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Serena Williams will play at Wimbledon for the first time since 2022 after the American legend was given a wildcard to play the doubles event with her sister Venus on Tuesday. Williams made a sensational return to tennis last week when she won her first-round doubles match at Queen’s Club with partner Victoria Mboko. The […]
By Enitan Abdultawab Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa has explained why he posed with his head downwards in Uruguay’s 2026 World Cup photos. Bielsa brushed aside speculation surrounding his viral FIFA World Cup portrait, insisting there was no hidden message behind the unconventional photograph. The veteran Argentine tactician attracted attention after FIFA released official portraits […]
By Enitan Abdultawab Nigerian media personality and actor Denrele Edun has explained the reason behind his symbolic decision to “marry himself” as part of celebrations marking his 45th birthday. The flamboyant entertainer, born Adenrele Oluwafemi Edun, sparked reactions on social media after sharing a video in which he announced that he had tied the knot […]
Africa needs to urgently expand its fish-farming sector to meet its food needs, the head of the UN’s fisheries division said Tuesday, even as its latest report found record production levels globally. Fish and seafood is now a $184-billion trade, according to the State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture report by the United Nations’ Food […]
Civil society organizations, CSOs, in Ogun State have condemned the multiple levies, overlapping regulatory requirements and duplication of registration process imposed by federal and state agencies in the state. The CSOs urged government to harmonise all regulations affecting their operations. They also called on the Ogun State government to eliminate policies that commercialize their operations […]
Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha has become one of the breakout stars of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after his stunning performance against Spain sparked an extraordinary surge in popularity on social media. The 40-year-old shot-stopper had just over 50,000 followers on Instagram before Cape Verde’s historic tournament opener against the European champions on Monday. Less […]
Pakistan has played a key role in efforts to halt war between Iran and the United States, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announcing a deal and “immediate and permanent” end to military operations this week. Pakistan signalled it will continue to lay the groundwork for further talks, with a signing ceremony scheduled in Switzerland on […]
Today, video content is reaching audiences on a variety of platforms and devices. Each platform will have a recommended video size that will be best for its platform. Manual adaptation may be time-consuming and resource-intensive. Content distribution and consistency are made easier with flexible formatting. Pippit makes this easier as it enables multiple video layouts […]
The National Security Adviser (NSA), Malam Nuhu Ribadu, has identified porous borders as a major factor fueling terrorism, arms trafficking, smuggling, human trafficking and irregular migration in Nigeria. Ribadu stated this on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of the 15th National Security Seminar organised by the Alumni Association of the National Defence College (AANDEC), […]
US law enforcement disrupted a plot to attack the White House during a mixed martial arts event attended by US President Donald Trump and other top officials over the weekend, FBI Director Kash Patel said Tuesday. “Thanks to the rapid action of this FBI, our partners, and the Department of Justice in a multi-state operation, […]
The Nigerian Senate has denied allegations by Adams Oshiomhole that some signatures were forged in the process that led to the suspension of Kogi Central lawmaker, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. Senate spokesperson, Senator Yemi Adaramodu, described the claim as untrue, insisting that no senator’s signature was forged during the proceedings that culminated in Akpoti-Uduaghan’s six month suspension. […]
Nollywood actor Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, and his wife, Anjy Luminee, have welcomed a baby boy, a development that has sparked mixed reactions on social media. DAILY POST reported that the couple announced the birth of their son on Tuesday, drawing congratulatory messages from colleagues, fans and well wishers. However, the announcement also […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that the joint US-Israeli military campaign against Iran had spared his country from what he described as the Islamic republic’s threat of “nuclear annihilation”. In his first public remarks since the United States and Iran announced an agreement in the early hours of Monday to end the Middle […]
Belgium and Egypt drew 1-1 in their World Cup opener on Monday after a second-half Belgian equalizer spoiled Mohamed Salah’s 34th birthday. Emam Ashour opened the scoring early in the first half in Seattle, before Romelu Lukaku came off the bench after the hour to force Egypt’s Mohamed Hany into an own goal. With the […]
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw insisted Monday that the controversy of January’s Africa Cup of Nations final was firmly a thing of the past as his side focus on the World Cup and their opening opponents, France. “I am not going to go back over the AFCON, that’s behind us. This is the World Cup. We […]
Justice Jude Onwuegbuzie of the Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting in Apo, Abuja, on Monday dismissed an application filed by a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Sadiya Farouq, seeking to set aside the bench warrant and warrant of arrest earlier issued against her. The judge ruled that Farouq failed to provide a valid reason […]
The Adamawa State Independent Electoral Commission (ADSIEC) has announced the results of the outstanding Numan Local Government Area (LGA) election on Monday evening, declaring the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Zidon Nzanyopwa, as the winner. The electoral officer who supervised the Numan election, Sani Ahmed, said Nzanyopwa polled 19,174 votes, against the 5,676 received by […]
Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have risen to 782, including 178 deaths, as the outbreak spreads to two additional health zones, authorities said. The latest situation report showed that 72 new confirmed cases, including 29 deaths, were recorded in the eastern provinces of Ituri and North Kivu. The newly affected health […]
South Africa has intensified immigration enforcement nationwide, arresting more than 40,000 undocumented migrants this year as authorities tighten border controls and accelerate repatriations. The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, disclosed this during a media briefing in Pretoria. Kubayi said intelligence-led operations were ongoing at land, sea and air ports of entry to […]
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Olatunji Disu, says the creation of the state police does not mean abolition of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Disu stated this while addressing personnel of the police force on Monday in Dutse, Jigawa. He said the clarification was imperative to address concerns among officers and men of the force […]
Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has emphasised that traditional rulers have key roles to play in promoting peace, resolving conflicts and driving development across Northern Nigeria. The governor stated this while declaring open the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council (NTRC), held in Dutse, the Jigawa State capital, on Monday. The […]
Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has called on the Inspector General of Police to direct the state police command to withdraw security protection from the All Progressives Congress (APC)-aligned local government chairmen, following a ruling of the Federal High Court in Osogbo. Addressing journalists in Osogbo on Monday, Governor Adeleke said the court had dismissed […]
Spain boss Luis de la Fuente said he is still convinced La Roja will go far at the World Cup despite failing to break down debutants Cape Verde in a 0-0 draw to open their tournament. The European champions badly missed the spark of Lamine Yamal, who was deemed only fit enough for a second-half […]
The Association of Corporate Communication and Marketing Professionals in Banks, ACAMB, on the 11th of June kicked off activities, marking its 30th anniversary celebration with a tree-planting exercise on Providence Street, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. In a statement by its spokesperson, Abiodun Coker, the initiative was part of the association’s efforts aimed at promoting environmental […]
The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Bolaji Abdullahi, has expressed confidence that the party’s presidential ticket of Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi will defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Abdullahi described the Atiku-Amaechi ticket as a formidable team capable of […]
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has accused Anambra State governor, Chukwuma Soludo, of plotting to sacrifice its leader, Nnamdi Kanu, to advance his ambition to become the Vice President of Nigeria in 2031. IPOB made the claim in a statement released by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, after Soludo attacked Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential […]
Israel’s defence minister said Monday that Israeli forces would remain in Lebanon, Syria and Gaza indefinitely, hours after the United States and Iran agreed to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon. “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and I are pursuing a clear policy under which the IDF will remain in the security zones in […]
Iran has executed at least 40 people, including 18 protesters, on “national security grounds” since the start of 2026, the United Nations said Monday. UN rights chief Volker Turk said he felt “deeply for the people in Iran, caught between war and cruel repression”. Since the start of the year, the Iranian authorities “have executed at […]
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denied that the American military was facing a munitions stockpile shortage, saying on Sunday that it was a “manufactured story” peddled by the media. Hegseth’s comments came hours before the United States and Iran said they reached a deal to end the Middle East war on all fronts, including Lebanon, […]
Former Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Uche Geoffrey Nnaji, has said that he is neither under investigation nor has any court ordered his arrest over alleged certificate forgery. In a statement on Monday, signed by his spokesperson, Robert Ngwu, the former minister described reports that his arrest has been ordered by a court as […]
Traditional rulers in Bendeghe Ekiem Community, Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State, have urged youths occupying disputed plots within the government-owned Cocoa Estate to obey a subsisting court order and immediately vacate the farms. The monarchs warned that continued occupation of the plots in defiance of the court’s directive could attract legal consequences […]
The South African government has expressed concern over the growing economic consequences of xenophobia allegations against the country, saying the backlash is affecting businesses and entertainers across Africa. South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, said several South African artistes have lost performance opportunities on the continent, while businesses operating abroad are […]
Israeli figures across the political spectrum on Monday slammed the deal between the United States and Iran to end the Middle East war, including in Lebanon, saying it would not protect their country’s security. Two far-right ministers insisted Israel was not bound by the deal, while a leading opposition contender in upcoming elections said it […]
The Police Command in Rivers has commenced a statewide enforcement exercise against vehicles with covered, obscured, defaced, unauthorised or unregistered number plates. The command’s spokesperson, ASP Blessing Agabe, disclosed this on Monday in Port Harcourt. Agabe said the exercise followed a directive by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, aimed at enhancing public safety and […]
Proceedings in a suit challenging the conduct of the All Progressives Congress, APC, primaries for the Jalingo/Yorro/Zing and Ardo-Kola/Karim-Lamido/Lau federal constituencies were on Monday stalled following the absence of the presiding judge, Justice Mashkur Salisu of the Federal High Court, Jalingo. The case was filed by Princess Leah Olusiyi Solomon and Job Julius who participated […]
The Federal Government, on Monday, began another batch of mass trial of suspected terrorists charged with terrorism-related offences in Abuja. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the trial, which usually takes place at Kainji in Niger, was moved to the Federal High Court (FHC) in Abuja. The prosecution of the defendants is being […]
By Kingsley Omonobi The FCT Police Command has rescued a 36-year-old woman, Ms. Grace Aniekuoku, who was allegedly held in chains and confined in a room by her brother for more than one year and four months. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Mohammed Sanusi, while speaking on the development on Monday, said, “The […]
Ruben Amorim is on the verge of a return to the dugout after reportedly reaching an agreement to become the next manager of AC Milan. The 41-year-old Portuguese tactician, who has been unattached since parting ways with Manchester United in January, is expected to sign an initial two-year deal at San Siro, succeeding Massimiliano Allegri. […]
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has stated that the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, is a call to patriotic and selfless service which creates an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to national development. The governor urged the corps members deployed to the state to remain apolitical and professional in the discharge of any electoral responsibilities ahead […]
By James Ogunnaike, Abeokuta The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State on Sunday unveiled Alhaja Kudirat Adegunwa-Balogun, a chartered accountant and daughter of renowned industrialist, Chief Adebola Adegunwa, as the deputy governorship candidate to partner Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, popularly known as Yayi, in the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made at the […]
Germany won their first opening match at a World Cup since lifting the trophy in 2014 as they eased to a 7-1 win against debutants Curacao in their opening Group E match in Houston on Sunday. The Germans will face stiffer tests against group rivals Ecuador and Ivory Coast but the win against the tiny […]
USA striker Folarin Balogun no longer stands alone at the top of the race for the Golden Boot at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after Germany forward Kai Havertz matched his tally with a brace in his side’s emphatic 7-1 victory over Curaçao. Balogun had set the early pace by scoring twice in the first […]
Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose has questioned how the body of former spokesman of the Nigerian Army, retired Major General Abubakar Rabe was recovered after his unfortunate death in kidnappers’ den. DAILY POST reports that the former military general, who was abducted by terrorists some weeks ago, died on Saturday while in captivity. He was buried […]
The Apostolic Church Nigeria, Umuahia Area Headquarters in Abia State, has held a “Black Sunday” service to conclude a three-day national mourning and prayer programme declared by the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN. CAN had declared a three-day national mourning and prayer period from Friday to Sunday, with Sunday designated as Black Sunday, in response to the spate of killings, kidnappings, and […]
The Governing Council of the Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam, Anambra, has dismissed five members of staff over alleged sexual abuse, harassment, intimidation, extortion and other forms of misconduct. The university’s Public Relations Officer, Dr Harrison Madubueze, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Awka. Madubueze said the decision was taken at […]
The Police command in Kwara has begun a statewide enforcement exercise against vehicles with improper registration number plates. The exercise begins on Monday, targeting covered, obscured, unauthorised, defaced, altered or missing plates. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Ilorin by the command’s spokesperson, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi. Commissioner of Police, Kwara Command, Mr […]
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has urged Nigerians to remain calm and continue supporting the Federal Government and security agencies in the fight against insecurity. Oyintiloye made the appeal while speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo, expressing optimism that the nation’s current security challenges will […]
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has alleged that Senate President Godswill Akpabio’s daughter secured a “juicy position” in the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPC, without following due process. Oshiomhole made the allegation while speaking on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, where he defended his comments on the Senate’s handling of issues relating to […]
Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, rtd, has disclosed shocking revelations about how late General Sani Abacha dragged him into his (Abacha) coup in 1993. Disclosing this in Chapter 17 of his 264-page, 27-chapter autobiography titled ‘Call of Duty’, Abdulsalami said he was posted to the National War College, as its Commandant when the […]
Julian Nagelsmann said Germany’s 7-1 win against World Cup debutants Curacao on Sunday will grow his charges’ self-belief as they seek a fifth title. Since lifting the World Cup for the fourth time in their history 12 years ago in Brazil, Germany have struggled on football’s biggest stage and failed to progress beyond the group […]