A 26-year-old Nigerian lady named Victoria passed away in the UK following a seizure. Nigerians residing in the UK community verified the depressing news through a statement on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Victoria, who arrived in the UK as a Masters student pursuing an MSc in Cyber Security, passed away on July 4, 2024. “Dear…
NDLEA officers have reportedly apprehended Emmanuel Okechuku Orjinze, a 48-year-old businessman who was travelling to Paris, France, at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja on May 21st. Daily Stand Nigeria gathered that Orjinze had swallowed 111 wraps of cocaine. He expelled these wraps over several days while in NDLEA custody. The agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi,…
Gunmen have reportedly robbed a Nigerian girl of her belongings inside a commercial tricycle, known as a keke and pushed her out of the moving keke. Daily Stand Nigeria gathered that the yet-to-be-identified lady hit her head on the tarred road and suffered serious injuries. This incident happened by the harbour market on Udu road…
The well-known Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie has criticized her colleagues for having relationships with married men to get money. The Nigerian actress promised she would soon expose these bad colleagues. She said some of her co-workers still comment on the social media profiles of women having affairs with their husbands. Angela Okorie stated that while…
Two members of the vigilante group at Ajayi Crowther University in Oyo State have been taken into custody on charges of sexually assaulting a female student of the institution. The institution has established its own internal panel of inquiry to look into the accusation, according to a statement released by the management on Saturday, May…
Amidst their continuing fight on social media, popular artist Davido hits Wizkid back as he makes reference to his height. As you may remember, Wizkid and Davido have been at odds ever since Wizkid used the popular begging meme of Davido to make a statement. They have both been disparaging each other ever since. Davido…
On Monday, April 29, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki approved a new minimum salary of N70,000 for state employees who work in the public service. Daily Stand Nigeria gathered that the new implementation was announced at the opening of the state’s newly constructed, state-of-the-art Labour House secretariat complex for labour unions, located along Temboga Road…
Kylian Mbappé reassured Real Madrid. He made a big announcement that Madrilenians were impatiently awaiting to outline their football plan. Kylian Mbappé (25 years old) is getting closer and closer to his dream of becoming a Real Madrid player. But while waiting for all parties to formalize next summer, several debates are taking place in…
The Federal Ministry of Education formed a seven-member committee in response to a viral internet video showing bullying incidents at Lead British International School in Abuja. Dr. Yusuf Tanko Sununu, the state minister for education, expressed deep concern over the video and reiterated the government’s opposition to harassment in schools. The committee’s task is to…
Zulu Adigwe, a seasoned Nollywood actor, has been reportedly dead. Daily Stand Nigeria gathered that the actor the Nigerian actor passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at the age of 69. The incident was announced by the Film producer Stanley Nwoko via his Instagram page. Stanley Nwoko statement reads; “I regret to announce the…
The ruling All Progressives Congress has appointed Usman Ododo, the governor of Kogi State, and Ovie Omo-Agege, the former deputy president of the Senate, to oversee this Saturday’s Ondo governorship primary election. Daily Stand Nigeria reported that the seven-member Primary Election Committee, chaired by Ododo and with Omo-Agege as secretary, will manage the shadow poll….
The major political parties in Ondo State are having their gubernatorial primaries on April 20 and 25. This is a fierce battle between the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Except for one female candidate from the APC, Mrs. Funmi Waheed-Adekojo, all the candidates are from the Ondo South…
The naira strengthened in the parallel market on Thursday as the three-day public holiday ended. The naira sold for about N1,150 to the dollar, up from N1,200 on Monday. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) policies drove the naira’s appreciation in the parallel market. The policies included paying dollars to Bureau de Change (BDC) operators…
On Thursday, April 11, the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) announced that it has banned the sale and distribution of Dex Luxury bar soap in Nigeria. According to a statement posted on the agency’s X account, the ban is due to the presence of Butyphenyl Methylpropional (BMHCA) in the product, which…
Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has stated via her Instagram page that she has no intention to marry again. The actress is currently dating Paul Okoye, also known as Pauloo, the CEO of an entertainment group. She clarified that although she is married and has grown children, marriage is not in her plans again. Instead, she…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has made it clear that there are no disputes about the Olubadan stool. He advised those who thrive from fostering conflict to stop for the sake of the state. Makinde revealed this on Wednesday as he welcomed Muslim believers to his Ikolaba home in Ibadan, the state capital, along with…
Daddy Freeze, a media personality, has come under fire from social media activist Martins Vincent Otse, also known as Very Dark Man (VDM), for allegedly spreading false information about Davido, a Nigerian musician. VDM claims that Daddy Freeze has been telling people that Davido has expressed he is weary of his (VDM) frequent posting on…
In the wake of the Central Bank of Nigeria‘s (CBN) directive to recapitalize the new banks, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Association of Senior Staff of Banks, Insurance and Financial Institutions (ASSBIFI) have expressed worries regarding job security among other things. There have been reports that similar exercises in 2010 and 2005 led…
According to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Limited), more is being done to alleviate the current gasoline shortage in Lagos and the surrounding areas. Olufemi Soneye, the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the firm, said in a statement that the retail division of NNPC Limited has fixed the problem and that everything will…
Retired soldiers have issued a warning to the Federal Government regarding its decision to rehabilitate and reintegrate repentant terrorists who have completed the government’s deradicalisation programme, Operations Safe Corridor. The programme, initiated under former president Muhammadu Buhari, has processed over 4,000 ex-Boko Haram members. According to the Punch Newspaper, in Gombe State, specifically in September…
The “Asiwaju” crooner, Ruger has recently revealed that he cannot date a lady who does not have a job. Ruger, whose real name is Michael Adebayo Olayinka, made this statement on the “Bahd and Boujee” podcast. The podcast hosts are former BBNaija housemate Tolani Baj and media personality Moet Abebe. Ruger, known for his pink…
Lamine Yamal, a 16-year-old football talent, has signed a long-term deal with Adidas, transitioning from Nike. Barcelona aims to shape its future around him, with Adidas making him the face of campaigns and his own boot line. Despite comparisons to Lionel Messi, Yamal is carving his path, mirroring Messi’s switch from Nike to becoming an…
Real Madrid has reached a verbal agreement with Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies over contract terms. The Canadian player has expressed his desire to join Real Madrid either this summer or upon the expiry of his contract with Bayern Munich in 2025. Real Madrid seeks a deal below market value for Davies, while Bayern values…
Reality Television star Josephina Ijeoma Otabor, also known as Phyna, expressed her frustration over her unsuccessful relationships. Following the end of her relationship with Groovy after BBNaija ‘Level Up’ show in 2022, Phyna has remained single but not celibate. She mentioned calling men when she felt the need for intimacy. In a recent interview with…