News Update, Tuesday, 31/05/2022
** Methodist Prelate, Uche, others regain freedom ** Labour Party Convention: Peter Obi emerges Presidential candidate ** Pat Utomi steps down for Peter Obi at Labour Party presidential primary ** … Read More
Month: May 2022
UK Offers Work Visa To Graduates From World’s Best Universities
The United Kingdom has said it will grant work visas to graduates from the world’s best universities in an expansion of its post-Brexit immigration system that is designed to attract … Read More
Okada riders on rampage, set houses on fire in Abuja over death of 2 colleagues
Over 100 motorcyclists have reportedly attacked Same Global Estate in the Lokogoma area of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja over the death of their two colleagues. DAILY POST gathered that … Read More
Deceased GLO Nigeria Accountant, Folake Abiola Drank Pesticide – Lagos Police Confirm Suicide Rumours
Afolake Abiola, a female accountant with telecommunications giant, Glo has allegedly committed suicide in the Lekki area of Lagos State. The 47-year-old woman had reportedly ingested a potion of a … Read More
Bomb Explosion Hits Kogi
An explosion in Kabba, Kogi State, has thrown residents into confusion. The incident was said to have occurred opposite Mannajot Petrol Station on Sunday evening, with a yet-to-be-ascertained number of … Read More
Nigerians Have Intelligent People But Allow Killers, Thieves To Lead Them – Catholic Bishop
Most Reverend Jude Arogundade, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo, on Sunday, said if Nigerians are not wary, they would vote those with ‘dubious characters’ into power, by 2023. … Read More
Finally, Kunle Adeyanju arrive Nigeria
Finally, Kunle Adeyanju has just arrived Nigeria He arrived on Sunday to cheers from the massive crowd who had earlier gathered in anticipation of his arrival.
Abductors of Abuja-Kaduna train passengers issues fresh ultimatum
The earlier threat to stop feeding the over 60 abducted passengers of the Abuja-Kaduna bound train and to start executing the victims has been withdrawn. The spokesperson of Sheikh Ahmad … Read More
Real Madrid beat Liverpool to lift UCL
Spanish giant Real Madrid emerged winner of the UEFA Champions League on Saturday night, beating Liverpool by a lone goal. Like they did in 2018, Madrid beat Liverpool to the … Read More
Osinachi’s Family reportedly fixes burial date, hints on returning bride price
The family of the late gospel artist, Osinachi Nwachukwu, has fixed a date for her burial. Osinachi’s family reportedly fixed June 25, 2022 for the burial of the “Ekwueme” crooner. … Read More
‘Coordinators’ of Adamawa gubernatorial primaries arrested with cash
Two alleged coordinators of the campaign of Aishatu Dahiru (Binani), an Adamawa governorship hopeful, have been reportedly arrested with a huge stash of cash ahead of the All Progressives Congress … Read More
Court decides Jonathan’s fate today, ex-President gets waiver
A Federal High Court in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, will on Friday (today) rule on the eligibility of former President Goodluck Jonathan to contest the presidential election even as The PUNCH … Read More
News Update, Friday, 27/05/2022
** 2023 elections’ll be fair, Buhari insists ** Tinubu set Ondo on path of prosperity, says Akeredolu ** Gbajabiamila cleared to contest sixth consecutive term ** 2023: I have offers … Read More
We Swore An Oath Not To Disclose What Happened At Hilton Hotel – Employee Tells Court
One of the workers at Hilton Hotel where a postgraduate student of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Timothy Adegoke, was allegedly murdered has said the management of the hotel asked all … Read More
Presidential aspirant, Peter Obi pulls out of PDP’s presidential primary election, announces resignation from the party
Presidential aspirant, Peter Obi pulls out of PDP’s presidential primary election, announces resignation from the party.
ASUU Polytechnic Lecturers, Others To Get N34 billion Minimum Wage Arrears
The federal government says it will spend about N34 billion as arrears of minimum wage consequential adjustments in the education sector effective from 2019. The Minister of Labour and Employment, … Read More
Lagos School Teacher Flogs 12-year-old Boy Over Homework, Victim Vomits, Dies
Emmanuel Amidu, a Junior Secondary School 2 pupil of Simple Faith Schools, Agbara area, has died at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Surulere in Lagos State. The victim’s father, Akinola … Read More
Namadi Sambo’s Son Asks Delegates To Return His Money After Losing PDP Ticket
After securing just two votes at the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) primaries in Kaduna North Federal Constituency of the House of Representatives, Adam Namadi, son of former Vice-President Namadi Sambo, … Read More
Two Policemen Shot, One Killed During PDP Primaries In Cross River
Two policemen have been shot at the venue of the Peoples Democratic Party’s House of Representatives primaries in the Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State. The primary election … Read More
Photonews: Ruling APC Postpones Screening Of Osinbajo, Tinubu, Other Presidential Aspirants Indefinitely
Ruling APC Postpones Screening Of Osinbajo, Tinubu, Other Presidential Aspirants Indefinitely
Photonews: Ruling APC Postpones Screening Of Osinbajo, Tinubu, Other Presidential Aspirants Indefinitely
Ruling APC Postpones Screening Of Osinbajo, Tinubu, Other Presidential Aspirants Indefinitely
Christians Protest Deborah’s Killing Over Alleged Blasphemy
Some Christians took to the streets to protest the killing of a Sokoto student, Deborah Yakubu, over alleged blasphemy. The Christian Association of Nigeria had earlier called on Christians to … Read More
Christians Protest Deborah’s Killing Over Alleged Blasphemy
Some Christians took to the streets to protest the killing of a Sokoto student, Deborah Yakubu, over alleged blasphemy. The Christian Association of Nigeria had earlier called on Christians to … Read More
Christians Protest Deborah’s Killing Over Alleged Blasphemy
Some Christians took to the streets to protest the killing of a Sokoto student, Deborah Yakubu, over alleged blasphemy. The Christian Association of Nigeria had earlier called on Christians to … Read More
I’m Qualified To Be President, I Eat ‘Garri’ Daily, Amaechi declares
Former Minister of Transportation and presidential aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Rotimi Amaechi, has stated that he is more experienced than any presidential aspirant in Nigeria, … Read More
Video: Students Storm Ooni’s Programme In Osun, Protest ASUU Strike
Students, on Saturday, stormed the venue for a programme, Royal African Young Leadership Forum, an initiative founded by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi. The students protested the lingering … Read More
Houses set ablaze, many injured as mob searches for Bauchi lady over alleged blasphemy
There’s palpable tension in Bauchi over an alleged blasphemy by one Mrs Roda Jatau, who was said to have shared a video in a WhatsApp group in which a convert … Read More
Don’t bring your rallies to South-East – IPOB warns APC, PDP
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has warned political parties against holding rallies in the South-East. This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the group’s spokesman, Emma … Read More
Tension As Protesters Set Fire On Gwagwalada-Abuja Road
Block FCT Minister’s Office Over Elongation of Councils Chairmen Tenure Residents of the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT ) Abuja are currently protesting along Gwagwalada- Abuja expressway setting bonfire on … Read More
Tension As Protesters Set Fire On Gwagwalada-Abuja Road
Block FCT Minister’s Office Over Elongation of Councils Chairmen Tenure Residents of the Federal Capital Territory ( FCT ) Abuja are currently protesting along Gwagwalada- Abuja expressway setting bonfire on … Read More
Danish national, Peter Nielsen sentenced to death for killing Nigerian wife, daughter
Danish national, Peter Nielsen to die by hanging for killing Nigerian wife and daughter. Details shortly…
Pay Us Before Governorship Election – Osun State Pensioners Tell Governor Oyetola
Osun State Pensioners have cried out over their unpaid entitlements and accused the Governor Gboyega Oyetola-led state government of showing no concern about their lives after service. The Osun State … Read More
Nigeria needs leaders with touch of madness – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has identified the kind of leader Nigeria needs. Obasanjo said Nigeria needs a leader driven by passion and “a touch of madness” to move forward. He … Read More
Chris Brown Mentions Hushpuppi In Monalisa Remix, Claims Suspected Fraudster “Chop life”
Suspected fraudster, Ramon Abbas, popularly known as Hushpuppi, has become a subject of trend on Twitter, hours after singer, Lojay, released the remix of his hit single, Monalisa, featuring Chris … Read More
Lagos Issues 14-Day Eviction Notice To Alaba Rago Occupants
The Lagos State Government has issued a 14-day eviction notice to the occupants of the Alaba Rago Market in the state. According to the State Police Command, the notice was … Read More
Mark Zuckerberg, Wife, Mark 10th Wedding Anniversary
Tech founder, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are marking their 10th wedding anniversary. Sharing a photo on his Facebook page, he said, “10 years married and half our … Read More
Mark Zuckerberg, Wife, Mark 10th Wedding Anniversary
Tech founder, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are marking their 10th wedding anniversary. Sharing a photo on his Facebook page, he said, “10 years married and half our … Read More
Mark Zuckerberg, Wife, Mark 10th Wedding Anniversary
Tech founder, Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are marking their 10th wedding anniversary. Sharing a photo on his Facebook page, he said, “10 years married and half our … Read More
Rihanna, Rocky A$AP, Welcome Baby Boy
Singer, Rihanna and her rapper partner, Rocky A$AP, have welcomed a baby boy. According to TMZ, the baby was born last Friday, May 13, 2022. Photo credit: Rihanna
Rihanna, Rocky A$AP, Welcome Baby Boy
Singer, Rihanna and her rapper partner, Rocky A$AP, have welcomed a baby boy. According to TMZ, the baby was born last Friday, May 13, 2022. Photo credit: Rihanna
Rihanna, Rocky A$AP, Welcome Baby Boy
Singer, Rihanna and her rapper partner, Rocky A$AP, have welcomed a baby boy. According to TMZ, the baby was born last Friday, May 13, 2022. Photo credit: Rihanna
Many Injured As Police And Okada Riders Clash In Lagos
On Thursday, the police in Lagos faced stiff resistance from commercial motorcyclists in the Ojo area of Lagos as they began enforce of the ban announced on Wednesday by the … Read More
Hausa Community In Lagos Seeks Reversal Of Okada Ban, Promises Sanwo-Olu Massive Votes
Some leaders of the Hausa community in Lagos State have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to reverse the ban on Okada operations in six local government areas of the state. … Read More
Hemp Seller Allegedly Slits Girlfriend’s Throat In Mowe, Ogun State
. A hemp seller, identified as Toba, has been accused of slitting his girlfriend’s throat and dumped her corpse in a bush in Kara-Kekere community, Ogunrun, Mowe, in the Obafemi … Read More
ASUU Strike: NANS To Shut Down Nigeria’s International Airports
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), alongside the National Association of University Students, South-West zone, has directed over 22 million Nigerian students to shut down all international airports nationwide … Read More
Terrorists Abduct 30 Passengers Along Abuja-Kaduna Highway, Shoot Others
At least, 30 passengers have been abducted by terrorists along the Abuja-Kaduna highway, PurpleWorld learnt. An unspecified number of persons were said to have been shot during the attack. The attack … Read More
Nigerian Soldiers Open Fire On Students Protesting Prolonged ASUU’s Strike In Ondo
Some Nigerian Army personnel on Tuesday harassed and shot at students who are protesting against the ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in Akure. PurpleWorld … Read More
Bomb Explosion Hit Kano School, Many Dead, Others Injured
A bomb has exploded at Aba Road, Sabon Gari, Kano State, with a yet-to-be-ascertained number of people killed while scores were injured. The incident was said to have occurred at … Read More
34 Lawyers Defend Two Killers Of Sokoto Student, Deborah Over Alleged Blasphemy
Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force on Monday arraigned two suspects, Bilyaminu Aliyu and Aminu Hukunci, in connection with the lynching of Deborah Samuel, who was accused of blasphemy. The suspects … Read More
Governor Oyetola Awards N3.3billion Contract For Osun Road Already Being Done By Ministry Of Works, Abuja – Accord Party
The Osun State Chapter of the Accord Party has accused the state governor, Gboyega Oyetola, of awarding fresh contracts worth N3.3billion for a road project in the state, which is … Read More
Nigerian Varsity Students Block Major Highways In Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Ogun Over Prolonged ASUU’s Strike
Students of tertiary institutions across the country have taken to the streets to protest the ongoing strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU). PurpleWorld gathered that the … Read More
EFCC Arrests Ahmed Idris, Accountant General of the Federation for N80billion Fraud
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday, May 16, 2022 arrested serving Accountant General of the Federation, Mr. Ahmed Idris in connection with diversion of funds … Read More
Unknown Gunmen Set Anambra’s Idemili North LGA HQ on Fire, Raze Down Magistrate Court
Yet to be identified gunmen have burnt down Idemili North Local Government secretariat in Ogidi and a Magistrate Court in the area. Sources said the arsonists entered the premises on … Read More
APC Party Chairman Found Dead In Bauchi Hotel Room
The chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Bauchi Local Government Area of Bauchi State in Northeastern Nigeria, Husseini Musa Gwabba has been murdered. The police which confirmed … Read More
Nigeria Appoints Jose Peseiro As New Super Eagles Coach
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has announced José Santos Peseiro as the new Head Coach of the Super Eagles, the country’s senior men’s national team. The NFF announced the appointment … Read More
Tinubu’s Television Continental, TVC Tied Killing Of Deborah To #EndAsuuStrike Protests
In a recent broadcast by Television Continental, the death of Deborah was attributed to the #EndAsuuStrike that has been gaining momentum since few days back. The broadcaster (Name withheld) also … Read More
Corps Member Killed As Security Operatives, Bandits Clash On Kaduna-Abuja Road
A member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) identified as Aliyu Muhammed Lawal, has died from a stray bullet during a crossfire between security operatives and bandits along Kaduna-Abuja … Read More
Christian Association, CAN Organises Nationwide Protest, Directs Churches To Join, Demand Justice For Deborah
CAN made the call via a circular that was released by the General Secretary, Joseph Daramola, on Saturday, and obtained by PurpleWorld. According to SaharaReporters, the Christian Association of Nigeria … Read More
Anambra State Governor, Charles Soludo Visits Nnamdi Kanu
The governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, has visited the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. Soludo, who announced his visit early Sunday said, it was aimed … Read More
Deborah Samuel’s killer in viral video is from Niger Republic; we can’t find him in Sokoto: Police Source
The police in Sokoto have categorised one of the prime suspects in the murder of Deborah Samuel as a foreign intruder from the neighbouring Niger Republic. Officials said the suspect … Read More
Liverpool Beat Chelsea To Win FA Cup
Liverpool have beat Chelsea on penalties to emerge this year’s winner of the #EmiratesFACup. This is the eighth time that Liverpool will be lifting the trophy. Credit: EmiratesFACup, LFC,
Blasphemy: Protesting Sokoto Residents Attack, Burnt Catholic, ECWA Churches, Loot Shops
There is tension in some parts of Sokoto State as some youths protesting the arrest of two persons suspected to be involved in the killing of a female student, Deborah … Read More
Governor Aminu Tambuwal imposes curfew on Sokoto, as situation gets tensed
Governor Aminu Tambuwal imposes curfew on Sokoto, as situation gets tensed Rioters are currently hauling stones at the Sultan of Sokoto’s Palace. Two reportedly shot, scores injured. More details soon…
Sokoto Residents Plan Mass Protest Over Police Arrest Of Suspected Killers Of Female Student, Claim Suspect Were ‘Defending Islam, Prophet Muhammad’
Some residents of Sokoto State will on Saturday embark on a “mass” protest against the arrest of two people suspected to be involved in the killing of a female student … Read More
Blasphemy: Deborah Yakubu crossed the line, says Abuja National Mosque Imam
The Imam of the National Mosque Abuja, Ibrahim Maqari, has reacted to the lynching of Deborah Yakubu, a Christian student in Sokoto State, over alleged blasphemy, saying that the deceased … Read More
Religion Is A Cult, If You Are Religious, You Are A Cultist – Bisi Alimi
Popular Nigerian gay rights Activist has called Religious people cultists The openly gay activist said this following the ongoing pandemonium over the death of a Christian female student in sokoto … Read More
Protest Rocks Ogun State As University Students Take Over Oru Road, Demand End To ASUU Strike
Protest begins in Ogun State as Olabisi Onabanjo University Students takes over Oru Under bridge, Ago Iwoye. It was also revealed that Tasued students occupied Ijagun Junction planning mass action. … Read More
Atiku deletes Twitter post on Deborah’s killing after fanatics threatened his 2023 Presidential ambition
Atiku deletes Twitter post on Deborah’s killing after fanatics threatened his 2023 Presidential ambition
Every Lie Has An Expiry Date – Sowore Knocks Jonathan Over Denial Of APC Presidential Moves
Mr Omoyole Sowore, the Nigerian human rights activist, has decried the defection of Former Nigerian President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All … Read More
Every Lie Has An Expiry Date – Sowore Knocks Jonathan Over Denial Of APC Presidential Moves
Mr Omoyole Sowore, the Nigerian human rights activist, has decried the defection of Former Nigerian President, Dr Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling All … Read More
College Student Burnt Alive In Sokoto For Allegedly Insulting Prophet Muhammad
A female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto, Shahu was this morning beaten and burnt to death over alleged religious blasphemy. The school authorities have subsequently shut … Read More
Presidential Aspirant, Tinubu’s Supporters Fights Dirty While Sharing Money In Abuja
Supporters of the former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu on Wednesday in Abuja engaged in a free-for-all at the International Conference Centre (ICC) following a disagreement that ensued over … Read More
Buhari issues new order, asks CBN Governor Emefiele, heads of agencies, ambassadors and other federal appointees with political ambitions to resign
. The Federal Government has directed serving ministers in the cabinet, heads of govt agencies, ambassadors and other political appointees with political ambitions in 2023 to resign from the government. … Read More
Two Men Beat, Lock Up Police Inspectors Sent To Arrest Them In Lagos
Two men were arraigned by the police before a Badagry Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday for locking up two police inspectors who were in their house to arrest them. The suspects … Read More
Polygamy: It Has Gotten To The Point Where I Will Speak – Yul Edochie
Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie has said that silence is not always the best answer as it has gotten to the point where he will speak up. Yul made headlines when … Read More
Nigeria To Witness Lunar Eclipse On Monday – Astronomy Research Group Reveals
The Astronomy Research Group Lead, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Enugu State, Prof Augustine Ubachukwu, has said that Nigeria and some African countries will witness the first total Lunar eclipse of … Read More
Goodluck Jonathan joins APC in Bayelsa, finally accepts presidential nomination form
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has decided to run for president in 2023, barely 48 hours after disowning a nomination form procured for him by a northern group. Mr Jonathan had … Read More
It is either we bell the cat now, or we become the grass that suffers where two elephants fight – a clarion call to Nigerian Students, written by Adedapo Taiwo
. We vividly reminisce that February this year, university Students across the country were sent packing from their respective institutions due to the perennial strike action of the Academic Staff … Read More
It is either we bell the cat now, or we become the grass that suffers where two elephants fight – a clarion call to Nigerian Students, written by Adedapo Taiwo
. We vividly reminisce that February this year, university Students across the country were sent packing from their respective institutions due to the perennial strike action of the Academic Staff … Read More
Transportation Minister, Rotimi Amaechi Resigns After Buhari’s Directive
Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation has tendered his resignation. This is to allow him to contest the 2023 presidential election. President Muhammadu Buhari earlier on Wednesday directed all members of … Read More
“Apart From Churning Out Half-Baked Graduates With No Skills, What Else Do They Do’ – Lauretta Bombs ASUU
President Buhari’s personal assistant on New Media, Lauretta Onochie in an article she titled “The Habitual Greed Of The Academic Staff Union Of Universities, ASUU, Is Targeted At The Great … Read More
ASUP To Embark On Two-week Strike
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has announced that it will embark on a two-week warning strike from May 16 over the Nigerian government’s failure to meet its demand. … Read More
Buhari orders all Ministers with political ambition to resign
President Buhari has ordered all members of the Federal Executive Council running for elective offices to submit their letters of resignation on or before Monday the 16th of May, 2022. … Read More
Explosion Rocks Nigerian Army Headquarters In Taraba
A blast believed to be a bomb explosion has been heard in Jalingo, the Taraba State capital. The explosion was said to have affected the headquarters of Six Brigade, Nigerian … Read More
My Life In Danger, Criminals I Arrested Are Threatening Me In Jail – Abba Kyari Begs Court
Suspended police officer, Abba Kyari says his continued detention in prison has emboldened terrorist groups to continue their incessant attacks unabated. Peoples Gazette reports that Kyari made the statement through … Read More
Actress, Genevieve Nnaji Allegedly Admitted Into Psychiatric Hospital In US
Popular Nigerian actress, Genevieve Nnaji has allegedly been admitted into a mental institution in the United States of America. Blogger, Gistlovers reported that she has been hospitalized at a psychiatric … Read More
ASUU Strike Is A Mission To Rescue Nigeria’s Education From Total Collapse – Ex-ASUU President Says
Prof Abiodun Ogunyemi, a former president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has accused the ruling class of systematically destroying Nigeria’s education sector. While speaking on Channels Television, … Read More
“Late Alaafin of Oyo was poisoned” – Guru Maharaj Ji
A prominent spiritual leader, Guru Maharaj Ji, has alleged that the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, who recently joined his ancestors, was poisoned. POLITICS NIGERIA reports that … Read More
Bamise Ayankole’s Family Demands Justice At BRT Driver’s Trial
The family of late Bamise Ayankole called for justice at the court, where her suspected killer, a BRT driver, Nice (Andrew) Omininikoron, is standing trial. Ayankole, a tailor, boarded a … Read More
Rain Traps Corpers In Ikeja, Lagos
As the rains pounded Lagos on Friday, some members of the National Youth Service Corps were spotted in Ikeja taking shelter. Some stayed close to the entrance of a converted … Read More
Jonathan Rejects APC Presidential Form Purchased By Miyetti Allah
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has rejected the presidential form of the All Progressives Congress purchased for him on Monday by a group of his supporters from the north. Dr Jonathan’s … Read More
ASUU Strike: University Students Block Entrance To Airport Gate In Benin
Students of various institutions In Edo state who started their protest last week to call for an end to the persistent closure of their Universities have continued on Monday blocking … Read More