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Abuja, Nigeria – Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), operator of Nigeria’s first commercial gold mine, the Segilola Gold Mine, emerged as one of the standout winners at the maiden edition of the Solid Minerals Excellence Awards (SOMEA), held on 14 May 2026 at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The event brought together key stakeholders across Nigeria’s solid minerals industry to celebrate excellence, innovation, and impactful contributions to the sector. SROL received five award nominations and secured three major wins, including: SOMEA Gold Mining Company of the Year SOMEA Outstanding Gold Producer of the Year – the SOMEA Main Category SOMEA Outstanding…

Former Newcastle United striker, Alan Shearer, has identified three ‘outstanding’ players who helped Arsenal win the Premier League title this season. The three players are David Raya, Declan Rice and Gabriel. Recall that the Gunners were confirmed 2025/26 Premier League winners on Tuesday after Manchester City failed to beat Bournemouth. Speaking on The Rest is Football podcast, Shearer, “They’ve been the best team and the most consistent,” Shearer said. “I think the three outstanding players for Arsenal have been David Raya, Gabriel Magalhaes and Declan Rice. “I just think those three, for me, have been the outstanding players week after…

The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise has reacted to the Central Bank of Nigeria’s decision to retain the country’s Monetary Policy Rate at 26.50 percent. In a statement by CPPE chief executive officer, the Monetary Policy Committee decision to hold interest rates was a pragmatic move and good for Nigerian businesses. DAILY POST reports that the apex bank governor, Olayemi Cardoso, announced the MPC members’ decision at its 305th meeting to retain the interest rate at 26.50 percent. Reacting, CPPE said the decision is a reflection of CBN’s increasingly sophisticated understanding of the inflation dynamics currently confronting the…

A senior Lecturer in the Department of Mass Communication, Abia State University Uturu, ABSU, Kingsley Izuogu has been suspended by the University’s management. Izuogu was suspended this week on allegations bordering on extortion and harassment of students as well as forgery of one of his lower credentials. He was alleged to have charged money for his Hand Out materials and also demanded money to allow students pass the Courses he handled. But Izuogu has repeatedly denied the allegations, saying he was innocent. His suspension took place even as a separate investigation panel set up by the Abia State government to investigate…

 The collated results from the seven wards of Constituency 1, Ado Ekiti have declared Ayodeji Sunday Adarabierin winner of the House of Assembly election. According to the official tally released by electoral officials, Adarabierin polled 4,577 votes across the constituency, defeating his closest rival, Adegbite Ayo, who secured 676 votes. Ward-by-ward breakdown: · Ward 1: Adarabierin – 934, Adegbite – 0 · Ward 2: Adarabierin – 580, Adegbite – 7 · Ward 3: Adarabierin – 0, Adegbite – 557 · Ward 4: Adarabierin – 1,766, Adegbite – 47 · Ward 5: Adarabierin – 481, Adegbite – 20 · Ward 6: Adarabierin –…

On a breezy stretch along the Lagos Coastal Road corridor, just beyond the familiar bustle of the city, a different kind of gathering unfolded, one that blended movement, leisure, aspiration, and a subtle but deliberate pitch for the future of urban living. It was not merely another corporate activation or a routine promotional event. Instead, the maiden edition of the “2004 M00VE Experience,” hosted by QShelter Limited in partnership with The Fitness Religion Company, offered a window into how thoughtful planning and research can reshape community engagement in Nigeria’s evolving real estate landscape. At first glance, the event had all…

Arise News anchor, Oseni Rufai, has advised former President Goodluck Jonathan to shelve the idea of running for president in the next year’s general election. Rufai gave this advice on Wednesday during Arise Television’s ‘Morning Show’, noting that the same people asking Jonathan to contest were the ones that disgraced him out of office in 2015. DAILY POST recalls that the Taminu Turaki-led Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Tuesday cleared Jonathan by waiver ahead of the party’s presidential primary. Speaking on the show, Rufai said, “I walked through the phone lines, and I got some messages from my sources. They are saying the plot…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to Arsenal’s emergence as champions of the 2025/2026 English Premier League season. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Phrank Shaibu, Atiku said Arsenal’s success was the result of patience, planning, and long-term vision. DAILY POST reports that Arsenal were confirmed Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City played out a draw against Bournemouth. Reacting, Atiku compared Arsenal’s journey to the vision he holds for Nigeria’s economy and development ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to him, just as the club invested in young talents and maintained a clear football philosophy, Nigeria must…

The stage is set for the UEFA Europa League final between Aston Villa and Freiburg on Wednesday night in Turkey. DAILY POST reports that Aston Villa ⁠will look to end a 44-year wait for major European silverware when they face Freiburg in the Europa League final at Tüpraş Stadium, Istanbul. On paper, Aston Villa are favourites against the German Bundesliga side, who are playing the biggest match in their history. The last time Aston Villa won a major trophy in Europe was in 1982 when they won the European Cup, the first in their history, after beating Bayern Munich 1-0 in the…

Brazilian forward Neymar has vowed that he and his teammates will fight with their lives to bring the 2026 World Cup to his country. Neymar spoke in a trending video posted on social media as he shared his thoughts after getting named in Brazil’s squad to compete in the World Cup. His dream of competing in his fourth World Cup came true after Brazil head coach Carlo Ancelotti included his name in the squad earlier. Reacting, Neymar said, “We will fight with our lives to bring the World Cup back to Brazil. “It’s incredible what happened. Another World Cup. How…