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Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has opened up about why he is not ready to be a father yet. According to the 32-year-old, he is not ready to have kids yet because he can’t give them the attention they deserve. Burna Boy disclosed this while responding to a curious fan during a recent Instagram live session with fans. He explained that he would have children when he was settled or married. He said, “Why haven’t I had kids yet? Bro, because I don’t want to have kids yet. “Have you seen my mum the…
Nigerian Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed he will be retiring from music after his next album. The musician disclosed this on Thursday night in a cryptic post on social media while reacting to the recent pictures and videos doctored against him by some blogs. Davido claimed that some people desperately wanted him out of the music industry. “Yall niggas really want me out the game that bad ?? Oya after next album I no do again. So una fit get peace,” he wrote on his X handle (formerly Twitter). Davido recently stated that most…
A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was involved in a hard landing while visiting a northern region and his condition is currently unknown. There were three helicopters in this convoy, two of which were carrying ministers and officials, and they arrived at their destination safely. According to reports, different rescue groups are moving towards the area to locate the missing helicopter. DAILY POST reported that it was unclear if Raisi and others on board with him survived the crash. However, given the unsuitable weather conditions, it may take some time for the rescue team to find the helicopter. According…
Imo State Police Command has distanced itself from the confessional statements made by three suspects arrested over the alleged kidnapping and killing of Retired Major General Richard Duru. Recall that Major General Duru was kidnapped on September 27, 2023, along Bishops Court, Area 7 Orji/Uratta Owerri, and his black Mercedes Benz G.L. 450 car with registration number LND 826 NG was snatched by a suspected kidnapping syndicate. In a release signed by the Command’s spokesman, ASP Henry Okoye, faulted the claims by the suspects, insisting that the Army chief is still alive, and efforts are in place to rescue the…
President of the Middle Belt Forum, MBF, Dr. Pogu Bitrus has condemned the endemic corruption in Nigeria and the failure of the security agents to fight headlong, insisting that only a revolution in the fight against corruption would rid the country of the scourge. In this interview with DAILY POST, he spoke on the fight against corruption by the current government, the call to remove immunity clause from the constitution, the war against banditry and kidnapping, and the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, among other nagging national issues. Recently, about 50 Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, condemned the Federal Government’s approach to the…
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command has revealed details of the fracas at Banex Plaza in Abuja on Saturday. DAILY POST earlier reported that pandemonium broke out at the popular Banex Plaza phone market, located in the Wuse 2 area of Abuja, following a clash between hoodlums and some military personnel. Explaining what transpired in the popular phone market, the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh said, “One Suleiman Ahmed who had earlier gotten a phone from one Suleiman Ibrahim, a shop owner at New Banex, went with four soldiers to persuade the seller for replacement upon…
The promoter of the refinery, Mr. Aliko Dangote, disclosed this at the Africa CEO Forum Annual Summit in Kigali, Rwanda, on Friday. He said the refinery will meet domestic demand for petrol in not only Nigeria, but also other West African nations. He said: “Right now, Nigeria has no cause to import anything apart from gasoline. By sometime in June, within the next four or five weeks, Nigeria shouldn’t import anything like gasoline; not one liter. We have enough gasoline to give to at least the entire West Africa. We have enough diesel to give to West Africa…
The Nigerian Army says its troops neutralized eight terrorists and recovered arms in multiple operations. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the Army’s verified Facebook page on Saturday. “In a series of coordinated counter-terrorism operations, troops of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralized 8 terrorists, thwarted multiple kidnap attempts, and recovered significant arms cache across various regions on Friday, May 17 2024,” the statement said. According to the statement, in Zamfara State, troops responding to a distress call about terrorists’ activities at Yar Sabiya Wuya District in Aka Local Government Area of Zamfara State, swiftly engaged terrorists in…
The Federal Government announced that the student loan application portal will open on May 24, 2024. The Nigerian Education Loan Fund shared this news on Thursday night. President Bola Tinubu is committed to making education accessible for all Nigerian students. This is an important step in his efforts. In June 2023, President Tinubu signed the Access to Higher Education Act. This law helps poor students get interest-free loans for their education in any Nigerian university. The goal is to make education funding more open. The Students Loan Law created the Nigerian Education Loan Fund to manage loan applications,…
The Nigeria National League has promised free and fair officiating at the Super Eight playoff tournament. The NNL Chief Operating Officer, Dr Ayo Abdulrahman, disclosed this during the draw ceremony in Abuja. Abdulrahman said that the referees selected for the playoff tournament have been highly recommended by the referees body. The tournament will run from 7th-14th June 2024, with all the matches to be played at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu. El-Kanemi Warriors will face Nasarawa United in the opening day fixture of the Super Eight playoff tournament. “We can assure you that you will not be disappointed with officiating…