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Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State was on Monday thrown into turmoil following the invasion of the council secretariat by hoodlums, who attacked and stripped the council chairman, Tope Omolayo, after he resumed duty following the expiration of his six-month suspension. With official activities disrupted during the invasion, workers ran in various directions as the armed hoodlums stormed the secretariat in large numbers. The chairman was suspended about six months ago by the legislative council of the local government following political and administrative disagreements. While narrating the incident, a source said the chairman had barely settled in when the…

US President Donald Trump has downplayed Iran’s claim that it will not take part in the latest peace negotiations, insisting that discussions are still going ahead and suggesting he is open to meeting Iranian leaders if progress is made. Speaking to The New York Post, Trump said he does not believe the process is breaking down. “We’re supposed to have the talks,” he said. “So I would assume at this point nobody’s playing games.” He confirmed that Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, and adviser Jared Kushner have already left the United States for Islamabad, Pakistan, where the…

Boko Haram terrorists have released a video warning the Nigerian government not to attempt a forceful rescue of 416 people abducted in Borno State. In a video, the group said that if their demands are not met within 72 hours, the victims will be moved to unknown locations where they may never be found again. In a video released on Monday, the terrorists also said they would welcome any attempt by the government to rescue the victims by force, adding that they are ready for confrontation if that option is chosen. The fighters, seen wearing military camouflage, insisted they are…

Retired personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and their families on Monday blocked a gate of the Presidential Villa in Abuja in protest against their continued inclusion in the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS). The protesters, under the aegis of the Police Retired Officers Forum of Nigeria (PROF), described the scheme as “fraudulent, illegal, inhumane, and obnoxious,” calling on President Bola Tinubu to assent to the Police Exit Bill. According to the retirees, the bill passed by the National Assembly on December 4, 2025, and transmitted to the Presidency on March 16, 2026, would remove police personnel from the CPS if…

Popular Nigerian Fuji disc jockey, Kudirat Gbemisola, professionally known as DJ Kulet, has disclosed that she was once a prostitute. Kulet made this disclosure while testifying to the glory of God during a church service on Sunday. Speaking in a now trending video on social media, she noted that despite being a DJ she was also a very popular prostitute in the Surulere area of Lagos State before she gave her life to Christ. Revisiting her past, Kulet said: “I just want to say thank you Jesus because my story here in Surulere was a very bad one. Everybody knows…

Enyimba technical adviser, Emmanuel Deutsch has reacted to his team’s oriental derby defeat to Rangers, DAILY POST reports. The People’s Elephant went down 2- 1 to Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Sunday night. Enyimba took the lead through Wonah Williams in the 44th minute. Chidozie Iwundu and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, however, scored for Rangers in the second half to seal the maximum points. Deutsch claimed that losing the derby wasn’t bad for his team. “Losing such a derby game away isn’t that bad. It wasn’t a bad game, we scored the first goal, they equalised and…

The Chairman of TEKAN/ECWA, Rev. Andemun Musa, has called on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action in addressing the persistent security challenges in Northern Nigeria, particularly what he described as targeted attacks on Christians. Rev. Musa made the appeal on Sunday during the 2026 First Quarter Combined Service of TEKAN/ECWA held in Taraba State. He also urged the nation’s leadership to intensify efforts toward alleviating the economic hardship affecting millions of poor Nigerians. While expressing concern over national issues, the cleric commended Taraba state governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas for improvements in security within the state, as well as policies…

The Ekiti state police command has commenced an investigation into thefatal post-convocation party stampede in Ikere-Ekiti. DAILY POST reports that the incident which happened in the early hours of Sunday, claimed three lives including a fresh graduate and the sibling who came to celebrate with him. Confirming the incident in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday evening, the Ekiti State Commissioner of Police, CP Adegoroye Falade, ordered a thorough investigation into the incident. While sympathizing with relatives of the deceased, the commissioner, in a statement signed by the command’s spokesperson, Sunday Abutu, stated that the victims bodies…

Arsenal on Sunday made an unwanted record after losing against Manchester City in the Premier League. The Gunners lost 2-1 against the Cityzens at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday evening. Man City striker Erling Haaland netted the winner in the second half of the encounter to give Pep Guardiola’s side all three points against the visitors. However, according to OptaJoe, the outcome of the match means Arsenal have lost four consecutive games in domestic league/cup competitions for the very first time under their manager Mikel Arteta, and first time overall since March 2018, a run which also included two defeats…

Raphael Onyedika sustained an injury during Club Brugge’s 2-1 defeat to Union St.Gilloise in their Belgian Pro League clash on Sunday. Onyedika was replaced by captain Hans Vanaken in the 68th minute after sustaining the injury. Brugge will hope the Nigeria international’s injury is not serious as they seek to mount a title challenge in the final weeks of the campaign. The defensive midfielder is viewed as an important player for the former champions. Brugge remain in second position on the table with 38 points. They will host KV Mechelen in their next league game on Wednesday.