Four of the nine slots available to Africa for the 2026 World Cup have been taken. Ahead of the final round of qualifying fixtures, four North African nations are already confirmed to play in next year’s tournament. They are Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. In Group B, qualification is in Senegal’s hands. The Teranga Lions […] 2026 World Cup: Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal battle for five spots, four qualifiers confirmed| Daily Post Nigeria
The Action Alliance, AA, has warned the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, against selectively complying with court judgments and misinterpreting valid court orders concerning the party’s leadership. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Olu Omotoso, the AA expressed disappointment over INEC’s response to a recent judgment from the Federal High Court […] Action Alliance cautions INEC against selective compliance with court judgments| Daily Post Nigeria
Tension gripped residents of the Bayan Gari area in Bauchi metropolis on Friday night as police officers on patrol reportedly clashed with soldiers attached to Operation Safe Haven, Jos, leading to the fatal shooting of a police officer. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson for the Bauchi State Police Command, CSP Ahmed Wakil, in a statement […] Again, Soldiers, Policemen clash in Bauchi, officer shot dead| Daily Post Nigeria
FIFA is looking at adjusting its rules as it concerns staging domestic league fixtures in foreign countries. According to Goal, the world football governing body is seeking legal advice on potentially banning them outright. This comes after UEFA reluctantly approved LaLiga and Serie A games to be played overseas. The games to be played are […] FIFA set to ban league games abroad| Daily Post Nigeria
Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke OPWS, have restored peace after the violent communal clash between the Ugambe community in Konshisha Local Government Area and the Mbaiase community in Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State. The communal clash occurred when the troops responded to a distress call over renewed hostilities between the two neighbouring […] Insecurity: Soldiers restore calm after violent communal clashes in Benue| Daily Post Nigeria
The National Coordinator of the Value Chain Development Programme, VCDP) Dr Fatima Aliyu has revealed that over 128,000 out of 150,000 profiled farmers are currently receiving weather updates from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NimeT, enabling them to make informed decisions and optimize their farming activities. Dr Aliyu stated this during the VCDP 12th Supervision Mission […] Farmers now receive weather updates to optimize production – VCDP Coordinator, Dr Aliyu| Daily Post Nigeria
Egyptian official Amin Mohamed Omar will be at the centre when the Super Eagles take on neighbours Benin Republic in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The matchday 10 encounter will hold at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo next week Tuesday. Omar’s compatriots Mahmoud Abouelregal, Ahmed Tawfik Ali and Mahmoud Moustafa Elbana will serve […] 2026 WCQ: Egyptian referee Omar to take charge of Super Eagles vs Cheetahs| Daily Post Nigeria
Kenny Okolugbo, Media Aide to Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has dismissed the allegation that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has a case with his principal. Okolugbo made this clarification on Saturday, when he appeared in an interview programme on Arise Television. DAILY POST recalls that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, […] EFCC has no case against Akpabio – Aide| Daily Post Nigeria
Women’s rights activist and development advocate, Ene Obi, has advocated for social amenities, benefits and protection for commercial sex workers if they are made to pay taxes. Obi made this call on Saturday when she featured in an interview programme on Arise Television. She said that more than 100 million Nigerians are living below the […] Sex workers should have access to social amenities, protection if made to pay taxes – Ene Obi| Daily Post Nigeria
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund, NELFUND, has released a list of 203 tertiary institutions that failed to upload their students’ data for the 2024/2025 student loan application. The Fund also announced the reopening of its data submission portal for 48 hours to enable non-compliant institutions to complete the process. The tertiary institutions are required to […] 203 schools failed to submit students’ data for NELFUND loan – Full List| Daily Post Nigeria
The Nigerian Air Force, NAF, said its airstrikes has successfully disrupted clusters of illegal crude oil refining sites deep within the creeks of Etche Local Government Area, Rivers State. It said the operation, conducted by the Air Component under ongoing counter-oil theft missions, forms part of sustained efforts to curb economic sabotage and environmental degradation […] Airstrikes: We will verify claims of destroying local gin distillery in Umuebele – NAF| Daily Post Nigeria
Humanitarian and development experts as well as scholars have called attention to some of the social implications of flooding, especially, the handling of| Daily Post Nigeria
The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the| Daily Post Nigeria
The management of Dangote Petroleum Refinery has terminated the employment of all its Nigerian workers. The statement to this effect was shared on X,| Daily Post Nigeria
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The Super Eagles will fly out of Polokwane to Uyo on Saturday morning (today) on a chartered flight following their clash with Lesotho. The flight will is scheduled to leave South Africa 8 am Nigerian time. Eric Chelle’s side defeated Lesotho 2-1 in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matchday nine encounter at the New […] 2026 WCQ: Super Eagles fly out of Polokwane for Benin clash| Daily Post Nigeria
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Joe Igbokwe, has issued a warning to activist politician, Omoyele Sowore for demanding the release of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. Igbokwe said Sowore should run because Kanu is a butcher who killed so many people in the Southeast. In a Facebook […] Run away from Nnamdi Kanu, he’s Southeast problem – Joe Igbokwe issues warning to Sowore| Daily Post Nigeria
The head coach of South Africa, Hugo Broos, has admitted they need “a miracle” to qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Broos was speaking to reporters after their 0-0 draw with Zimbabwe on Friday night. The result keeps Bafana Bafana in second place in Group C, two points behind leaders Benin Republic. South Africa are […] 2026 WCQ: It’s no longer in our hands, we need miracle – South Africa coach, Broos| Daily Post Nigeria
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has honoured and rewarded members of Team Lagos following their outstanding performance at the 2025 National Youth Games held in Asaba, Delta State, where they emerged overall champions for the first time in the history of the competition. The Lagos contingent dethroned perennial champions and hosts, Delta State, after clinching […] Sanwo-Olu rewards Team Lagos with cash prizes for historic National Youth Games win| Daily Post Nigeria
Osun State Government and the All Progressives Congress, APC, have traded accusations over an alleged N300 million corruption scandal said to involve a senior civil servant in the state. The APC, in a statement signed by its Director of Media and Information, Kola Olabisi, on Friday, accused Governor Ademola Adeleke’s administration of shielding a female […] Osun APC, govt clash over alleged N300m corruption scandal claim| Daily Post Nigeria
Former Nigeria International, has told the Super Eagles handler, Eric Chelle not to play Tolu Arokodare against Benin Republic on Tuesday. Nigeria now has a date with Benin Republic, which is their last game of the 2026 World Cup qualifying series. They beat Lesotho 2-1 on Tuesday to further keep hopes alive but must surely […] 2026 WCQ: Adepoju names Super Eagles star Chelle must drop in Nigeria vs Benin| Daily Post Nigeria
Coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Eric Chelle has reacted to Ademola Lookman’s suspension for the last qualifying game. Lookman will not be part of the Super Eagles squad for their game against Benin Republic after receiving a Yellow Card in Nigeria’s 2-1 win over Lesotho on Friday. Lookman picked up a yellow card […] 2026 WCQ: Chelle speaks as CAF suspends Ademola Lookman for next game| Daily Post Nigeria
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Adekunle Olapade, has expressed concern over the the trend of some participants of the reality show becoming stranded after the show. He pointed out that despite Big Brother Naija being the biggest reality TV show in Africa, “there’s almost no success path after the show.” This, he noted, has led […] BBNaija: Many reality stars suffer after show – Ex-housemate Adekunle| Daily Post Nigeria
Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes has ruled out any possibility of leaving Old Trafford for a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia at the end of the season. The Portugal midfielder also insisted that he remains ‘happy’ for the time being at Man United. Fernandes is enjoying his sixth full season with the Red Devils this […] Bruno Fernandes clears air on leaving Man Utd for Saudi Arabia end of season| Daily Post Nigeria
Manchester United midfielder, Casemiro has warned Brazil not to put pressure on Chelsea winger Estevao. Casemiro spoke after Estevao’s latest impressive display for the Brazilian national side. Estevao scored a brace as Brazil thrashed South Korea 5-0 in a friendly tie on Friday. “He is a young player, we can’t put too much pressure on […] ‘It’s very important’ – Casemiro warns Brazil over Chelsea winger Estevao| Daily Post Nigeria
France captain, Kylian Mbappe, is now five goals away from becoming the country’s all-time highest goal scorer. This comes after the Real Madrid forward led France to beat Azerbaijan 3-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday. Three goals from Mbappe, Adrien Rabiot and Florian Thauvin gave France the victory over Azerbaijan at […] Mbappe now five goals away from becoming France’s all-time highest goal scorer| Daily Post Nigeria
The Presidency says the incoming Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Joash Amupitan, SAN, needs courage, independence, and| Daily Post Nigeria
Former Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has congratulated Super Eagles of Nigeria on their 2-1 victory over| Daily Post Nigeria
At least four suspected bandits from the gang that allegedly attacked Eruku, a community in Kwara State bordering Kogi, have been arrested by local| Daily Post Nigeria
Some Nigerian football fans have reacted to the Super Eagles’ 2-1 win against Lesotho in their 2026 World Cup qualifier on Friday. DAILY POST reports that| Daily Post Nigeria
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A notorious bandit commander, Babangida Kachala, who was the second-in-command to Kachala Shuaibu, leader of a gang operating within the Masalaci Boka and| Daily Post Nigeria
