The United States of America has been urged to re-designate Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern, CPC, and subsequently place her on the US watchlist over the rising spate of killings by bandits and criminal herdsmen. The call was made by a delegation of American Veterans of Igbo Descent, AVID; and Rising Sun &…
Fire is widely acknowledged for its benefits to humanity, but it becomes a threat when its presence is uninvited. On a daily basis, fire incidents are reported across states in Nigeria, with numerous tragic stories of fires ravaging homes and property. The Environmental Health and Safety Department at the University of Washington, United States, defines…
Nigerian gospel singer Tim Godfrey has lamented the poor treatment of gospel artistes in Nigeria, revealing he once received bars of yam and a live chicken as payment for his performances. In a viral video on Thursday, Godfrey expressed frustration over the unfair treatment of gospel singers, saying returning to Nigeria became difficult because event…
Super Eagles stars Victor Osimhen and Stanley Nwabali have been nominated for top honours at the 2025 CAF Awards, though Nigeria’s national team failed to make the shortlist for the National Team of the Year category. CAF announced the nominations on Wednesday, with Osimhen making the final ten-man list for the Men’s Player of the…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has reduced its premium motor spirit price. DAILY POST correspondent gathered that the NNPCL retail outlets in Abuja on Saturday slashed their petrol pump price to N910 per litre from N945. This was the case in NNPCL filling stations in Zone 6, Kubwa Expressway, Wuse Zone 4, and…
Gaza’s civil defence agency said an Israeli strike on a residential building in the Shujaiya area of Gaza City killed at least 20 people on Wednesday, as the military said they were looking into the attack. The agency’s spokesman, Mahmud Bassal told AFP the strike resulted in “20 martyrs and more than 40 injured” and…
A woman identified as Khadija is facing accusation of killing her 11-year-old daughter, Fadila, in the Tukur area of Zaria, Kaduna State. According to reports, the tragic incident happened on Saturday just before the Maghrib prayer. Khadija allegedly beat her daughter with a pestle after accusing her of stealing ₦100 she received during Sallah celebrations….
A lady has reportedly passed away after discovering that her husband was cheating with one of his ‘groomsmen’. The incident was shared on Facebook by a netizen identified as Shamimi Anase. It was gathered that the wife identified as Doosuur developed high BP following marital issues with her husband, Sefa Awen. Apparently, the lady had…
The Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, says the new minimum wage will be reviewed in less than two years from now. Onyejeocha said this on Thursday in Umuahia while addressing newsmen after a meeting with labour leaders in Abia. She said that President Bola Tinubu was committed to his promise to…
Modupeola Fadugba, a Nigerian multi-media artist whose work explores the intersections of cultural identity, social justice, and the socio-political landscape, has been awarded the grand prize at the esteemed Norval Sovereign African Art Prize 2025 hosted by Norval Foundation in Cape Town. This significant recognition underscores Fadugba’s exceptional talent and the profound impact of her…