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EU removes Nigeria from list of high-risk AML, CFT countries
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EU removes Nigeria from list of high-risk AML, CFT countries

Matthew Atungwu

Nigeria has achieved a major international milestone in its campaign against money laundering, terrorist financing and proliferation financing. This followed its removal from the European Union’s (EU) list of high-risk third countries under the EU Anti-Money Laundering and…

Ansaru trial stalled after DSS denies lawyer access
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Ansaru trial stalled after DSS denies lawyer access

Nana Ismail

The trial of two alleged senior members of Ansaru, a terrorist group linked to al-Qaeda, was stalled on Thursday at the Federal High Court in Abuja after the defence lawyer said he could not meet his clients in detention. The case could not proceed when defence counsel, Bala…

Ex-Man Utd manager, Ruud Van Nistelrooy gets new coaching job
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Ex-Man Utd manager, Ruud Van Nistelrooy gets new coaching job

Don Silas

Former Manchester United caretaker manager, Ruud Van Nistelrooy, has landed a new coaching job. According to Fabrizio Romano, the 49-year-old Dutchman has signed his contract to be part of the Dutch national team’s coaching staff from February 1. This means Van Nistelrooy…

Seyi Bakare: When bloggers manufacture crisis – The Ogun example
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Seyi Bakare: When bloggers manufacture crisis – The Ogun example

Daily Post Staff

The recent attempts by certain online platforms and political mercenaries to insinuate a rift between Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, and President Bola Tinubu are not just misleading—they are deliberately contrived. The newest fiction making the rounds claims that…

EU extends sanctions against Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad
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EU extends sanctions against Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad

Wale Odunsi

The European Union Council on Friday, prolonged the restrictive measures against Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) for another year. The sanctions, extended until 20 January 2027, affect those who support, facilitate, or commission violent actions by the designated…

AFCON 2025: Ndidi advises NFF not to sack Éric Chelle
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AFCON 2025: Ndidi advises NFF not to sack Éric Chelle

Mike Oyebola

Super Eagles captain, Wilfred Ndidi says it is important for the team’s head coach Éric Chelle, to retain the post after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Chelle’s future remain uncertain following the Super Eagles’ semi-final defeat to the Atlas Lions of Morocco. The Nigeria…

AFCON 2025: Chelle defends Chukwueze for penalty miss against Morocco
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AFCON 2025: Chelle defends Chukwueze for penalty miss against Morocco

Mike Oyebola

Super Eagles Head Coach, Éric Chelle, has once again defended Samuel Chukwueze for his penalty miss in the side’s defeat to Morocco. Chukwueze has come under intense criticism after his tame effort was easily saved by Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou in the shootout. Nigeria…

Man demands justice over murder of twin sons by kinsman in Imo
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Man demands justice over murder of twin sons by kinsman in Imo

Williams Odunze

Mr. John Maduakolam, a native of Ukwugba Obiakpu Autonomous Community in Ohaji-Egbema LGA, Imo State, has demanded justice following the alleged murder of his twin sons, Ebube and Izuchukwu, and their cousin, Opara, by one of their kinsmen, Sixtus Chinenye Odinaka. The…

Lagos Govt reacts as classroom collapses in Ikorodu school
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Lagos Govt reacts as classroom collapses in Ikorodu school

Sunday Dennis

The Lagos State Government has reacted with concern to the collapse of a bungalow classroom block at Odokekere High School in Ikorodu, reassuring parents, students and the general public that no life was lost in the incident. The government, through the Special Committee on…

Lagos East APC leaders seek united front amid internal divisions
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Lagos East APC leaders seek united front amid internal divisions

Vanessa Onah

Leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos East Senatorial District have expressed concern over growing internal divisions within the party, cautioning that persistent infighting could undermine its prospects ahead of the 2027 general elections. The warning was…

PDP remains strong, resilient — Kaduna chairman, Masha
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PDP remains strong, resilient — Kaduna chairman, Masha

Matthew Atungwu

The Kaduna State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, also Chairman of the PDP Chairmen’s Forum of the Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Mr Edward Masha, says the party remains strong, united and unbreakable in spite of its challenges. Masha made…