Author: Akintayo Adams

Businessman, Ismaila Mustapha aka Mompha, has described the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, as a “useless” and corrupt organisation. Mompha reacted sharply to the EFCC’s recent revelation that N35 billion was found in his bank accounts. During the trial, Idi Musa, an EFCC investigator, testified that the funds were discovered in two accounts linked to Mompha. Mompha, along with his company Ismalob Global Investment Limited, faces eight charges, including conspiracy to launder illegally obtained funds, retention of criminal proceeds, and failure to disclose assets. The trial, ongoing since January 2022, saw new developments with the latest testimony from the…

The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has advised Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, to beg the Nigerian government to secure his freedom. Primate Ayodele warned that the embattled IPOB leader would die in detention if he did not plead with the Nigerian government for his release. Ayodele offered this advice during the launch of his 30th “Warning to the Nations” at his church in Lagos on Saturday. “Nigeria will break but not through Nnamdi Kanu or Sunday Igboho, Kanu should beg the government before he is released or else he will…

General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has warned ministers of the gospel about the dangers of sexual immorality. The 82-year-old Cleric said anointing alone is not enough to resist such temptations. Adeboye spoke during the recent Ministers & Workers Conference of RCCG Americas 1, which covers regions in North, Central, and the Caribbean. While sharing his personal strategies for avoiding sexual temptations, Adeboye, who has over four and a half decades of pastoral experience, said he is still wary of sexual immorality despite his ‘anointing’ and years in the ministry. He said: “Despite…

Iran’s reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday won a runoff presidential election against ultraconservative Saeed Jalili, the interior ministry said. Pezeshkian received more than 16 million votes and Jalili more than 13 million out of about 30 million votes cast, electoral authority spokesman Mohsen Eslami said, adding that voter turnout stood at 49.8 per cent. The number of spoiled or voided ballots was reported to be over 600,000. Pezeshkian said the vote was the start of a “partnership” with the Iranian people. “The difficult path ahead will not be smooth except with your companionship, empathy, and trust. I extend my…

US President, Joe Biden, has claimed only God can convince him to quit the presidential race. There have been calls from different quarters for Biden to step down following a poor outing at the Presidential Debate with Republican candidate, Donald Trump, on June 27. But, speaking with ABC News on Friday, Biden said: “I mean if the Lord Almighty came down and said, ‘Joe, get outta the race’, I would get outta the race. The Lord Almighty’s not coming down. I mean, these hypotheticals. “I don’t think anybody is more qualified to be president or win this race than me.…

President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association (PETROAN), Billy Gillis-Harry, has revealed that the non-supply of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) is the reason for the product scarcity in the states of the Federation. Gillis-Harry disclosed this in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Saturday, reacting to the re-emergence of fuel queues in Nigeria. “Yesterday (Friday), I went to over fifteen filling stations in Abuja, including NNPCL retail outlets, but there is no product. If they say they increase prices, it is their own thing. You sell according to how…

Nigerian Music Export, Burna Boy, has warned his colleague, Dammy Krane, over his allegations that Davido has a hand in the death of his friend, Tagbo Umeike, who died on his birthday, October 3, 2017. Krane announced on his X handle on Friday night that he is prepared to testify in court, alleging that Davido contributed to Tagbo’s death. He challenged the DMW boss to sue him if his claim was false. “I’m boldly saying Davido has a hand in Tagbo’s death. If I’m lying, they should sue me, make everything cast for court,” he wrote. “I ready help am…

The United Nations has reiterated its prediction that 82 million Nigerians, approximately 64% of the population, could face hunger by 2030. The UN urged the government to address climate change, pest infestations, and other threats to agricultural productivity. This warning follows a continuous increase in food prices in the country. Speaking recently at the launch of CropWatch in Abuja, the Resident Humanitarian Coordinator of the Food and Agriculture Organisation, represented by one of the UN officials, Taofiq Braimoh, said, “The government of Nigeria, in collaboration with others, conducts an annual food security survey. This year’s results are alarming: approximately 22…

President Bola Tinubu has said it’s a shame that Nigeria generates 4.5GW of electricity despite the size of the country. Tinubu made his position known while inaugurating a 31-member Presidential Economic Coordination Council at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa Abuja yesterday. He emphasized the need for innovative solutions to the country’s economic challenges. “We have the challenge of energy security in Nigeria. We need to work together to improve our oil and gas sector, and we must also increase electricity generation and distribution throughout the country. “We are determined to do that with your cooperation, collaboration, and recommendations. As a…

July 6 is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, leaving 179 days until the year’s end. In this post, we revisit historical events reflecting the day’s rich and diverse impact on history and society. July 6, 2014: A nationwide mystery grips Ghana when “highlife” musician Castro disappears along with his girlfriend. They are suspected to have had a jet ski accident at Ghana’s Ada Estuary, but an intensive search fails to find their bodies. Castro will be declared legally dead on July 6, 2021. July 6, 1990: A campaign of bombings carried…