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Controversial self-acclaimed relationship expert, Blessing CEO, has reacted to the death of actor Alex Ekubo. DAILY POST gathered that the actor died in a Lagos hospital on Monday after battling stage 4 liver cancer. Reacting to the cause of Alex’s death, Blessing CEO, who appeared to be referring to her earlier stage 4 cancer claim, wrote in fear: “God will punish cancer.” Sharing Alex’s picture on her Instagram page, she wrote: “God will punish cancer. We waited for u to show up. You fought silently. Rest in peace.” DAILY POST reports that Blessing CEO had, in March 2026, solicited financial…

Operatives of the Imo State Police Command attached to the Nekede Divisional Headquarters have arrested a suspected member of the Neo Black Movement of Africa (NBMA), also known as Black Axe, in connection with an attempted murder incident and recovered a locally made pistol. The arrest, according to the command, followed a distress call received from the Vigilante Coordinator of Umuoma, Nekede, reporting that a young man was attacked and shot by suspected cultists. The command’s spokesperson, Henry Okoye, in a press statement, said the operatives, acting on the information, swung into action and mobilised to the scene, where they…

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Rivers State says no fewer than eight prominent individuals have indicated interest in contesting for the governorship position on the platform of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party described the development as evidence of what it called growing political momentum and increasing public confidence in the ADC as a platform for credible leadership and people-oriented governance. In a statement signed by the Rivers State Chairman-Elect of the party, Dr. Chukwudi Dimkpa, the ADC said the level of political interest being generated within the party in Rivers State has been unprecedented.…

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with a former Kano State Deputy Governor and immediate past Minister of State for Housing and Urban Development, Abdullahi Tijjani Gwarzo. The meeting, which was held in Abuja, also had the member representing Bichi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Abba Abubakar Kabir Bichi, in attendance. In a post on Gwarzo’s verified Facebook page shortly after the meeting, the politicians discussed political developments and affairs in Kano North ahead of the 2027 general elections. “Today, together with the former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, and the member…

The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Lagos State Sector Command, has announced a new date for the temporary closure of Eko Bridge to allow rehabilitation works along the UBA–Apongbon–Ijora corridor. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Lagos Sector Commander, Corps Commander Kehinde Hamzat, disclosed that the closure will now commence at 12:00 midnight on Tuesday, May 19, instead of the earlier scheduled date of May 11. According to Hamzat, the adjustment followed a strategic meeting between officials of the FRSC and the Federal Controller of Works, Mr Olufemi Dare, where implementation plans and public safety concerns were reviewed. “I wish to…

Some students of the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, NSUK, who were earlier abducted by unknown gunmen have regained their freedom after days in captivity. The development was confirmed on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Keffi, Nasarawa State, after coordinated efforts involving security operatives and community. The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Sa’adatu Hassan Liman, while confirming the development, expressed relief over the safe return of the students. She said, “We are grateful to God that our students have been released safely. They are currently undergoing medical checks and psychological support.” The Nasarawa State Police Command also confirmed the rescue but…

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ekiti State, Dr. Wole Oluyede, has declared that no amount of intimidation or political pressure will stop his mission to “rescue Ekiti people from poverty, backwardness and failed leadership.” He also dismissed concerns over his recent quietness and waved aside what he described as false narratives being pushed by “hired propagandists” of the Oyebanji government, assuring Ekiti people that he remains the incoming governor of the state. Oluyede, speaking through the Press Secretary to the Wole Oluyede Campaign Organisation, Idowu Adelusi, said he deliberately left his comfort zone to contest the…

The host of Brekete Family, a Human Rights Radio and Television programme, Ahmed Isah, popularly known as “Ordinary President,” has revealed how the world treats Nigerians differently amid the ongoing Xenophobic attacks in South Africa. Speaking on the Brekete Family programme on Wednesday, Ordinary President also pointed out how Nigeria gave asylum to South African freedom fighters. Recall that South Africans have killed a handful of Nigerian, Ghanaian, and other African nationals in the recent xenophobic attacks. Reacting to the development, Ordinary President said, “See what they are doing to Nigerians in South Africa. “Other nationals from other countries like Zimbabwe, Rwanda,…

The Nigeria Police Force in Jigawa State has warned politicians and youths against engaging in election-related offences capable of undermining democratic processes. The warning was contained in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, and made available to DAILY POST. According to the statement, the Commissioner of Police, Haruna Alaba Yahaya, issued the warning during a familiarisation tour and stakeholders’ engagement across the Hadejia Emirate over the weekend. He cautioned against political violence, ballot snatching, vote-buying, hate speech, unlawful campaigns, and destruction of campaign materials, stressing that such acts pose serious threats to peace and stability.…

The reconciliation process initiated ahead of the 2027 general elections has though gained both acceptance and disapproval as the committee constituted by the Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, commenced engagements with aspirants and stakeholders across various federal constituencies and state assembly seats in the state. Though many invitees turned up for the meeting, the Chairperson of Tudun-Wada Local Government and Kano State ALGON Chairperson, Hajiya Sa’adatu Salisu Yusha’u, alongside her husband, Salisu Yusha’u ignored the governor. The reconciliation committee, chaired by Hon. Bala Muhammad Gwagwarwa, a former National Treasurer of the All Progressives Congress, with Professor Nura Yaro serving…