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Print article Share Heatwaves are becoming more likely and more intense due to climate change, impacting sources of power generation around the world as they work to meet increased demand. When temperatures soared past 40C in parts of Europe in June and July 2026, nuclear reactors shuttered, gas plants’ efficiency fell, wind speeds dropped and […]
As phones technology continues to evolve in 2026, manufacturers are packing more storage into their flagship devices than ever before. With 8K video recording, AI-powered editing, console-quality gaming and increasingly larger apps, 128GB is no longer enough for many users. Today, several premium smartphones are available with up to 1TB and even 2TB of internal […]
Samsung and iPhones continue to dominate the premium smartphone camera market in 2026, with both brands offering flagship devices capable of professional-quality photography and videography. Here are five of the best camera phones from the two brands. 1. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra The Galaxy S26 Ultra is Samsung’s most powerful camera phone, featuring a high-resolution […]
When armed groups attacked the border post of Am-Dafok in northeastern CAR on 30 June 2026, most analysts asked the familiar question: who was behind the attack, and how resilient is Russia’s presence? The right question is different. Why can Russia not simply leave the Central African Republic — even if it wanted to? The […]
In mid-June of 2026, the two rival factions claiming to be Libya’s official government agreed to a power sharing deal. In it, Prime Minister Abdul Dbeibah, the leader of the internationally recognised Government of National Unity (GNU) based in Triopli in western Libya, and Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, the power behind of the unrecognised Government […]
After the US-Iran war caused energy prices to soar, ballooning Egypt’s energy import bill, the government has doubled down on plans to boost renewable energy in the country’s power mix – part of its broader plan to become a clean energy export hub for the region. With abundant sunshine, swathes of unused desert land and […]
Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja As part of the Corporate Social Responsibility, Dangote Cement Plc, Obajana Plant, has deepened its social footprint by distributing educational materials in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital. General Manager, Social Performance Department, Dangote Cement, Obajana Plant, Ademola Adeyemi, described it as an extension of the company’s corporate social responsibility (CSR) schemes. According […]
Emmanuel Ugwu-Nwogo in Enugu No fewer than three persons were abducted yesterday when armed men stormed a Church in Enugu community thereby throwing residents in panic and fear. The Enugu State Point Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued by the state Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO), SP Daniel Ndukwe, saying that the abduction happened “within the precinct […]
The Osun State Police Command has announced the arrest of three suspects during a routine intelligence-led raid at a criminal black spot in Osogbo as part of its ongoing operations to combat crime across the state. According to a statement issued by the Command spokesperson, DSP Abiodun Ojelabi on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, […]
Chelsea have finalized the signing of Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria, as reported by Marca. Chavarria solidified his status as one of the most coveted wing-backs in Spanish football last season, making 44 appearances across all competitions and contributing one goal along with three assists. The Blues have been compelled to seek a new left-back […]
Former West Ham player, Mateus Fernandes, has disclosed the reasons behind his decision to join Tottenham Hotspur, instead of Manchester United this summer. He shared insights regarding his discussion with Tottenham boss, Roberto De Zerbi prior to the significant transfer. Following West Ham United’s relegation, Fernandes was widely rumoured to be leaving the club. Both […]
Manchester United icon, Rio Ferdinand, has lauded the performances of midfielder Mason Mount during the club’s pre-season tour thus far. Mount transferred to United from fellow Premier League powerhouse Chelsea in the summer of 2023 for a reported fee of £55 million, with an additional £5 million in potential add-ons. Despite the significant transfer cost, […]
Manchester City defender, Josko Gvardiol has opened up on new manager, Enzo Maresca’s style of play and tactics following their preseason defeat to Inter Milan on Saturday. He believes the Italian is capable of upholding the standards set by Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. He is confident that the former Chelsea manager possesses the necessary […]
Applying for a United States visa does not guarantee approval, as every application is assessed based on requirements established under U.S. immigration law. According to the U.S. Department of State, visa applicants are generally required to appear for an interview with a consular officer at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate, where their information and eligibility […]
UEFA are demanding for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, after he scrapped the “shabby, back-room deal” to sell stakes in the World Cup. Infantino tried to sell a £3.1 billion stake to a group of private investors led by Josh Kushner, who is an extended relation of US President Donald Trump – But his […]
Hull City owner, Acun Ilicali has slammed Real Madrid for supposedly fabricating ‘false narratives’ regarding the Tigers’ alleged interest in acquiring Los Merengues player, Carlos Espi. The Tigers, who triumphed in the EFL Championship play-off final in May, are eager to secure a new forward as they prepare for the Premier League this summer. Consequently, […]
Getting married to a US citizen does not automatically mean a marriage will qualify for immigration purposes. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) generally determines whether a marriage is legally valid based on the law of the place where the marriage took place. In most cases, a valid marriage certificate serves as initial evidence […]
UEFA will boycott FIFA tournaments if Gianni Infantino goes ahead with his proposal to sell off a stake in the World Cup This decision was taken at an emergency meeting of all UEFA’s 55 member associations this afternoon. Infantino has given football associations until September 19, to back his plan to sell off part of FIFA […]
• Walson-Jack admits administrative errors Adedayo Akinwale in Abuja The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has said that the police won’t be able to produce the embattled Director General of the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC), Adeyemi Adeniyi without a warrant from a competent court. To this end, Disu yesterday in Abuja told […]
Standard Chartered has announced a record financial performance for the first half of 2026, driven by strong growth in its Wealth Solutions and Global Banking businesses, while raising its income outlook for the full year. The international bank reported a record operating income of USD11.6 billion, with profit before tax rising 9 per cent to […]
Former Chelsea star, Shaun Wright-Phillips has urged the club to re-sign Lewis Hall, asserting that the Newcastle United defender would serve as a “fantastic replacement” for Marc Cucurella. Cucurella concluded his four-year tenure at the West London club last month, transferring to Real Madrid on a six-year contract. His exit has left Chelsea with limited […]
Former Nottingham Forest head coach, Sean Dyche, shared his thoughts on the footballing approach adopted by new Liverpool manager, Andoni Iraola, who took charge at Anfield this summer. Iraola has taken over from Arne Slot following an impressive 2025-26 season with AFC Bournemouth, where he led the Cherries to their first-ever European football qualification by […]
UEFA has reacted strongly to a report indicating that FIFA President Gianni Infantino is considering selling stakes in the World Cup to private investors, a move that could potentially generate tens of millions of pounds for him. On Tuesday, FIFA announced in a press release its intention to increase funding for football development to over […]
…Says funding cuts, inequalities threaten bid to end HIV, hepatitis, STIs by 2030 By Chioma Obinna The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that nearly nine million people living with HIV are still without life-saving treatment, raising concerns that funding cuts, humanitarian crises and widening inequalities could derail global efforts to end HIV, viral hepatitis […]
By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau Chief The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called on central banks and financial regulators to strengthen governance frameworks for Artificial Intelligence (AI), warning that the rapid adoption of the technology across the financial system could create new systemic risks if left inadequately supervised. The recommendation was made by the IMF’s Financial […]
—Screens 50,000 farms By Dayo Johnson Akure Agribusiness and manufacturing company, Johnvents Group, has published its inaugural Sustainability Report as part of efforts to strengthen responsible business practices across its operations. The report outlines the company’s policy framework for environmental stewardship, social responsibility and corporate governance, and aligns its operations with globally recognised Environmental, Social […]
By Dayo Johnson, Akure The African Peoples Movement (APM) candidate for Ondo Central Senatorial District, Sunday Falae, has said his ambition to represent the district in the Senate is driven by a desire to provide effective representation and bring governance closer to the grassroots. Speaking with journalists in Akure, Falae said legislative representation should go […]
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has announced plans to close the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Konduga as part of the state’s ongoing resettlement programme. The move follows the successful closure of the Bama IDP camp, the largest displacement facility outside Maiduguri, and the planned shutdown of the Gwoza camp. Speaking during […]
Former Barcelona player, Xavi Simons has opened up on why he left the club, asserting that the Catalan team never had faith in him, and he opted to remain silent about it. In an interview on The Sports Agents podcast, Simons mentioned that he was focused on improving his performance on the field, despite being […]
Kebbi State Police Command has launched a coordinated manhunt for the abductors of a Kebbi State High Court judge, Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, following his abduction by suspected bandits in Bunza Local Government Area of the state.DAILY POST had earlier reported that the judge was kidnapped after armed men stormed his residence along Zogirma Road […]
Former Watford captain, Troy Deeney, has tipped Arsenal to successfully defend the Premier League title this season and has shared his predictions for the top four. After achieving three consecutive second-place finishes, Mikel Arteta successfully led Arsenal to their first league championship in 22 years last season. With the World Cup concluded and pre-season activities […]
United States President Donald Trump on Friday joked about seeking a third term and unveiled a ‘Trump 2028’ cap, despite the US Constitution limiting presidents to two terms.Trump made the joke at an annual event to mark press freedom in Washington, where he poked fun at journalists and political rivals before making the surprise remark. […]
Print article Share The European Commission has put forward new plans to cut emissions under the EU carbon market more slowly, from 2031 onwards. On 17 July, the commission presented its long-awaited proposal for reform of the EU’s Emissions Trading System (ETS). It recommended a number of changes, including giving companies free allowances to cover […]
Kayode Tokede BUA Cement Plc has released its half-year (H1) unaudited financial statements for the period ended June 30, 2026 with profit before tax of N324,4 billion, about 79 per cent increase over N214.8 billion reported in the half year (H1) ended June 30, 2025. The company reported N728.9 billion revenue in H1 2026, a […]
By Luminous Jannamike The National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, on Friday openly defied Governor Ademola Adeleke’s order suspending its activities in Osun State, insisting that no state governor has the power to shut down the operations of the nationally recognised transport union. Read Also: Adeleke bans NURTW activities in Osun What began as a […]
Five months after the deadly attack on their communities, residents of Kaiama, Woro, Nuku and surrounding areas in the Kwara North Senatorial District, on Friday, protested the endless captivity of over 100 abducted victims still in kidnappers’ den. Aside scores who lost their lives, about 179 residents were abducted during the attack on the communities […]
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has warned that any uncompleted house discovered to be harboring kidnappers or other criminals will be demolished. Governor Otti made the vow on Thursday while responding to questions from J=journalists during his monthly media chat. He said that regular surveillance was being beamed on uncompleted buildings and forests, to ensure […]
This summer has seen Europe suffer through a series of record-breaking heatwaves. Amid widespread media coverage of the number of deaths and the influence of climate change, the UK’s Daily Telegraph reported on new research with the incorrect headline: “Heatwaves caused by fall in pollution.” The article was shared on social media by Richard Tice […]
By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has released the merit admission list for candidates who sat for the 2026 screening test into Lagos State Model Colleges and upgraded secondary schools following the screening exercise. In a statement issued on Friday by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Abisola Dokunmu-Adegbite, the government […]
By Gift Chapi Odekina Director-General of the Budget Office of the Federation, Tanimu Yakubu, on Friday defended the agency’s role in the controversial budgetary allocation to the Presidential Foreign Investment Promotion Council (PFIPC), insisting that despite provisions made in the 2026 Appropriation Act, not a single kobo was released or spent because the statutory conditions […]
The National Democratic Congress (NDC), Kaduna State chapter, has called for the conduct of a primary election to validly nominate its gubernatorial candidate, either through consensus or a direct primary election. A statement issued on Friday by Tanko Marafa Tsoriang, the State NDC Publicity Secretary, said, “The Kaduna State NDC members are about to be […]
Women from Uzoagba Ancient Kingdom in Ikeduru LGA of Imo State have staged a protest against the chairman of the council, Justice Nze, accusing him of imposing a traditional ruler and President General, PG, on the community without following laid down rules. The protesters described the alleged action of the council chairman as unconstitutional as […]
African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has waved off the recent insinuation by President Bola Tinubu in respect of the Federal Government pension backlog, describing it as unnecessary ghosting and futile political shadow chasing by an inept APC-led administration. DAILY POST recalls that Tinubu blasted Atiku for ‘privatizing government assets and leaving pensioners […]
The United States Department of State has warned Americans to avoid unofficial websites offering passport renewal services, saying many of them pose as government portals while charging unnecessary fees for services available free through official channels. In a public advisory, the department said some third-party websites are designed to look like official government pages but […]
Google has unveiled a new selfie video sign-in feature that allows users to access their accounts using facial verification, marking another step in the technology industry’s shift away from traditional passwords toward biometric authentication. The company announced on Thursday that the feature is designed to provide users with an alternative way to regain access to […]
A 56-year-old US-based Pastor, Dale Sanders has been convicted on multiple federal fraud charges after a jury found he stole more than $340,000 from two churches and used the money to fund his personal lifestyle, including gambling, dining and living expenses. The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, David I. Courcelle, announced that […]
Andreas Sieber is head of political strategy at 350.0g. Cat Abreu is director of the International Climate Politics Hub. From the US abduction of Venezuela’s president at the start of this year to the Iran war which rumbles on, disruption is the new normal for global geopolitics, more often than not linked to conflict over […]
By Steve Oko The management of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike (MOUAU), has firmly defended Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ursula Akanwa, against allegations surrounding the controversial recruitment exercise, while blaming the mess on the immediate past management, which superintended over the exercise, for not restricting itself to the approved quota. It said Prof. Akanwa neither supervised […]
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has warned candidates sitting for its 2026-2027 Post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination Aptitude Test against examination malpractice and violation of guidelines. The warning is in a statement issued on Tuesday by the university’s registrar and secretary to council, Mrs Abosede Wickliffe. She stated that the online aptitude test would be held […]
– Denies withdrawing case against Oden Ewa By Emma Una SENATOR Eteng Williams representing Cross River Central has denied withdrawing his court case challenging the emergence of Mr Oden Ewa as the winner of the APC Senatorial ticket for the Cross River Central district The Senator on Tuesday rejected claims that the dispute over the […]