Nigeria

Aliyu Wammakko, an expert in the housing sector has explained why the Federal Government needs to cut taxes associated with cement production and consider subsidies to bring down the rising cost of building materials and housing in Nigeria. Wammakko made this disclosure in an interview with DAILY POST on Friday. His comments come amid a hike Cement hits […]

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that four police officers and seven civilians were killed during an attack by suspected armed bandits on Ayilamo Community in Logo Local Government Area of the state. The command said the attack occurred at about 6:12pm on Thursday, September 10, 2026, when the suspected bandits, said to be Ayilamo: Police […]

Nollywood actor, Daniel Etim Effiong has defended his participation in kissing scenes in movies, arguing that actions should be judged by a person’s intentions rather than by outward appearances. Speaking in a video shared online, the actor questioned critics who condemn actors for performing romantic scenes, drawing a comparison with medical […]

The Nigeria Police Force has refuted a report claiming that the IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu directed the commencement of training for newly recruited Constables. The story which surfaced on social media recently had claimed that the purported training was for 50,000 newly hired Constables. The report, currently in circulation, also had the name and […]

Nollywood actor, Stan Nze and his wife, actress Blessing Obasi, have renewed their wedding vows as they marked five years of being together. The couple reaffirmed their commitment to each other during an intimate ceremony attended by close family and friends. Stan shared a video from the vow renewal on his social media pages, capturing Stan Nze, wife […]

The Nigerian Consulate General in Johannesburg has condemned the killing of a Nigerian national, Bishop Taiwo Michael Fakunle, in Johannesburg, South Africa, urging authorities in the country to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. The Consulate expressed its position in a press statement dated September […]

The alleged involvement of former Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, in the recent visit of Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), to Makurdi has sparked questions over the political relationship between the two politicians.The Chief Press Secretary to Governor Hyacinth Alia, Tersoo Kula, raised the questions on Friday […]

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP South-East Zonal Working Committee has called on the National Security Adviser, the Department of State Services, DSS, the Inspector-General of Police and other security agencies to investigate the conduct of security agencies in the region, particularly the Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi State. The demand was contained […]

Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Abayomi Arigbabu, has charged Principals and Headteachers across the state on the need to make every school environment clean, safe, functional and conducive for a robust teaching and learning process. Arigbabu gave the charge during Day 3 of a Pre-resumption Stakeholders meeting involving […]

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has objected to the prayer by Atiku Abubakar and the African Democratic Congress to amend the suit seeking the disqualification of President Bola Tinubu and All Progressives Congress, APC, from the 2027 presidential election. Atiku, the presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress, ADC, and his […]

Rangers defeated Beninese club Sobemap FC 5-4 on penalties to qualify for the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. The Nigerian champions were held to a 1-1 draw by their hosts in the second leg of the first preliminary round tie at the Stade de Kegue, Lome on Friday. The keenly contested encounter CAF Champions League: Rangers through to […]

The management of The Sun Newspapers has nominated Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, for its 2026 Governor of the Year award. The nomination was conveyed to the governor on Friday when the Managing Director and Editor-in-Chief of The Sun, Onuoha Ukeh, presented the letter at the Benue State Government House in Makurdi. Speaking after receiving the […]

FIFA has clarified that they have not picked a venue to host the final of the 2030 World Cup final. The tournament will be co-hosted by Morocco, Spain and Portugal. Madrid’s Santiago Bernabeu and a planned 115,000-seat stadium in Benslimane, near Casablanca, are viewed as the leading contenders. The head of Morocco’s soccer federation, Fouzi FIFA […]

Residents of Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Friday protested the recurring attacks, kidnappings and worsening insecurity in the area. The protest followed multiple attacks by suspected armed bandits in parts of the state, including the recent attack on Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area, where one person was killed and an […]

Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has predicted some of the Game Week 4 fixtures that will be played in the Premier League this weekend. After the three previous rounds, Manchester City sit top of the table, ahead of Arsenal on goals scored. City travel to Manchester United on Sunday, looking to maintain their perfect start to the EPL: Shearer […]

The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Kebbi State has challenged the African Democratic Congress, ADC, to explain the source of properties allegedly linked to former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, before questioning the state government’s finances. The APC acting chairman in the state, Adamu Mudi-Augie, made […]

The Legal Adviser of the Taraba State chapter of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), , K.M. Chiroma, has declared the purported vote of no confidence in the state party chairman, Amb. Charles Tiuda, and the subsequent appointment of Richard Dauda Achiaregе as interim chairman unconstitutional, and of no legal effect. Chiroma, in a statement issued NDC […]

Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has sent a message to manager Michael Carrick regarding defender Leny Yoro’s position in his squad. Speaking on The Overlap, Neville urged Carrick to stop deploying the 20-year-old Frenchman as a right-back for Man United. Carrick had played Yoro as a right-back during Man United’s Premier League draw at Everton […]

UEFA has unveiled the Champions League Team of the Week after the fixtures in Match Day 1. Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, is between the sticks despite conceding a goal in the 2-1 win over Inter Milan. The defence is made up of Pau Torres (Aston Villa), Marc Bartra (Barcelona), Dest (PSV) and Archie Brown Champions League: UEFA reveals Team of […]

Real Madrid boss, José Mourinho has said that Vinicius Junior is being heavily criticised because of the quality he has. The Brazilian has recently suffered criticisms over his lack of form but Mourinho has shown faith in the Brazilian. Addressing the press ahead of Real Madrid clash against Rayo Vallecano, the Portuguese said that Vinicius LaLiga: […]