The president of the Iranian Football Federation said late Saturday that if Iran dropped out of the World Cup, it would deprive the country of a “major diplomatic asset”. Mehdi Taj was speaking after the federation (FFIRI) said on Saturday that Iran would take part in the men’s football showpiece this summer despite the Middle…
Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has called for an end to xenophobic attacks in South Africa, using his platform at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards to urge unity across the continent. Kanayo made the appeal on Saturday after receiving the Industry Merit Award, dedicating the recognition to film practitioners…
.Releases travel advisory By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has announced the emergency closure of Eko Bridge (outbound to Lagos Island) for safety investigations and repairs. The closure which is indefinite, is scheduled to commence on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this on Sunday In view of…
Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Police Command have arrested one Emmanuel Odiniya, father of former Big Brother Naija housemate, Ilebaye, over suspected domestic violence. DAILY POST earlier reported how reality TV star cried out for help during an Instagram Livestream on Friday night. A viral video clip captured moments where the father was brutally assaulting…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has declared a former Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq, wanted over alleged abuse of office and diversion of public funds. This was announced in a notice shared via the agency’s official website on Saturday. “Farouq, 52, is an indigene of Zamfara State and her…
Every World Cup cycle, Ecuador carries the reputation of a “dark horse,” but as the 2026 tournament approaches, La Tri has shed that modest label in favour of something more formidable: a consistent, high-intensity powerhouse. No longer just a team that relies on the altitude of Quito, this generation of Ecuadorian talent is battle-hardened in…
A flight aborted its takeoff from Denver International Airport late Friday after striking a person on the runway, with at least one passenger injured, according to the airport and US media reports. Denver International Airport said in a statement that “Frontier Flight 4345 reported striking a pedestrian during takeoff” at around 11:19 pm (0519 GMT…
Lagos State Pilgrims Welfare Board says no fewer than 343 intending pilgrims have landed at the King AbdulAzeez International Airport, Madinah, Saudi Arabia, for the 2026 Hajj exercise. According to a statement by the board’s Director of Public Affairs, Taofeek Lawal, the intending pilgrims comprised 169 males and 174 females Lawal said that the inaugural…
Countries are often imagined as vast territories with large populations, multiple cities and wide geographical landscapes. Yet, some nations are so small that they barely appear on a world map. These microstates and island nations may be limited in size, but many possess rich histories, thriving economies and unique global identities. Here’s a look at…
A statement from the Presidency has explained what the National Security Adviser, NSA, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, discussed with senior officials of the United States during his three-day working visit from May 4 to May 6. During the visit, Ribadu met with US Vice President J. D. Vance; Acting National Security Advisor and Secretary of State,…
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