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In a vibrant showcase of resilience and creativity, REDTV, proudly associated with the United Bank for Africa (UBA), premiered its latest series “Decoded” on Friday night, capturing the hearts and minds of viewers in Lagos. With a gripping first episode titled “School Runs,” the show takes its audience on an emotional journey through the life of Ego, a spirited Nigerian woman navigating the complexities of survival against the backdrop of economic hardship. Produced by the talented duo Nicole Ofoegbu and Emmanuel Olabode, and directed by Temidayo Makanjuola, “Decoded” explores the challenges faced by Ego and her father, Baz, after she abruptly…
President Donald Trump of the United States on Sunday said he would be announcing the tariff rate on imported semiconductors over the next week. He added that there would be flexibility with some companies in the sector. Trump said this while speaking with reporters aboard Air Force One as he traveled back to Washington from his estate in West Palm Beach. DAILY POST reports that the president’s pledge means that the exclusion of smartphones and computers from his reciprocal tariffs on China likely will be short-lived as he looks to reset trade in the semiconductor sector. “We wanted to uncomplicate…
Borno State governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered the immediate arrest and prosecution of one Bukar Modu, who was seen allegedly molesting a minor, Bashir Gaji, in a viral video that has sparked outrage on social media. Security operatives arrested Modu on Saturday night in Umarari, Maiduguri, following the governor’s directive. Governor Zulum met with the victim, little Bashir Gaji, on Sunday at the Government House in Maiduguri. During the meeting, the governor condemned the incident in strong terms, saying, “This heinous act is an affront on our values and a betrayal of our duty to protect our children, students…
Soyinka has blasted Tinubu Government over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s song, describing the act as ‘petulant irrationality’. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has condemned the Federal Government’s decision to ban a song by Nigerian musician Eedris Abdulkareem, describing it as an act of “petulant irrationality” and a dangerous return to censorship. In a statement issued from New York University, Abu Dhabi, on Sunday, Soyinka warned that the move poses a serious threat to freedom of expression and mirrors Nigeria’s authoritarian past where dissenting artistic voices were routinely suppressed. “Courtesy of an artist operating in a different genre – the…
Judges of the Federal High Court of Nigeria are to proceed on their two weeks Easter vacation from Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The Easter holiday will last till Monday April 28, 2025, while the judges are to formally resume work on Tuesday April 29, 2025. According to a circular signed by the Chief Judge of the Court, Justice John Terhemba Tsoho, three critical divisions of the court shall however be opened to attend to emergency cases only. A press statement notifying the general public on the court’s holiday was signed by Dr Catherine Oby Christopher, theDirector of Information for the…
Israeli forces bombed the Al Ali Hospital in Northern Gaza City as doctors scramble to evacuate the sick and the wounded. The attack came after the Israeli military issued new displacement orders to residents of the central Nuseirat refugee camp as well as southern Khan Younis, after intercepting three rockets from the Strip. Confirming the attack, Gaza’s Health Ministry said no fewer than 50,912 Palestinians and 115,981 were wounded in the latest attack on Gaza. The Government Media Office updated its death toll to more than 61,700, saying thousands of people missing under the rubble are presumed dead. At least…
An unspecified number of cars, motorcycles, computer sets, and other properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed as a result of a tanker explosion in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State. DAILY POST gathered that a tanker carrying premium motor spirit, also known as petroleum, exploded at Lead City University Road, near the Ibadan Toll Gate end of the expressway on Saturday. The incident occurred at 2:45 pm. It was learned that some of the cars and motorcycles parked along the road were engulfed by fire. It was also reported that some shops along the road were affected, while…
Boko Haram Terrorists have bombed Maiduguri-Damboa road in Borno State. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that no fewer than seven commuters have been killed by an explosion along the Maiduguri-Damboa Road. This Nigeria news platform understands that the explosion reportedly followed an Improvised Explosive Device, IED, planted by Boko Haram terrorists on the dilapidated and deserted road which passes through the Sambisa forest. It was said to have happened while cars on a scheduled military-escorted convoy were transporting passengers from Damboa to Maiduguri on Saturday leaving several others with varying degrees of injuries. The Maiduguri-Damboa Road links Maiduguri to several local government areas in Southern Borno…
The Senior Pastor of Power World Ministries International, Rev. Dr. Uche Ume, has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Mr. Kel Armstrong Amobi, host and producer of the KAATalks Podcast, over his claims that he was engaging in fake miracles. The cleric demanded a full and public retraction of what he called defamatory statements made against him in videos posted on social media between April 8 and 9, 2025. He spoke in a statement made available to DAILY POST through his legal counsel, Barr. Maxwell Opara. Among other things, Amobi had claimed that, “There is nobody close to me that he…
Liverpool forward, Mohamed Salah, has signed a new contract with the Premier League side. The Reds announced the deal on Friday, ending speculations surrounding the 32-year-old’s future. Salah was set to become a free agent in the summer and was attracting attention from Paris Saint-Germain and Saudi Arabia. But he has put pen to paper on a two-year contract worth £380,000 per week. According to Mail Sport, Liverpool have broken a golden rule in offering Salah a new deal. The owners Fenway Sports Group have a history of not handing out new contracts to players over 30. A contract offer…