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Veteran Nigerian Juju singer Iyun Janet Ajilore, famously known as Saint Janet, has been buried in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Saint Janet was laid to rest at her residence on Wednesday following funeral activities attended by her colleagues, children and other family members. Clips from the ceremony captured emotional moments as her children and other mourners surrounded her remains before she was buried. DAILY POST reports that the candlelight service, Artists’ Night and Christian wake were held on Tuesday at the AIT/Faaji FM compound in Kola Alagbado, Lagos. Recommended DAILY POST reports that Saint Janet died on August 1, 2026, after a brief undisclosed illness.…

Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have successfully rescued the abducted monarch, the Onigbesi of Onigbesi Community in Isin Local Government Area of the state, Oba Moses Oyinloye Omotayo, and two other abductees. Their rescue followed a decisive security operation around the Elerin/Ijomu-Oro axis of Kwara State, during which one of the kidnappers was neutralised. DAILY POST recalls that the victims were reportedly abducted in Igbesi on 22 August 2026 and their successful rescue underscores the command’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives, securing communities and dismantling criminal networks operating within the state. The operation commenced after a report was…

Nigerian dancer and entertainer, Iweh Odinaka, popularly known as Poco Lee, has been charged with five sexual offences in the United Kingdom. According to Arise News, the charges were confirmed by Snaresbrook Crown Court in London. The entertainer is facing one count of attempted rape, two counts of rape, and two counts of assault by penetration. A court official, James Baker, an Administrative Team Leader at Snaresbrook Crown Court, reportedly confirmed the charges in correspondence with Nigerian media. Recommended The case has been scheduled for a plea and trial preparation hearing on September 15, 2026, where Poco Lee is expected to…

Nigerian rapper Odumodublvck has publicly criticised journalist Rufai Oseni over his recent interview with fellow rapper Blaqbonez. In a strongly worded post, Odumodublvck questioned Rufai’s handling of the interview, suggesting that the journalist may have been paid, although he admitted he had no proof to support the allegation. “Maybe you were paid. I do not know. But for a seasoned journalist like yourself to not be able to decode a pathological liar, who is also a sexual abuser by fact, it was appalling to watch,” he wrote. The rapper accused Blaqbonez of telling several lies during the interview and claimed…

A three-storey building in Aba collapsed on Wednesday, creating panic around the vicinity. The house, which was still under construction, crashed in the morning hours before the arrival of site workers for the day’s work. The house which was being constructed for commercial purposes, caved in, on approaching the roofing stage. Although concerned residents blamed substandard materials and poor project execution for the incident, relevant agencies in Abia State are yet to issue an official statement validating the claims. Recommended Some of the residents who thronged the site of the fallen building urged the Abia State government to arrest the…

Group Says Both Men Paid Sacrifices To Restore Democracy In 1999 LAGOS — The Movement for National Reformation, MNR, has congratulated Chief Ayo Opadokun on his 80th birthday, describing him as a patriot who fought alongside President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, PBAT, to restore democracy in Nigeria. In a statement made available to Sahara Report and signed by General Secretary, Dr. Philip Idaewor, MNR said Opadokun, former NADECO National Secretary, and Tinubu were key figures in the struggle against military rule. “His role in the pro-democracy movement and as a leading figure in NADECO remains an enduring part of Nigeria’s democratic…

Napoli midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, has named Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus as the player he wants the Serie A club to sign before the deadline. He said a forward like the Brazilian is necessary, as he offers a different style compared to their current players. In an interview with Corriere dello Sport, De Bruyne praised Jesus, commending his hold-up play. He said that the Brazilian forward understands what it takes to secure victories, saying, “Quality. Quality in attack – on the ball, in hold-up play, and in the build-up. He’s the type of player we likely lack at the moment; he’s…

Nigeria’s clean energy drive has received a boost with the launch of an innovation development programme aimed at strengthening investment in the sector. The Federal Government has adopted a shift towards clean, renewable energy through increased investments in solar energy and other alternative source of electricity. According to the Federal Government’s Energy Transition and Investment Plans, ETIP, Nigeria’s shift to domestic renewables is projected to generate USD 686.8 billion in fuel cost savings by 2060. However, the projection depends on infrastructure delivery as the ETIP targets 277 GW of total installed capacity and over 104,000 mini-grids by 2030. The Innovation…

Dangote Refinery has blamed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, for the rise in Nigeria’s fuel imports despite the plant’s capacity to meet domestic demand. Dangote Refinery made its position known in a statement on Wednesday. NMDPRA, in its July Fact Sheet, said fuel imports into Nigeria had risen by 9 percent to 19.7 million litres per day, while Dangote Refinery’s domestic supply dropped by 21 percent to 25.8 million litres per day. NMDPRA data showed that Dangote Refinery maintained the largest share of the domestic fuel supply market, at 56.7 percent, while imports accounted for 43.3 percent.…

Sixty-seven Nigerians have returned to the country from South Africa following a repatriation exercise facilitated by a group of private individuals. The returnees arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, aboard a South African Airways flight on Wednesday night. The latest development brings to 150 the number of Nigerians repatriated with the assistance of the philanthropic group, following the earlier return of 83 Nigerians. Speaking to the returnees, representatives of the group, Ikem Ume-Ezeoke and Chief Charles Mba, welcomed them back to Nigeria and presented each person with N50,000 as immediate financial support. Recommended Mba, a businessman and philanthropist, encouraged the…