The US has released the full list of countries whose citizens were selected for the 2026 Diversity Visa Programme, including several African nations.
Opta's supercomputer predicts Arsenal has a 57.4% chance of beating Chelsea in their London derby, as both teams aim to maintain their perfect start to the season.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has reacted to viral reports that it lacks governorship candidates in twelve states. Legit.ng has the details.
Actor Pete Edochie asserts his status above peers in a candid interview, addressing seniority claims and embracing his legendary recognition in the industry.
<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cristiano-Ronaldo-2.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cristiano-Ronaldo-2.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cristiano-Ronaldo-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cristiano-Ronaldo-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cristiano-Ronaldo-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cristiano-Ronaldo-2-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /><p>Al-Ittihad has mocked Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr following their 2-1 victory at home in the Saudi Pro League on Saturday. The defeat ended Ange Postecoglou’s team’s flawless start to the league season. All three goals were scored before half-time, with George Ilenikhena giving the home team a two-goal lead within the first 22 minutes, before Angelo Gabriel […]</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/06/spl-cheating-and-still-losing-al-ittihad-mocks-ronaldo-al-nassr-after-defeat/">SPL: ‘Cheating and still losing’ – Al-Ittihad mocks Ronaldo, Al-Nassr after defeat</a></p>
A Kaduna businessman, Nasiru Musa Idris, has accused prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi of interfering in his marriage and keeping his Moroccan wife away from him for approximately 11 months after he took her to the cleric for counselling.
<img width="1280" height="720" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/No-to-cybercrime-9.jpg?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="Saratu Jibo Yusuf, the Nigerian woman who became unreachable after arriving at Doha airport." style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/No-to-cybercrime-9.jpg?w=1280&ssl=1 1280w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/No-to-cybercrime-9.jpg?resize=526%2C296&ssl=1 526w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/No-to-cybercrime-9.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/No-to-cybercrime-9.jpg?resize=750%2C422&ssl=1 750w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/No-to-cybercrime-9.jpg?resize=1140%2C641&ssl=1 1140w" sizes="(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><p>According to the family, this was Ms Yusuf’s first trip outside Nigeria. She had no friends in Qatar whom the family could immediately contact.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/business/business-news/907717-uncertainty-as-nigerian-woman-remains-unreachable-after-arriving-doha-airport.html">Uncertainty as Nigerian woman remains unreachable after arriving Doha airport</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com">Premium Times Nigeria</a>.</p>
Atiku Abubakar critiques Tinubu's 'audio palliative' cash transfers, questioning ₦33.75bn payments to vulnerable households amid audit findings and missing records.
At least six people have been killed in a fatal car crash in Adamawa state, in Nigeria’s north-east zone, with the police reacting to the incident.
Nigeria's telecom market sees MTN and Airtel thrive amid Glo's struggles and T2's stagnant numbers, showing challenges in subscriber retention and network quality.
<img width="960" height="640" src="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/1002712160.jpg?fit=960%2C640&ssl=1" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" srcset="https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/1002712160.jpg?w=960&ssl=1 960w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/1002712160.jpg?resize=524%2C349&ssl=1 524w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/1002712160.jpg?resize=768%2C512&ssl=1 768w, https://i0.wp.com/media.premiumtimesng.com/wp-content/files/2026/09/1002712160.jpg?resize=750%2C500&ssl=1 750w" sizes="(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px" /><p>Mr Hanga’s defection to the APC on Saturday followed his resignation from the NDC, which he announced in a letter addressed to the party’s Dakata Ward chairman dated 3 August.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com/regional/nwest/907712-defections-lone-kano-ndc-senator-former-governor-join-apc.html">Defections: Lone Kano NDC senator, former governor join APC</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.premiumtimesng.com">Premium Times Nigeria</a>.</p>
<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Police-5.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Police-5.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Police-5-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Police-5-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Police-5-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Police-5-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Police-5-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p>The Plateau State Police Command has warned residents, individuals and corporate organisations against operating drones without the required approvals. The warning was contained in a public notice issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo. According to the statement, the Command said anyone found violating the regulations could be arrested, have their equipment […]</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/06/police-caution-residents-against-unauthorised-drone-operations-in-plateau/">Police caution residents against unauthorised drone operations in Plateau </a></p>
Buckingham Palace confirmed Prince William flew to Oslo on Sept 9 to attend King Harald V’s state funeral, honoring Norway’s beloved “people’s king.
<img width="720" height="480" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Primate-Ayodele.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Primate-Ayodele.jpg 720w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Primate-Ayodele-300x200.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /><p>The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has alleged that some unnamed persons are looking for any means to eliminate former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. In a video posted on X, Ayodele warned the two politicians to be conscious of their security. While he did […]</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/06/2027-theyre-looking-for-any-means-to-eliminate-peter-obi-atiku-primate-ayodele/">2027: They’re looking for any means to eliminate Peter Obi, Atiku – Primate Ayodele</a></p>
<img width="720" height="472" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FB_IMG_1681805527808.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FB_IMG_1681805527808.jpg 720w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FB_IMG_1681805527808-300x197.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px" /><p>Rivers United players and officials have been rewarded with cash bonuses for their impressive start to the new season. The Pride of Rivers earned ₦2 million for their 2-0 victory over Plateau United in their 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, opener. The Rivers State Commissioner for Sports, Barrister Chris Green, rewarded the team with […]</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/06/npfl-rivers-united-reward-players-officials-for-impressive-start-to-new-season/">NPFL: Rivers United reward players, officials for impressive start to new season</a></p>
WhatsApp is testing a new feature allowing four pinned messages in group chats, enhancing information access in busy conversations for Android beta users.
<img width="1200" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/US-Embassy-in-Abuja.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/US-Embassy-in-Abuja.jpg 1200w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/US-Embassy-in-Abuja-300x180.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/US-Embassy-in-Abuja-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/US-Embassy-in-Abuja-1000x600.jpg 1000w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/US-Embassy-in-Abuja-590x354.jpg 590w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/US-Embassy-in-Abuja-400x240.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /><p>The United States Mission Nigeria says the US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of America’s Labour Day holiday. The missions stated that the closure is part of a schedule of public holidays observed by the diplomatic missions for the remainder of 2026, which includes […]</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/06/america-labour-day-us-embassy-abuja-lagos-consulate-to-close-monday/">America Labour Day: US Embassy Abuja, Lagos Consulate to close Monday</a></p>
<img width="1024" height="597" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rufai-Oseni-Olayinka.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rufai-Oseni-Olayinka.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Rufai-Oseni-Olayinka-300x175.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /><p>Netizens have expressed disappointment with Arise TV anchor, Rufai Oseni, and Lere Olayinka, media aide to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, over their online attacks against each other. The exchanges followed the drama that unfolded when Olayinka appeared on Arise TV’s Morning Show programme on Friday. DAILY POST had reported that the interview with […]</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/06/netizens-knock-rufai-oseni-wikes-aide-olayinka-over-online-attacks/">Netizens knock Rufai Oseni, Wike’s aide Olayinka over online attacks</a></p>
<img width="1309" height="902" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Police-Arrest.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Police-Arrest.jpg 1309w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Police-Arrest-300x207.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Police-Arrest-1024x706.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1309px) 100vw, 1309px" /><p>The Niger State Police Command has arrested four suspects over the alleged murder of the Village Head of Zhilu, Fuka District, Munya Local Government Area, Bawa Barde, 53. The suspects, identified as Zegi Dogari, 48; Danjuma Galadima, 50; Bashir Umar, 32; and John Doma, 35, were arrested between August 25 and 28 following investigations into […]</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/06/four-in-police-net-over-murder-of-niger-village-head/">Four in police net over murder of Niger village head</a></p>
Mikel Arteta faces fitness concerns for key players including Guimaraes and Rice ahead of Arsenal's clash with Chelsea, crucial for the Premier League title race.
Pete Edochie has named his favourite Nigerian politician, explaining why he admired Chief Obafemi Awolowo and regretted that he never became president
<img width="1080" height="847" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG-20260906-WA0005.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG-20260906-WA0005.jpg 1080w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG-20260906-WA0005-300x235.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG-20260906-WA0005-1024x803.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /><p>Edo Queens were crowned 2026 WAFU B Women’s Champions League winners following a 4-1 penalty shootout victory over Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies. Both teams battled to a 2-2 draw in regulation time. Ampem Darkoa struck as early as the second minute through Beline Nyarko, but Edo Queens responded almost immediately, with Doosuur Anastasia Atume […]</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/06/wafu-b-champions-league-edo-queens-edge-ampem-darkoa-on-penalties-to-clinch-title/">WAFU B Champions League: Edo Queens edge Ampem Darkoa on penalties to clinch title</a></p>
<img width="1400" height="1400" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Akin-Malaolu.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Akin-Malaolu.jpg 1400w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Akin-Malaolu-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Akin-Malaolu-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Akin-Malaolu-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Akin-Malaolu-80x80.jpg 80w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px" /><p>A Yoruba leader, Akin Malaolu, has expressed concern over the silence of former Nigerian leaders, including Olusegun Obasanjo, Goodluck Jonathan and Abdulsalami Abubakar, amid controversy surrounding allegations about President Bola Tinubu’s past in the United States. Malaolu stated this in a statement on Sunday. The development comes amid renewed calls for the Federal Bureau of […]</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/06/tinubus-alleged-drug-links-obasanjo-other-former-nigerian-leaders-silence-disturbing-malaolu/">Tinubu’s alleged drug links: Obasanjo, other former Nigerian leaders’ silence disturbing — Malaolu </a></p>
<img width="1280" height="720" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NDLEA-1.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NDLEA-1.jpg 1280w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NDLEA-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/NDLEA-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px" /><p>Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested a convicted cocaine trafficker allegedly behind a cocaine shipment to Saudi Arabia who reportedly operated under the guise of a herbal tea business. The agency also intercepted a 20,000-litre fuel tanker fitted with a concealed compartment for transporting illicit drugs and recovered large quantities […]</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/06/ndlea-arrests-convicted-cocaine-trafficker-intercepts-drug-laden-fuel-tanker/"> NDLEA arrests convicted cocaine trafficker, intercepts drug-laden fuel tanker</a></p>
