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 Get court order, I’m ready for DNA test – Late Mohbad’s wife tells father-in-law Wunmi, the widow of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, has urged the father of the deceased, Joseph Aloba to get a court order for the DNA test of her son Liam. DAILY POST recalls that there have been calls by Mohbad’s father, and some concerned Nigerians for a DNA test to be conducted on the late singer’s son, Liam, to ascertain his true paternity. Wunmi had previously said she was open for a DNA test on her son, demanding that it should be conducted both in Nigeria and abroad. However, in a recent series of Instagram posts, Mohbad’s widow cried out for help, claiming that she and Liam were being threatened. “Nigerians I and Liam are at your mercy! Are you going to allow what happened to ilerioluwa happen to us? “They are threatening us daily, they have taken our freedom from us! Nigerians help us,” she wrote. She further disclosed that Mohbad’s father had pressure...

 Kidnappers invade Ogun church, abduct two worshippers  Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have reportedly attacked a Celestial Church in Ogun State, abducting two worshippers identified as Oladapo Seyifunmi and Oluboboye Abiola. The incident occurred at the church located near Oriyarin village, Mowe, in the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State on Thursday. According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Omolola Odutola in a statement on Friday, the perpetrators fled through a thick forest behind the church. Abiodun felicitates Tinubu at 72 The statement reads “Suspected kidnapping: Report at my disposal reveals that on 28/3/2024, unidentified gunmen invaded a Celestial Church around Oriyarin village Mowe and abducted one Oladapo Seyifunmi andu Oluboboye Abiola and escaped through the thick forest behind the church. “The Commissioner of Police, Alamutu Abiodun, has been briefed, and he has ordered immediate mobilisation of security personnel to go after ...

 EASTER: SANWO-OLU URGES NIGERIANS TO BE PEACEFUL •Governor, deputy, NASS members, others hold special prayers for Tinubu, Nigeria   Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with Nigerians, particularly Christians and Lagos residents, as they celebrate this year's Easter.  He urged Nigerians and Christians in particular to reflect on the sacrifice and love that Jesus Christ showed to mankind through His crucifixion and resurrection. Speaking to journalists on Friday after attending the Combined Special Prayers for Nigeria and President Bola Tinubu in commemoration of the Easter and Ramadan celebrations at Lagos House, Ikeja, Governor Sanwo-Olu urged Lagos residents to be peaceful and keep the peace and tranquility that Lagos is known for. During the Combined Special Prayers, Christian and Muslim clerics prayed for President Bola Tinubu, who clocked 72 on Friday. They also prayed for Nigeria, Governor Sanwo-Olu, his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hazmat; Speaker of ...

 Hawaiian inmate escapes jail only to be fatally struck by vehicle while he was attempting to elude guards.  Mathew Ornellas Jr. passed away Thursday after being struck by a vehicle during a daring jail escape last Friday.  According to officials, Ornellas scaled a razor wire fence at Kauai community correctional center. Guards began chasing him but lost sight of him when he entered a brushy area. Moments later they heard a loud sound from a nearby road and went to investigate.  They soon discovered Ornellas lying on the side of Kuhio Highway suffering from serious injuries.  He was transported to a local hospital where he remained in critical condition until he passed away Thursday.  Ornellas was a minimum security inmate serving time on a drug conviction.  The driver who struck him fled the scene and is still at large. Police are asking anyone who knows the drivers identity to do the right thing and come forward with the information. I can't help but...

 How I became a transgender – Bobrisky opens up::::: Popular Nigerian controversial transgender Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, has revealed how he became a crossdresser. In a recent interview with Charly Boy, Bobrisky makes a significant admission about his journey to becoming a transgender. Bobrisky explained that his foray into crossdressing began as a savvy business ploy when selling unisex clothing as an undergraduate at the University of Lagos. According to him, he had no idea that this seemingly harmless decision would lead him down the path of becoming a completely new persona. Despite his parents’ initial hesitation, Bobrisky noted that he eventually found the confidence to be true to himself and completely embrace his identity as a transgender, complimenting his parents with enabling him to express himself freely and live genuinely. In his words: “About nine years ago, I was at the University of Lagos studying Accounting. I also had a side hustle, I was selling uni...

 Benin monarch seeks God’s healing for Nigeria at Easter Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has asked God to heal Nigeria during the Easter celebrations. The prayer is contained in a message of felicitation signed by Osaigbovo Iguobaro, the Chief Press Secretary to the Oba on Friday. The statement read, “The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II has called on God and his ancestors to heal Nigeria during the Easter celebration.

 A physically challenged man has been arrested by officers from Akinpelu Division. Information was received from concerned Nigerians that he was a drug dealer. Upon his arrest, his bag was searched and found in his possession were weed suspected to be Indian hemp and tramadol capsulescapsules.  Investigation is ongoing to apprehend his supplier and others in the supply chain. More photos below. 

 INTERNAL SECURITY: POLICE, CLEEN RESUSCITATE POLICING EXCUTIVE FORUM Harp on all inclusiveness in policing The Nigeria Police Force, alongside the management of the CLEEN Foundation on the 28th of March, held a conference, revitalizing the Police Executive Forum at the Bolton White Hotel, Abuja.  Succeeding the Opening Remarks by the IGP and the Chairman PSC, Prof. Etannibi Alemika of CLEEN Foundation stated the pertinent need for a modern form of policing which would include efforts from the Nigeria Police as well as every society member. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun Ph.D, NPM, ably represented by DIG Bala Ciroma in his speech stated that it is imperative that the NPF adapt to the rapidly evolving society so as to boost Police efficiency and help the Nigeria Police carry out its duties, encouraging proactive measures rather than preventive measures. The IGP also advised a hybrid system of police which would include the implementation of techno...

 Pennsylvania man dresses up as Ghostface from Scream, then takes the life of his neighbor with a chainsaw and knife.  30-year-old Zak Moyer was charged with criminal homicide in connection to the Monday death of his neighbor 59-year-old Edward Whitehead Jr. Police in Leighton Borough, Pennsylvania were called to the scene of an active assault Monday afternoon.  Once on scene they discovered Whitehead with a large puncture wound in the side of his head and multiple cuts to his head, arms and hands. He was extracted from the home and taken to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. After viewing the security video from Whitehead's home they observed a man dressed in a black robe and face mask depicting the antagonist in the Scream movie franchise. They were able to determine the assailant was Zak Moyer, Whitehead's next door neighbor. Police quickly surrounded his home and called state police for backup and began negotiations with the suspect. Moyer who communicate...

 17-year-old Texas man who crossed center line and crashed into a van killing an entire family of 6 is facing multiple charges. He wasn't arrested initially because of a medical condition. He was bailed out before he had to spend the night in jail.  Luke Resecker is being charged with 6 counts of intoxication manslaughter, 2 counts of intoxication assault, possession of a controlled substance and possession of Marijuana. He was released on 50,000.00 bond. These charges stem from the December 26th accident in which Resecker crossed the center line in a no passing zone and crashed head on into a Honda Odyssey occupied by Lokesh Potabathula's entire family. 6 people were killed including Lokesh's wife and 2 children, his wife's parents and his cousin. Lokesh was the only survivor in the Odyssey.  Resecker never spent a night in jail due to ongoing medical issues and his bond was paid once it was set by the court. His father paid the $50,000 Bond.  We will update with wh...

 2 Tennessee resource officers go the extra mile to help a struggling teen. When LA Vergne High School resource officers learned a student was homeless and living in a broken down van they stepped up to do what they could. The teens situation came to light back in January when the schools coordinator for the ATLAS program, which provides services for families in transition, learned of a 17- year-old's situation.  The coordinator found a shelter the student could stay in, however his van was broken down. This is when Cody Didier and Jeremy Gregory, both resource officers, stepped in. The two teamed up and were able to get the student a new alternator that was donated by the local AutoZone.  They then teamed up with students to install the alternator.  After installing the alternator the officers realized the van was out of gas and pooled their money to fill his tank. This is such a great story and should be used as an example of how resource officers and school offici...

  Ex-President Jacob Zuma was involved in a car crash last night at around 18:40 pm. Apparently a 51 year old drunk driver was responsible for the crash , where he turned into President Jacob Zuma's convoy.  His daughter Duduzile Zuma says President Jacob Zuma woke up in good spirits today and went for a church service in eNkandla.  SECOND STORY: South Africa’s Electoral Umpire Bars Ex-President Zuma From May Election South Africa’s electoral commission said on Thursday it had excluded former president Jacob Zuma from standing in the May 29 general election. “In the case of former president Zuma, yes, we did receive an objection, which has been upheld,” commission president Mosotho Moepya told reporters, without giving details. “The party that has nominated him has been informed” as have those objecting to the move, he added. The decision can be appealed if lodged before April 2. Zuma, 81, was forced out of office in 2018 under a cloud of corruption allegations. He is cam...

 “Many still don’t understand why my break up with Burna Boy hurt me so much. I’m rich, pretty, sexxy and every man wants these curves you know what I mean? But no man has ever been able to handle me the way Burna Boy did when we were dating. He always prioritized me in bed and made sure I came at least twice before he came once. He’s the reason I respect Nigerian men. They practice what they preach.  No man I’ve dated all my life has ever cared for my s£xxual life the way Burna did. A couple of things didn’t work out but I must give him that…”  ~ SteffLondon says

Kwara Gov. Commends Abiodun On Infrastructure, Says Gateway Agro-Cargo International Airport Is Game Changer The Chairman of the Nigeria Governors' Forum (NGF) and Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has described the Gateway Agro-Cargo International Airport as a game changer in the country's aviation sector. Mallam AbdulRazaq stated this in an interview with journalists after a courtesy visit to his Ogun State counterpart, Prince Dapo Abiodun, at the Governor's Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta. The Kwara State Governor had earlier commissioned the 6km Siun-Owode Road in the Obafemi Owode Local Government area of the state. According to him, when the new airport is finally commissioned, it would relieve the Muritala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos State of both passenger and cargo transportation and also help to decongest the airport. He said: "The Iperu International Cargo Airport is also a game changer. It is my second or third time landing the...

 Veteran Actor, Zack Orji travels to the United Kingdom for a post-surgery check up His photographs taken at the airport before his departure were shared on Friday. The president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, had in an interview revealed that Orji underwent two successful brain surgeries and now requires a post-surgery evaluation abroad. News emerged on social media on Tuesday that the ailing thespian had died. However,  Rollas urged the public to disregard the rumours, saying the actor is alive. Orji was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit of the National Hospital in Abuja on New Year’s Eve. More photos below. 

 UCH: Patients, staff groan as power outage persists over accumulated debt Patients and their relatives, as well as staff of University College Hospital (UCH) Ibadan are currently groaning over the total power outage in the hospital. The tertiary health institution is currently experiencing total blackout as a result of the disconnection of the hospital from the national grid by the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC). It could be recalled that the IBEDC on Tuesday, 19th March, 2024, cut off power supply to the hospital over accumulated debt. IBEDC said the supply was cut off due to over N400 million accumulated debt by the hospital. However, the hospital management said its debt was N241 million. DAILY POST correspondent, who visited the hospital on Wednesday, gathered that the disconnection of the hospital from the national grid is negatively affecting major activities. Most of the equipment and facilities that require electricity are not being used as a result of the...

 LP disowns ‘NLC-energised’ Board of Trustees ...We didn’t monitor   programme, says INEC ...Lawmakers defect to PDP The Labour Party (LP) sank deeper into crisis yesterday as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) disowned Wednesday’s convention held in Nnewi, Anambra. It comes a day after the party’s ‘Board of Trustees’ (BoT) announced its takeover. In Enugu, six LP lawmakers announced their defection to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), citing divisions and internal wrangling. The LP returned Julius Abure as National Chairman, some national officers were also returned. But, the ‘BoT’, in a statement by its Chairman Sylvester Ejiofor following the convention, said the takeover followed the “expiration of the tenure of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party led by Abure.” The ‘BoT’ said it was taking over to avoid a leadership vacuum, but LP yesterday said it was unaware of the body’s existence. Chief Press Secretary to INEC Chairman, Rotimi Oy...

 Local council autonomy unsustainable now – Oyo Oyo State Government has argued that local government autonomy can only be sustainable if the Federal Government steps in to take up financial responsibilities for public primary schools and medical institutions to relieve the financial burdens of the State Government  The Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade spoke in a remarks when he visited his counterpart at the Local Government Ministry, Mr. Segun Olayiwola on a fact finding mission.  He noted that the salaries and allowances of teachers and local government employees in Oyo state amount to over N5billion every month,  which the State has been managing judiciously to bring dividends of democracy to the grassroots Acknowledging Governor Makinde’s commitment to traditional institutions, Oyelade said the imminent completion of the palace of Olubadan of Ibadan land is possible largely because of the personal intervention of the government.  The commi...

 Ijaws not part of Biafra, IYC warns Simon Ekpa The umbrella body of Ijaw youths, the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide, has sounded a note of warning to Simon Ekpa and his group of Biafra agitators to steer clear of the Niger Delta, saying that the Ijaw people are not part of Biafra and will never be. The IYC made the assertion in response to an online video on X (Twitter) by Simon Ekpa, a Biafran crusader in exile claiming that Ijaws are part of Biafran state. In a statement on Friday by the national spokesman for IYC, Amb. Binebai Yerin Princewill, the foremost Ijaw group said the Ijaw people would not tolerate any other reckless comment about their people and territories belonging to the Biafra.  Princewill said: “The attention of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide has been drawn to a strange video by one Simon Ekpa, who is from the eastern part of Nigeria, now masquerading as the leader of Biafra in exile. “In the said video posted on X, he tried to  establish ...

 2027 is about Peter Obi, not LP – Kenneth Okonkwo Nollywood actor and former spokesperson of the Labour Party presidential campaign council, Kenneth Okonkwo has said the crisis rocking the party would not affect Peter Obi if he decides to run for the presidency again in 2027. He explained that politics is about the candidate and not the political party. Speaking in a recent interview with Arise TV, Okonkwo said Peter Obi represents “a new Nigeria” regardless of any political platform he is contesting on. He said, “2027 is about Peter Obi, not about Labour Party. Anybody who is bringing Peter Obi on the table, is bringing the new Nigeria, a new third force, absolute victory. “When you come to elections, you take about candidates, not political parties. Peter Obi electrified Labour Party. He has no business to lose sleep over whatever is happening in any political party. How many months did he joined Labour Party? And he made what he made. People are loyal to his person. The new Nig...

 Funke Akindele spends vacation with sons in Dubai Award-winning actress Funke Akindele has spent vacation with her twins in Dubai. The mother of two shared the pictures and video on her Instagram story on Thursday, showing off the twins enjoying their bath in a jacuzzi alongside their mother, actress Juliana Olayode and others. In the video, the actress could be seen having fun with her boys and Juliana Olayode. However, the faces of the twin boys were not shown in the pictures and video.  They had their faces turned to their mother and their backs turned to the camera. Funke and her ex-husband JJC got married in a private ceremony in London on August 23, 2016, the eve of her 39th birthday and welcomed their twins in 2018. The actress has managed to keep the twins’ private life out of social media as their facial identity remains unknown.

 I haven’t touched my N120m BBNaija winning prize, Ilebaye tells trolls Winner of the BBNaija All-Stars season, Ilebaye Odiniya has bragged about having her N120m grand prize money intact, shutting trolls up after being broke-shamed. Ilebaye disclosed this on her Snapchat page with followers. According to one of her followers, Ilebaye is perceived as broke particularly because of the moderation in her social media content. Responding, Ilebaye emphasised that financial status is not measured by social media posts and other luxury items flaunted for public consumption. Buttressing  her point, the 23-year-old millionaire insisted that her N120m is still intact, stressing that she hasn’t touched it.  She urged followers to refrain from belittling her financial status while thanking the show’s organizers for making her wealthy. “Lmaoo! When it comes to being broke, don’t add Ilebaye’s name to that circle girl! lol, brokenness isn’t my portion and I thank God for using Big Brot...

 STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE   AT EASTER, PRESIDENT TINUBU CELEBRATES WITH CHRISTIANS; CALLS FOR UNITY AND COMPASSION   President Bola Tinubu joins the Christian faithful to commemorate Easter, a significant moment and a glorious celebration of the triumph of life over death.    The President warmly greets Christians in Nigeria and around the world on this occasion, emphasizing love, sacrifice, and compassion as the patent themes of this solemn season.   President Tinubu notes that the sacrifice of Jesus Christ for humanity is an emphatic lesson for leaders and all Nigerians to yield to selflessness and compassion, and be steadfast in the pursuit of a united, peaceful, and prosperous nation.   The President strongly commends Nigerians for the sacrifices they have made in the past few months for the nation to be steered to the path of recovery and sustainable growth, assuring them that the seeds of patience which they have sown are beginning to sprout and...

  Xabi Alonso decision has been made, he will  stay at Bayer Leverkusen!  Liverpool left the race yesterday after clear indication — Bayern doing the same today as they’ve been informed. Xabi Alonso will continue at Bayer for one more year at least… as in 2025, there will be a release clause  Liverpool, Bayern and Real Madrid will keep following the development for Xabi Alonso in the future months.

 POPULAR CONJOINED TWIN, ABBY HENSEL MARRIES US ARMY VETERAN Abby Hensel, one of the conjoined twins who gained fame on the TLC reality series “Abby & Brittany,” has married Josh Bowling, an U.S. Army veteran! Abby and her twin sister Brittany, who are dicephalus conjoined twins sharing a torso and organs below the waist, work as fifth grade teachers in their home state of Minnesota.  Their parents, Patty and Mike, decided against separating the twins at birth due to the low chances of both surviving the procedure, and raised them to believe they could achieve anything they set their minds to! Congratulations to them! More photos below. 

 EASTER: LAWMA ENCOURAGES RESPONSIBLE WASTE MANAGEMENT As the Easter season approaches, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has underscored the significance of ensuring a clean and sustainable environment, through responsible waste management practices. Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, in a statement released on Friday, called on residents to shun indiscriminate waste disposal and embrace recycling as integral components of their Easter festivities. He said, "Easter symbolizes joy and renewal, but it also serves as a reminder of our duty to preserve the environment for future generations. LAWMA implores all residents to prioritize sustainable waste management practices during this festive period. By minimizing waste generation and actively participating in recycling efforts, we can collectively contribute to a cleaner, healthier environment." “It is also important to highlight the need for residents to avoid food wastage and use only materials t...

 ALEX OTTI SPEAKS ON PAYMENT OF PENSION ARREARS, ANNOUNCES RECONSTRUCTION OF OBOHIA, OHANKU ROADS IN ABA.  Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has announced the commencement of work to reconstruct the dilapidated Obohia Road, while work on Ohanku Road, both in Aba, will begin immediately after the Easter holidays. This comes as the Abia Governor also declared that  pensioners, who were owed several months arrears of pensions by previous administrations, can now heave a sigh of relief as they will effective today, March 28, 2024, begin to receive arrears of their pensions. Governor Otti, who broke these pieces of cheering news on Thursday during the 2024 Chrism Mass at Christ The King Catholic Church (CKC), Aba, said the two roads will be reconstructed to the highest quality. The reconstruction of Obohia and Ohanku roads, two major artries in the commercial city of Aba, which over the years had been abandoned and deteriorated, causing inconvenience and frustration for...

 NON-KINETIC APPROACH, KEY TO COUNTERINSURGENCY OPERATIONS - THEATRE COMMANDER The Theatre Commander Joint Task Force (JTF) North East (NE) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK), Maj Gen W Shaibu, has said the non - kinetic approach is a panacea to enhancing counterinsurgency operations in the NE. He disclosed this when he received a delegation from the Accra Initiative (AI) for Regional Strand on Non-kinetic Strategy in Combatting Insurgency, led by the National Coordinator Security Governance Initiative and Adviser to the Chief of Defence Staff on non-kinetic, Hon Aliyu Ibrahim Gebi at the Headquarters Theatre Command Maiduguri, today 29 March 2024. Represented by the Deputy Theatre Commander Maj Gen KE Chigbu, the Theatre Commander noted that the kinetic approach alone was not enough to curb insurgency, but rather compelled insurgents to surrender. He added that the Theatre Command was deeply engaged in non-kinetic activities, such as the construction and renovation of schools, drilling of...