During a virtual appearance on Friday at the ongoing coroner’s inquest into the death of late Afrobeat artist Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, controversial show promoter Sam Larry addressed allegations linking him to the events surrounding Mohbad’s death. Sam Larry firmly denied any involvement in Mohbad’s death or any physical altercation with the artist, following widespread outrage stirred by a viral video that connected him to the harassment of the singer before his tragic passing. “I am a show promoter. The only relationship I had with Mohbad was to give him shows. I never harassed or molested him. I…
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Davido, a Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, has been selected as one of the global artists to perform at the 2025 Essence Festival. Essence is a monthly American lifestyle magazine that focuses on fashion, beauty, entertainment, and culture. Launched in 1970, it is targeted at African-American women. The Essence Festival was launched by Essence magazine in 1995 to mark its 25th anniversary. The festival is designed to celebrate, uplift, and promote African-American culture, community, and heritage through music, art, and storytelling. Initially intended as a one-time event, it has since evolved into a prominent annual cultural celebration. In a recent update on…
The Anambra Police Command has apprehended four individuals suspected of kidnapping in Ihiala LGA of the state. The suspects, identified as Chimezie Ezebuo, Chinaza Ndimani, Chinecherem Okafor, and Nzube Azubuike, were taken into custody on Thursday, according to a statement released on Friday by Tochukwu Ikenga, the state’s police spokesperson. Ikenga stated that the officers also seized phones and SIM cards, which were reportedly used by the suspects to intimidate their victims. “Anambra state police command notes the improved security stability in Ihiala and appreciates the good people of Ihiala for their cooperation and resilience in identifying the bad elements…
Amnesty International has strongly condemned the National Broadcasting Commission’s (NBC) recent decision to ban Nigerian rapper Eedris Abdulkareem’s new protest song, Tell Your Papa, describing it as a violation of the fundamental right to freedom of expression and access to information. In a statement released on Thursday, Amnesty labelled the ban as “unlawful, arbitrary, and deeply concerning,” arguing that it reflects an alarming trend of censorship under President Bola Tinubu’s government. “The National Broadcasting Commission’s blatant ban of broadcasting Eedris Abdulkareem’s song Tell Your Papa is a clear violation of freedom of expression, which includes the right to obtain information,”…
Operatives of the Nigerian Navy ship BEECROFT have arrested 27 individuals suspected of drug peddling in Lagos State. This was confirmed in a statement posted on its verified Facebook page. It disclosed that “on Saturday 5 April 2025, the Nigerian Navy Ship BEECROFT conducted a coordinated raid and dislodged an identified criminal safe haven in Gidan Drama, located at Malu Road, Apapa. “During the raid, a total of 27 suspected drug peddlers comprising of 3 females and 24 males were arrested with Cannabis sativa, Canadian loud, tramadol and cough syrup with codeine. “Consequently, on Wednesday 9 April 2025, the 27…
Three people were reportedly killed by suspected herders on Wednesday in the Mbasombo community, located in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. This occurred less than 24 hours after suspected herders killed two people in Gwer West Local Government Area of the state. A resident, who went by the name Abraham, revealed that the attacking herders arrived in the village during the night. “Residents were already asleep when we heard sporadic gunshots. They opened fire indiscriminately and set many houses on fire, and the sudden attack made some people flee their homes into surrounding bushes and nearby villages.…
The Benue State Police Command has rescued an unidentified young man from an angry mob after he was allegedly caught trying to snatch a motorbike from an okada rider in Makurdi, the state capital. The incident happened on Thursday near Angus Fraser College, Owner Occupier Quarters Extension in Makurdi. According to DAILY POST, vigilant members of the public spotted the suspects while they were attempting to snatch a man’s motorbike. After a brief chase, they were apprehended. A source, who preferred to remain anonymous, said, “After a fierce chase, he and his gang fell off the bike, but the other…
The Oyo State Police Command has apprehended at least nine suspects over the murder of a septuagenarian and the destruction of properties valued at millions of naira in a local community. The disclosure was made in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Adewale Osifeso. The statement was released to DAILY POST on Thursday morning. In the statement, Osifeso disclosed that operatives of the command apprehended nine suspects linked to the attack on Aagba community in Surulere Local Government Area of the state. He further noted that the incident, which resulted in the death of a 70-year-old woman,…
The Katsina State Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs revealed that joint security operatives rescued 10 victims who had been kidnapped. Among the rescued were six women and four men, who were taken by armed bandits from the Kiroro, Kabbi, and Dogon Marke communities in Musawa Local Government Area on Tuesday. Dr. Nasir Mu’azu, the Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, said in a statement made available to journalists on Wednesday that, “building on credible intelligence received from community members, a well-coordinated joint operation was launched by the Katsina State Community Watch Corps and the Nigeria Police Force…
Skales, the renowned Afrobeats artist, has attributed Nigeria’s relatively lower crime rate to the widespread occurrence of extrajudicial punishments, also known as jungle justice. In a candid interview on Just Vibes, which was shared on X on Wednesday, Skales discussed how the fear of facing such punishments serves as a deterrent for criminals in Nigeria. He explained that in contrast to countries like the UK, where such practices are absent, criminals in Nigeria are wary of being subjected to harsh, extrajudicial retribution. “There is lesser crime in Nigeria compared to the UK because they know if they [criminals] get caught,…