Eid al-Adha 2021 in Nigeria began in the evening of 19 July and ends in the evening of 21 July, Eid al-Adha, Arabic for Festival of the Sacrifice, is the… Read More »Eid-El Kabir: Things to take note of this festive season
President Muhammadu Buhari has approved appointment of Prof Ibrahim Dantani Wushishi as Registrar/Chief Executive of the National Examinations Council(NECO). He replaces Prof Godswill Obioma who passed away on May 31,… Read More »Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari appoints new NECO registrar
The British Deputy High Commissioner, Mr. Ben Llewellyn-Jones, has commended the perseverance and resilience shown by Nigerians amid the challenges in the country. This is as he reaffirms Britain’s commitment… Read More »British Deputy High Commissioner praises Nigerians
The Nigerian passport is ranked 101st out of 199 countries, according to the ranking done by the Henley Passport Index, described as the original, authoritative ranking of all the world’s… Read More »Nigerian passport ranks 101 among 199 countries, behind Togo, Chad, others
Another Nigerian military aircraft has reportedly crashed. The location was given as “somewhere in Kaduna State”. A source told Daily Post that the crashed plane is an Alpha jet. “The… Read More »Another Nigerian military aircraft crashes
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has completed his move to AC Milan for an undisclosed fee after three years at Stamford Bridge. The France forward joined Chelsea from Arsenal for £18m… Read More »Chelsea striker Giroud joins AC Milan
Martine Moise, the widow of Haiti’s assassinated president Jovenel Moise, has returned to Port-au-Prince on Saturday for his funeral on 23 July. Martine was flown to Miami Florida for medical… Read More »Haitian first lady Martine Moise returns home to bury husband
The bout was originally scheduled for July 24. The change has been enforced, after Fury tested positive for COVID-19. The British boxer has received his first vaccination dose, but is… Read More »Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder showdown sets for October 9
Biz Markie, the pioneering rapper, producer, and beatboxer whose jovial goofiness, boundless, off-kilter creativity and innovative music made him a singular presence in hip-hop, died Friday at the age of… Read More »Iconic rapper, Biz Markie dies at 57
He revealed this to his fans on Twitter. He however told loved ones that they need to stay away from him for a while. ”Okay loved ones….sooo….. Ya boy got… Read More »U.S rapper Wiz Khalifa tests positive for COVID-19
A new WHO report confirms that HIV infection is a significant independent risk factor for both severe/ critical COVID-19 presentation at hospital admission and in-hospital mortality. Overall, nearly a quarter… Read More »Covid-19: HIV increases risk of severe Covid-19 infection – WHO
The Major-General of the Nigerian Army, Hassan Ahmed, who was killed in an ambush yesterday has been laid to rest. The deceased and his wife were said to be returning… Read More »Nigeria: Army General killed in an ambush laid to rest
Unrest in South Africa has claimed 212 lives, the government said on Friday, a sharp jump from the 117 deaths announced the previous day. Government minister Khumbudzo Ntshavheni told a… Read More »South Africa: Death toll rises, as riot continues
The National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has approved the use of Moderna and Sputnik COVID-19 vaccine in Nigeria, The American and Russian made vaccines were approved… Read More »Covid-19: NAFDAC approves Sputnik and Moderna Covid 19 vaccines
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi’s plans to leave his country Argentina were put on hold after a bomb scare at Rosario airport, which delayed his private jet leaving as reported by… Read More »Lionel Messi survives bomb scare at airport
The military have been deployed to help police overstretched since the unrest began last week. South African police said in a statement they had identified 12 people suspected of provoking… Read More »South Africa: Riot and Store looting still continues as death toll rises to 72
Best graduating student, University of Babcock, Omolola Okunola has showed off her awards. Omolola graduated with a CGPA of 4.91 in Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertising). Read Also: Man… Read More »Nigeria: See the best graduating Babcock University student
The Nigerian basketball team yesterday observed a moment of silence for Sound Sultan who died last Sunday in the US. They also wore a warm up shirt in honour of… Read More »Nigerian Basket Ball team honours Sound Sultan
Pope Francis has been discharged from the Rome hospital where he underwent an operation on his colon, ten days ago. The 84-year-old was discharged on Wednesday according to a statement… Read More »Pope Francis discharged from hospital
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, Lagos Zonal Office, has arrested one Philemon Ibrahim Gora for offences bordering on obtaining money by false pretence, stealing, issuance of dud cheque and… Read More »EFCC: Man arrested for alleged N525m Fraud
Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez, labelled Cristiano Ronaldo an “imbecile” and Jose Mourinho “abnormal”. Perez also said the two Portuguese men had “huge egos”. These comments are contained in two audio recordings… Read More »Real Madrid, President Perez insults Cristiano Ronaldo
The Football Association has vowed to ban any supporter found to have attended the Euro 2020 final without a ticket, with groups of fans storming the ground prior to kick-off.… Read More »FA vows to ban fan that stormed Wembley for EURO 2020 final
The Senate Committee on Basic Education has said it would work towards amending the law establishing the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB to stop the board from admitting candidates below the… Read More »Nigeria: Senate moves to stop JAMB from admitting candidates below 18 years
About 32 people have been killed in the violence which followed protests over the imprisonment of Jacob Zuma, former president of South Africa. According to reports, the death toll in… Read More »South Africa: Riot over Former President, Jacob Zuma imprisonment