2026 MOBO Awards: Ayra Starr secures two nominations, Wizkid, Davido, others make list 

Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has bagged two nominations at the 2026 MOBO Awards, earning recognition in both Best African Music Act and Best International Act. Starr, who made history as the first African woman to win both categories simultaneously last year, is up against another strong list of contenders this year. The list unveiled by the […]
2026 MOBO Awards: Ayra Starr secures two nominations, Wizkid, Davido, others make list 

Police arrest man for alleged murder of wife in Kebbi

Kebbi State Police Command has arrested a 30-year-old man, Suleman Mamuda, for allegedly killing his wife, Umaima Maidawa, 25, in Bayawa village, Augie Local Government Area of the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this in a statement issued in Birnin Kebbi on Friday. According to the statement, the incident occurred […]
Police arrest man for alleged murder of wife in Kebbi

Transfer: Ola Aina on Everton radar 

Nottingham Forest defender, Ola Aina is on the radar of Everton, DAILY POST reports. Everton manager David Moyes is keen to strengthen his team’s defence before the end of the current transfer window, according to SportsBoom. The Toffees regular right-back Seamus Coleman has struggled with injuries this season. Coleman’s long-term replacement Nathan Patterson has also […]
Transfer: Ola Aina on Everton radar 

Tinubu’s policies now showing results – Kalu charges farmers on agricultural revolution

The Federal Government on Thursday said President Bola Tinubu’s agricultural policies are now yielding positive results across the country. The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, made the remark while delivering the opening address at the General Assembly of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, AFAN, held in Abuja on Thursday. DAILY […]
Tinubu’s policies now showing results – Kalu charges farmers on agricultural revolution

Nigerians yet to see evidence – Abati questions Nigeria’s 15% inflation figure

Veteran journalist and former presidential aide, Dr. Reuben Abati, has expressed scepticism over Nigeria’s reported inflation decline, saying the drop has yet to translate into real relief in the cost of living for Nigerians. Speaking on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Friday, Abati questioned the credibility of the 15.15 per cent inflation rate announced by […]
Nigerians yet to see evidence – Abati questions Nigeria’s 15% inflation figure

AFCON: Osimhen gives verdict on Ghana referee Laryea’s officiating during Nigeria’s defeat to Morocco

Super Eagles striker, Victor Osimhen has given his verdict on the officiating of Ghana referee Daniel Laryea during Nigeria’s AFCON semi-final defeat to Morocco on Wednesday. Osimhen labelled Laryea’s officiating as ‘bad’ after Morocco defeated Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a goalless draw. “The game was nothing to write home about in terms of the […]
AFCON: Osimhen gives verdict on Ghana referee Laryea’s officiating during Nigeria’s defeat to Morocco

‘File annual return now or face consequences’ – LIRS to employers

The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has reminded employers in the state that the deadline for submitting annual tax returns for the 2025 financial year is 31 January, 2026. In a statement, the Executive Chairman of LIRS, Dr Ayodele Subair, said the directive is in line with the Nigeria Tax Administration Act 2025. He […]
‘File annual return now or face consequences’ – LIRS to employers

Yobe varsity gets new VC, Registrar

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has approved the appointment of Professor Mohammed Bashir Tahir as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Yobe State University, Damaturu. This was made known in a statement by the University’s Chairman Governing Council, Alhaji Ahmed Mustapha Goniri, which indicated that the appointment was approved following a recommendation by the Governing Council […]
Yobe varsity gets new VC, Registrar

‘I may not be here much longer’ – Doris Ogala raises alarm

Nollywood actress, Doris Ogala has sparked widespread concern after sharing a series of emotional posts online in which she disclosed that she is battling intense personal struggles and accused popular cleric, Chris Okafor of being responsible for her pain. In a video posted on social media, the visibly distressed actress broke down in tears, stating […]
‘I may not be here much longer’ – Doris Ogala raises alarm

Gov Okpebholo sacks new Edo Line CEO

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has sacked, Ms Tinyan Otuomagie as the Managing Director/CEO of New Edo Line Transport Services Limited. DAILY POST reports that Governor Okpebholo said the sack is with immediate effect. The State Commissioner for Transportation, Hon Uwuilekhue Saturday Idehen disclosed this in a statement dated Thursday, January 15, 2026 in Benin […]
Gov Okpebholo sacks new Edo Line CEO