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Police operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Command have busted some identified kidnappers hideouts in Chikara, Kogi State, bordering Abuja and Zuba area of the territory. SP Josephine Adeh, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer confirmed this in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Saturday. She said the operation, which was carried out between June 8 and 13, 2024, was a product of the continuous effort against criminality in FCT. According to her, the sudden appearance of the police operatives at the kidnapper’s camp resulted in a gun duel, leading to the death of…
One of MKO Abiola’s son, Abdul, on Saturday disclosed that some international and local forces were behind the death of his father. Abdul also disclosed that these forces were okay with the late Sani Abacha becoming Nigeria’s president. He explained that Abiola was killed due to some of the policies he wanted to introduce in Nigeria and Africa if he emerged as president. Abdul disclosed this while featuring on Seun Okinbaloye’s podcast. According to Abdul: “A team of people worked against Abiola because he had announced that he would declare daily barrels of oil when he…
Ginger is a root that is commonly found in kitchens all over the world and has a lot of health benefits. There are many benefits to drinking ginger water first thing in the morning that may surprise anyone. Ginger water may be the easy-to-make, all-natural remedy people might be seeking for, whether the goal is to lose weight, increase immunity, or improve digestion. Here are 5 main advantages of consuming this powerful beverage first thing in the morning. Ginger contains compounds called gingerols and shogaols, which have anti-inflammatory properties that can soothe the digestive tract and reduce symptoms of indigestion…
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has made light of his fall during Wednesday’s Democracy Day ceremony, saying it was his Yoruba culture on display. Mr Tinubu slipped and fell over at an official event to mark 25 years of democracy in the country. The president, 72, fell as he climbed the steps of a vehicle which was supposed to take him around Eagle Square in the capital, Abuja. He had to be helped to get back to his feet. Later in the evening, while giving a speech at the banquet dinner organised as part of the day’s events,…
The World Bank has approved a total of $2.25 billion loan for Nigeria to help stabilise its economy following reforms and scale up support for the poor, it said in a statement on Thursday. In April, Finance Minister Wale Edun said Nigeria was seeking up to $2.25 billion in World Bank loans and expects the bank’s board to approve the request in June. Nigeria President Bola Tinubu last year in May initiated the country’s boldest reforms in decades, scrapping a popular but costly petrol subsidy and sharply devaluing the currency twice to try to kick-start growth. But the…
Nollywood actress, Ruby Ojiakor has finally addressed rumours that late actor Junior Pope was in an extramarital relationship with her. Rumours emerged that Ruby was Junior Pope’s girlfriend after she relentlessly used her platform to demand justice for the actor who died in a boat accident while on see. Addressing the rumours in a video message shared via her Instagram page, Ruby insisted that Junior Pope was never her boyfriend. She also debunked claims that the late actor isn’t the father of her child, Royalty. “Junior Pope was never my boyfriend. There’s no intimacy between myself and…
The Nigerian Correctional Service has released the names of 18 inmates who fled from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre in Niger State. The escape of the prisoners has raised significant security concerns. The released database includes information about the inmates, which is expected to help law enforcement officers and the public in identifying and locating the fugitives. A total of 119 inmates escaped from the Suleja Medium Security Custodial Centre, Niger State on April 24, 2024. The incident, triggered by a relentless downpour that caused significant damage to the facility, resulted in a breach of the perimeter…
Finidi George has resigned from his position as the head coach of the Super Eagles. It is believed Finidi took the decision on Saturday, days after the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, announced moves to bring in a foreign technical adviser. His exit was confirmed by former Eagles media officer, Toyin Ibitoye, on his X account. Ibitoye wrote: “News just in: Finidi George @FinidiGeorge_FG has resigned from his @NGSuperEagles manager position.” Finidi was only appointed on April 29, 2024, to replace Jose Peseiro, whose contract expired in February. During his very brief tenure, the former Enyimba boss oversaw a 1-1 draw…
Key takeaways: Stomach growling — or borborygmi — is caused by air moving through your gut. Sudden spikes in stomach noises are usually a sign that you’re hungry or that you’ve been swallowing too much air. Sometimes, loud stomach sounds are a sign of medical conditions like lactose intolerance or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). When this is the case, you will have other, more troubling symptoms too. It always seems to happen at the worst of times. That loud gurgling noise from your stomach that announces to the world that you’re hungry or need to go to the bathroom…
President Bola Tinubu has called for stronger collaboration between Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the fight against cybercrime, terrorism, and other related crimes. According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu urged this on Friday during a meeting at the State House in Abuja with FBI Director, Christopher Asher Wray. President Tinubu characterised the visit of the FBI Director and his team to Nigeria as a sign of the longstanding partnership between Nigeria and the United States in combating financial…