President Bola Tinubu has conferred one of Nigeria’s highest national honours—the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR)—on Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates. The award ceremony took place Tuesday in Lagos as part of Gates’ visit to Nigeria, where he is engaging with federal and state leaders on key initiatives, including strengthening the...

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has urged the National Assembly to launch an urgent and thorough investigation into the recent technical glitches and operational failures experienced during examinations conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) and the West African Examinations Council (WAEC). In a statement released on Saturday, NBA described the conduct of these...

  Bishop Oyedepo is currently facing public scrutiny following allegations from a former security guard, Greatness, who claimed: Surveillance cameras were installed in the kitchen and garden to prevent staff from consuming any food, including leftovers. Employees were paid as little as ₦500 per day and were responsible for their own meals, despite working long hours. Fresh food was...

Between May 29 and June 4, 2025, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) secured the conviction of 34 internet fraudsters before Justices A.N. Erhabor and W.I. Aziegbemhin of the Edo State High Courts sitting in Benin City. The convicts were found guilty of various cybercrime-related offences including obtaining by false pretence, possession of fraudulent documents, and retention of...

A heartbreaking incident occurred in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, as a petroleum tanker caught fire, leaving a yet-to-be-identified motor apprentice severely injured and currently hospitalized. According to @dailypostnigeria, the fire broke out suddenly, engulfing parts of the surrounding area and causing panic among residents and commuters. Eyewitnesses said the apprentice was working...