Panama Earthquake: 8,300 Children Among 38,000 People Needing Humanitarian Aid, UNICEF Says
UNICEF estimates that 38,000 people, including 8,300 children, need humanitarian assistance following the 7.5-magnitude earthquake that struck Panama on October 9, 2026. In a statement issued on October 12, UNICEF said the earthquake damaged homes,…
Naira Maintains Stability Against Dollar as Official, Parallel Market Rates Remain Steady
The Nigerian Naira maintained relative stability against the United States Dollar across the official and parallel foreign exchange markets, supported by steady liquidity conditions and sustained foreign exchange inflows. Data from the Nigerian Foreign…
Six Years After #EndSARS, Police Brutality Allegations Persist as Lawyers Demand Reform
Six years after the #EndSARS protests brought police brutality into the national spotlight, Nigeria continues to grapple with allegations of unlawful arrests, torture, extortion and excessive use of force, raising fresh questions about the effectiveness…
Defence Minister Christopher Musa Calls for Military Training for All Nigerians, Highlights Discipline and Sacrifice
Nigeria’s Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, has called for every Nigerian to undergo military training, saying the experience would help citizens understand discipline, endurance and the sacrifices made by members of the Armed Forces to protect the…
Gucci Breaks 105-Year Tradition With $1,000 Sneakers Made in China
Gucci has broken with a 105-year tradition of Italian manufacturing by producing a new pair of luxury sneakers in China, marking a significant shift for one of the world’s most recognisable fashion houses. The Italian luxury brand’s latest sneakers,…
Nigeria’s BVN Enrolment Surpasses 70 Million as NIBSS Records 70.35 Million Registrations
Nigeria’s Bank Verification Number (BVN) database has crossed the 70 million mark, with total enrolments reaching 70,347,047 as of September 28, 2026, according to data from the Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS). The milestone underscores the…
ISWAP Senior Leader Abdussamad Ohida Killed in Ondo Forest Operation
A senior leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), Abdussamad Ohida, also known as Anwar, has been killed during an intelligence-led security operation in Owo forest, Ondo State. Ohida was reportedly eliminated at the weekend by a…
Miyetti Allah Appeals to Tinubu Over Continued Detention of Bello Bodejo
The Bauchi State Council of Miyetti Allah Kautal Hore has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the continued detention of its National Leader, Bello Bodejo, urging the Federal Government to ensure his release or uphold due process if there…
Oby Ezekwesili Urges FG, States to Enforce 18-Year Minimum Marriage Age
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has called on the Federal Government and state governments to enforce 18 years as the minimum age of marriage across Nigeria, warning that child marriage continues to undermine girls’ education and the…
NNPCL Increases Petrol Price to N1,405 Per Litre Despite Fuel Discount Announcement
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased its premium motor spirit (PMS) pump price to N1,405 per litre from N1,370, representing a N35 increase per litre. Checks by DAILY POST on Friday showed that the new price had been…
