Former presidential candidate and media entrepreneur Dele Momodu has dismissed speculation that former Vice President Atiku Abubakar might withdraw from the 2027 presidential race in favour of former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi.Atiku, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) flag bearer in the 2023 presidential election, formally joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in November 2025—a […]
The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Health, Dr. Oluwakemi Ogunyemi, has officially launched an eight-day free healthcare outreach sponsored by Chief Razak Okoya, Chairman of Eleganza Group of Companies, as part of activities marking his 86th birthday.The outreach, which is expected to reach hundreds of residents daily, is being coordinated with technical […]
The Anambra State Police Command has dismantled a child trafficking syndicate operating from a residential compound in Awkuzu, Oyi Local Government Area, rescuing at least 33 underage girls.The operation followed an ongoing investigation into cases of kidnapping, abduction, missing children, and child trafficking. This was confirmed in a statement issued on Wednesday by the Police […]
At least four people, including two pregnant women, have reportedly died from suspected Lassa fever cases in Awe Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.Investigations on Wednesday showed that the outbreak prompted the closure of the General Hospital in Awe, while health workers at the facility, including the Medical Superintendent, were placed under isolation as a […]
Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham has highlighted four players who must rise to the occasion in Kylian Mbappé’s absence.Speaking ahead of Real Madrid’s Supercopa de España clash with Atletico Madrid on Thursday, Bellingham noted that Mbappé missed the trip to Saudi Arabia due to a knee injury. He stressed that he, along with Vinicius Junior, […]
Terry Yorath, the former Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder, has died at the age of 75 following a brief illness.His family announced the passing on Thursday, paying tribute to him: “To most, he was a revered footballing hero, but to us, he was Dad—a quiet, kind, and gentle man. Our hearts are broken, but […]
Algeria’s midfielder Ismaël Bennacer is a doubt for the Desert Foxes’ quarter-final clash against Nigeria’s Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports.Bennacer was forced off in the second half of Algeria’s Round of 16 win over the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday and now faces a race against time to recover ahead of the showdown.The 28-year-old […]
China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday, pledging to deepen cooperation in areas including infrastructure, green industries, and the digital economy.During his annual New Year tour of Africa, Wang emphasized China’s readiness to align development strategies with Ethiopia to strengthen their “all-weather strategic partnership” and take it to […]
Ghana’s former finance minister, Ken Ofori-Atta, has been detained by US authorities, his lawyer confirmed on Wednesday.Ofori-Atta, who is in the United States for medical treatment, is wanted in Ghana on allegations of corruption. He was declared a fugitive in February and formally charged in November 2025.His detention stems from issues regarding his current immigration […]
Senegal’s oil production for 2025 hit 36.1 million barrels, significantly surpassing earlier projections, the Ministry of Energy, Oil and Mines has reported.Initial forecasts for the year had estimated output at 30.53 million barrels, which was later revised upward to 34.7 million barrels in June. Authorities credited the higher-than-expected production to “the good response of the […]