Author: Daily Post Nigeria

Several protesters were arrested on Monday as demonstrations intensified against the construction of an Ebola quarantine centre intended to accommodate American citizens arriving from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the central Kenyan tourist town of Nanyuki.

The facility, located at the Laikipia Air Base beneath the slopes of Mount Kenya, is designed to quarantine Americans travelling from the DRC, where authorities continue to battle a significant Ebola outbreak.

Police moved to disperse demonstrators who gathered near the air base, firing tear gas and arresting several individuals after protesters staged a symbolic display by carrying a coffin bearing the inscription “Ebola.” Some demonstrators also wore protective gear to express their opposition to the project.

Kenya has never recorded a confirmed case of Ebola, a fact protesters cited as justification for resisting the establishment of the quarantine facility.

“We don’t have that disease in this country… they are bringing a virus into our country,” one protester, 30-year-old Zipporah Wachira, said during the demonstration.

The quarantine centre, which is nearing completion, is expected to house 50 isolation beds and be operated by American personnel. The project has generated controversy since it was announced, triggering an earlier round of protests on June 1. Human rights groups reported that two people died during those demonstrations, although the circumstances surrounding the deaths remain unclear.

Construction was temporarily halted following an order by Kenya’s High Court, while local political leaders in Laikipia have openly opposed the initiative.

Despite the resistance, President William Ruto’s administration has insisted the project will proceed, citing the longstanding health partnership between Kenya and the United States.

Speaking last week, President Ruto defended the decision, saying the United States had supported Kenya’s health sector for nearly three decades.

“The American people and government have been partners with us on matters of health for close to 25 to 30 years,” he said, adding that rejecting Washington’s request to establish the facility would appear “very inhuman.”

Kenya’s Health Ministry has also sought to reassure the public, maintaining that the facility would serve both Kenyan and American nationals if necessary.

The United States has pledged approximately $13.5 million to strengthen Kenya’s Ebola preparedness, including support for the quarantine centre.

Many arrested as Kenyans protest American Ebola quarantine centre 

Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Kola, has revealed that he has not been lucky with love.

Speaking ahead of the reunion, which premiered on Monday night, Kola said he has had a rough love journey. 

According to him, love has shown him “shege.”

He, however, said he is grateful to have experienced love.

“Love has shown me shege. The funny thing is that some people die without never falling in love. So, the joy is that every time you fall in love, you should be happy that you are in love because not everyone gets to experience it,” he said. 

DAILY POST recalls that during the show, Kola was famous for relentlessly expressing his love for Dede, who never reciprocated.

After the show, Dede said she still wouldn’t have considered Kola even if she doesn’t have a boyfriend outside.

She explained that the Canada-based businessman was not her ideal man.

BBNaija Reunion: ‘Love has shown me shege’ – Kola

Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council, JNC, Domingo Michael Adeleke, has died in Geneva after a brief illness.

Adeleke was in Switzerland as part of Nigeria’s delegation to the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva.

The deceased reportedly became ill and was later taken for medical attention but subsequently passed away.

His death was confirmed by an official of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, who described Adeleke as a committed trade unionist dedicated to the welfare of workers.

“It is with deep sorrow that the Nigeria Labour Congress and the entire trade union movement in Nigeria, especially the 2026 Workers’ Delegates to the International Labour Conference, announce the passing of Comrade Domingo Michael Adeleke, who died today in Geneva after a brief illness while attending the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference,” the official said.

A member of the Nigeria Civil Service Union, NCSU, Adeleke served as Chairman of the Lagos State Joint Negotiating Council, where he was involved in labour-related advocacy and workers’ welfare initiatives.

According to the NLC, he remained committed to the promotion of decent work and social justice throughout his career.

Nigerian labour leader dies in Geneva

Big Brother Naija Season 10 Reunion has began airing on Monday, June 8, and fans are noticing the conspicuous absence of one of the former housemates, Ivatar.

DAILY POST reports that all the 29 housemates, including Faith, who was disqualified from the show, were in attendance except Ivatar. 

As expected, viewers are already asking why the South Africa-based DJ was absence at the reunion. 

Despite concerns by viewers, especially Ivatar’s fans, neither Ivatar nor the organisers have address her absence at the reunion. 

Meanwhile, the first episode of the BBNaija 10/10 Reunion was aired on Monday night, with the fight between Thelma Lawson and Big Soso stealing the highlight. 

The duo got involved in a heated argument after Big Soso tried to defend Isabella from Thelma.

During the argument, Big Soso boasted about owning a company in the UK and being wealthy than Thelma, a skincare entrepreneur based in Port Harcourt. 

Thelma said she was furious because Big Soso “bought” a problem that wasn’t hers, but Soso responded that she bought it because she has the money to, sparking cheers from her colleagues. 

BBNaija10: Ex-housemate, Ivatar’s absence at reunion sparks reactions

Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Zita has revealed why she broke up with her colleague and boyfriend on the show, Danboskid.

Speaking in the first episode of the reunion aired on Monday, Zita explained that the Danboskid she met after the show was different from the one he knew on the show.

She, however, clarified that they are still “friends” despite the breakup.

“Danboskid and I are cool and we are friends. Danboskid on the show was different from post-show,” she stated.

Danboskid also confirmed their split but added that they separated amicably. 

“We are still cool,” he said. 

BBNaija Reunion: Danboskid on show was different from post-show – Zita

A United States Army helicopter gunship went down near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, and the two crew members were safely rescued.

It is not yet known whether the helicopter was shot down by Iranian fire, experienced mechanical failure or encountered some other problem.

The incident occurred a few days after hostilities in the region increased as Israel and Iran exchanged military strikes before stepping back.

US President Donald Trump, while addressing reporters early Tuesday, said that the crew members were fine.

Trump, however, did not provide further details, saying that a report on the incident would be issued soon.

At the time of filing this report, the US military’s Central Command, CENTCOM, has not commented on the incident.

US Army helicopter goes down near Strait of Hormuz

Former Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Tracy has shared her biggest regret on the show.

Speaking in the first episode of the reunion aired on Monday night, Tracy said she feels she “didn’t live once” in Big Brother’s house.

The rising actress said she wished she had been more lively on the show.

Tracy, who left her job in the oil and gas sector to go on the show, said her poor performance on the reality show was due to lack of preparations. 

“Watching the highlights of the show, I realised that I didn’t do much. There’s a phrase that you only live once, and now I felt like I didn’t live once in Biggie’s house,” she said. 

“Coming to the show was difficult for me because people around me didn’t want me to come so I wasn’t prepared emotionally and otherwise.

“Honestly, when I came, I felt down because I saw that everyone came prepared,” she added. 

BBNaija Reunion: ‘I didn’t live once in Biggie’s house’ – Tracy 

Alex Iwobi will join the Super Eagles centurion club when the three-time African champions take on Portugal in an  another international friendly at the Estádio Dr. Magalhães Pessoa, Leiria on Wednesday, DAILY POST reports.

Iwobi, 30,  has made 99 appearances for the Super Eagles.

The Fulham playmaker will join the elite class which include Ahmed Musa, Joseph Yobo and Vincent Enyeama, who have recorded as many as 100 caps for the Super Eagles.

The former Everton player has been a full international for Nigeria for 10 years and eight months.

Iwobi made his debut for Nigeria in a friendly against Democratic Republic of Congo in 2015.

He represented England at youth level before switching international allegiance.

Super Eagles: Alex Iwobi set for historic 100th appearance

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Peter Okoye, popularly known as Mr P, has reacted to criticism surrounding the release of his latest music.

The singer, who was seen dancing in his new music video, faced comments from some social media users who suggested he should retire, arguing that Afrobeats is for a younger generation.

Responding to the backlash, Mr P defended his ability to sing, dance, perform, play multiple musical instruments, and his musical qualifications. 

Taking to his social media, he said, “Put some respect on the name Peter Okoye aka Mr P.”

He also claimed that many critics are disappointed PSQUARE fans who are yet to accept the group’s split. 

“Respect our decision and move on,” he said, adding that his solo career has been “one of the best things that has ever happened” to him.

The singer further revealed that he recently signed a multi-million-dollar five-year deal with an international distribution company covering three albums.

“Nobody can stop this movement. The train has left the station. It’s Mr P Forever!” He added.

Peter Okoye slams fan demanding his retirement over age

Prince Emmanuel Kanu, younger brother to the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu has backed his brother’s courtroom exchange with Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court, Abuja raising fresh questions over the legal foundation of his conviction.

Prince Kanu insisted that any criminal conviction must be based on an extant written law in force at the time of judgment.

In a detailed thread shared by Prince Emmanuel Kanu with THE WHISTLER on Tuesday, the court proceedings were described as centering on a fundamental constitutional question anchored on Section 36 (12) of the Nigerian Constitution, which prohibits conviction for any offence not defined and prescribed in a written law.

According to the account, during proceedings on 20 November 2025, Nnamdi Kanu directly challenged the court to “show me the law,” demanding the specific extant statute that defined the offence and prescribed its punishment at the time of conviction.

The thread alleges that the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022, which is cited as the current law, was not expressly relied upon in the conviction, while the court instead referenced provisions linked to the repealed Terrorism (Prevention) (Amendment) Act 2013.

It further stated that the prosecution’s case was originally anchored on the 2013 law, despite its repeal, and that the court relied on a savings provision contained in Section 98(3) of the 2022 Act to sustain ongoing proceedings.

Prince Emmanuel Kanu also referenced portions of the judgment in which the court acknowledged that repealed laws generally lose legal effect, but maintained that transitional provisions may preserve certain proceedings.

The argument, according to the thread, is whether such provisions can validly sustain a conviction where the offence-creating law has been repealed.

Central to the argument is Section 36(12) of the Constitution, which states that a person cannot be convicted of a criminal offence unless the offence and its penalty are defined in a written law. The Kanu camp maintains that the constitutional requirement applies at the point of conviction and not merely at the time of alleged conduct.

The thread further claims that the court did not explicitly identify a standalone offence-creating provision under the 2022 Act that directly supported the conviction, raising questions – according to the argument presented – about whether the legal basis met constitutional standards.

It also noted that the preliminary objection filed by Kanu challenged the continued reliance on a repealed statute and argued that any trial or conviction based on such a law would be void.

According to his explanation, Justice Omotosho had previously cited authorities suggesting that proceedings conducted under a repealed law are a nullity, but also relied on statutory transition clauses to justify continuity of the prosecution process.

The issue, as framed by the Kanu camp, is now expected to be further examined on appeal, where they argue that the Court of Appeal must clearly identify the specific written law in force at the time of conviction that supports the judgment delivered.

If no such law is identified, they contend, the conviction would fail the constitutional requirement under Section 36(12).

Kanu was convicted and sentenced to life in prison in 2025 on terrorism-related charges. He has recently appealed his conviction.

Kanu Backs Courtroom Exchange, Says Conviction Must Rest On Law is first published on The Whistler Newspaper