A 30 year-old man, Darlington Watson, was on Wednesday evening stoned to death by rival cult members at the Agudama-Epie community in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, as the ongoing cult war between the Greenlanders and Bobous intensifies. It was gathered on Thursday that Darlington, a member of the Greenlanders cult group, was dragged out of a moving tricycle before …

No fewer than nine persons were confirmed dead by the Federal Road Safety Commission, Ogun State sector in an accident that occurred around Ayetoro on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway, in the early hours of yesterday. Vanguard gathered that three others sustained injuries in the crash. The accident, which occurred about 5:30a.m., involved a Toyota bus with number plate, UYY165ZY, and a …

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Saturday, started the burial ceremony of his mother, Iyoba Omo N’ Ikuoyemwen, Iyoba Ewuare II, with various traditional rites (Iwarinnwin). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the traditional rites, which will last for 14 days, took place at Eguae Iyoba N’ Uselu, by 5 Junction in Benin. This significant event …

Nollywood actress Pat Ugwu is dead. She was aged 35. A colleague, Emeka Okoye, announced the development in an Instagram post on Wednesday along with a funeral poster detailing her funeral arrangements. Pat had lost her father in 2021 and will be buried on 7 February 2025. Announcing her death, Emeka wrote: ‘Rest in peace sis. Pat Ugwu. @patpat_ugwu so …

A Lagos-based musician of Ilorin origin, Mukaila Senwele, famed for his iconic phrase “Koni Da Fun Ebo To Se Costay”, has passed away. A family source revealed to ROYAL NEWS, that the artist died on Friday night. Senwele who hailed from Ilorin West Local Government Area of Kwara State, was celebrated for his exceptional performances and unique entertainment style, which …

A 38-year-old employee of Sonia Company, identified as Mariam Olatuga, has lost her life in a tragic accident on Ogijo Road, Sotubo, in the Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. In a statement, on Wednesday, the Ogun State Police Command spokesman, Superintendent Omolola Odutola, stated that the accident occurred around 2:40 p.m. and involved a TVS motorcycle with registration …

You may notice the subtle attempts by the political leadership to push the blame of the recent mishaps at the food distribution centres on the organisers of the events. The agenda seems to be working. Thus, the organisers are being painted as careless or even reckless. They have become scapegoats or fall guys, as we say in popular lingo. Over …

A 19-year-old man, Abba Yusuf, has allegedly killed his 60-year-old father, Alhaji Dahiru Yusuf Maileather, in Sarkin-Noma area of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. An eyewitness told DAILY POST that the incident happened over the weekend at about 8:30 a.m. in Sarkin-Noma when Dahiru Yusuf was stabbed to death by his son. The elder brother of the deceased, Alhaji Nuhu …

A 30-year-old man, Motunrayo Olaniyi, has allegedly stabbed his newlywed wife, Olajumoke, to death at Amazing Grace Estate, Elepe in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The incident was said to have occurred on Friday after a heated argument between the couple. The Lagos State Police Command, while confirming the incident in a statement by its spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, on …

The mother of former Nigerian President Umaru Yar’adua, Hajiya Aya Dada Yar’Adua, has passed away at the age of 102. According to reliable sources, the matriarch of the Yar’Adua dynasty died peacefully at her home, surrounded by loved ones. The family announced that the deceased will be laid to rest on Tuesday in Katsina as sympathisers have already begun to …