Wednesday exchanged words with operatives of the Nigeria police in Ibadan, the state capital. In the heated argument, the visibly distressed protesters shouted at the police personnel that they could not calm down when their children were being held in the bush by kidnappers. The protesters demanded unconditional release of the victims, challenging the police officers to go after the kidnappers. “How can you be telling me to talk to you calmly while our children are still inside the bush with kidnappers? “A teacher was beheaded? I am a citizen of this country. I…
Nigeria will play Poland in a pre-2026 World Cup friendly game on Wednesday night. It is the second time both countries will face each other in history. The Super Eagles arrived for the match only days after they retained the Unity Cup. Eric Chelle’s men won the tournament thanks to a perfect record against Zimbabwe and Jamaica. On the other hand, Poland will use the game to prepare for the World Cup. It is their second friendly match, after they beat Ukraine 2-0. Nigeria won 1-0 the first time they played each other in a March 2018 friendly. DAILY POST will bring…
Nigeria has reiterated its commitment to attracting foreign investment and deepening economic ties with global financial institutions as the Federal Government joined other African leaders at the London Stock Exchange on Wednesday to promote stronger Africa-United Kingdom investment relations. The position was contained in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Finance and through its Head of Information and Public Relations, Efe Ovuakporie, on Wednesday. According to the statement, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, represented President Bola Tinubu at the official opening of trading at the London Stock Exchange alongside the President…
The Edo State Police Command has debunked claims that students of Green Park Academy, Aduwawa, Benin City, were kidnapped, describing the report as entirely false and warning that the person behind its spread would be tracked down and prosecuted. In a statement released on Wednesday, the command’s Public Relations Officer, Eno Ikoedem, said the false narrative was being propagated by a woman popularly known as “Azawoman” on social media, generating unnecessary concern among members of the public. “The Edo State Police Command has become aware of a misleading and unfounded report circulating on social media alleging that students of Green…
Renowned Nigerian cleric, Isa El-Buba, has endorsed the presidential aspiration of the Social Democratic Party candidate, Prince Adewole Adebayo, ahead of the 2027 general election, saying Nigeria needs a new direction in leadership. El-Buba made the declaration on Wednesday while addressing delegates, party leaders and supporters at an SDP gathering in Bauchi State, where he urged Nigerians to unite in efforts to reposition the country. The convener of the Initiative for a Better and Brighter Nigeria described the event as a significant moment for the party and congratulated members for what he called a peaceful and successful gathering. Expressing concern…
Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly in advanced talks to sign highly-rated AIK Fotboll winger Zadok Yohanna this summer, days after the Swedish club revealed that they had begun negotiations over his potential sale, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Seagulls are preparing for life back in Europe after finishing the 2025/26 season in eighth place in the Premier League, securing UEFA Conference League football. Fabian Hürzeler’s side are expected to enter the market for reinforcements this summer, with Adam Webster leaving upon the expiration of his contract and James Milner announcing his retirement. However, the addition of at least one…
Compact power banks have gotten a lot faster in the past year — and it’s not just their USB-C charging speeds that have received a boost. The newest Qi2.2-certified models can wirelessly charge an iPhone 16 or later at up to 25W. Combine that with their ability to magnetically snap on via MagSafe, and you’ve got yourself an essential add-on that’s easy to take on the go.Qi2 is a magnetic wireless charging standard that’s based on Apple’s MagSafe tech, so almost all modern iPhones support it. While the latest iPhones offer the fastest charging rates, older models (dating back to…
