Author: David Great

The Emir of Yashikira, Umoru Seriki of Baruten Local Government Area in Kwara State, has voiced deep concern over the growing presence of a new terrorist group known as ‘Mahmuda,’ which he claims is now occupying parts of Kwara North Senatorial District and neighbouring Niger State. In an exclusive interview with Daily Post on Sunday, the monarch expressed frustration at what he described as the government’s inaction and denial of the group’s activities. “The situation is that we are totally demoralized, we are not happy with what the authorities are saying that there is no presence of terrorists in our…

Riccardo Orsolini scored a sensational stoppage-time winner to give Bologna a dramatic 1-0 victory over Serie A leaders Inter Milan at the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, reigniting the Champions League chase and shaking up the title race. On a historic Easter Sunday clash—their first in Serie A since 1978—Bologna knew they needed something special to keep their top-four hopes alive. Facing a dominant Inter side, the home team showed resilience and snatched a late win to move provisionally into fourth place. The visitors began on the front foot with Carlos Augusto heading just wide from an early corner. However, a lack…

Trent Alexander-Arnold marked his return from injury with a decisive goal to hand Liverpool a 1-0 victory over Leicester City, moving the Reds within three points of the Premier League title and condemning the Foxes to relegation. Despite Arsenal’s win over Ipswich delaying Liverpool’s official coronation, Arne Slot’s men came out determined. Mohamed Salah nearly made an instant impact, striking both posts inside the first three minutes. Leicester, fighting to survive, showed spirit. Stephy Mavididi was lively on the flank, setting up Wilfred Ndidi for a shot that also rattled the frame of the goal. Still, Liverpool kept pressing, with…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has launched a scathing critique of President Bola Tinubu’s handling of Nigeria’s worsening security crisis, accusing the administration of incompetence, indifference, and absentee leadership in the face of persistent killings across the country. In a strongly worded statement shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) handle, Atiku expressed outrage over the recent attacks in Benue State, particularly in the Logo and Gbagir communities of Ukum Local Government Area, where numerous lives were lost. “The Tinubu administration has proven, time and again, to be utterly incapable, wholly incompetent, and completely devoid of any coherent ideas for…

Barcelona pulled off a dramatic 4-3 victory over RC Celta de Vigo at home, with Raphinha netting a 98th-minute penalty to secure all three points in a breathtaking LaLiga encounter. The result stretches Barça’s lead over Real Madrid to seven points, while ending Celta’s four-game unbeaten run on the road. Despite past struggles against Celta — including a 2-2 draw earlier in the season — Hansi Flick’s men looked confident early on. Ferran Torres opened the scoring with a composed finish into the far corner. But just minutes later, Borja Iglesias equalised for the visitors after capitalising on a defensive…

The renowned gospel artiste, Bolaji Olarewaju, popularly known as Big Bolaji, has passed away at the age of 50. His family confirmed his death in a statement released on Saturday, revealing that Big Bolaji died on Easter Saturday, April 19, 2025, following a brief illness. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Bolaji Olarewaju, affectionately known as ‘Big B,’ a cherished father, husband, brother, and an esteemed figure in both the church community, an ordained Pastor in the RCCG and a giant in the music industry and our community. Bolaji left us on Easter Saturday, 19th…

The death toll from recent herdsmen attacks in Benue State’s Ukum and Logo Local Government Areas has climbed to 20, following the recovery of more bodies by security personnel and residents combing the affected communities. Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, disclosed the updated casualty figure during a phone interview with Channels Television on Saturday. According to him, five corpses were initially recovered from Gbagir and taken to the morgue. Two additional bodies were later found by residents searching for missing loved ones. The governor added, “A family in Gbagir that insisted on burying their relative immediately had been provided cover…

The Presidency has firmly refuted reports alleging that Vice President Kashim Shettima was recently denied access to the Presidential Villa in Abuja. In a statement released on Saturday by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), the Presidency described the claims as “totally fabricated” and intended to create the false impression of a rift between President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Shettima. The statement, titled ‘Re: Mischievous Report On Access To The Presidential Villa By Vice President Kashim Shettima, GCON’, dismissed the circulating rumors. “The latest in this string of…

Valentine Ozigbo, a governorship aspirant under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Awka, seeking to invalidate the party’s April 5, 2025 primary and compel a fresh one. Ozigbo is challenging the legitimacy of the process that produced Nicholas Ukachukwu as the APC flagbearer for the November 2025 election. In the suit, filed on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the APC, Ukachukwu, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) are listed as defendants. At the primary held at the Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre in Awka, Ukachukwu polled 1,455 votes…

Governors Ademola Adeleke of Osun State and Seyi Makinde of Oyo State have joined forces to address the lingering boundary disputes between their states, which have sparked growing tension and violent confrontations among residents. Governor Adeleke revealed that he recently held a meeting with Governor Makinde to explore peaceful resolutions to the crisis. The move follows alarming reports from the Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, who accused residents of Lagelu Local Government Area in Oyo of launching attacks on several villages in Iwo Local Government Area of Osun. Oba Akanbi identified the affected communities as Ogunajo, Eleye, Molamu,…