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Day: May 9, 2026

Police arrest ex-BBNaija winner Ilebaye’s father over assault after viral video

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command have arrested one Emmanuel Odiniya, father of former Big Brother Naija housemate, Ilebaye, over suspected domestic violence. DAILY POST earlier reported how reality TV star cried out for help during an Instagram Livestream on Friday night. A viral video clip captured moments where the father was brutally assaulting…

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BREAKING: EFCC declares ex-Humanitarian Affairs Minister, Sadiya Farouq wanted

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged abuse of office and diversion of public funds. This was announced in a notice shared via the agency’s official website on Saturday. “Farouq, 52, is an indigene of Zamfara State and her…

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Countdown to 2026 FIFA World Cup: Ecuador ready to disrupt global order

Every World Cup cycle, Ecuador carries the reputation of a “dark horse,” but as the 2026 tournament approaches, La Tri has shed that modest label in favour of something more formidable: a consistent, high-intensity powerhouse. No longer just a team that relies on the altitude of Quito, this generation of Ecuadorian talent is battle-hardened in…

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Plane hits pedestrian during take off

A flight aborted its takeoff from Denver International Airport late Friday after striking a person on the runway, with at least one passenger injured, according to the airport and US media reports. Denver International Airport said in a statement that “Frontier Flight 4345 reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff” at around 11:19 pm (0519 GMT…

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Hajj: 343 Lagos pilgrims land in Saudi Arabia

Lagos State Pilgrims Welfare Board says no fewer than 343 intending pilgrims have landed at the King AbdulAzeez International Airport, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, for the 2026 Hajj exercise. According to a statement by the board’s  Director of Public Affairs, Taofeek Lawal, the intending pilgrims comprised 169 males and 174 females Lawal said that the inaugural…

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5 smallest countries in the world by land area

Countries are often imagined as vast territories with large populations, multiple cities and wide geographical landscapes. Yet, some nations are so small that they barely appear on a world map. These microstates and island nations may be limited in size, but many possess rich histories, thriving economies and unique global identities. Here’s a look at…

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What Ribadu discussed with Vance, Rubio, Hooker during 3-day US visit

A statement from the Presidency has explained what the National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, discussed with senior officials of the United States during his three-day working visit from May 4 to May 6. During the visit, Ribadu met with US Vice President J. D. Vance; Acting National Security Advisor and Secretary of State,…

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