A fighter jet mistakenly bombed two communities in the Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Wednesday morning, leaving many innocent villagers feared dead and several others injured. The affected villages, Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa, were struck around 7 am. The jet was reportedly targeting Lakurawa terrorists. The chairman of Silame LGA, Alhaji Abubakar …
Nigerians groan as transport fare, food prices soar during Christmas celebration
As Nigerian Christians join their counterparts across the world to celebrate this year’s Christmas, the prevailing hardship across the country is taking its toll on many families. The season comes with travelling, cooking of special delicacies, buying clothes for children, subscribing to infrastructure such as Christmas trees and other decorations, buying hampers and special gifts …
Plateau community mourn as new attack claims 14 lives
No fewer than 14 persons, including women and children were reportedly killed and one other injured in an attack in Dochai community (Gidan Ado) in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State. It was gathered that the gunmen attacked the community around 8:pm on Sunday night, December 22, 2024. The attacks took place two days …
Atiku loses ex-aide Shima Ayati
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has expressed sadness over the loss of his former aide and long-time political associate, Hon. Shima Ayati. This is contained in a statement issued by Atiku Media Office in Abuja on Tuesday. Ayati died after a brief illness in Makurdi, Benue State on Saturday, his family member, Ahangba Ayati disclosed. …
Tran rams into a car stuck on rail track in Lagos
A vehicle loaded with rice and other goods was stuck on a rail track in Lagos. Despite efforts by bystanders to push the vehicle off the track, they were unable to move it before an oncoming train approached. Eventually, the train rammed into the immobilized car before coming to an abrupt stop. Fortunately, no one …
UK releases names of companies eligible to sponsor Nigerians in 2025
The list of companies authorized by the UK to sponsor foreign workers under the worker and temporary worker immigration pathways has been updated. For prospective Nigerians and other foreign nationals looking for work in the UK, this development offers new chances. The revised list now comprises thousands of companies from a variety of industries spanning …
Girls to Sing at St Paul’s Cathedral on Christmas Day for the First Time in 900 Years
For the first time in its 900-year history, girls will sing in the choir at St Paul’s Cathedral during the Christmas Day service in central London. The renowned choir, which dates back to the 12th century, welcomed its first female choristers earlier this year. Among them are Lila, 11, and Lois, 10, who joined after …
Give workers minimum wage as new year package, FG tells governors
The federal government has appealed to the state governors who are yet to implement the newly approved minimum wage of N70,000 to do so as the special New Year package for workers across various sectors. It also revealed that the President, Bola Tinubu, would launch the newly carved out initiative called Labour Employment and Empowerment …
Fire destroys shops in Abia Market
A fire outbreak has destroyed shops in Afia Nkwo Market, Isiama Ohafia, in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State. The fire, which occurred on Friday morning, destroyed goods worth millions of naira. Some of the victims who spoke to DAILY POST lamented that they had recently restocked their shops for the Christmas and New …
President Tinubu unveils 2024 Christian pilgrimage to Israel, Jordan
President Bola Tinubu has officially flagged off the 2024 main Christian pilgrimage to Israel and Jordan. This was contained in a statement by the Deputy Director and Head of Media and Public Relations of Christian pilgrimage, Celestine Toruka, and published on the Commission’s official X handle on Monday. The president, represented by the Secretary to …