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 32-year-old Nigerian dies during childbirth in UK A 32-year-old Nigerian woman, Temitope Iwute, died during childbirth in the United Kingdom. Iwute died shortly after receiving her Master’s degree at York St John University. Announcing her death on Monday, the official X account of the Community of Nigerians in the UK made a post seeking to raise money to support her newborn baby and her family for her burial. The message read,  ”Dear NIUK Community, we’re reaching out with heavy hearts to support the family of Temitope Elizabeth Soneye Iwute, a vibrant 32-year-old who tragically passed away during childbirth, leaving behind her precious newborn son. “Temitope had just completed her MSc at York St John University and was eagerly looking forward to her future. Now, we ask for your help to honour her memory and support her baby’s future. “Your donations will ensure a proper farewell for Temitope and provide love and stability for her son. Every contribution matters.” So far, th...

 Receiving financial assistance from senior pastors reduces blessings — Pastor David Ibiyeomie The founder of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibiyeomie, has claimed that receiving financial help from senior pastors will reduce one’s blessings. Ibiyeomie recently made this claim while cautioning his congregation against accepting financial assistance from men of God. The cleric, in a trending video on social media, noted that it is not scriptural to receive from pastors. While emphasising the importance of giving to senior clerics rather than receiving from them, he explained that financial gifts to senior pastors can unlock greater prosperity. “May I tell you a raw truth? It may be hard, but never collect money from a senior man of God. It is not scriptural. Don’t collect money from senior pastors; you are reducing your blessing,” he said.

 Divorce saga: ‘You will be held responsible should anything happen to 2face’ – VeryDarkMan warns Toke Makinwa Popular social media critic, VeryDarkMan, has stated that media personality Toke Makinwa will be held accountable if any bad incident happens to 2Face. VeryDarkMan made this statement following Makinwa’s post about singer 2Face’s divorce announcement from his wife, Annie. The singer, in deleted posts on Instagram, announced his separation and divorce from Annie on Sunday evening. In reaction, Makinwa, in a controversial post on Instagram, described the singer’s announcement as unfair and said, “We will fight for her.” However, speaking amid the controversy, VeryDarkMan, who seems to be supporting 2Face, publicly warned Makinwa against any attack on the singer. In a trending video on social media, he said, “It seems all the Nigerian women have had a meeting to throw hate on 2Face. First thing first, if anything happens to 2Face, we go pick all of una, especially Toke Makinw...

 COLLAPSED BUILDING AT IKOTA, LEKKI: LAGOS NSCDC DEPLOYS RECOVERY TEAM, RESCUES TWO ( 2 ) ALIVE, SEARCH ONGOING. Keshinro directs disaster management, rescue operation team, personnel of Eti - Osa Division to continue search, evacuation, recovery and rescue operations with other agencies present at the scene ... The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps ( NSCDC ), Lagos State Command, today, Tuesday, 28th January, 2025, received, a distress call, from concerned residents that a two - storey building under construction collapsed, with workers trapped inside, at about 1500hrs in the afternoon, around the Ikota axis of Lekki. The State Commandant, NSCDC, Lagos State Command, Mr Adedotun Keshinro, directed, immediately, deployed, disaster management, rescue and recovery operation team, led, by the Eti - Osa Divisional officer, Chief Superintendent of Corps David Oyende, to immediately, synergize with other Emergency First Responders' Team, to commence search, rescue, recovery and ev...

 STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE   PRESIDENT TINUBU CONCLUDES VISIT TO TANZANIA, AFFIRMS NIGERIA'S COMMITMENT TO IMPROVED ELECTRICITY ACCESS   President Bola Tinubu has concluded his visit to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, where he joined other African leaders to participate in the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit.    The President and his team arrived on Sunday. He is now on his way back to Abuja.    The two-day Summit, hosted by the government of Tanzania in collaboration with the African Union, the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the World Bank Group, adopted the Dar es Salaam Declaration.    The Declaration focused on providing access to electricity for 300 million people in Africa by 2030.    A high point of the event was the presidential endorsement of the Dar es Salaam Declaration by African leaders at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre.    Following the reading of the Declaration, leaders from Nigeria, Chad...

  Akwa Ibom Deputy Gov Eyakenyi Loses Daughter The Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Dr. Akon Eyakenyi has lost her daughter Dr. Eyankeyi Blessing, who passed away today.  According to reports, Mrs. Blessing, who tied the knot just seven months ago, succumbed to complications arising from childbirth.   She passed away at a hospital in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. It was also gathered that she also lost her baby in the process Sympathies and messages of condolence have been pouring in from government officials, politicians, and friends, offering support to the grieving family during this difficult time. The unfortunate incident comes just few months after her boss, Governor Umo Eno lost his wife.  More photos below. 

 REPORTED CASE OF ARMED ROBBERY AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF FIREARM: ANAMBRA POLICE ARREST TWO SUSPECTS, RECOVER ONE PUMP ACTION GUN AND OTHER INCRIMINATING ITEMS The Joint Security Team comprising Police Operatives at Oko Divisional Headquarters and Operatives of AVG Amaokpala acting on the intelligent-driven investigation on 24th January 2025 by 4.54 pm arrested one Micheal Chinweze aka Small ‘M’ aged 20 years a native of Iwollo, Eziagu LGA of Enugu State and Mmesoma Agba ‘F’ aged 25 years from Enugwu - Nanka, recover one pump action gun, one mobile phone, a black handbag, two tiny glasses suspected to be used in inhaling hard drugs. The arrest follows a reported incident on 22nd January 2025 at the Police Station where the suspects and one other who is still at large dispossessed a victim, of her personal belongings around Oko Community Hospital. The items forcibly taken at gunpoint include: one red Cub motorcycle with Reg No: WER 137 GV valued at one million, three hundred thous...

 PRESS RELEASE  NIGERIA CUSTOMS SERVICE ISSUES GUIDELINES ON DWELLING TIME FOR IMPORT AND EXPORT CONSIGNMENTS AT PORT TERMINALS 1. The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) will commence implementation of new guidelines regulating the dwelling time for import and export consignments at port terminals, reflecting its commitment to trade facilitation in line with the Federal Government’s Ease of Doing Business initiatives. The new measures aim to address port congestion, streamline clearance processes and reduce disputes arising from the disposal of overtime cargo. 2. Pursuant to the Nigeria Customs Service Act (NCSA) 2023, the Service is reinforcing the provisions that mandate imported consignments to be cleared within 30 days after the completion of discharge of the importing carrier or within a timeframe prescribed by the Service, as provided in Section 30(1). In addition, Section 149(1) empowers the Service to establish time limits for cargoes to leave customs territory. These guide...

 ENUGU POLICE OPERATIVES ARREST MAN FOR CUTTING OFF WIFE'S WRIST OVER SUSPECTED INFIDELITY The Enugu State Police Command, through its operatives attached to Okpuje Division, on January 26, 2025, arrested one Sunday Echege, a 33-year-old male resident of Ibagwa-Agu Farm Settlement in Ibagwa-Ani community, Nsukka LGA, for severing the left wrist of his wife, Chinonso Echege. The arrest was made possible with the assistance of law-abiding members of the community, and the machete used in committing the crime was recovered from the suspect.  Preliminary investigations reveal that the suspect, who has confessed to the crime, claimed he acted out of suspicion that his wife was involved in extramarital affairs.   The suspect will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of investigations.   The Commissioner of Police, CP Kanayo Uzuegbu, psc (+), has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to ensur...

 PRESS RELEASE FCT POLICE COMMAND WELCOMES 112 NEWLY PASSED-OUT POLICE CONSTABLES FROM POLICE TRAINING SCHOOL, NIGER STATE The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has formally received 112 newly passed-out Police Constables who recently completed their training at the Police Training School, Niger State. These officers are part of the 10,000 recruits who successfully passed out on 23rd January 2025. On 27th January 2025, the Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Olatunji Disu, psc, officially welcomed the officers, expressing his appreciation to the Inspector General of Police for deploying them to the Command. CP Disu noted that the addition of these officers would significantly bolster the Command’s capacity to enhance public safety and security across the territory. In his address, CP Disu charged the officers to uphold professionalism, integrity, and discipline in the discharge of their duties. He emphasized their critical role in safeguarding lives and property within t...

PRESIDENT TRUMP FIRES DOZENS OF STAFFERS ON JACK SMITHS TEAM The Justice Department is firing more than a dozen key officials who worked on Special Counsel Jack Smith’s team prosecuting President Donald Trump, after Acting Attorney General James McHenry said they could not be trusted in "faithfully implementing the president’s agenda,"  McHenry has transmitted a letter to each official notifying them of their termination, a Justice Department official exclusively told Fox News Digital. "Today, Acting Attorney General James McHenry terminated the employment of a number of DOJ officials who played a significant role in prosecuting President Trump," a DOJ official told Fox News Digital. "In light of their actions, the Acting Attorney General does not trust these officials to assist in faithfully implementing the President’s agenda."  This action "is consistent with the mission of ending the weaponization of government," 

  Katsina Nurses Threaten Service Withdrawal Over Insecurity The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Katsina State Council, has issued a warning to the state government, threatening to withdraw its members from frontline local government areas over unresolved security and welfare concerns. The association also announced plans to embark on an indefinite strike if their demands are not addressed by the conclusion of a two-day warning strike set to begin on Thursday, January 30, 2025. The affected frontline local government areas include Batsari, Funtua, Malumfashi, Kankara, Kurfi, Danmusa, and Jibia. More details to follow…

 Serbian Prime Minister Resigns Amid Ongoing Anti-Corruption Protests Serbian Prime Minister Milos Vucevic resigned on Tuesday, becoming the highest-ranking official to step down amid nationwide anti-corruption protests. The demonstrations began after a deadly roof collapse at a railway station in Novi Sad killed 15 people, sparking public outrage and calls for Vucevic’s resignation. What started as localized protests in Novi Sad quickly spread to Belgrade, with students, teachers, and workers attributing the tragedy to corruption within President Aleksandar Vucic’s administration. Two other officials—the minister for construction, transportation, and infrastructure, and the trade minister—had previously resigned, but the protests persisted. At a news conference, Vucevic announced his resignation and that of Novi Sad's mayor, stating, "I took this step to defuse tensions and meet the demands of the most radical protesters." Despite remaining largely peaceful, tensions esc...

 Kate Middleton Unexpectedly Joins Prince William at a Holocaust Day Memorial, as King Charles Visits Auschwitz Kate Middleton hadn't initially been confirmed to join Prince William at a service commemorating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camps. However, it was confirmed on the day itself that the Princess of Waleswould be joining her husband for the memorial, People reported. "Princess Kate's inclusion marks a significant and unexpected addition," the outlet explained. Holocaust Memorial Day takes place annually on Jan. 27. The international memorial urges people around the world to "remember the 6 million Jews murdered during the Holocaust," per the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust. "We also commemorate the millions more people murdered through the Nazi persecution of other groups and in the more recent genocides recognized by the U.K. government, and the genocide in Darfur," the website explained.

 FEDERAL CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OPENS PORTAL, BEGINS RECRUITMENT 28th January, 2025     The Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC) has officially announced the commencement of recruitment exercises for various positions within the Federal Civil Service. This follows recent reports that had falsely claimed recruitment was already underway, prompting the commission to clarify and confirm that applications would be accepted starting now. According to Tribune Online, the announcement was made on Monday via a statement from the Commission’s Head of Press and Public Relations, Taiwo Hassan. The statement outlined that interested and eligible Nigerians can apply for available positions through the commission’s official recruitment portal. The FCSC emphasized that applicants are only allowed to apply for one position. The recruitment announcement includes detailed instructions on how to apply. The statement reads: “The Federal Civil Service Commission is receiving applica...

 BENUE GOVT TO TAKE OVER PAYMENT OF IDPs TUITION FEES 28th January, 2025  The Benue Government says it would take over payment of tuition fees of all Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, studying in tertiary institutions. James Iorpuu, the Permanent Secretary, PS, Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management/State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, made the disclosure on Tuesday in Makurdi. Mr Iorpuu said the government was already collating data of IDPs who are in tertiary institutions. He explained that since they were displaced and lost their sources of livelihood, it was imperative for the government to intervene. Mr Iorpuu added that all other children in the camps would have access to quality education going forward. The permanent secretary stated that adequate security had been provided at the various camps by deploying trained personnel. He commended Governor Hyacinth Alia for restoring hope, dignity, and livelihoods to the IDPs and other vulnerable groups i...

 Police heightened visibility after 51 Putco buses were torched Nelspruit:28 January 2025-The police in Mpumalanga have heightened visibility following an incident where by 51 total number of Putco buses were torched in Nkangala District last night,Monday,27 January 2025 by a group of armed suspects driving in a white Toyota Quantum. 16 buses were burnt at Moloto (KwaMhlanga area),whilst 35 buses were brought to ashes at Siyabuswa (18 Maphotla and 17 Thabana) According to report, approximately 15 suspects wearing balaclavas and black clothes stormed into a bus depot at Moloto  and held the employees at gunpoint.The suspect are said to have shot as well as injured the security guard.It was during this period when 16 buses were burnt.The injured security officer was taken to hospital where he's receiving medical treatment. Meanwhile at Maphotla, (Siyabuswa area) about 10 suspects attacked and assaulted a security guard,then torched 18 buses.The security guard was also taken to h...

 Indianapolis man arrested after being captured in a shocking doorbell camera video screaming death threats to a minor and punching the minor child. This outrageous incident happened at Heatherwood Estates on the 25th, Saturday.  An Indiana man, 45-year-old Jason Harrell, has been arrested and charged with battery and battery with injuries to a minor following an incident that has left many in the community outraged.  In the video shared on social media you can see the young child sitting on a small motorcycle. He appears to simply be "playing" around in a snow drift when Jason Harrell suddenly pulls up in a white van. The child was doing nothing wrong in the video which starts a full minute before Harrell pulls up. The child is seen sitting stationary (and quietly) while looking at a snow drift around his bike.  After pulling up, Harrell began verbally abusing the young child in an obscenity-laced tirade. During this outburst, he repeatedly threatens to kill the chi...

 Super Eagles Star, Moses Simon And His Wife Celebrate The Arrival Of Their Third Child, A Baby Boy 👩‍🍼 Congratulations  🎂 Dear 🍾 🍸 🍷 🍾 Moses Wrote; "I Find No Words Strong Enough To Express My Exact Feelings, I’m Sincerely Grateful To GOD 🙏🏾  GOD Has Blessed My Home With A Baby Boy 🤱 Thanks My Queen For This Marvelous Gift To Our Family, You Are Indeed A Strong Woman And I Am Always Proud Of You ❤️🙏🏾.  More photos below. 

  Rivers State Governor,  Siminalayi Fubara, said he will not be drunk with power or allow the associated advantages and benefits that come with holding a lofty position in government to change him. Rather, the Governor assured that he would remain committed to the vows he made to the Rivers people when he gave him their mandate, to completely put things in place that would transform the state into what they dreamt it would become. Governor Fubara made the remark when some leaders, elders and critical stakeholders of the state paid him a birthday visit to celebrate his 50th birthday at Government House, Port Harcourt, on Tuesday morning. The Governor explained that he had never subscribed to celebrating birthdays, but seeing leaders of the state gather to celebrate him brought tears of joy to his eyes. Governor Fubara, on behalf of his wife, Lady Valerie and family, expressed gratitude to God for divine grace and thanked all the leaders who made sacrifices to be in attendance ...

  Members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria, JUSUN, Abia State chapter, have continued their ongoing strike despite two different agreements they signed with the Abia State government. While the Abia State Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, announced last week that an agreement had been reached with the JUSUN members to call off the strike, JUSUN, led by Chinedu Ezeh, has insisted that they will only return to work if the state government pays money into their accounts, apart from the over N300 million released by the state government in December. JUSUN’s demands include old and new minimum wage welfare packages, among others, while the state government has maintained that it has been doing a lot for the benefit of judiciary staff in the state. The situation has taken a toll on the administration of justice in the state, as some lawyers who spoke to DAILY POST on condition of anonymity lamented that they have been technically out of work, with piles of their case files ...

  Abia State Government has warned individuals or groups planning to extort or defraud applicants in the ongoing recruitment of over 2,000 teachers for public schools, to be ready to face the consequences of their actions. The government had last week announced its decision to recruit about 2,500 teachers in public schools across the state. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, Governor Alex Otti emphasised the commitment of his administration to a transparent and merit-based selection process. The statement said the recruitment aimed to revive the state’s education sector, which had faced challenges over the years. Ekeoma revealed that the application process would be conducted online, with detailed guidelines to ensure fairness and prevent exploitation. The state government said it would partner traditional rulers in the state in ensuring that no job applicant is extorted in the teachers recruitment exercise in the state. ...

  Politician and businessman, Atiku Abubakar has said that party members must not be allowed to ignore party supremacy and rules, adding that elected members who decamp to other political parties must vacate their seats. He spoke on Monday in Abuja, as a panelist at a national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, organised by the African Centre for Leadership, Strategy and Development (Centre LSD), the Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD), the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD), the Peering Advocacy and Advancement Centre in Africa (PAACA), and the National Peace Committee (NPC). According to him, there must be consequences for members who fail to comply with party rules. On coalition he explained that opposition parties must realise that it is extremely difficult to dislodge a governing party, however unpopular it may be and however fed up the people may be with it. He argued that democracy can not be sustained without strong political parties, especiall...

 A member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh, has jocularly said that his squabble with a Bolt driver in Abuja in October 2024 increased his popularity among Nigerians as “the man that makes things to disappear”. Speaking on the aftermath of the incident, the Rep said what happened was quite unfortunate, yet an avenue for him to build a relationship with the bolt driver Ikwechegh, who spoke to newsmen on Tuesday, said he has moved on from the episode and has built a friendship with the e-hailing driver, Stephen Abuwatseya. Ikwechegh represents Aba North & South Federal Constituency in the Green Chamber on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA). “The video that everybody saw was a low moment. I felt the sanctity of my home was being desecrated. The part of the video where you people saw was the part that people saw; people do not know what happened before that reaction. Like they say, actions pre-empt reactions. “But whatever anybody has seen is ...

  Politician and a former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has said described Nigeria’s democracy as “fast losing its essence” as a result of deep-necked poverty ravaging the country. He disclosed this in a post on his X handle on Monday. According to him, the number of Nigerians living in poverty is alarming, a situation which he said democracy was supposed to address. He called on leaders to address poverty in the land by prioritising and strengthening independent institutions and delivering of economic progress to the people. He argued that for democracy in Africa to thrive beyond its current fragile state, it must operate within its foundational tenets, going beyond ceremonial elections. This requires building critical institutions that command trust and deliver absolute respect for the people’s will.