Former National Security Adviser, Colonel Sambo Dasuki (retd), made a surprise appearance at a reception in honour of newly inducted young Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Barrister Yunus Abdulsalam. In a brief remark, Dasuki humorously stated that he was “ambushed” into the role. “While I don’t typically enjoy speaking at public functions, I must embrace this unexpected honor.” “I ...

The nationwide protest against hunger and bad governance has faced a setback in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital. This is due to the actions of security agencies, accompanied by individuals appearing to be political thugs, who chased the protesters away. DAILY POST reports that the security agencies and the alleged political thugs first stormed the Pleasure Park, the original starting ...

From Dotun Omisakin, Lagos Protesters have blocked a major road in Lagos, resulting in a long queue of cars around Ojota. The protesters led by Hassan Soweto, one of the organisers and national coordinator of the Education Rights Campaign, parked a the van in the middle of the road, while expressing concerns about the state of the nation. Daily Trust observed that many vehicles reversed and took ...

A legal expert and public analyst, Justice Osai Ahiakwo has said several sociopolitical issues on the home front are against Nigeria’s demand to have a United Nations Security Council permanent seat. In a statement issued in Calabar, Cross River State, Ahiakwo said the request should not be made now, even though Nigeria is the most populous African nation that is actively participating in UN ...

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the expansion of guarantors for small-scale loans to agripreneurs, now including Community Development Associations, farmers’ associations, and artisans’ associations.   The governor made this known during an address marking Nigeria’s 64th Independence anniversary.  He also extended the subsidy on transportation for another six months ...

GistReel A man has taken his marriage proposal to the next level by surprising his girlfriend with a helicopter ride, where he proposed mid-air. This romantic gesture has gone viral on social media, particularly on TikTok. In the video, the couple is seen smiling joyfully inside the helicopter. Man proposes to girlfriend mid-air. Moments into the flight, a sign on the ground below reads, “Marry ...