Germany has called on the United States to uphold the freedom of the press, warning that recent visa restrictions targeting foreign journalists could undermine media independence and democratic values. German Foreign Minister, Johann Wadephul made the appeal on Wednesday, September 17, stressing that journalists must be able to work without fear of restrictions or […]
An air traffic controller’s unexpected nap on Monday night caused flight delays and left tourists stranded mid-air over Corsica. Air Corsica Flight XK777, an Airbus A320neo traveling from Paris-Orly to Ajaccio, was forced to circle above the airport for about 18 minutes after the sole controller on duty failed to respond to communications. […]
The Baagbimo of Ijebu and Secretary of the Awujale Council of Chiefs, Chief Fassy Yusuf, has asserted that the selection of the next Awujale of Ijebuland will be determined by the kingmakers and the Funsegbuwa ruling house, rather than solely by the Ifa oracle. Fassy indicated that a new monarch is anticipated before the […]
The Sokoto State House of Assembly has issued a call for swift evaluation and immediate intervention in response to the flooding in the local government areas of Gada, Kebbe, and Dange/Shuni. The resolution was adopted during the plenary session on Wednesday, following a joint motion of urgent public significance put forth by lawmakers Kabiru […]
The debate over Nigeria’s economic hardship deepened this week as Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, dismissed claims by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar that the government has failed to tackle hunger and poverty. Atiku, through his media team, had argued that two years into Tinubu’s presidency, there was little […]
Authorities of the Nigeria Police Force have apprehended an impersonator posing as a soldier along with three alleged car thieves in Jigawa State. Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, confirmed the development in a communiqué released to the DAILY POST on Wednesday. As detailed in the communiqué, the arrests occurred on […]
Two journalists abducted in Burkina Faso more than a year ago have been freed and reunited with their families, according to relatives and press freedom groups. The journalists Adama Bayala of private broadcaster BF1 and Alain Traoré, editor-in-chief of Omega Media were taken in June and July 2024, respectively. Their release was confirmed on […]
Thousands of demonstrators marched through central London on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, to protest U.S. President Donald Trump’s state visit to the United Kingdom. The protest, organised by the Stop Trump Coalition and supported by groups including Amnesty International, Black Lives Matter UK, Greenpeace, and the Palestine Solidarity Campaign, drew large crowds to Parliament […]
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a stark warning to Nigerians after laboratory tests confirmed the circulation of falsified malaria and antibiotic medicines, despite their availability from licensed vendors. In a public alert released on September 10, 2025, the agency identified Artemetrin DS — an anti-malarial combination […]
Nigerian chef Damilola Adeparusi, popularly known as Chef Dammy, has congratulated fellow culinary star, Hilda Baci on her latest global recognition. Baci was officially certified by Guinness World Records for cooking the largest pot of jollof rice, weighing 8,780 kilograms, during a nine-hour cookathon in Lagos on September 12, 2025. In a video shared […]
