A group, Women Initiative for Family Economy, has called on Nigerians to consider the potential consequences of the planned nationwide strike. DAILY POST reports that there is a growing call for a nationwide protest to express dissatisfaction with the current economic situation in the country. ...

The Executive Director of Rite Place Health Initiative, Pharm. Chukwumezie Okechukwu Okolo, has raised the alarm that the spate of Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are intimately linked to water, with many being waterborne, water-related, or water-associated. Pharm Okolo who ...

Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has described the passing of its president-general, Chief Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Iwuanyanwu (Ahaejiagamba Ndigbo), as a loss to Ndigbo, Nigeria and the world at large. In press release signed by Dr. Chiedozie Alex Ogbonnia, the National Publicity Secretary, ...

Nigeria’s flagbearer, Tobi Amusan, and other athletes from Nigeria showcased the rich cultural heritage of the nation as the 2024 Paris Olympic Games officially opened on Friday by dorning a beautiful green and white attire. Amusan, the current world record holder in the ...

As preparations for the Paris 2024 Olympics were underway, France’s high-speed TGV rail network was attacked on the day of the Olympics opening ceremony. “Arson attacks were started to damage our facilities,” state-owned railway operator SNCF said on Friday, adding that the “simultaneous ...

By Ogaga Ariemu President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has identified the commencement of the student loan scheme, the N70,000 new minimum wage and the establishment of the consumer credit initiative as reasons Nigerians should not embark on the proposed August 1-10, 2024 hardship protest. The President ...

Nutritionists and paediatricians are encountering higher than usual signs of malnourishment among Nigerian patients due to protein deficiency. Patience Chima, a nutrition science expert at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, told BusinessDay that more patients are facing prolonged hospital ...

President Bola Tinubu has claimed that Nigeria’s economy is on a gradual but steady path of recovery. Tinubu also assured citizens that his administration would do more to meet their needs. The president stated this during a meeting with traditional rulers led by the Sultan of Sokoto, His ...

In an exciting development, a groundbreaking online taxi-hailing company called Ride has made its debut in Abuja, Nigeria. With a vast network of registered driver-partners ready to hit the roads, Ride is poised to revolutionise transportation not only in the Federal Capital Territory but ...

The Macallan, a world-renowned single malt Scotch whisky brand, collaborated with Providus Bank to host an exclusive fashion show by avant-garde designer, Emmy Collins London in Victoria Island, Lagos. The eclectic subtlety by Emmy Collins in partnership with The Macallan and Providus Bank was ...

Werder Bremen forward Justin Njinmah has claimed that the Nigeria Football Federation are keeping tabs on him with a view to a potential call-up to the Super Eagles but also admitted that he is hoping for a call-up to Germany's national team. Born in ...

The Secretary General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, has announced a global call to action on extreme heat. The call to action brings together diverse expertise and perspectives of various UN entities in a first-of-its-kind joint product, underscoring the multi-sectoral impacts ...

By Matthew Atungwu The Department of State Services has warned against the planned nationwide protest in the country. The agency said on Thursday that it had already identified the sponsors of the planned protest and warned them not to proceed with it as it is not in Nigeria’s interest. The ...

The Trade Union Congress (TUC), on Thursday, asked the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to ensure that the planned nationwide protest over the current economic hardship in the country is not hijacked by hoodlums. Daily Trust reports that some persons are mobilising for ...

Agency A fertilizer company has donated a clinic to the Federal Road Safety Corps and pledged to provide free medical services to victims of road crashes towards strengthening post- crash support services. The clinic was inaugurated by Hajiya Nafisa Shehu, National President, Road Safety ...

The Afenifere sociocultural organization on Thursday accused President Bola Tinubu’s presidency of failing Nigerians. Afenifere accused Tinubu of being superficial and refusing to restructure Nigeria’s economy. Featuring on Arise Television’s Morning Show, Afenifere’s Publicity Secretary, ...

In the wake of growing hardship in the country and calls for a nationwide protest against President Bola Tinubu’s administration, the Federal Government yesterday pleaded with Nigerians for more time, promising to handle the protest as a ‘’family matter.” It also pledged to resolve all issues in ...

A two-week development camp opened in Abuja for the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) Youth League All-stars.The 30 players who arrived camp on Sunday,  and are staying at the Goodluck Jonthan Athletes Performance Hostel inside the FIFA Goal Project of the MKO Abiola National Stadium in ...

Adogame made the call while presenting a keynote address at the opening ceremony of the International Conference on African Pentecostalism at the Redemption City, Mowe, Ogun.The annual conference was organised by the Redeemed Christian Bible College in conjunction with the Department of ...

…Provides Instant Settlement for Businesses across Nigeria Wema Bank has launched ALATPay, a game-changing platform that offers a secure end-to-end shopping experience for customers and instant settlement for merchants, all through the merchant’s unique ALATPay link. Speaking at the ...

In a memorable event at the office of the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, TECNO signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to kickstart a project aimed at refurbishing a local football pitch in Lagos. This signing marks the beginning of TECNO’s commitment to ...

Gabon’s President, Brice Oligui Nguema, has extended an invitation to Aliko Dangote, chairman of Dangote Industries Limited, to invest in cement and fertilizer production within the country. This invitation comes shortly after Dangote announced a halt in investment in Nigeria’s ...

Louisville mixed-use development, the flagship real estate project of TotalEnergies Staff Housing Cooperative Multipurpose Society Limited (TEHC), has been honoured with two excellences in design for greater efficiencies certifications from the International Finance Corporation (IFC). The ...

By Ogaga Ariemu The Nigerian government has scheduled an emergency meeting on Wednesday in response to a planned nationwide protest slated for August 1, 2024. This is according to a circular signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Cabinet Affairs Office, Richard Pheelangwah, dated July 23, 2024, ...

Conference of Civil Societies (CCSs) have raised the alarm over a threat to Nigeria’s national security following what it said is a recent surge in  peddling of fake news and blackmails against government officials. Addressing newsmen in Abuja, chairperson of CCSs and coordinator, ...

Health workers in Anambra, has called for more collaboration with United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), World Health Organisation (WHO) and other stakeholders to strengthen health sector in the state. The workers made the called at the closing ceremony of a three-days review of 2023 and the ...

By Chinwendu Obienyi The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) faces a pivotal decision regarding the monetary policy rate (MPR), which financial markets and other economic players eagerly await today. The decision comes at a time the country is grappling with ...

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has again raised the interest rate by 50 basis point from 26.25 percent to 26.75 percent. The committee also adjusted the symmetric corridor around the MPR from +100 and -300 to +500 and -100. It however retained the ...

Five Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli drone attack in Tulkarm in the West Bank, according to media reports. Palestinian media reported on Tuesday that among the dead were three militant fighters, two of whom were commanders. They are said to be senior members of the armed wings of ...

The CEO of Tesla and Space X, Elon Musk, has said he was “tricked” into granting permission for his child to undergo puberty blockers. Musk made the disclosure in a live interview with psychologist Jordan Peterson on X on Monday. During the ...

July 23, (THEWILL) – The truce meeting brokered by the Minister of State for Petroleum (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, to resolve the heated dispute between the Dangote Refinery on one hand and state-run entities, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Nigerian Upstream ...

The Centre for Accountability and Probity (CAP) has commended the Chairman of the House of Representatives Appropriations Committee, Rt. Hon. Abubakar Bichi, for his commitment to transparency and accountability. In a statement issued by Princess Ajibola Naomi, its Coordinating ...

By Musliudeen Adebayo Nigerian workers under the aegis of All Workers Convergence (AWC) have declared that anyone who is kicking against the planned protest against hunger in the country is an enemy of the people. AWC made this declaration via a statement signed by its National Coordinator, ...

Adefemi Gbadamosi, also known as Fola David, is a Nigerian doctor and visual artist who has created history by breaking the record for the largest drawing ever made by a single person. The enormous piece of art, measuring an amazing 850 square meters, eclipsed the previous record ...

  Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump will try to show swing voters that his likely new rival, Vice President Kamala Harris, has her fingerprints all over two issues he is counting on for victory in November – immigration and the cost of living. Sources within the Trump campaign said ...

Alhaji Aliko Dangote has indicated his willingness to give up ownership of the multibillion-dollar Dangote refinery to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Osun Defender reports that there is a brawl between the Dangote Group and regulatory authorities in the ...

Federal civil servants have until July 31, 2024, to verify their identities on the portal of the Integrated Payroll and Personnel Information System amidst the planned stoppage of salaries and sanctions for ghost workers. Our correspondent gathered that civil servants have been rushing to generate ...

By Ogaga Ariemu The Nigerian government said the era of buying Premium Motor Spirit, known as fuel between N750 to N1000 per liter, is over as it will commission 30,000 Compressed Natural Gas powered vehicles in the next 90 days. The Project Director and Chief Executive Officer of the ...

By Ochogwu Sunday The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has dissociated himself from a WhatsApp message currently circulating on all social media platforms regarding the planned nationwide protests. DAILY POST earlier sighted a screenshot of an alleged WhatsApp message from the IGP ...

Nasarawa State governor and chairman of the North Central Governors Forum, Abdullahi Sule and other members of the federal government’s delegation are expected to visit China on Monday. The visit is part of the country’s energy transition initiative – a shift towards more sustainable and ...

The Scout Association of Nigeria, Mushin Divisional Scout Council, has inducted Professor Oseni Taiwo Afisi of the Department of Philosophy at Lagos State University (LASU) as its vice president. Professor Afisi was inducted at an event on Saturday. Speaking at the reception, he disclosed that ...

Former Arsenal midfielder, Alex Iwobi, has released his debut single. By this feat, Iwobi joins the likes of Davido, Wizkid and others in the Nigerian music industry. The single titled, “Don’t Shoot”, was produced by the Nigeria International with fellow footballers Chuba Akpom and Medy Elito. ...

Gilbert Ekugbe The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has uncovered illicit drugs concealed in incense candles and ladies’ wear in the Lekki area of Lagos. In a statement by the NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi on Sunday, the hard drugs uncovered by the agency’s operatives were meant to be ...

British rapper, Stefflon Don, has revealed what she learned from her heartbreak with Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy. The rapper said she learned to express herself more, stressing the importance of quality communication in a relationship. She stated this in a recent interview with ...

Presiding Bishop of Bishop Ajose Ministries International (BAM)/ Prophetic Prayer Ministries International (PPMI) and Lagos State Directorate of Politics and Governance of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Bishop Theophilus Ajose speaks with CHINYERE ABIAZIEM on the ...

Authorities in Florida are investigat­ing the mystery of a plane discovered abandoned on the side of a Bay Coun­ty road. The Springfield Police Department reported on social media that “a por­tion of a ...

The national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Ganduje, said on Saturday that the party’s governorship candidate in Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has a blueprint that would help the state. Ganduje said Okpebholo’s blueprint would connect Edo State better to the federal ...

The paramount ruler of Etung local government area in Cross River State, His Royal Majesty (HRM) Dr. Emmanuel Oru-Ojong, has asked Governor Bassey Otu to help former Governor Ben Ayade’s Special Adviser on Cocoa Development and Control, Dr. Oscar Ofuka, who is being detained by state officials ...

Highest-ranked footballers in list of top 100 athletes of the 21st century has been revealed. According to ESPN, Argentina and Inter Miami captain, Lionel Messi is the highest-ranked footballer in the list. The former Barcelona forward sits in third position, with swimmer Michael Phelps named ...

Here is New Telegraph’s weekly business news roundup of the top 15  latest Nigerian news making headlines from Monday, July 15 to Saturday, June 20, 2024. Port Harcourt Refinery Resumption Threatened As Vandals Invade Facility The expectation of Port Harcourt Refinery resuming soon ...