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…
6-YEAR-OLD NIGERIAN MATH PRODIGY WINS ₦21M SCHOLARSHIP AFTER SCORING 100% IN NATIONAL COMPETITION
Six-year-old Nigerian mathematics prodigy Ugwoezuonu Ogechi Zara has earned national recognition after achieving a perfect 100% score in the primary category of the National Mathematics Competition (NMC) organised by the Mathematics Association of Nigeria (MAN). Zara’s exceptional performance earned her…
British born Nigerian journalist, Akinsanya, to anchor CNN’s ‘Africa Inc’ Series
CNN International has appointed British born Nigerian journalist, Adefemi Akinsanya, as the host of its new multiplatform feature series, Africa Inc So Arise News is one of her current/main platforms, and she’s been with them for several years. Akinsanya will…
Troops intercept 35-year-old terrorists’ collaborator, recover N5.3m in Zamfara
Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma (OPFY) on a patrol near Maradun in Zamfara State have intercepted a 35-year-old terrorists’ collaborator, Lawali Dan Alo, and recovered N5.302 million and mobile phone from him. “Preliminary interrogation showed the suspect was allegedly delivering…
Nigerian filmmakers must match rich stories with quality production – Hafiz Oyetoro
Veteran Nigerian actor, Dr. Hafiz Oyetoro, has urged filmmakers in the country to complement Nigeria’s rich cultural stories with high-quality production standards if they want to achieve global recognition. Oyetoro made the call during a three-day filmmaking workshop organised by…