Tope Osoba’s family postpones burial hours before ceremony
The family of late Nollywood actress Temitope Osoba has postponed her burial indefinitely, less than 24 hours before the ceremony was expected to hold. Osoba was scheduled to be buried on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Iperu Remo, Ogun State….
I’m worried about democracy, we’re caged’ – Obasanjo
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed concern over the state of democracy in Nigeria and Africa as a whole.Obasanjo said democracy in Africa was borrowed and had caged Africans. He made this known while speaking as one of the panellists…
Muslim-Muslim ticket: No regret over my statement – Sheikh Jingir
Islamic cleric and leader of the Izala Scholars Council, Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir, has stood his ground over his Muslim-Muslim ticket comments and description of Christians as “infidelsSpeaking in an interview with the BBC, Jingir said he had no regrets…
Malawi to face Cameroon in WAFCON final
Malawi and Cameroon have reached the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final after contrasting semi-final victories on Wednesday. Malawi defeated Algeria 3-1, with Tabitha Chawinga scoring twice and her sister Temwa adding another goal. Cameroon, meanwhile, edged hosts…
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…
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…