…Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the FCCPC, Tunji Bello, said the probe was necessary because of cement’s strategic importance to the Nigerian economy. “Cement occupies a strategic place in the Nigerian economy. Its price affects the cost of building a home, developing commercial property, delivering public…

…Chinaecherem Maduagwu’s voluntary exit from the reality show. DAILY POST reported Chinecherem, popularly known as Neche, voluntarily withdrew shortly after Sunday’s live eviction show. The 25-year-old did not disclose the reason for her decision, leaving her fellow housemates emotional and her fans surprised. However,…

…Colossus computing infrastructure rather than relying exclusively on traditional grid connections. Reuters reported that xAI deployed significant numbers of gas turbines to support its Tennessee data-centre operations, although aspects of the deployment have generated environmental and permitting controversy. More dram…

…in Akwa Ibom The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested four suspects in connection with the m8rder and kidnapping of two persons at Ikot Itienang Village, Ekom Eman, Etinan Local Government Area of the state. The command's spokesperson, DSP Timfon John, said the incident occurred on July 12, 2026, during an armed…

…out to congratulate Senator Ademola Adeleke. We do not agree with the declaration of INEC. That's our position for now. We believe he did not score the highest valid votes."he said INEC declared Adeleke, the Accord candidate, winner of the election after he polled 511,067 votes to defeat the APC candidate, Bola Oyebam…

…trafficking A Nigerian national, Izuchukwu Calistus Odionye, has been arrested in connection with a major drug trafficking case from Laos into Vietnam. 2kg of suspected crystal methamphetamine and two suspected heroin bricks concealed in a consignment were recovered, authorities disclosed in a statement on Monday, Augu…

…camp. The rescued woman and her children have since been handed over to officials for necessary action. by Linda Ikeji at 18/08/2026 7:30 AM | Share this Story

…and BUA Foods N1.67 trillion. Analysts, however, noted that a large asset base does not necessarily translate into profitability or strong shareholder returns, particularly where the assets are financed largely by liabilities. Negative equity raises concerns The Q2’26 balance-sheet figures also show significant differe…

…in the election, while praising the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the conduct of the poll. They made the demands on Monday at a joint press conference in Abuja to assess the outcome of the election and its implications for Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections. The Country Direc…

…N94.61bn, or 37.50 per cent. The figures also show that the spending pattern does not necessarily correspond directly with the intensity of insecurity. Some states facing serious security threats recorded relatively modest spending, while others with lower levels of reported violence recorded substantial allocations. F…

…initiative by a law enforcement expert from the Swedish Police, Robert Haslinger. The CONNECT Initiative is designed to strengthen cooperation among governments and law enforcement agencies in disrupting the financial and operational links between organised criminal networks and terrorist groups. Nigeria is among the c…

…Olayemi to the Mowe-Ibafo axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. They said such a connection would facilitate the movement of people and goods, attract investment and open up the rapidly developing communities along the corridor. Another community leader, Alli Daud, said residents had been subjected to hardship by the po…

…a stroke. They discovered severe inflammation in one of the main arteries supplying her neck, which specialists believe had been triggered by the chickenpox virus she contracted in Christmas 2024. Olivia temporarily lost movement down the left side of her body, her speech became slurred and one side of her face drooped…

…consecutive female housemate to emerge as Head of House this season, following Sheba and Neche. Announcing her victory on its official X account, Big Brother Naija wrote, “Congratulations Abi, you did it!” The Head of House challenge featured multiple rounds, beginning with a Colour Wheel game, where housemates were re…

…made it clear she is also a genuine fan of the actress independent of their personal connection.In her post, she wrote:"Dear Mercy Johnson, Permit me to do this publicly ❤️. Since 2018 almost 10 years ago! You have been my bedrock. My pillar of strength and my King of support!!!! Mama no too like publicity and noise so…

…who is the Chairperson of BASIEC, is also here assessing the process and providing the necessary support to ensure a successful exercise.” He added, “I came here with my wife and brothers, and we slept here to demonstrate a sense of camaraderie, commitment, and connection to the community. This has always been our trad…

…Harcher performed at Xscape Manchester, located at 58 Whitworth Street West, where he connected with another audience and further promoted his music. The Manchester performances came a day after his appearance at the Afro Plug Festival in Cardiff and followed earlier shows at Forum Digbeth in Birmingham on August 7 and…

…he said. Bamidele also congratulated the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on what he described as the successful conduct of the Osun election, saying the outcome was clear. “To Governor Adeleke, your re-election reaffirms the supremacy of the people in democracy, and this comes with a huge responsibilit…

…said the list was published “for the guidance of the public” and would be updated as necessary in line with its statutory mandate to regulate legal education in Nigeria. The notice was signed by Aderonke O. Osho, Secretary to the Council and Director of Administration. Meanwhile, the list also contains universities und…

…worth billions of naira and we are going to be denying non-state violent actors the necessary oxygen that they need for their heinous crime and as we hope that we suffocate them, deny them access to this kind of thing, we believe that this will continue to be their lot. They will continue to invest and they will contin…

…A suspect identified as Solomon Friday has been declared wanted by the police in connection with the m8rder of a young man in Obingwa Local Government Area of Abia State. It was gathered that the young man identified as Chibunna, an only son of his parents, was st@bbed to d3ath over palm fruit. One Ogochukwu Nwaokeoma,…

…was taken on 18 December 1967, offering a rare window into the international connections of the Adeleke family patriarch.Who Was Chief Raji Ayoola Adeleke?Chief Raji Adeleke was no ordinary figure in Nigerian political and social history. He carved out a distinguished career as a labour leader before transitioning into…

…while investigations continued. Access Bank argued that urgent court intervention was necessary to prevent the suspected proceeds from being withdrawn, transferred or otherwise dissipated. The bank also maintained that preserving the funds was necessary to protect its customers and prevent cybercrime capable of causing…

…tagged nor mentioned anyone by name, but given the timing, followers were quick to connect the dots.VeryDarkMan's allegations against Wunmi AlobaThe posts came just a day after social media critic Martins Vincent Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), released a video on August 16, 2026, levelling serious accusations…

…“Outcome of Osun election is a warning signal to the ruling party. We call on INEC to replicate what happened in Osun in 2027 to boost the confidence of Nigerians and the international community of nations,” he said. DAILY POST reports that Adeleke was declared the winner of the Osun State governorship election, defeat…