England set to be one of the first countries to eliminate hepatitis C
England is on track to become one of the first countries in the world to eliminate hepatitis C, a dangerous virus that attacks the liver, figures show. The target of treating 80% of all known cases has already been met,…
Nigerian woman becomes captain in US Army
The promotion comes a few months after Uzoma revealed that she had been promoted to the rank of sergeant in March 2026. At the time, she celebrated the achievement by writing: “Got promoted to Sergeant today. Grateful to God for…
UEFA, others’ response to FIFA expose weakness in CAF
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) showed weakness in its endorsement of embattled FIFA President Gianni Infantino, following scrutiny of the FIFA Forward Enterprise (“FFE”). The FIFA Forward Enterprise (“FFE”), proposed by FIFA, has been rejected by the Union of…
Former judge removed by Orbán elected Hungarian president
András Baka, a former president of Hungary’s Supreme Court, has been elected as the country’s new president, marking a significant development in Hungary’s political transition. Hungary’s parliament elected Baka on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, with 140 votes in favour and…
New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a vote of confidence before a general election due in November, saying he has the “full support” of his ruling National Party. Luxon had called for an “urgent” meeting with his National…
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…