The Rivers State Police Command has detained a suspect following a clash between rival cult groups at Ignatius Ajuru University of Education in the Iwofe area of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area. Reports suggest that the conflict erupted between the Vikings and Black Axe cult groups, both fighting for dominance on the campus, which led to gunfire. Sources indicate that this dispute has been ongoing since 2024, when the groups first clashed, resulting in an attack on an executive member of the Aye confraternity, another rival group. On Monday, the shooting incident, believed to be a retaliatory attack, led to the…
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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has revealed that operatives from the Department of State Security and the Nigeria Police Force have apprehended individuals involved in the unlawful collection of National Identity Numbers (NIN) in Anambra State. This follows a warning from the commission to Nigerians, advising them not to share their National Identity Numbers with unauthorized individuals in exchange for money. The warning was issued by NIMC spokesperson, Dr. Kayode Adegoke, in a statement on Wednesday. This comes after reports that some residents in Anambra have been providing their NIN to unauthorized individuals in return for payment. In response,…
Nigerian music star Joeboy has been mocked by fellow artiste Adekunle Gold after losing a N3 million sports bet on Real Madrid. Ahead of Tuesday night’s UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash between Real Madrid and Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium, Joeboy took to X to reveal he had staked N3 million on a Madrid win. The potential payout was N10.3 million. Confident in the Spanish side, Joeboy posted his bet slip along with the caption: “Cashing out on Arsenal tears tonight!” But the gamble didn’t pay off, as Arsenal defeated Real Madrid 3-0, crushing his hopes of a big win.…
Nigerian artist, Portable, has revealed that he has successfully settled all his legal issues with the Nigerian government and law enforcement agencies. In a post on Instagram on Tuesday, the singer expressed his gratitude to his fans and supporters for standing by him during the challenging period. “To all my fans, supporters, show promoters, and the general public, This is to officially announce that I have successfully resolved all outstanding issues with the Nigerian government and relevant law enforcement agencies. I am now fully cleared and free to travel and perform both locally and internationally,” Portable shared. His legal challenges…
The Ondo State Police Command has deployed operatives to capture the individuals responsible for the murder of three farmers in the Ajagbusi community, located in the Akure North Local Government Area, on Tuesday. Ayanlade Olushola, the command’s spokesman, confirmed this to reporters in Akure on Tuesday. Olushola, who confirmed that all tactical teams had been sent to the affected community, appealed to residents to avoid taking the law into their own hands and to allow security agencies to carry out their responsibilities. He stated that the command has deployed all necessary resources to the affected area to ensure the arrest…
Daddy Freeze, a well-known media personality, has shared his thoughts on what he appreciates about the controversial activist Verydarkman’s brand. In an interview on the Leadership podcast with Stephen Akintayo, posted on Instagram Tuesday, Daddy Freeze revealed that VeryDarkman has introduced a significant level of sanity into the media space. He referred to VeryDarkman as a person who is steadfast in his convictions and genuinely authentic. He said, “One thing I like about his brand is that he stands for what he believes in. He has this genuine conviction. He has faith in what he does.He has brought a lot…
The Katsina State Police Command successfully thwarted two kidnapping attempts on Monday in the villages of Gidan Filoti and Gidan Mairabo, located in the Malumfashi and Kankia local government areas. The rescue operations led to the freeing of seven victims. In a statement issued to journalists on Monday, the Command Public Relations Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police Abubakar Sadiq, provided details of the operations. The statement said, “On April 7, 2025, at about 1100 hrs, a distress call was received at Malumfashi Division that suspected armed bandits, wielding dangerous weapons, attacked Gidan Filoti and Gidan Mairabo villages, Malumfashi LGA, kidnapping…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently arrested Olawole Sunday, a suspected internet fraudster accused of buying bank account details to facilitate financial crimes. In a statement on Monday, Dele Oyewale, the EFCC’s head of Media and Publicity, revealed that Sunday operated by recruiting young individuals to open multiple bank accounts. He allegedly paid between N25,000 and N50,000 for each account, gaining access to the individuals’ full banking details, including their Automated Teller Machine (ATM) cards. The arrest followed Sunday’s use of the bank account details of one Uyi Eghosa to defraud a victim of N2 million under the…
Blessing Agbebaku and Maria Edeko successfully retained their positions as Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly on Monday after a brief reshuffling in the leadership structure. As reported by DAILY POST, the two lawmakers, both of whom belong to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), were able to maintain their roles following a directive from the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC). After reading a letter sent to him by Jarret Tenebe, the acting APC chairman of the state, Agbebaku announced a few changes to the leadership positions in the House. Charity Aiguobarueghian from Ovia…
Nigerian gospel singer Steve Crown has announced his engagement, with fans sending in congratulatory messages. On Sunday, the singer shared a video of his proposal to his fiancée on Instagram and revealed their wedding date, which is set for April 28th. He expressed that God had approved their union. Crown wrote, “Approved by God. We are now forever.” Their wedding, tagged #Crowningruth2025, will take place on April 26, 2025. “WATCH OUR BEAUTIFUL ENGAGEMENT ON MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL. Click the Link on My Story.” Many flooded his comment section with congratulatory messages. Actress Queeneth Hilbert wrote, “Congratulations Gospel Singer Joe Praise…