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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
Lagos Tests the Waters with Mandatory Building Insurance
The Lagos State Government has launched the Lagos Building Insurance Scheme (LAGBIS), a new digital initiative designed to make building insurance mandatory, strengthen safety compliance and protect property owners, occupants and third parties against major risks. The scheme was launched…