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A Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti has convicted 32 persons for breaching the Ekiti State Environmental Health and Sanitation Laws during the routine environmental sanitation exercise held on Saturday. Presiding over the proceedings, Magistrate Olubunmi Bamidele ruled that the violators failed to comply with the state’s environmental regulations and noted that their convictions would serve as a warning to deter similar behaviour. According to the court’s ruling, 21 of the convicted persons were given the option of paying fines, while the remaining offenders were sentenced to community service. 11 persons were discharged after the court reviewed and considered the specifics of…
A local commander of the Kaduna State Vigilance Service, KADVIS, Saleh Shuaibu, popularly known as Saleh Fiya-Fiya, was killed on Sunday during a clash at the Yardoka Grazing Reserve in Kubau Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama on X, the incident occurred when officials of the Kaduna State Government visited the reserve to enforce a directive involving the allocation of over 200 hectares of land to a private company. The land in question is reportedly being occupied by herder communities who resisted the government’s action, citing lack of compensation. However, conflicting…
Residents of Bagwai and Shanono Local Government Areas in Kano State have called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to clarify the tenure of the incoming state legislator ahead of the August 16 bye-election, which is being conducted to fill the vacant seat in the Kano State House of Assembly. The seat, which represents the two LGAs, has remained vacant for nearly two years following the death of the former lawmaker, Hon. Halilu Ibrahim Kundila, in April 2024. INEC failed to conduct a bye-election within the stipulated time, leaving the constituency without representation. A DAILY POST investigation revealed that…
Over 500 sets of solar power systems donated to communities and schools in Kenya and Nigeria Today, over 600 million Africans, nearly half the continent’s population, still live without electricity. This electricity poverty severely affects people’s lives, work, and education. In response, BLUETTI, a global pioneer in clean energy, launched its long-term charity initiative, the LAAF (Lighting An African Family) program in 2023, sending free solar lighting systems to off-grid households across Africa. In the first half of 2025, BLUETTI donated over 500 sets of solar systems to dozens of underserved communities and schools in Kenya and Nigeria, advancing its…
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, will launch a new trophy for the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, WAFCON, on Wednesday, DAILY POST reports. The new trophy will be launched in Morocco, hosts of this year’s edition of the biennial competition. CAF president, Patrice Motsepe has consistently promised to revamp women’s football in Africa. The trophy launch is part of Motsepe’s vision to grow the game on the continent. Nigeria’s Super Falcons won the old trophy nine times, Equatorial Guinea twice, while current holders Banyana Banyana of South Africa have claimed the title once. The WAFCON 2024 finals will be…
At least, two people have been confirmed dead after a torrential downpour triggered a severe flood in Gumsuri and Wovi communities of Damboa Local Government Area, Borno State. The floods which took place on Sunday after 12 to 13 hours of rainfall, left many residents displaced and devastation. Initial surveys showed that nearly half of all of the residential structures in the flood affected communities were severely damaged or totally submerged. Many families went to higher ground and moved from their homes and their things. The residents describe the situation as critical; they are calling on the government, humanitarian organizations,…
British broadcaster, Piers Morgan has urged US President Donald Trump to tell Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to end the ‘terrible’ conflict in Gaza now. Morgan made the plea in a post via his X account on Sunday. “President @realDonaldTrump, now is the time for you to tell @netanyahu to end this terrible war in Gaza, and stop the incessant daily slaughter of civilians,” Morgan tweeted. “Only you can do this, and as your friend, who knows you hate war, I urge you to.” DAILY POST reports that Morgan’s comments is coming after the Israel Defense Forces, IDF, confirmed at…
Bayern Munich striker, Harry Kane has reacted to his side facing Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-final of the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup on Saturday. Kane helped Bayern Munich as they defeated Flamengo 4-2 in the Round of 16 on Sunday. The England captain scored a brace for the Bundesliga champions as they advance to the last-8 where they will face PSG. Recall that PSG had eliminated Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami from the Round of 16 after thrashing the MLS club 4-0. Speaking after Bayern defeated the Brazilian club, Kane insisted that his side’s quarter-final tie with PSG will be…
Operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Ondo State Command, have arrested four persons suspected of vandalism while allegedly transporting telecommunication cables, wires, and electrical transformer components from Kano to Lagos. The suspects- Mogaji Ibrahim, Umaru Adamu, Abba Muhazu, and Adamu Idris, were arrested at the old Ore Toll Gate along the Lagos expressway in Odigbo Local Government Area of the state. According to the spokesperson for the NSCDC in Ondo State, Daniel Aidamenbor, the arrest followed actionable intelligence received by the command. “They were apprehended while transporting vandalised telecommunication wires, BEDC equipment such as transformer parts,…
Joao Pedro will link with the Chelsea squad at the Club World Cup, after a £50m deal was reached with Brighton on Sunday. The Brazilian forward will travel on Tuesday ahead of his medicals and contract signing. Chelsea have beaten off competition from Premier League rivals Newcastle United to land Pedro this summer. This was revealed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, via his X account on Sunday night. Romano wrote: “More on João Pedro and Chelsea story from this morning. “João will complete his medical in Brazil then travel for FIFA Club World Cup next week. “Contract until 2032,…