Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Junior has been named the men’s player of the year at the FIFA Best awards ceremony, which were held in Doha, Qatar on Tuesday. The 24-year-old superstar won the UEFA Champions League as well as a La Liga title last season. The award comes …
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EUROPEAN Union foreign ministers plan to meet in Brussels on Monday to discuss recent developments in Syria and Georgia also wars in Ukraine and the Middle East as well as the political situation in Belarus. Ministers are set to adopt the 15th round of new sanctions on Russia since its …
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PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has postponed Tuesday’s scheduled 2025 national budget presentation to both houses of the National Assembly. The N47.9 trillion 2025 Budget was earlier scheduled to be presented to the legislators, but reports within the National Assembly as obtained by DAILY POST correspondent indicated that the presentation has been …
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CHAIRMAN of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has promised to share the Commission’s experience and make available relevant documents to help the Commission Electorale Nationale Autonomie, CENA of Benin Republic conduct their elections in 2026. Yakubu was addressing a visiting delegation from the Commission Electorale Nationale Autonomie, CENA of …
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AN Ile-Ife Magistrates’ Court in Osun, on Monday, remanded two persons – Kabiru Bala, 23 and Nazipi Mohamadu, 20 – over alleged assault. The Prosecutor, Insp Ona Glory, told the court that the defendants had, on Dec. 13 around 3:00 p.m. at Olorunsogo Market area of Modakeke, conspired to commit …
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THE National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has advised parents whose children or wards have drug addiction problems to approach its nearest rehabilitation centre for assistance. NDLEA Commander, Idiroko Special Area Command, Mr Olusegun Adeyeye, gave the advice on Monday while speaking with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in …
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THE former National chairman of the Grassroots Development Party of Nigeria, Ambassador Dr. Odion Cedrack Okpebholo, has described Chief Anthony Enahoro the Adolor of Uromi as the pillar of Democracy whose motion for the granting of self governance in Nigeria from the colonial masters in 1953, and eventually became practicable …
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THE Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 792 suspects, including 193 foreigners, in a single-day sting operation in Lagos for their involvement in cryptocurrency investment fraud and romance scam syndicate. The suspected internet fraudsters EFCC Chairman, Mr Ola Olukoyede, represented by the Director, Public Affairs, EFCC, Mr …
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THE Federal Government has announced a free train ride for any Nigerian wishing to travel to celebrate the Christmas festivities. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made the announcement on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the Federal Executive Council, FEC, meeting. He noted that the …
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WHEN global cities like New York, London, or Dubai are mentioned, their wealth and grandeur are often celebrated. However, less recognised but equally dazzling is Johannesburg, South Africa—a metropolis that stands proudly as the financial heart of Africa. Known as the ‘City of Gold,’ this thriving hub encapsulates wealth, history, …
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