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  Correctional officer dies in Bauchi during over food dispute with colleague  A tragic incident occurred at the Burra Correctional Centre in Bauchi State, Nigeria leading to the death of an officer attached to the centre.  According to reports, the correctional officer allegedly lost his life following a dispute over food with a colleague. The incident took place in Burra town, Ningi Local Government Area on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, around 2 p.m. The deceased, Aliyu Abubakar Chiroma from Giade LGA and his colleague, Kabiru Abubakar from Dass LGA of the state, were close friends known to many in the Centre.  The altercation began when Chiroma brought his lunch, and Kabiru insisted on eating the food against Chiroma’s will, leading to a heated argument. Tragically, the confrontation escalated into a physical fight, resulting in Chiroma falling to the ground after being headbutted by Kabiru. Despite efforts to save him, Chiroma passed away after being rushed to Burra General Hospital

 ICPC Recovers N4 Billion in Public Funds Within 24 Hours, Pledges Continued Efforts The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) successfully recovered nearly N4 billion in public funds within 24 hours, from September 18 to 19, 2024.  This significant recovery, which involved funds illegally diverted into private accounts, was announced by ICPC Chairman Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu during a National Anti-corruption Coalition (NACC) Members Interactive Forum held on Thursday in Abuja. In his address, Dr. Aliyu highlighted the commission’s dedication to reclaiming more public funds and emphasized Nigeria's growing challenge of corruption.  The ICPC Boss while advocating for a united front to tackle the issue, stated, “Corruption remains one of Nigeria's most persistent challenges. It undermines economic growth, erodes public trust, and weakens governance. Our experience at the ICPC has shown that a proactive, multi-faceted approach—encompassing enforcem

 Cubana Chief Priest hails Phyno as he pulls up in his new N800million Maybach to his club, splashes $20k dollars in 2 hours on drinks Nigerian socialite and businessman Cubana Chief Priest has hailed rapper, Phyno for splashing millions in his club. Sharing a video of the moment Phyno pulled up to his club, he revealed that the rapper came in with his new Maybach car, which is reportedly worth N800 million. To add to it, he spent $20k in just 2 hours on drinks.

 We’re trying to focus on the positive” – Priscilla Ojo responds to a fan who asked if her boyfriend was only using her for publicity There has been a long history of fans asking celebrities daring questions, and Priscilla Ojo alongside her boyfriend Juma Jux got their turn this time around. During a live video session that seemed focused on interacting with fans, a call from one of the fans came in, and the first question that popped out of her mouth was interesting The fan asked Juma Jux whether it was true that he was only using Priscilla Ojo as part of publicity for his new songs. Priscilla Ojo benched the question by saying that they are only focusing on the positive now and nothing more. Going forward, the fan told Priscilla Ojo that she was happy for her, before proceeding to thank Juma Jux for choosing to date Priscilla. Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux went public with their relationship about a month ago, and it took the media by storm, if not by surprise. It all started when Prisc

 111 Republican former officials endorse Harris, say Trump is ‘unfit to serve’ More than 100 Republican former lawmakers and officials endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris in a letter, while warning that their own party’s candidate, former President Donald Trump is “unfit to serve again.” In a letter, shared by the Harris campaign Wednesday, 111 former national security and foreign policy officials said that despite their disagreements with the vice president’s policies, “we believe that she possesses the essential qualities to serve as President and Donald Trump does not.” They decried Trump for sowing “daily chaos in government” during his first term in office, arguing that he put his personal interests before the country’s and “violated his oath of office” by inciting the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. The group, which includes former Trump administration officials as well as officials who served under former Presidents Ronald Reagan, George

 Libya’s Valley of the Planets has got the most unusual rocks on Earth It is one of the wonders of the world, to find on the planet Earth and in a desert, what looks like planets and celestial bodies, all of this with rocks and stones even sand there are shaped in a way similar to space and the background of the planets as we see it in pictures and video, as reported by astronomers.  This place was called the Valley of the Planets in the Kufra region of the sisterly Arab State of Libya, and this region is one of the treasures of the State of Libya with its desert, although not many people know about it.  It is close to Al-Uwainat Al-Gharbia near the city of Ghat in southwestern Libya in the far desert, at a valley known as “Wan Tkufi”, in the area extending from Hamada to the Ghat heights. Perhaps it is the strangest in Libya, if not the strangest in the world, in this valley that is far from the Al-Owainat area (approximately 1130 km south of Tripoli), huge rocks take the form of plan

 US soldier who entered North Korea walks free after guilty plea A US soldier, Travis King, who crossed into North Korea in July 2023, pleaded guilty to desertion and other charges as part of a plea deal and was sentenced to a year of confinement on Friday. With time served and credit for good behavior, King has been released, marking the end of a case that began when he fled to North Korea during a sightseeing tour of the Demilitarized Zone while stationed in South Korea. A US soldier who crossed into North Korea last year pleaded guilty to desertion as part of a plea agreement Friday and was sentenced to 12 months of confinement, his lawyer said. Because of good behavior and time served, the soldier was released, according to the lawyer. Travis King was facing 14 charges related to him fleeing across the border from South Korea into the North in July 2023 while on a sightseeing tour of the Demilitarized Zone that divides the Korean Peninsula, and prior incidents. But he pleaded guilt

  Nicki Minaj reveals she’s not a citizen after 36 years in the US Nicki Minaj has revealed that she is still not a citizen of the United States even though she pays "millions" in taxes.  The rapper made the revelation during a TikTok Live session with a fan earlier this week.  This revelation may have jolted many followers, including 228 million on Instagram and another 20 million in X. The Pinkprint orchestrator previously took a stance about immigration in 2018 as she viewed the horrid conditions that many immigrant children were subjected to.  While she attempted to assist the young fan with his situation, Minaj shared that she's not considered a citizen in the U.S. Nicki arrived in the United States from Trinidad & Tobago as an illegal immigrant when she was a little girl. Since then, she's paid millions of dollars in taxes but has yet to receive her citizenship. “I’m not a citizen of America. Isn’t that crazy?” she said. “I was born on a beautiful island cal

  Ex Bad Boy Records rapper Shyne says Sean 'Diddy' Combs 'destroyed my life Former Bad Boy Records rapper Shyne has a stern message about Sean “Diddy” Combs amid the mogul’s legal fallout:“This is someone who destroyed my life.” The Belizean hip-hop artist-turned-politician broke his silence on Combs’ latest legal woes during a press conference earlier this week, evoking a shooting in the ’90s that spoiled his relationship with the Bad Boy Records founder. “This is someone who in a sense testified against me when I was on trial,” Shyne said during the conference, according to a clip aired Thursday by Belize radio station Love FM. "When I was an 18-year-old kid, just wanting to do nothing other than make my mother proud and make Belize proud and be recognized for my talent and take over the world," Barrow said during a press conference Wednesday.  “I was defending him and he turned around and called witnesses to testify against me,” Shyne (born Jamal Barrow) conti

 Real estate company refutes Sophia Momodu’s house ownership claims A real estate company publicly refutes claims that fashion entrepreneur Sophia Momodu, mother to Afrobeats star Davido’s daughter, Imade Adeleke, is the owner of a luxurious house she recently showcased online. On Friday, September 20, Momodu took to Snapchat to give her followers a glimpse into what she implied was her newly purchased home. The video featured a tour of the property’s interior, including a grand staircase and several empty rooms. The display left viewers impressed, sparking conversations across social media about her new acquisition. However, just hours later, the real estate company associated with the property released a statement denying Momodu’s ownership of the house. The company claimed that they sold the house to a client and that the client wasn’t Sophia as she doesn’t own a house with them. In their statement, the company clarified, “It’s the effrontery and the guts to lie with so much confide

PRESS RELEASE AGAIN, POLICE ARREST POLITICAL THUGS, PARTY LOYALISTS FOR VOTE BUYING, RECOVERS CASH AND INCRIMINATING ITEMS. In yet another comprehensive operation, police operatives conducted synchronized raids on identified black spots on September 20, 2024, at approximately 1900hrs. The well-coordinated effort led to the arrest of two key suspects, who are members of the PDP, Emotingham Godspower (25) and Farawei Isaac (27), both from Ufunama community, Ovia South West LGA, Edo state. The suspects, connected to a larger network involving one "Atiku" and a kingpin known as "the boss", were apprehended at So Cash guest house in Ekpoma, where a substantial amount of cash and incriminating items were recovered. These items include: ·A list of voters' names with corresponding monetary values ·A collection of pre-filled ballot papers ·A set of fake identification cards Furthermore, six suspects namely Suleiman Abdurahim,Fatima Yakubu,Yusuf Aminat 52 yrs,Salihu Lukma

 Uganda president's son rules out bid to succeed father in next polls Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's son, who had said he would run in the 2026 presidential election, announced on Saturday he would not stand and would back his father instead, AFP reported. Museveni, 80, has been in power since 1986. Many in the East African nation saw his son, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the head of the Ugandan defence forces, as his successor. "I would like to announce that I will not be on the ballot paper in 2026. Almighty God told me to focus on His Army first," Kainerugaba said on X. "So, I fully endorse President Yoweri Museveni in the next elections." Museveni has not said explicitly if he will seek a seventh term. "No civilian will lead Uganda after President Museveni. The security forces will not allow it. The next leader will be a soldier or policeman," Kainerugaba added. Kainerugaba had said in an earlier post announcing his intention to contest the electi

 I was asked to pay bribe for FCC job slots – Wabara Former Senate President and current Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Peoples Democratic Party, Adolphus Wabara, has called for the sacking of the Chairman of the Federal Character Commission, Muheeba Dankaka, over corruption allegations. Speaking in an exclusive interview with newsmen, the former Senate President shared his experience during a visit to the FCC, where he sought job placements for individuals in his constituency. He revealed that he was informed that jobs were not available without a bribe. “I physically went to the FCC, requesting two or three jobs for some people in my wards. You will not believe that up till now, nothing has been done for the simple reason that I have not dropped any money and that they cannot even ask me to drop money. But I found out from some people there that they wouldn’t give any job to my ward for free,” he stated. This is not the first time such allegations of job racketeering have s

 Outrage as EFCC cracks down on vote-buyers in Edo governorship election Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested several individuals suspected of vote-buying during the ongoing Edo Governorship election. The arrests have sparked outrage among some residents, who are protesting what they describe as unjust victimization. According to reports, the EFCC officers acted swiftly to apprehend the suspects following allegations of electoral malpractice. However, the arrest has been met with resistance, with locals arguing that the individuals in question were unfairly targeted. Some residents insisted that the arrests were an attempt to suppress their voting rights and claimed they were being singled out without clear justification. The EFCC has yet to issue an official statement regarding the arrests, while tensions continue to simmer among the affected communities. Authorities have urged the public to remain calm as investigations into the alleged vote

 TROOPS OF OPERATION SAFE HAVEN ARREST ADDITIONAL GUNRUNNERS AND RECOVER MORE AUTOMATIC WEAPONS IN PLATEAU STATE Just 72 hours after the arrest of five notorious gunrunners and the recovery of automatic weapons and around 6,000 rounds of assorted ammunition along Bauchi Road in Jos North LGA, Plateau State, on 17 September 2024, troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN launched follow-up operations in Bokkos Town, Bokkos LGA, on 18 September 2024. During these intelligence-driven sting operations, security agencies uncovered another criminal syndicate while finalizing an arms deal worth Five Million Naira (N5,000,000.00) at Banana Island Hotel, Bokkos. As a result, two notorious gunrunners, identified as Matawal Bitrus and Thomas Benedict, were apprehended, and the following automatic weapons were recovered: a. Two AK-47 rifles b. One automatic pistol c. Three AK-47 magazines The suspects are currently in custody for interrogation, with efforts underway to gather further intelligence and apprehe

 #EdoDecides2024: PDP demands immediate release of arrested voters The Peoples Democratic Party has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of voters, including its members and supporters who were illegally arrested in the ongoing Edo governorship election. In a statement on Saturday signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, the party stated that police harassment will not stop the victory of its governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo. The PDP claimed that the arrest was part of the coordinated plot by the All Progressives Congress in connivance with certain compromised police officials to harass, intimidate and suppress Edo people. The statement reads, “The PDP states that this is part of APC coordinated plot in connivance with certain compromised Police officials to harass, intimidate and suppress the people of Edo State having realized that it has lost the poll. “A particular case in point is the Gestapo-style abduction of a voter by APC-controlled gunmen

 Edo Decides: I will win with a landslide, Ighodalo boasts The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Dr. Asue Ighodalo has boasted he will win with a landslide.  He spoke with reporters at his polling Unit 3, Ward One, Idinrio Vocational Centre, Okaegben-Ewohimi in Esan Southeast Local Government Area.  He hailed the military for providing adequate security for the poll. Ighodalo, who was accompanied by his wife, Ifeyinwa, and younger brother, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo, of Trinity House, Lagos, also stated from the reports of PDP’s leaders, members and coordinators across Edo, the poll was peaceful and going on smoothly, with massive turn-out.

 Edo Decides 2024: Labour Party’s Akpata loses polling unit The Labour Party gubernatorial candidate, Olumide Akpata, has been defeated in his polling unit. DAILY POST reported that Akpata alongside the candidates of the All Progressives Congress, APC and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress are the leading contenders of the Edo State number one sit. The PDP candidate scored 41 votes to beat his closest challenger, Akpata who scored 31 votes in his own PU. The APC recorded 19 votes. PDP: 41 LP: 32 APC: 19 Upon casting his vote, Akpata had described his voting experience as “seamless”. He, however, said that his wish is that every other voter in the state will have the same seamless experience as he did.

 Edo Decides: Some political parties buying votes with N15,000, N20,000 – Ighodalo alleges The Governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Barrister Asue Ighodalo has raised the alarm over alleged voting buying in the ongoing election in the state. DAILY POST reports that Ighodalo made the allegation shortly after casting his vote at ward 1, unit 3, at Okaigben Idinrio in Esan South-East LGA. He alleged that some political parties are buying votes with N15,000 and B20,000. “The worst is that they go round trying to buy votes. They buy votes for N15,000 and N20,000.They are trying everything to subvert the process,” he said. Ighodalo, who expressed optimism that he will win the election, noted that his major priority is to move the state forward. “We are not comfortable with the little shenanigans that is going on particularly from the APC guys. “There are rumours that they are trying to undermine the election process. Many of them have been caught with ballot papers, P

 I am a Chosen: CAN fumes over exam malpractice testimony The viral video of a suspected member of The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministry in Lagos has sparked outrage after the woman celebrated receiving divine assistance during a Federal Government examination and how she shared her answers with another candidate. During the testimony, the unnamed member claimed an old man appeared to her in the examination hall and gave her answers to some questions. The woman said the exercise was one of the promotional examinations of the military (Army, Navy, and Air Force) and that there were about 50 questions, of which 40 bordered on career and 10 related to current affairs. “We all had written our career questions. It then came to these very 10 questions, which asked, ‘Mention 10 Francophone countries and their capitals.’ “Brethren, nobody knew this question. So, all I did was to raise the question paper and declare to it: ‘I am a Chosen! I am a chosen!! I am a chosen!!! This question,

 #EdoDecides2024: I won’t take bribes no matter how much – INEC Commissioner The Independent National Electoral Commission National Commissioner in charge of Edo, Prof. Rhoda Gumus, has promised not to collect bribes during the ongoing state governorship election. In an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today on Friday, Gumus asserted that nobody would dare approach her with a bribe because of her reputation. The INEC Commissioner added that the commission will conduct the Edo governorship election in a free, fair and credible manner, adding that it would be the best conducted. She said, “I am in charge of Edo. I want to do the right thing, even though I will not be everywhere. We will conduct this election in a free, fair and credible manner. I cannot take bribes, no matter how much. I don’t have to take billions to do what is right. “Nowhere, nobody will try. Nobody will try me. You know, in any office you are in this country, they know everything about you. And when they know they

 Edo election: Oshiomhole dismisses allegation of vote-buying against APC Former Governor of Edo, Adams Oshiomole on Saturday dismissed  allegation against the All Progressives Congress (APC) over alleged vote buying in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Oshiomhole stated this  while speaking with newsmen shortly after casting his vote at Iyamho, Ward 10 Unit 01 in Estako West Local Government Area of Edo. “It is laughable when I hear this kind of allegation. You all have been monitoring the process, have you seen where they are sharing money? “People turned out in large number to vote for us because they want good government. “During our campaign people came out to see me not because I wanted to give them something, but because of what I have done for them while I was in the office as the governor,” he said. The former governor who is also the senator representing Edo North Senatorial District of the state, said he had not received any report of violence from anywhere acr

 Edo Decides : INEC extends voting in polling units The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has expressed satisfaction with the conduct the ongoing governorship election in Edo state.  The commission however extended accreditation and voting beyond 2.00pm ib areas where voting started late as a result of late arrival of materials National Commissioner and Member of the Information and Voter Education Committee, Mohammed Haruna said in a statement that the extension was in line with the guidelines for the conduct of the election and to ensure that no voter is disenfranchised.  The statement reads: “The Commission continues to monitor the ongoing governorship election in Edo State from our situation room at the National Headquarters in Abuja. “Our monitoring indicates early commencement of polls in many Polling Units, but there are also reports of late commencement in some locations. “To ensure that no voter is disenfranchised, the Commission wishes to reiterate that, in lin

 Oshiomhole: Abuja politicians threatening bloodbath in Edo are living in a fool’s paradise Adams Oshiomhole, senator representing Edo north, has condemned threats of violence during the state’s governorship election. Speaking to journalists shortly before casting his vote in Iyamoh Primary School, ward 10 PU1, Etsako West LGA, the former governor said instigators of violence are “living in a fool’s paradise”. “I am happy, and I pray that the city remains peaceful,” he said.  “A couple of people have called me, telling me they have started voting. I asked about the environment, and they said it is peaceful. I am very certain that the situation will prevail everywhere as I pray it is going.” He added that the integrity of the electoral process is more important than the outcome. He also alleged that an acting national chairman sits pretty in the nation’s capital city of Abuja to issue threats as Edo voters take to polling units.  “Some people are threatening that they will be violence…

 Why you should stop checking partner’s phone, by Yhemolee Media personality, Idowu Adeyemi, popularly known as Yhemolee, has cautioned couples against checking their partner’s phones to monitor infidelity. The newlywed nightlifer emphasised the risks of phone snooping in a video message. Yhemolee shared a disturbing anecdote about a friend’s fiancée who ended up in the hospital after discovering shocking content on her partner’s phone. He said: “My friend called me this morning and told me his fiancée is in the hospital struggling to breathe. “I asked if she had any terminal illness and he said no. He said she checked his phone overnight. My point is, stop checking your partner’s phone, if you die, the person that made you lose your life will move on. “My friend confirmed to me that if his fiancée went through his phone very well, she might not survive and even if she survives, whenever she remembers what she saw, she would be traumatised.” Yhemolee advised couples to prioritise trust

 Generator fumes kills husband as wife escapes death in Ogun One Nwachukwu Ikechukwu has been confirmed dead, and his wife, Oyin Falodun, is hospitalized after inhaling fumes from their generating set at their residence in Shogoye community in the Owode Egba area of Ogun State. The deceased was found lifeless on the floor, while his wife was unconscious, by a community resident identified as Oladayo Olasubomi, who had come to pay the daily contribution of N1,000 to his wife. Upon seeing them, Olasubomi raised an alarm and alerted other community members, who rushed to the apartment. Confirming the incident to DAILY POST on Saturday, Police Public Relations Officer Omolola Odutola said the chairman of the community, Showunmi Sunday, reported the incident at about 11:00 a.m. on Friday. She stated that upon receiving the information, officers were dispatched to the scene, where the deceased was found lifeless on the floor and his wife unconscious. They were taken to Ore Ofe Hospital, Owod

 ‘They say I worship the devil’ – Rema Nigerian singer, Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has revealed the craziest rumour he has seen online about himself. The ‘Calm Down’ hitmaker said being tagged “a devil worshiper” was the craziest rumour ever peddled against him. Rema featured in a recent episode of the ‘Kids Take Over’ podcast. The host asked: “What’s the most crazy, untrue thing that you’ve seen online about you?” Rema replied: “They say worship the devil [laughs]. It’s crazy. I didn’t respond to it because it is not important. It’s a waste of time.” The singer explained that the symbols he used in expressing his art were Edo culture and not satanic. Rema also spoke about working with Canadian superstar, Drake in 2020 for his song ‘Mention Me’ which got leaked. “I’m happy to work with a legend like Drake. I feel like we are going to make a very huge song if we take our time to build something very strong,” he said.

 FG to backdate minimum wage payment to July 29 The Committee on Consequential Adjustments in Salaries for civil servants has agreed that the new minimum wage will be implemented from 29 July 2024. This was stated in a Memorandum of Understanding issued at the end of the committee’s meeting, which was seen by our correspondent in Abuja on Friday. The committee also recommended that the wage award, which was discontinued by the Federal Government, should be paid until 28 July 2024. The committee, headed by the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack, noted that the government considered the economic situation in the country before making its decisions. The MoU read, “The committee held four meetings and considered all presentations from the Federal Government and Trade Union sides. It also took into account the economic situation and the ability of the Federal Government to pay and sustain any consequential adjustment in salaries arising from the implementation of the

 Ibadan Circular Road: Oyo orders officials to stop marking, demolition of buildings Oyo State Government on Friday said it has instructed the officials of the Ministry of Lands and Urban Development to stop the marking and demolition of houses beyond the 150 metres mark along the Senator Rashidi Ladoja Circular Road also known as the Ibadan Circular Road. It also confirmed it has begun enumeration of affected houses in the corridor with a view to paying adequate compensation to those affected. Commissioner for Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Mr Williams Akin-Funmilayo, stated this, during a joint briefing with his counterpart from Ministry of Public Works and Transport, Professor Dahud Kehinde Shangodoyin, at the Conference Room of the Ministry, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan. Akin-Funmilayo maintained the administration of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde will continue to prioritise the welfare of its citizens and residents for more growth and development. He explained that contrary to claim