The Chinese government has reiterated that Nigeria’s longstanding adherence to the one-China principle remains the foundation of diplomatic relations between both countries, while warning against what it described as attempts by Taiwan authorities to undermine bilateral ties. Speaking in Abuja…

President Bola Tinubu’s economic and investment drive received a further boost on Thursday, as world-class port operator APM Terminals pledged a $600 million investment in Nigeria’s maritime sector. The Regional President, APM Terminals Africa-Europe, Igor van den Essen, disclosed this…

A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has said that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, will lose the entire Southeast in the next year’s general elections. Okonkwo said this on Thursday while fielding questions in an interview…

Kylian Mbappe will spearhead France at the World Cup after national team coach Didier Deschamps on Thursday announced his 26-man squad for this summer’s tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Deschamps, who guided France to World Cup glory…

The Special Offences Court in Lagos State has convicted a businessman, Kingsley Obasi, of fraud involving $247,390. In a judgement delivered Thursday, trial judge Mojisola Dada sentenced Mr Obasi to seven years’ imprisonment but with an option of N5 million…

The Kano State House of Assembly has called for immediate intervention following the spread of Tuta absoluta, a destructive pest affecting tomato farms in several local government areas of the state. The call was made on Wednesday by the Chairman of the…

Nigeria and Germany have signed a €365m development and investment partnership agreement to support economic growth, energy expansion, agriculture, and private-sector development in Nigeria. The agreement was signed on Thursday at the German Embassy in Abuja by the Minister of…

British Health Secretary Wes Streeting on Thursday resigned, deepening the political crisis facing Prime Minister Keir Starmer following Labour’s heavy losses in last week’s local elections and a series of ministerial resignations. Mr Streeting, in a resignation letter posted on…

Kaduna State Government has intensified public awareness and emergency preparedness efforts, following the 2026 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) report released by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). The report identified Kaduna among states at high risk of flooding due to the…

Brighton & Hove Albion manager Fabian Hurzeler has cast doubt over Kaoru Mitoma’s availability for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the Japan winger suffered a hamstring injury that has ruled him out for the remainder of the Premier League…

The Niger State Government has proposed the rotation of elective political offices within constituencies, as part of efforts to institutionalise zoning and reduce political tension. Under the proposal, any part of the constituency can only hold the office for a…

The Nigeria Police Force, through the INTERPOL National Central Bureau, NCB, Abuja, has extradited one Samuel Ugberease, also known as “Putsammy”, “Putput”, and “Sammy”, to the United States to face charges bordering on online romance scam, wire fraud, and related…

The Nigeria Police Force has commenced an investigation into allegations of police harassment and abuse of power in Ogwashi-Uku, a town in Delta State, following reports of a tragic incident involving a young man and the death of a security…

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has raised concerns over worsening malnutrition, recurring disease outbreaks and persistent maternal health challenges in Nigeria, warning that weak healthcare access and deepening humanitarian pressures are leaving vulnerable communities at greater risk. The humanitarian organisation disclosed…

The Federal Government has debunked claims circulating in the media regarding the approval of a 40 per cent peculiar allowance for federal civil servants. DAILY POST recalls that on April 24, 2026, the Head of the Civil Service of the…