Goods worth millions of naira have been destroyed as a result of fire that ravaged some shops in one of the markets in Oyo town in Oyo State. The incident occurred at Akunlemu Market in Oyo on Tuesday night. It was learnt that many shops were affected during the incident. Goods and household items worth millions of naira were affected by the inferno. Recommended DAILY POST learnt that no casualty was recorded. Chairman of the Oyo State Fire Service, Hon. Maroof Akinwande, when contacted, confirmed the incident. He said, “Upon arrival, the affected shops were already well alight. The fire…
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The Chairman of Umunneochi LGA of Abia State, Sunny Afurobi, has convened an emergency security meeting with security chiefs in the area, following the destruction of farms by cattle allegedly brought in by herdsmen. The meeting was also attended by leaders of the Hausa community, representatives of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, MACBAN, in the South-East, and leaders of affected communities in Obinolu and Ngodo. The meeting was also convened to douse the tension created by the destruction of the farms and also to address the concerns raised by affected farmers, especially the women. Addressing the meeting…
Whyte Ogbonda has been appointed as the new head coach of Nigeria Women’s Football League (NWFL) side, Rivers Angels. DAILY POST recalls that Ogbonda managed the former NWFL champions, Rivers Angels, during the 2023/24 season. He replaced Tosan Blankson, who left the club at the end of last season. Ogbonda’s last coaching appointment was with Bayelsa Queens. Recommended The tactician will be assisted by Isaac Thomas Atonbere and Sunday Uduh, who will serve as the goalkeeper coach. Ogbonda guided Bayelsa Queens to win the NWFL title in the 2024/25 season. You may like
Four weeks ago, social media went agog after an Apete resident posted that the government was supplying enough electricity, adding that they could finally turn off their power generators. The social media user went on to note that all the items in her freezer had become completely frozen. Her experience was quickly echoed by other citizens. One Instagram user wrote, “Come to Adegbayi. They don’t off light here.” Another typed, “Abeg make Tegbe just continue him work oooo. We just dey gbadun 23hrs 45 mins electricity for Apete this time around.” Beyond domestic relief, this steady power supply is translating…
The Senator representing Ogun Central and Chairman, Senate Committee on ICT and Cybersecurity, Shuaib Afolabi Salisu, has charged students in the state to embrace education and courage, saying it remains the only passport to development. Salisu frowned at the growing notion among youths that education is a scam, noting that it has produced great men and women in society, especially in Ogun State. He said his passion for education was shaped by his parents’ counsel 46 years ago, noting that shortly after his mother’s death, he realised that education was the only way to be part of society. The lawmaker…
The Ile-Ife community has called on the Osun State Government to intervene in renewed tension between Ile-Ife and Modakeke over the purported installation of a monarch for Okuu-Omoni, a disputed area. The appeal was made by the Great Ife Movement, GIM, which also urged the Ministry of Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs to suspend processes relating to the purported appointment of Aderoju Adewale Onisaka as the Oba of Okuu-Omoni. President of the Great Ife Movement, Femi Oyeyinka, made the call on Wednesday during a press conference held at the Oba Okunade Sijuwade Memorial Hall, Enuwa, Ile-Ife. The conference, titled ‘Peace…
The naira extended its depreciation against the United States dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Wednesday. Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, foreign exchange data showed that the Nigerian naira weakened further to N1,329.86 per dollar on Wednesday, from N1,329.15 on Tuesday. This means that, on a day-to-day basis, the naira declined slightly by N0.71 against the dollar at the official FX market. Meanwhile, at the black market, the naira remained flat at N1,390 per dollar, the same rate recorded since Monday. Recommended The development comes as the country’s external reserves stood at $54.61 billion as of September 14,…
The United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence on Wednesday confirmed the death of a member of the Armed Forces who died in Ukraine. The Defence Ministry, in a statement, said 40-year-old Major Paul Wilks died in a tragic road traffic incident, away from the front lines. The late service member was commissioned from Sandhurst in April 2012 and joined the Intelligence Corps, where he remained throughout his career. Wilks deployed to several operational tours, including Afghanistan, and was recognised with two Service Medals. He received the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in May 2026. Recommended The military described the deceased…
An elderly man identified as Muhammad Bello sustained severe injuries in a hit-and-run accident in Ikorodu, while an empty gas truck later rammed into a road median at Palmgrove along Ikorodu Road, Lagos State. According to the statement issued by the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, the two separate incidents occurred on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, prompting emergency response teams from the agency to intervene at both locations. At about 2:10 p.m., the LRT Lion Squad stationed at Agbowa was dispatched to Agbowa Community, inward Itoikin Road, Ikorodu, following a distress call about an accident. On arrival, responders found…
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, met on Tuesday with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, at the Army Headquarters in Abuja to discuss security and the restoration of normalcy in the state. The meeting was held behind closed doors, and details of the discussions were not immediately disclosed. The engagement focused on security operations in Borno and efforts to sustain progress in the fight against Boko Haram and ISWAP terrorists, as well as the restoration of affected communities. Security agencies have continued offensive operations against terrorist elements in different parts of Borno, targeting their networks, logistics…