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Rescued Kaduna schoolchildren to reunite with families today

The 137 Kaduna schoolchildren rescued from terrorists will today (Thursday), be reunited with their families Rescued Kaduna schoolchildren to reunite with families TODAY The state government announced on Sunday that the students were rescued in Zamfara State. They were returned ...

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Twitch’s biggest game streamer, Ninja, diagnosed with skin cancer

Twitch game streamer Tyler “Ninja” Blevins has revealed he has been diagnosed with skin cancer Posting on Twitter, the 32-year-old Fortnite gamer – who has 19m followers on Twitch, said a mole removed from his foot was found to be ...

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Kenya deports five Nigerians

Five Nigerians have being deported from Kenya and also declared them persona non grata, over their alleged indulgence in crimes of drug trafficking and internet scam in the country The five; Olayiwola Saheed Tunde, Nwosu Prince Chukwuebuka, Ajibade Adewale, Nwanonaku ...

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Archbishop in Edo tears and burns a Bible (Video)

An Archbishop in Edo state has tore and burnt a Bible The bishop who donned a red overall and an headwear, was surrounded by other ”priests”, when he started to tear and burn the Bible. He also brought out a ...

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NSCDC uncovers illegal refineries in Rivers forest

The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad has uncovered a massive illegal oil refining site at a forest in Odagwa Community in Etche Local Government Area of Rivers State The site comprises over 10 illegal ...

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Police arrest herbalist, 25 Others over the hijacking of 79 cars in Rivers

A native doctor with 25 other persons suspected to be members of a car-snatching operation, have been detained by police force in Rivers state All the suspects have been accused of snatching 79 cars in the state. As the suspects ...

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Data consumption hits 721,522 terabytes January 2024 – NCC

  Data consumption reached 721,522 terabytes, the highest monthly consumption ever recorded, according to the Nigerian Communications Commission. Data obtained on Tuesday from the regulator’s website showed that this record surpassed December 2023, which stood at 713,200 terabytes. Active Internet ...

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Unemployment responsible for rising banditry, kidnapping – Obasanjo tells FG

  Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has linked the growing activities of bandits and kidnappers to the unemployment situation in the country. Obasanjo spoke during his address at the 9th International Trade Exhibition & Conference on Agrofood, Plastics, Printing, and Packaging ...

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SIM-NIN: Subscribers kick against Friday deadline, demand extension

  The National Association of Telecommunications Subscribers has requested that the Nigerian Communications Commission extend the deadline scheduled for the disconnection of telephone lines not linked to National Identification Numbers beyond Friday, March 29, 2024. The subscribers’ body argued that ...

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Forge Ahead Fearlessly: Secure Your Dream Home With Adron Homes

  In the face of economic uncertainties, Adron Homes stands as a beacon of opportunity, urging Nigerians to embrace courage, conquer fears, and seize the chance to become proud property owners. Regardless of financial constraints, Adron Homes offers incredible discounts ...

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Baltimore bridge collapses after ship collision

  A bridge in the US city of Baltimore has entirely collapsed into the Patapsco River after being hit by a container ship   Up to 20 people and several vehicles have fallen into the river, says Baltimore City Fire ...

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Chinese man sentenced to d3ath for k!lling girlfriend in Kano

A Chinese man Geng Quandong, on trial for the murder of his Nigerian girlfriend, Ummukulsum Buhari, has been sentenced to d3ath by hanging   Mr Quandong, 47, was found guilty of the offence of culpable homicide punishable with d3ath, under ...

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Dino Melaye takes a swipe at his critics

Senator Dino Melaye has taken a swipe at his critics, hilariously using hs wealth to mock them   Dino is always attacked each time he posts updates about his location, or even shares a picture of himself. He usually gets ...

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BBN’s Chizzy welcomes baby boy four months after wedding

Ex-BBNaija contestant, Chizzy Francis has welcomed a son with his wife The BbNaija season 7 contestant announced the news via his Twitter account. He disclosed that instead of a daughter that he requested from God, he was blessed with a ...

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Gunmen kidnap Chief Imam in Kogi

The Kogi State Police Command has confirmed the kidnapping of the Chief Imam of Iyara in Ijumu Local Government Area, Sheikh Quasim Musa, by unknown gunmen   https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG-20240326-WA0001.jpg The Islamic cleric was reportedly Kidnapped on Monday night outside his house ...

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Escape of Binance executive: FG contacts Interpol

The Office of the National Security Adviser, ONSA, has called on the public and the international community to provide information that can assist law enforcement agencies in apprehending the Executive Manager of Binance for the African region, Mr Nadeem Anjarwalla, who escaped from ...

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48 renounce cultism in Ogun, surrender arms

The Ogun State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, on Tuesday, said not fewer than 48 members of various cult groups in the Sagamu area of the state have renounced their membership.   The repentant cultists have also brought forward their ...

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Delta: Slain soldiers to be buried tomorrow

Delta: Slain soldiers to be buried tomorrow The Nigerian Army has fixed a date for the burial of 17 soldiers killed while on a peacekeeping mission in Delta State. In a statement on Tuesday, the Army noted that the soldiers killed in ...

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CBN increases interest rate to 24.75%

The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has raised the Monetary Policy Rate, MPR, its benchmark interest rate to 24.75% representing 200 basis points increase from 22.75% in February The CBN however retained the Cash Reserve Ratio, CRR of commercial banks to 45% ...

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Rain washes away newly-constructed road in Anambra (Video)

A video has shown how a heavy rain washed away the newly-built Ochanja Market Road in Anambra State The video was shared last night on social media. The road was said to have been inaugurated by the state government about ...

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Florida bans children under 14 from social media

Children under 14 will be barred from joining social media in Florida from next year Signed into law by governor Ron DeSantis, the legislation directs social media firms to delete the accounts of under-14s. Children aged 14 and 15 will ...

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FG asks applicants to submit NINs for trade grants

  The Ministry of Industry, Trade, and Investment has directed applicants of the Presidential Conditional Grant Scheme to submit their National Identification Numbers as part of the necessary requirements to obtain a grant earmarked to cushion the effect that recent ...

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Access Bank to boost financial inclusion with offline platform

  Access Bank Plc unveiled an offline banking platform, 901.ng on Friday, to provide customers with an additional channel to carry out their transactions and boost financial inclusion in the country. Financial inclusion in Nigeria has increased to 74 per ...

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FG plans joint cable protection, disruption lingers in six countries

  The Federal Government has issued a call for a unified effort among West African nations to protect shared telecommunications infrastructure, following a recent internet outage that affected the region. The Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC Aminu Maida, made ...

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JUST IN: CBN sells $10,000 to BDC at N1,251/$1

  The Central Bank of Nigeria has issued a circular to Bureau De Change operators informing them of the sale of $10,000 to each BDC at a rate of N1,251/$1. This was contained in a circular signed by the bank’s ...

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