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The Ogun State Police Command has launched an investigation into a viral video showing Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, allegedly being assaulted while in police custody. The video, which has been circulating widely on social media, particularly X, shows the Zazu crooner in handcuffs, shirtless, and tearfully pleading while seated on a couch in what appears to be a police holding area. Reports suggest he was being beaten by some police personnel at a detention facility in Ogun State, sparking public outrage and renewed concerns over police conduct and human rights practices. Reacting to the video, the…
Nigerian musician Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has sparked concern among fans and social media users after posting a plea for divine protection. In the post on his Instagram story on Sunday, the controversial singer wrote, “God save me, don’t let me die young because of my wife and kids… God don’t let them suffer.” Portable’s legal troubles began following a report by actress and content creator Ashabi Simple, with whom the singer shares a child. PUNCH Online reports that Portable was arrested by the Ogun State Police Command following allegations of domestic violence involving Ashabi Simple. According to…
Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson did not mince words after his team’s dramatic win over rival Green Bay Packers in the first round of the NFL playoffs. “Hell yeah!” Johnson said to his team after the 31-27 win on Saturday, January 10 at Soldier Field. “F*** the Packers, man! F*** them!” Johnson’s expletive against the Bears’ bitter rival inspired cheers from Bears players. “You go into the tournament coming off the two losses, you look up at halftime in this game and it’s 21-3. No f***ing panic,” Johnson, 39, continued. “Built for pressure. That’s you guys!” He continued, “And…
About half of the Iddo Bridge in Lagos State will be demolished next week in preparation for rebuilding, officials have said. The Regional Manager of Julius Berger Nigeria, Thomas Christl, announced this on Sunday during an inspection tour of the bridge by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi. “Three spans of the existing Iddo Bridge are heavily damaged and need to be replaced. “What we are doing at the moment is that we are separating the two lanes – the two directions – and next week, we will shift the traffic on one direction and one half of the bridge…
Eterna Plc has launched a ₦21.52 billion Rights Issue, marking a key step in its capital-raising programme and long-term growth strategy. The Chairman, Gabriel Ogbechie, confirmed this in a statement issued in Lagos on Sunday, describing the offer as “pivotal” to strengthening finances. He said the Rights Issue would accelerate strategic expansion and reinforce the company’s balance sheet amid industry challenges. The offer comprises 978,108,485 ordinary shares of 50 kobo each, priced at ₦22.00 per share. Mr Ogbechie stated that the offer opens on Monday, 12 Jan and closes on Wednesday, 18 Feb. Existing shareholders may subscribe for three new…
The Osun State Government has announced a suspension of all further dealings with the state chapter of the National Youth Council of Nigeria, NYCN. The announcement follows a leadership crisis and ongoing controversy within the youth body. The decision was made public on Sunday in Osogbo through a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi. According to the statement, “The government expressed concern over what it described as deepening leadership feuds and controversies relating to the management of allocated resources within the state NYCN. “As a result, the government has ordered a formal review of…
Former media aide to the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, has disclosed that the All Progressives Congress, APC, needs a political heavyweight like the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. Ahmad described Wike as very bold, strategic, and unapologetically decisive. He made the remark in reaction to Wike’s comment that only President Bola Tinubu can sack him. Speaking in Obi-Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State on Sunday, Wike said Tinubu can sack him when he no longer has anything to offer. The Minister, who was reacting to calls by critics that he should be sacked,…
Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed by a fire that ravaged a lounge in one of the hotels in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. The incident occurred at Ilaji Farm and Resort in the Akanran area of Ibadan. The fire broke out on Sunday morning. DAILY POST gathered that the fire affected a three-bedroom flat used as a lounge within the hotel premises. The Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, confirmed the incident. Akinwande noted that the operation was carried out with the support of personnel from the Federal Fire Service. He disclosed that…
Super Eagles captain Wilfred Ndidi and Ryan Alebiosu still have a chance of featuring for Nigeria at the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, DAILY POST reports. Ndidi sustained a hamstring injury in Nigeria’s quarter-final victory over the Desert Foxes of Algeria on Saturday. The midfielder is already ruled out of the Super Eagles’ semi-final showdown with hosts Morocco due to suspension. However, Ndidi will be available for the third-place match or the final. According to the team’s media officer, Promise Efoghe, the Besiktas star is already walking freely, an indication that the injury is not serious. Alebiosu has also…
The Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Ola Olukoyede, has disclosed that the agency arrested hundreds of suspected internet fraudsters, popularly known as Yahoo boys, within the last two months through sting operations. Olukoyede made this known while speaking during an interview on Sunday Politics, a programme aired on Channels Television. According to him, the arrests were carried out discreetly as part of reforms aimed at improving the professionalism of the commission’s operations. “We have, as I just told you now, in the last two months, carried out hundreds of arrests of Yahoo boys on sting operations,” he…
