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“A fight you can’t fight, don’t start it,” the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Barr. Nyesom Wike, declared on Monday as he took a swipe at Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, during the 107th National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Wike, in a blunt remark, described as “unfortunate” claims allegedly made by Makinde regarding meetings involving him and the President, insisting such assertions were misleading. “It’s unfortunate a fight you cannot fight, you started,” Wike said. Politics is not contract work. He went further to caution against treating politics as a business venture. They…

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has announced a N10,000 monthly salary top-up for all state workers over the next three months to help cushion the impact of rising fuel prices. Speaking at an event in Ibadan on Monday, Makinde said the allowance, starting in April, is aimed at supporting workers with petrol and transportation costs. He added that the payment could be extended if economic conditions do not improve. Fuel Hike: Seyi Makinde announces N10, 000 monthly top up for workers “I’m happy to announce that all workers in Oyo State and the local government starting from April, at least for the…

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…

IGP Tunji Disu has approved a fresh round of postings involving several commissioners of police across commands nationwide. The directive was contained in an internal wireless message marked “Most/Immediate” from the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja. The signal instructed all relevant units and formations to update their records to reflect the new postings. According to the directive, Haruna Alaba Yahaya has been posted to head JGS. Betty Enekpen Otimenyin has been deployed to welfare at the force headquarters. Olugbenga Ayodeji Abimbola has been assigned to the Oyo State command. Yemi John Oyeniyi has been posted to the Delta State command. Olubode Ojajuni has been deployed to…

Content creator and social media personality, VeryDarkMan has suggested that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu may be campaigning for a third term in office, beyond the 2027 general elections. He stated this in a video post via his official Instagram page on Monday. According to VeryDarkMan, he claimed, “I don’t think President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is preparing for the 2027 election. I think he is preparing for 2030 too. “I don’t think this campaign is about 2027 anymore. Tinubu wants to rule for a third term.” He stated. He pointed to the APC’s dominance in states and the National Assembly as…

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of strangling democracy in Nigeria. Atiku, a two-time presidential candidate and leader of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) said Tinubu is actively dismantling democracy and pushing Nigeria towards a full-blown authoritarian rule. According to Atiku, the actions by the president and his party has dangerous implications not just for Nigeria but for the entire West African subregion. Atiku said this while reacting to the siege on the properties of the former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami by the Department of State…

The owner of OnlyFans, a site known for its adult content that is credited with revolutionising the online porn industry, has died at the age of 43. Leonid Radvinsky, who was born in Ukraine and grew up in Chicago, had purchased the company in 2018 from its two UK-based founders, OnlyFans said. The site’s popularity surged during the Covid-19 pandemic, landing him on Forbes’ annual list of billionaires just three years later. He “passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer,” OnlyFans confirmed in a statement, which asked for privacy for his family. Founded in 2016, OnlyFans is a social media…

Suspected terrorists have bombed a bridge along Luma Road in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State in what authorities believe was an attempt to disrupt troop movements during ongoing counter-insurgency operations. According to reports, the incident occurred around 2 a.m. on Monday. The damaged bridge connects the Luma, Babana, and Agwara communities, areas that have suffered repeated attacks in recent times. Residents said the destruction has also affected commercial activities, particularly the Babana border market, which holds every Monday, as traders were unable to access the area. The spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed…

Actress Iyabo Ojo, popularly called Queen Mother by her fans, has threatened actor Baba Ijesha with fresh legal action. This follows Baba Ijesha’s interview on ‘Talk to B’ podcast hosted by actress Biola Adebayo. This online medium reports that Baba Ijesha during the interview on Sunday stated that actress Iyabo once entrusted her children in his care. He said this while denying being a pedophile, an allegation made against him in 2021 by comedienne Princess. Reacting to the viral interview, Iyabo Ojo, who was strongly against Baba Ijesha during his trial, warned him to stop misleading the public with false…

The Nigeria Police Force has launched an investigation into the alleged ongoing “raping festival” in Delta State. The Delta Police Command spokesperson, Superintendent of Police Bright Edafe, made the disclosure on Friday, March 20, following a viral video showcasing the activity on social media. An X user, @teeniiola had earlier shared a video showing the ongoing festival in the Orozo Community of Delta state. According to Teni, women in the area have been warned against leaving their homes for the risk of abuse. Teni said, “Many girls have reportedly been r@p£d and m0l£sted by men in Ozoro during what is…