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Nollywood actress, Debbie Shokoya, has debunked viral reports claiming that singer Obesere is her biological father. According to the viral news that surfaced on social media over the weekend, Debbie allegedly cried out after years of keeping it a secret. Reacting to the news, Debbie, in a video shared on her Instagram page on Monday, noted that she has never had any contact with Obesere before. Speaking amid the backlash, Debbie said, “It is not funny anymore; the news is everywhere. I have never met Obesere before, and you claim I said he’s my biological father? Don’t I look like…

The Kwankwasiyya Movement has emphasised the need for inclusive and forward-looking leadership in Nigeria, following the gathering of top political figures at its 10th Sallah Kalankuwa celebration. In a statement issued on Monday, the spokesperson of the movement, Habibu Sale Mohammed, said the event brought together leaders from different parts of the country and across political divides, reflecting a shared commitment to national unity and progress. “What we witnessed goes beyond celebration. The diversity and national spread of participants reflect a shared aspiration for a more inclusive, just, and forward-looking Nigeria,” he said. He noted that the event, though organised…

Some Nigerian filling stations have dropped their retail fuel prices. Checks by DAILY POST on Monday showed that Ranoil and Empire Energy filling stations dropped their petrol pump prices to N1,370 and N1,383 per liter, down from N1,440 and N1430 per liter, respectively. This means that the filling stations adjusted their retail pump price downwards by N70 and N37 per liter. A manager, who preferred anonymity, told DAILY POST that the adjustment was to remain competitive in petrol pricing in the country’s downstream sector. DAILY POST reports that Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and MRS filling stations dispense petrol at…

Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has insisted he is still the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW. Mc Oluomo has released a statement on Monday, following the reported takeover of NURTW’s national secretariat by Tajudeen Baruwa. Baruwa cited court rulings, which he claimed to be in his favour. However, in a statement posted on his Instagram page, McOluomo claimed the development as a “forceful takeover” and maintained that due legal processes were still ongoing. The statement read, “The National President wishes to intimate members of the union and the general public that…

The Bishop of the Makurdi Diocese, Most Rev. Wilfred Anagbe, has warned authorities at all levels of government against adopting resettlement as a lasting solution for Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Benue State. Speaking at the 2026 Cathedradicum held at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Makurdi, the cleric stressed that displaced persons in the state do not require relocation to new settlements but should instead be assisted to return to their ancestral lands, where they can resume their farming activities. According to him, “the only durable and sustainable solution the IDPs need is to return them back to their ancestral…

Former Attorney-General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, was captured in a tense exchange with operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, during an early morning raid at his residence in Abuja. In a video cited online, Malami is seen questioning the legitimacy of the operatives’ presence, repeatedly demanding to see a valid court order authorizing their actions. “Where is your court order?” he asked firmly. Do you want to disgrace me?” The EFCC officials reportedly told him they had the right to mark the property, claiming it was under investigation. However, Malami pushed back, arguing that any such…

The Nigerian Army says its troops conducting operations in the South-South and South-East have intensified crackdowns on economic sabotage and criminal activities, leading to multiple arrests and seizures. Operational reports made available to the News Agency of Nigeria on Monday indicated that troops under Operation Delta Safe discovered a wooden boat laden with about 75,000 litres of stolen crude oil in Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers state. In Bayelsa, it said a joint operation involving troops and the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, led to the arrest of 28 suspects during coordinated raids across Yenagoa, with significant quantities…

Maverick entertainer, Charles Oputa aka Charly Boy has described former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore as a spy of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Charly Boy made the remark noting that Sowore is a green snake under green grass. He was reacting to Sowore’s comment that Governor Alex Otti of Abia State is a failure. Sowore had claimed that “I can confirm to everyone that Alex Otti is a failure, he is only doing half transformation in Abia State. I don’t believe in that.” However, posting on X, Charly Boy wrote: “I no surprise say you fit talk dis kin tin.…

Eight persons have been confirmed dead after terrorists detonated an improvised explosive device, IED, along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. According to reports, the explosive struck a moving vehicle on Monday. The terrorists also reportedly destroyed a bridge linking three communities – Luma, Babanna and Agwara. The bridge serves as a vital route for residents, particularly traders and commuters travelling to the Babanna border market, which holds every Monday. DAILY POST had earlier reported a similar explosion, also on Monday, in Woro, Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, where several persons were feared killed.

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said their Carabao Cup win against Arsenal won’t affect the Premier League title race. Guardiola believes the result might actually help Arsenal focus better when they play at the Etihad Stadium later this month. City won 2-0 at Wembley on Sunday, with both goals coming from headers in the second half by Nico O’Reilly. The two teams will meet again in the Premier League on April 19. Right now, City are nine points behind Arsenal and have eight games left. Guardiola said, “I don’t think the Carabao Cup win will have an impact. “It’s…