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The Nigeria Internet Registration Association has called for stronger government policy support to accelerate the adoption of Nigeria’s country code top-level domain, .ng, as stakeholders pushed for deeper institutional backing to strengthen the country’s digital identity. The call formed a major outcome of NiRA’s 18th Annual General Meeting held in Lagos, where members, policymakers, technology stakeholders and business leaders commended the association’s leadership for maintaining the stability and resilience of Nigeria’s internet registry despite mounting pressures in the global digital landscape. Stakeholders at the meeting described the .ng domain as a strategic national asset critical to Nigeria’s digital economy, internet…

According to GambleAlert, a non-profit Nigerian organisation that advocates responsible gambling, the country is replete with what has been termed ludomania (gambling addiction), which is an urge to gamble continuously despite harmful negative consequences or a desire to stop. The American Psychiatric Association in a report highlighted the signs and symptoms of gambling addiction to include feeling a thrill when gambling, taking more risks, an increased craving for gambling, reliving gambling experiences, feeling guilty or remorseful after gambling, and past failed attempts to quit the habit. A social and health psychology scholar at the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Prof…

Storage Wars star Darrell Sheets’ son, Brandon Sheets, has broken his silence after his father died at age 67. “My heart is so broken. I love you, Dad, and I will do my best to live in your honor and respect our family,” Brandon wrote via Instagram on Thursday, April 30. “Let’s all continue to build those memories and keep the legacy that is Darrell (The Gambler) Sheets.” Us Weekly confirmed on April 22 that Darrell died by apparent suicide. In addition to Brandon, Darrell is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Sheets. “I can’t answer everyone’s questions or concerns right…

Nigeria has indicated its readiness to repatriate its citizens from South Africa due to the xenophobic violence in the country. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, disclosed in a statement on Sunday that the repatriation will be voluntary. “…arrangements are currently underway to collate details of Nigerians in South Africa for voluntary repatriation flights for those seeking assistance to return home,” the minister wrote. She said 130 Nigerians in South Africa have already indicated their willingness to return home. “So far 130 applicants have duly registered for the exercise with our mission in S.A, but this figure is expected…

Former Anambra governor, Peter Obi, and ex-governor of Kano State, Rabi’u Kwankwaso, alongside Anambra Central senator, Victor Umeh, are currently at the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, office in Abuja.   DAILY POST gathered that the politicians are expected to officially declare their decision to join the party. This comes hours after Obi officially resigned from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing the lingering crisis in the party. Although Kwankwaso has yet to formally announce his resignation from the ADC, reports suggest he is aligned with Obi as both men move closer to securing the Obi-Kwankwaso ‘OK’ ticket.

Bayelsa West Senator, Henry Seriake Dickson, has described former presidential candidates, Peter Obi and Rabi’u Kwankwaso, as the biggest political brands. Dickson said this on Sunday when he received the duo into the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, ahead of the 2027 general elections. The former Bayelsa State governor also described the political heavyweights’ presence as a defining moment for the fast-rising political movement. According to him, the duo’s influence was evident in the massive enthusiasm that trailed their appearance, even without formal mobilisation. “Your Excellencies and members of your entourage, I welcome you—even though you did not come with a…

Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes, on Sunday made history after his side’s 3-2 Premier League win against Liverpool. Goals from Matheus Cunha, Benjamin Sesko and Kobbie Mainoo gave the Red Devils victory against Arne Slot’s side at Old Trafford. However, according to OptaJoe, following the Liverpool game, Fernandes has now created 120 chances in the Premier League this season, the most by a Manchester United player in a season on record since 2003–04. The previous record was 119 chances, and it was also set by Fernandes in 2022–23. Meanwhile, the Portugal midfielder has created five-plus chances in 14 different Premier…

The organisers of the prestigious Okpekpe International 10km Road Race have announced a one-week shift in the date of the event, moving it from May 23 to May 30, 2026. According to Pamodzi Sports Marketing, organisers of the historic World Athletics Gold Label race, the adjustment was made to ensure an even more successful outing this year. The new date allows for the completion of enhanced logistical arrangements, including expanded medical coverage, improved security deployment, and additional spectator facilities. Race Director Zack Amodu explained that the change is a proactive step to guarantee the comfort and safety of both athletes…

The Nigerian Air Force has carried out a precision airstrike on a terrorist enclave in Katsina, destroying a key hideout and neutralising several fighters. This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the Director of Public Relations and Information, NAF, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, Ejodame said the operation was conducted on May 1 under the Air Component of Operation Fansan Yamma, targeting a location within the Dan-Aji Forest in Faskari Local Government Area. According to him, the target is a known logistics hub linked to a terrorist kingpin, Abasu…

I got to Abeokuta on Thursday, April 30, to prepare for what fans dubbed the double celebration of the former First Lady of Ogun State, Mrs Olufunso Amosun. She clocked 60 on May 2, 2026 and was, on the same day installed as Yeye Moremi Oodua by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi (Ojaja II). It was a weekend packed with many competing work-related tasks, at home and abroad, but I was not going to miss out on the opportunity of witnessing the big day of our pretty, respectful, supportive and amiable wife, in whom we, in Egbaland, are…