Moment gold mine collapses on artisanal miners in Central African Republic leaving 100 de@d More than 100 people have been k!lled after an artisanal gold mine collapsed in western Central African Republic (CAR) near the border with Cameroon. The collapse occurred on Tuesday, August 18, in the village of Zamboye, about …

African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has declared that the 2027 election will be his last time contesting for the presidency. Atiku, a former vice president, disclosed this during a Facebook live session. The former vice president has pursued the presidency of Nigeria for decades, a…

Nigerian filling stations have reduced their Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, pump prices by between N35 and N90 per litre, about three weeks after Dangote Refinery’s gantry price reduction. Checks by DAILY POST showed that MRS, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), AA Rano, Nigerian Independent Petroleum Comp…

The National Executive Council of the OK Movement on Wednesday met with the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, and reaffirmed its commitment to victory in the 2027 general elections. Led by its Director-General, Hon. John Ughulu, the movement discussed its mobilisation efforts and its …

Moment Governor Adeleke prostrates before Davido's dad, Dr Adedeji Adeleke for prayers after his reelection In an emotional display of gratitude, Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke last night prostrated before his elder brother, billionaire mogul Dr. Deji Adeleke, following his victory in the August 15 governorship el…

EFCC arraigns two for alleged unlawful supply of bank access codes in Lagos The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, arraigned Gideon Bakpa Aghogho and Oscar Ebere Chukwuebuka before Justice F.N. Ogazi of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi,…

I have been unfairly treated and targeted - Chidimma Adetshina decries unfair treatment in deportation bid (video) Former Miss South Africa contestant and Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 winner, Chidimma Adetshina, said she has been treated unfairly and targeted in South Africa, following the postponement of her legal case …

…possessions with considerable pride.Old videos of KC Luxury flaunting his expensive lifestyle resurface online. >KC Luxury on carsOne of the most-shared clips featured KC Luxury speaking directly about two Mercedes-Maybachs. He expressed confidence that his collection was unmatched.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to…

President Bola Tinubu filed a notice of joinder backing a 10-day extension request to delay the release of FBI and DEA drug recordsA Washington lobbying firm hired by Atiku Abubakar published details of Tinubu's court filing and the judge's swift responseThe case stems from 12 FOIA requests filed in 2022 and 2023 seeki…

Political stakeholders in Katsina state, in the north-west geopolitical zone of Nigeria, confirmed the death of ex-House of Representatives member Samaila DalhatDalhat represented the Kankia/Ingawa/Kusada federal constituency in the National Assembly, and the circumstances surrounding his death remained unclear at the …

By Peter Egwuatu The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has projected Nigeria’s inflation to remain elevated during the remainder of 2026, averaging 15.5 percent in the second half 2026, H2’26, and for the entire year. This projection is premised on persistent challenges including widespread insecurity in major farm…

By Kafayat kokumo Experts have called for reforms, increased investment, innovation and stronger collaboration among stakeholders to unlock the full potential of Nigeria’s poultry industry, to enhance food security, job creation and economic growth. Speaking recently at the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Lagos S…

By Babajide Komolafe Moniepoint Microfinance Bank has launched a new savings campaign in partnership with Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, to encourage Nigerians to build stronger financial resilience and stay “One Step Ahead” of unexpected financial challenges. The campaign, tagged “One Step Ahead”, co…

Former Vice President and 2027 presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has pledged to reinstate the fuel subsidy regime if he is elected president of Nigeria in 2027. Atiku argued that the removal of the fuel subsidy by President Bola Tinubu’s administration has not yielde…

…including marking the one-year countdown to the Invictus Games-the Paralympic-style competition for injured service members and military veterans that he founded over a decade ago. by Linda Ikeji at 20/08/2026 6:24 AM | Share this Story

Telemundo boss, five Americans and Ecuador Intelligence Chief k!led in Kenya Helicopter Crash Five Americans and the Director General of Ecuador's intelligence agency were killed in a helicopter crash in Kenya on Wednesday, August 19. Seven people were aboard the aircraft when it crashed on Wednesday morning near Mount…

The Solid Minerals Development Fund has announced two live information sessions for prospective applicants seeking grant funding under its EMERGE initiative, as the Federal Government steps up efforts to attract investment and support early-stage projects in Nigeria’s mining sector. The sessions will provide interested…

By Dickson Omobola National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party, PRP, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, on Wednesday said President Bola Tinubu will lose the 2027 general elections before 4 pm if the poll were credible, free and fair. Baba-Ahmed described the All Progressives Congress, APC, as a monster eating itself up, sayi…

By Soni Daniel SOMETHING positive appears to be stirring in Benue State. For a state long associated with insecurity, deaths, abandoned infrastructure and economic hardship, a new narrative of roads, bridges, industries and improved healthcare is beginning to emerge, with residents expressing renewed optimism over the …

Residents of Karanla community, a rural settlement in the Mowe area of Ogun State, have appealed to the state government to fix the community road, saying the poor condition has hindered movement and affected their livelihoods. FILE: Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun The residents who spoke with PUNCH Metro during a vi…

A Federal High Court, sitting in Lagos, on Wednesday ordered the remand of three suspects arrested by operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service in connection with the alleged unlawful importation of pump-action rifles into Nigeria. Justice Friday Ogazi ordered the remand of the suspects, who are Kenneth Mbonu, Kenneth …

No fewer than 146 candidates currently in the race for the 2027 presidential and governorship elections could collectively spend up to N571bn under the campaign expenditure limits prescribed by the Electoral Act 2026. The figure comprises 19 presidential candidates, each with a campaign spending ceiling of N10bn, and 1…

'She's demoralised' - Bashir Ahmad reacts as Aisha Yesufu says she won't follow Peter Obi to campaigns Former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad has suggested that a chieftain of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, NDC, Aisha Yesufu may have been demoralised following her inability to secure the party's ticket to cont…

Woman shares silly things she and husband have been up to that makes her unable to call him "my Lord" A woman has shared some of the silly things she and her husband got up to before they married. Peace Ajuma Abuh, a wife and mum, recalled going to poop in the bush with her then-boyfriend while spending time with him i…

Tinubu's Chicago State University certificate fake - Kenneth Okonkwo Nollywood Actor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu's Chicago State University certificate is fake because it allegedly did not emanate from the institution.There has been so m…