Kylian Mbappe scored his first Real Madrid goal as they defeated Atalanta 2-0 in the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday night. The France captain was handed a start on debut, following his move from Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent. There were no goals in the first half as both teams struggled to dominate the…
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ contestant, Kellyrae has stated that Toby Forge is his wife. Kellyrae stated this during his diary session with Biggie, the invisible voice in the house on Wednesday. Biggie asked: “What about Toby Forg?” In response, Kellyrae said: “He is my wife’s new ship.” This comes hours after Kassia referred…
El-Kanemi Warriors have solicited for fan support ahead of their CAF Confederation Cup match against Beninoise side Dadje FC. The Borno Army will play their home matches in the competition at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne. The game is billed for Friday , August 16. “Get ready for the action. Our CAF Confederation Cup first…
The Senator representing Ebonyi Central Senatorial Zone at the Upper Chamber, Senator Kenneth Eze, has said the removal of fuel subsidy has made adequate funds available for the federal and state governments to function optimally. Eze, who is the Senate Committee Chairman on Information stated this at his home town, Ohaigbo Amagu in Ezza South…
The Kano Police Commissioner, Salman Garba, charged 181 newly promoted officers to redouble their efforts in fighting crime in the state. In a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna, it was noted that the elevated officers, who were promoted from Inspectors to Assistant Superintendents of Police (ASP II), were part of…
Former Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili has accused the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, and members of the National Assembly of conspiring with President Bola Tinubu to pass the old national anthem “Nigeria We Hail Thee” into law. Ezekwesili said Abbas and his colleagues in the National Assembly violated the constitutional process…
The Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has reassured of his administration’s commitment to seeking justice for the 16-year-old teenager killed by a soldier during the hunger protest in Zaria. DAILY POST recalls that a 16-year-old boy, Isma’il Muhammad, was shot during a violent hunger protest in Zaria by a soldier while security operatives were…
Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, was not impressed after the team was eliminated from the Champions League in the third qualifying round by Lille. This means the Turkish club will play Europa League football this new season. Mourinho’s men lost 3-2 on aggregate over the two legs, with Lille’s winning goal scored from the penalty spot…
Big Brother Naija Season 9 contestant, Ben has predicted that his colleagues, Anita and Topher’s relationship won’t last more than six months after the show. He said there will be tension in their relationship after the show because Anita is older than Topher. Ben also claimed that other men will be sending private jets to…
Chelsea are still keen on a move for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen but will only push ahead with a loan move, according to The Telegraph. Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis is holding out for possible suitors to pay Osimhen’s €130m (£110.8m) release clause. However, both Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are unwilling to go that high…
The Minister of Power, Chief Bayo Adelabu, has revealed that the federal government is targeting to generate at least 6000 megawatts of power before the end of the year. The minister spoke in Calabar when he paid an assessment visit to the Calabar Power Plant of Niger Delta Power Holding Company, NDPHC, on Tuesday, August…
Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has flagged off a youth empowerment programme to train 8,000 youths in the state, and put them off the streets. In addition, 620 businesses in the state, which have undergone trainings, who will serve as masterclass trainers will receive stipends for business expansion to accommodate the trainees. Commissioner for…
The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the release of the 2024/2025 admission list for admission into the 115 Federal Unity Colleges across the country. This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Tuesday. The statement was issued by the Ministry’s Director Press and Public Relations, Mrs Folasade Boriowo. ”Following…
The Global Peace Foundation Nigeria (GPFN), has the alarm over the high rate of youth involvement in drugs and substance abuse. The alarm was raised at a one-day youth sensitization program tagged ‘No to Drugs’, organized by the Hayin Banki Peace and Reconciliation Committee in partnership with GPFN and Health Justice Development and Peace (HJDP)…
Nigeria’s oil marketers have said that the President of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote has created problems with actors in the oil and gas sector that would have made his 650,000 barrels per day refinery succeed. The National President of the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria, Billy Gillis-Harry disclosed this in an exclusive…
Tottenham Hotspur striker, Darren Bent, has warned Arsenal against signing Barcelona target Kingsley Coman this summer transfer window. Arsenal is seemingly looking to bolster their attacking frontline and have identified the Bayern Munich winger as a potential option this summer. Coman, who can play on either flank, could provide Gabriel Martinelli competition on the left…
Remo Stars have expressed readiness for the CAF Champions League clash against Moroccan club, AS FAR. The Sky Blue Stars will host AS FAR in the first leg of the preliminary round tie at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne. The encounter is billed for Sunday, August 18, 2024. Remo Stars media director, Oladimeji Oshode admitted…
The Police Command in Niger says it has uncovered the lifeless body of a baby suspected to be a day old in a farmland in Tayi village of Minna, Niger. SP Waisu Abiodun, the Police Public Relations Officer in Niger, confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, on Tuesday. He said that on…
Former France striker, Louis Saha, has predicted that Arsenal will not have enough to topple Manchester City and win the Premier League title. Speaking with CSDB, Saha noted that City are “so comfortable” and the Gunners “won’t have enough”. He also said he expects transition to happen at Liverpool, after they replaced Jurgen Klopp with…
The reinstated Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Rivers State, Emeka Beke, on Tuesday gave a condition to work with Governor Sim Fubara. Beke said Rivers APC, under his leadership, would work with Fubara if the governor extends a hand of fellowship to the party. Speaking on Arise TV Morning Show, Beke noted…
