Nigeria’s child malnutrition crisis demands urgent and sustained attention from the government and stakeholders. The country loses about 2,400 children under five to malnutrition daily. One million Nigerian children die before their fifth birthday annually due to various preventable ...

The Benue State House of Assembly has approved a supplementary budget of ₦6,644,778,900 for the conduct of local government elections in the state. The approval was given during a plenary session presided over by Speaker Hyacinth Aondona Dajoh.The governor, Hyacinth Alia had earlier submitted a ...

Renowned talent manager, Paulo Okoye has proudly taken to his social media page to announce he’s now a grandfather following the birth of his daughter, Vanessa’s first child, a baby girl. New Telegraph had earlier reported that Paul Okoye’s daughter announced the exciting news on ...

The National Youth Service Corps has assured corps members that the N33,000 monthly stipends will be increased once the Federal Government implements the new minimum wage. The NYSC Director General, Yusha’u Ahmed, stated this on Tuesday when he was in Kebbi and ...

By Matthew Atungwu The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted thundery and rainy weather conditions from Wednesday to Friday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja predicted ...

By Matthew Atungwu A faction of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has dismissed an announcement that the group is planning a massive shutdown of major cities across the country to protest the hike in fuel pump price. ...

Alhaji Ibrahim Milgoma, the former chairman of the Sokoto State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has passed on. Milgoma, who led the party from 2015 to 2018, breathed his last in an Abuja hospital after a prolonged illness. The sad news of his demise was disclosed by ...

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has called for the immediate reversal of the new price increase in pump price of petrol across the country.The Congress made the demand in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by its President, Mr Joe Ajaero and made available to newsmen.The Nigerian Petroleum ...

Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, ordered the remand of self-acclaimed whistleblower, Isaac Tamunobifiri, also known as PIDOM, in Kuje correctional facility. PIDOM was arraigned on Tuesday, on nine counts brought against him by the ...

The Federal High Court in Lagos has jailed one Courage Ipaka to two years imprisonment for impersonating Nigerian musician, Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour N’abania, and duped a U.S. citizen, Mrs. Yvelte M. Thompson, of $53,000. Justice Dehinde Dipeolu ...

Against the backdrop of the controversies generated by its threat to intervene in the markets over rising prices of commodities, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, has said it will not regulate market prices. This is contrary to a ...

By Matthew Atungwu The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has directed organisations utilising Supernumerary Police, SPY, personnel to heed to the new standardised uniforms of the officers. ...

By Ochogwu Sunday Many commuters in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, were on Tuesday stranded at various bus stops due to the sudden increase in transport fares. The development came a few hours after the ...

US Democratic nominee’s proposal is latest effort to erase Donald Trump’s polling advantage on economic issues. United States Vice President Kamala Harris is set to unveil a tax deduction of up to $50,000 for new small businesses as the Democratic nominee seeks to burnish her economic ...

…Dangote refinery to supply 25m litres in September The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited tankers began lifting premium motor spirit (PMS) from Dangote’s giant refinery in Lekki, Lagos, on Tuesday, fueling feelings of Africa’s petrol renaissance. The $20 billion refinery’s ...

The Executive Chairman of Itire-Ikate LCDA, Hon. Ahmed Olanrewaju Apatira in partnership with MultiChoice Nigeria, on Tuesday, launched a 2-day capacity training program for the unemployed in the district. The program, according to the council chairman, is targeted at providing job ...

By Ezekiel DavidChidimma Adetshina, the beauty queen who recently endured xenophobic abuse in South Africa, has shared that she plans to seek therapy to address the emotional impact of the experience.Adetshina, who gained notoriety for her participation in the Miss South Africa pageant, faced ...

By Chris Johnson A 19-year-old Nigerian student, Anas Zubairu, has been murdered by suspected kidnappers in Lafia Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, despite his family paying a ransom of N17 million for his release. Zubairu, a student at a Moroccan ...

By Williams Anuku There are indications that Nigerians are in for harder times as the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has increased its pump price to N855 per litre. This comes just ...

By Seun Opejobi Binance Holdings Limited on Tuesday expressed readiness to “settle any alleged past issue” with the Nigerian Government. To this end, the cryptocurrency trading platform urged the Nigerian Government to release its detained ...

The British government has suspended some arms export licences to Israel, saying the weapons could be used to commit violations of international humanitarian law. But the move, which comes amid lingering international criticism of Israel’s killing of more than 40,000 Palestinians in the ...

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) says Dangote refinery will supply 25 million litres of fuel daily in September. This agency said this following the commencement of petrol production by Dangote refinery. It also finalized an agreement with the ...

The Zamfara State Government has called for collaboration with the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC, in the fight against drug abuse and human trafficking. Pharmacist Ishaq Ibrahim Anka, Executive Secretary of the Zamfara State Substance Abuse Control and Human Trafficking Agency, made the ...

The Federal Government has predicted heavy rains in 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The two predictions were issued separately by the National Flood Early Warning  Systems Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment. The predictions obtained by our ...

  The United States has seized a private jet reportedly tied to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, claiming it was acquired illegally and smuggled out of the country in violation of U.S. laws. The plane, a Falcon 900EX, was confiscated in the Dominican ...

THE Presidency has denied the alleged frosty relationship between President Bola Tinubu and his deputy, Senator Kashim Shettima, describing it as a lie from the pit of hell. It also said that in the history of Nigeria’s Presidency, no vice president has enjoyed the ...

 Nigeria’s downstream petroleum industry may have gone into a frenzy, following clear indications that the Federal Government may no longer sustain the cost of under-recovery, otherwise known as subsidy, due to a the steady rise in petrol import bills. Industry ...

By Chris Johnson Dada Yar’Adua, the mother of former President Umaru Yar’Adua is dead DAILY POST learnt that Dada died on Monday evening at the Katsina Teaching Hospital.

The Indian Air Force flies more than 200 rescue officers and 30 tonnes of emergency aid to Telangana and Andhra Pradesh states. Intense monsoon rains and floods in India’s southern states have killed at least 25 people, with thousands rescued and taken to relief camps, officials say. ...

A former presidential aspirant, Dr Abdul-Jhalil Tafawa-Balewa has said adoption of parliamentary system of government is not the answer to the nation’s current socio-political and economic challenges. Tafawa-Balewa expressed the view in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria ...

China became the leading spender on chipmaking equipment this year, as Chinese semiconductor producers invested a remarkable $25 billion in the first half of 2024. This spending exceeds the combined investments of South Korea, Taiwan, and the U.S., reports Nikkei, indicating China’s aggressive ...

Burn houses, shops ‘State govt plans mass burial’ Insecurity disrupting agricultural activities – Northern govs   Boko Haram terrorists were said to have killed many villagers, mainly farmers, and set houses and shops ablaze at Mafa village in Tarmuwa Local Government Area of Yobe State ...

Eleven players are now in the Super Eagles camp in Uyo ahead of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Captain William Troost-Ekong, Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina and Taiwo Awoniyi were among the early birds in camp on Monday morning. Caretaker head coach ...

By Ogaga Ariemu Nigerian airlines have been barred from the United States Federal Aviation Administration Category One Status, US FAA CAT 1, International Aviation Safety Assessment Programme. This comes due to the ...

By Seun Opejobi Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State on Monday disclosed why President Bola Tinubu picked Kashim Shettima as his Vice President. Abiodun said Shettima’s statesmanship, resourcefulness and “penchant for paradigm change” made him a ...

By Nsikak Nseyen Fire on Monday gutted a section of the Katsina State Government House in Katsina The root cause of the fire outbreak was yet to be ascertained. Efforts are, however, being made to put out the fire. ...

By Matthew Atungwu The Nigeria Police have placed a N20 million bounty on a British national, Andrew Wynne, and a Nigerian, Lucky Ehims, who were declared wanted on Monday for allegedly attempting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu. In a statement ...

Polio has made a comeback in the Gaza Strip after 25 years, forcing the United Nations and local health authorities to launch a vaccination campaign in the Palestinian enclave ravaged by 11 months of Israeli bombardment. Some 640,000 children below 10 years are expected to receive oral ...

The Kano State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of 35 suspects for various crimes, including kidnapping, armed robbery, car theft, and more. Disclosing this on Monday, while speaking on behalf of the State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Salman Garba Dogo, the Police Public ...

Schools and government offices shut down in capital Manila, while ferry services and domestic flights are suspended. A fierce tropical storm has caused floods and landslides that have killed up to 11 people in the Philippines. Tropical Storm Yagi lashed the north of the country ...

Eniola Bolaji has become the first Nigerian para-athlete to win a medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. The 18-year-old beat Ukrainian Oksana Kozyna in two straight sets (21-9, 21-9) in Para Badminton to clinch Bronze on Monday morning. Bolaji secured her spot in the last four by ...

Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes has named the club to challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title this season. The former England midfielder reckons that Liverpool could be the club to go all out against Pep Guardiola’s untouchables. Scholes said so after Liverpool ...

The National Emergency Management Agency said the fatalities caused by severe flooding in Nigeria rose to 192 across 29 states. The flooding is caused by unprecedented rainfall and the rising Niger and Benue rivers. The 29 states hit by flooding so far are Adamawa, ...

The Nigeria Union of Pensioners, NUP, has lamented the conditions of public sector retirees, saying some of them still receive N500 as a monthly pension in the country. Secretary of the union in Kaduna State, Alhassan Musa, described the condition of the retirees as ...

Smart DNA, a leading DNA testing centre in Lagos, has released its comprehensive 2024 report on DNA testing trends in Nigeria, covering July 2023 to June 2024. The report unveils several astonishing findings that shed light on societal dynamics, economic factors, ...

There were indications, yesterday, that the petrol shortage in the country will not end soon as $6 billion debt to petrol suppliers, lack of liquidity and other issues have put pressure on the Federal Government’s capacity to sustain the importation of the product. ...

As the war enters its 920th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Monday, September 2, 2024. Fighting At least 47 people were injured in a Russian attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-biggest city. Officials said Russia fired at least 10 missiles on the ...

Recently, Professor Tahir Mamman, the Minister of Education, stated that anyone applying to get admission to the university from next year would have to be 18 years of age. That indicates that the Federal Government has set an age limit of 18 years for candidates to sit for Unified ...

Contrary to widely circulated claims across social media and some conventional platforms about sale of some parts of Kano Eid ground and the demolished areas, the state government reallocated the spaces around the fencing to traders. When Daily Trust correspondent visited the place on Sunday, ...

By Ogaga Ariemu The Central Bank of Nigeria has kept mum two days after a report emerged that its Governor, Olayemi Cardoso and four deputy Governors acquired six ultra-modern armored vehicles worth N10 billion despite the hardship Nigerians are ...