Meet Nigerian twins who secured NNPC jobs against all odds
Identical Nigerian twins, Hussaini and Hassan Malami, have secured employment with the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited as members of the NNPC Tigers Class of 2026, despite one of them initially hesitating to apply over a misconception about the company’s…
TRUMP APPOINTS WILL SCHARF AS NEW WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL
U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as the next White House counsel, replacing David Warrington, who is leaving the administration to join the private sector. Scharf is expected to formally assume the position on…
CNN, DANGOTE ENTER MULTI-YEAR PARTNERSHIP TO SPOTLIGHT AFRICAN BUSINESSES
CNN International Commercial (CNNIC) and Dangote Industries Limited have entered into a multi-year global partnership aimed at highlighting African businesses, innovation and industrial development on the international stage. A major part of the partnership is Dangote’s sponsorship of “Africa Inc.”,…
Again, Nigerian filling stations reduce fuel pump price
Dangote Refinery-backed MRS filling stations and other Nigerian petroleum outlets have again reduced their pump prices. A market survey by DAILY POST on Monday showed that MRS filling stations have reduced the price of petrol to N1,210 per litre from…
Lagos refuse crisis: Where dirt meets denial
For a city that markets itself as the mega city of Nigeria and the gateway to West Africa, parts of Lagos tell a different story: streets littered with dirts, gutters choked with refuse, and drains turned into open sewers. Walk…
Powerful 7.4-magnitude Earthquake kills at least 20 in colombia
At least 20 people were killed and dozens of buildings collapsed after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, triggering panic and rescue operations across several cities. The earthquake was centered near San José del Palmar in the…
Nigeria marries 1,500 couples in mass wedding
Some 1,500 couples got married at a mass wedding organized by Abba Kabir Yusuf, the governor of Kano state, in northern Nigeria. The regional government described the two-day event as a way to support low-income families and promote social stability….
US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president’s first day of office
The US has pledged $1bn (£740m) to Colombia hours after the country’s new right-wing populist president was sworn in. Abelardo de la Espriella, an admirer of Donald Trump who echoed many of the US president’s policies on the campaign trail,…
Germany deports 137 Nigerians in five chartered flights
Germany deported at least 137 Nigerian citizens in five documented chartered operations between February and June 2026, according to reports sighted by The PUNCH. The documented arrivals comprised 27 Nigerians deported in February, 37 deported directly by Germany as part…
King Charles closes doors to ‘uniquely special’ home as he prepares to retreat from the limelight
King Charles has paid a heartfelt tribute to Balmoral Castle, describing the Scottish estate as a “uniquely special” place for the Royal Family as the historic residence prepares for its seasonal closure to visitors. Balmoral, located in Aberdeenshire, has been…