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JUSTICE

North Korea sentences toddler, 2, to life in prison camp after parents found with Bible

An entire family, including a two-year-old child, was doomed to life imprisonment after a Bible was discovered in their possession, according to the International Religious Freedom Report. This incident was revealed by the US State Department. Department’s International Religious Freedom Report 2022, establishing the government’s crackdown on people having religious beliefs.

  7 days ago ago
North Korea sentences toddler, 2, to life in prison camp after parents found with Bible

OTHERS

CBN knocks Daily Trust, debunks denigrating Naira value to N631 per $1

The Central Bank of Nigeria CBN under the leadership of Godwin Emefiele has made some explanations over reports that it has devalued the Nigerian naira against the United States dollar. Recall that Daily Trust published an exclusive report on Thursday morning alleging that the CBN has officially devalued the Naira to N631/$ and the report has always been circulated by other news platforms including social media. In a counter- report, the CBN debunked the report and asked Nigerians and groups to consider the

  3 days ago ago
CBN knocks Daily Trust, debunks denigrating Naira value to N631 per $1

POLITICS

May 29: Supreme Court determines Tinubu-Shettima’s fate

According to reports coming DAILY POST, there is real anxiety and fear ahead of the landmark Supreme Court judgment regarding the triumph of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu. The report has it that the Supreme Court will today, Friday, determine Tinubu’s victory over claimed double nomination by his running mate, Kashim Shettima.

  9 days ago ago
May 29:  Supreme Court determines Tinubu-Shettima’s fate

SPORTS

Qualified Teams for the 23/24 UEFA Champions League Group Stage

As the top five leagues in Europe conclude their thrilling seasons, the qualification picture for the 2023/24 UCL campaign is becoming clearer. Let's take a closer look at the teams that have secured their places in this prestigious competition. English Premier League: Manchester City and Arsenal have cemented their spots in the tournament.

  19 days ago ago
Qualified Teams for the 23/24 UEFA Champions League Group Stage

POLITICS

I have nothing to hide - Ortom responds to news of alleged looming EFCC arrest

According to reports coming from DAILY POST, the immediate past governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom has responded to news circulating that a detachment of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission officials has been deployed from Abuja to arrest him. The report has it that the unconfirmed news which was spreading mostly on social media claimed officials of EFCC had entered Makurdi, the Benue State capital, on Sunday night.

  6 days ago ago
I have nothing to hide - Ortom responds to news of alleged looming EFCC arrest

POLITICS

Court Places "Obidient" Passenger Who Protested Against Tinubu's Inauguration On Medical Observation

One of the psychiatric hospitals in Abuja has reportedly placed Mr. Obiajulu Uja, a self-described supporter of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, under a one-month medical observation period, according to a news report from a reliable news source, "Sahara Reporters," via its official Twitter account.

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POLITICS

May 29 inauguration: Make a public declaration of your assets - SERAP advises Bola Tinubu

According to reports coming from DAILY POST, ahead of Monday’s inauguration, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, has advised President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu to make public his assets. The report has it that SERAP revealed this on Sunday in a message by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare.

  7 days ago ago
May 29 inauguration: Make a public declaration of your assets - SERAP advises Bola Tinubu

POLITICS

Supreme Court judgment: PDP begs FG to talk on Public Holiday allegation

According to reports coming from DAILY POST, the Peoples Democratic Party has called on the Federal Government to clear the air on its reported move to announce Friday's Public Holiday. The report from DAILY POST has it that the Supreme Court had set Friday 26th of May for ruling on the case filed by the PDP asking for the disqualification of the President-elect, Bola Tinubu, and Kashim Shettima, the Vice President-elect.

  10 days ago ago
Supreme Court judgment: PDP begs FG to talk on Public Holiday allegation

SPORTS

Photos: VAR Were Used In Inter Schools Games In Burkina Faso.

The Video Assistant Refereeing (VAR) was Introduced few seasons ago in Europe in order to checkout pitch incidents that just have been missed by the referee during at, and it seems to have gone worldwide already. Some photos of the VAR being used in Inter schools games in the African country of Burkina Faso then went viral yesterday on social media, and it was such a good thing.

  11 days ago ago
Photos: VAR Were Used In Inter Schools Games In Burkina Faso.

POLITICS

President Bola Tinubu resumes official duties at State House

According to reports coming from DAILY POST, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has resumed official duties at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The report has it that this is his first day in office after being sworn in as President at Eagles Square, Abuja on the 29th of May, 2023.

  5 days ago ago
President Bola Tinubu resumes official duties at State House

SPORTS

La Liga: Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez takes a decisive decision on sacking Ancelotti

According to reports coming from DAILY POST, Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti has disclosed that he met with the club’s president, Florentino Perez on Friday. The report has it that according to him, Perez has convinced him that he will not be axed.

  15 days ago ago
La Liga: Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez takes a decisive decision on sacking Ancelotti

SPORTS

Qualified Teams For The 23/24 UEFA Champions League Group Stage

As Europe's top five leagues end an exciting season, the 2023/24 qualifying table for the 2023/24 season becomes clearer. Let's take a closer look at the teams that have qualified for this prestigious competition. English Premier League: Manchester City and Arsenal have qualified for the tournament.

  19 days ago ago
Qualified Teams For The 23/24 UEFA Champions League Group Stage

POLITICS

Presidential Election Court turns down live coverage of proceedings

According to reports coming from DAILY POST, the Presidential Election Petition Court, on Monday in Abuja rejected the request by the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar for the live streaming of proceedings of his petition against the election and announcement of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the winner of the last presidential poll.

  13 days ago ago
Presidential Election Court turns down live coverage of proceedings

POLITICS

I Have No Interest In Seeking Re-Election As The President Of The 10th Senate - Ahmad Lawan

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has dismissed media reports claiming that he is interested in seeking re-election as the President of the 10th Senate. In a statement released in Abuja, Lawan stated that these reports are false and baseless. He further added that he would not have responded to these reports if they were not so damaging to his reputation.

  12 days ago ago
I Have No Interest In Seeking Re-Election As The President Of The 10th Senate - Ahmad Lawan

POLITICS

Delta guber tussle: Group calls for abrupt release of electoral materials to APC

According to reports coming from DAILY POST, a group called for Free Nigeria Movement, has frowned at the alleged denial to allow the All Progressives Congress, access to electoral materials in the just-concluded governorship election in Delta State. The report has it that the group alleged that the PDP was striving to cover up the claimed “manipulation” that took place in the poll.

  14 days ago ago
Delta guber tussle: Group calls for abrupt release of electoral materials to APC

MILITARY

Claims of Corruption, Nepotism By Sahara Reporters Calculated To Distabilize The Country - Army

The Nigerian Army has reacted to a report published by the popular Nigerian online news media, Sahara Reporters. Nigerian Army, in a statement, titled : "CLAIM OF CORRUCORRUPTION, NEPOTISM BY SAHARA REPORTERS CALCULATED TO DISTABILIZE THE COUNTRY", released via its official Twitter handle, said, it has noted with dismayed, a mischievous and systematic smear campaign by the Sahara Reporters, aimed at inciting troops, heating up the polity and distabilizing the country through spurious, baseless and false alarm on corruption, nepotism, ethnic and religion bigotry within the Nigerian Army (NA).

  18 days ago ago
Claims of Corruption, Nepotism By Sahara Reporters Calculated To Distabilize The Country - Army

POLITICS

Bola Tinubu shares details of a phone call with US Secretary Blinken

According to reports coming from DAILY POST, President-elect Bola Tinubu has vowed to hit the ground running and unite the country upon his assumption of office on the 29th of May, promising to guarantee positive relations with the United States. The reports have it that the incoming Nigerian leader gave the assurances during a telephone discussion on Tuesday night with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

  18 days ago ago
Bola Tinubu shares details of a phone call with US Secretary Blinken

SPORTS

Photos: Bayern Munich Drop Their New Home Kit For Next Season.

With the 2022/23 season close to an end, a lot of clubs have started dropping their kits for next season, and German club Bayern Munich have already dropped their new home kkt for next season. As reported on social media today being Wednesday, the 17th day of May, 2023 by Bleacher Report Football, Bayern Munich have dropped their new home kit for the 2023/24 season.

  18 days ago ago
Photos: Bayern Munich Drop Their New Home Kit For Next Season.

JUSTICE

Reactions Stir As The Nigerian Police Reveals Why It Asked The Court To Detain Seun Kuti For 21 Days

Amid news of alleged assault of a police officer a few days ago by Afrobeat singer and songwriter, Seun Kuti. Several reactions has stirred after the Nigerian Police revealed why it had asked the law court to detain Seun Kuti for 21 days. According to a report published by Sahara Reporters, the Nigeria Police Force, Lagos State command has asked the court for a remand order to detain Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, for 21 days because the assaulted policeman was in a coma, and was receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

  19 days ago ago
Reactions Stir As The Nigerian Police Reveals Why It Asked The Court To Detain Seun Kuti For 21 Days

EDUCATION

Federal Government Releases White Paper on Visitation Panels to 42 Higher Institutions

According to reports, the Federal Government has officially released the white paper report of visitation panels to 42 higher institutions in Nigeria. The release of the report was one of the key demands by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) during its strike in 2022.

  10 days ago ago
Federal Government Releases White Paper on Visitation Panels to 42 Higher Institutions