The Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) has released an additional GH¢2.6 billion to Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) to pay cocoa farmers, pushing total payments for cocoa purchases this crop season to more than GH¢34.5 billion. The latest disbursement is expected to clear outstanding payments owed to thousands of farmers, particularly those whose cocoa was purchased on…
According to a report by the Daily Post on Friday, July 3, 2026, Senate President Godswill Akpabio lauded the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, for his commitment to infrastructure development, saying the minister has consistently demonstrated dedication to public service throughout his political career. Akpabio made the remarks while inaugurating access…
LAGOS—Emotions ran high at the Lagos State Police Command yesterday, when a 16-year-old girl, Chidinma, narrated how she was allegedly trafficked from Imo State to Lagos and forced into prostitution for four months, during which she was made to sleep with 30 men daily, beaten repeatedly, and denied payment. The teenager, who said she…
Former Minister of Information and National Orientation, Lai Mohammed, has declared that ex-Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would not have become president even if he had polled 10 million votes. Mohammed said that, contrary to widespread perception, Obi was not rigged out of the 2023 presidential election, stressing that he did not constitute…
President Bola Tinubu has stated that Nigeria’s history would not have been complete if he had lost the 2023 presidential election. Naija News reports that President Tinubu made this known on Sunday. Tinubu said Nigeria’s history would not have been as complete and rich if he had failed the election. Paying tributes…
He alleged that Kanu ordered the killing of over 50 soldiers, 24 policemen and many civilians in the Southeast. A former presidential aide, Reno Omokri has made a claim against Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. He alleged that Kanu ordered the killing of over 50 soldiers, 24…
Egypt is through to the Round of 16 after defeating Australia in a dramatic penalty shootout on Friday night, July 3, marking a historic first World Cup knockout-round win for the Pharaohs. The match finished 1-1 after 120 minutes, with Egypt prevailing 4-2 on penalties. Egypt opened the scoring in the 13th minute through a…
British Nigerian footballer, Michael Kayode has penned a new long-term contract with Premier League club Brentford, . Kayode only linked up with the Bees just one year ago from Fiorentina in a deal worth €18m. The new contract will see the versatile full-back remain with Brentford until June 2032, with the club keeping an option…
The World Bank has stated that Nigeria’s biggest fiscal challenge is weak revenue mobilization rather than excessive borrowing, urging the government to prioritize efforts to boost revenue generation to support sustainable economic growth. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television on Friday, July 3, the World Bank Country Director for Nigeria, Mathew Verghis, said…
Communities in northern Nigeria have reported cases of individuals joining armed groups and bandits solely to secure food or an “income” as hunger across Nigeria’s conflict-hit northern regions reaches levels not seen in a decade due to spreading violence and shrinking humanitarian aid. The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) revealed that more than 17…
