The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, paid a visit to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Wednesday to offer his condolences to staff members on the passing of Niyi Ijalaye, the state’s resident electoral commissioner. Abiodun, while addressing the staff, noted that Ijalaye was a kind, soft-spoken, modest man who always made sure…
Arsenal legend Ian Wright has named three Arsenal players who need to go the extra mile if the club must finally end their wait for a Premier League trophy. The Gunners have not won the title in 21 years. Mikel Arteta’s men have come agonisingly close to ending that drought with back-to-back second-place finishes. Arsenal…
Nyesom Wike has acknowledged the unwavering support he has received from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying it has helped him succeed in his job as the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. Wike, who spoke in Abuja on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, during a media parley with some select journalists marking his first year…
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has reacted to the club’s latest signing Joao Felix. Chelsea officially announced the signing of Felix from Atletico Madrid. Reacting, Maresca said the Portugal international can play in different positions. Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of Chelsea’s UEFA Conference League qualifier against Servette on Thursday, Maresca said about Felix:…
The Enugu State Government, Wednesday, demolished properties used by kidnappers for detaining their victims in the outskirts of Enugu, the state capital. Among the properties were an uncompleted storey-building with an underground tunnel at Nkwubor Layout in Emene Nike where a large cache of arms and ammunition were recovered and a large farm housing a…
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has described former Senate President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, BOT, of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Senator Adolphus Wabara, as an inconsistent character and a sellout. The monster claimed that Wabara was not worthy of being the BOT chairman of the main opposition party…
Swiss Pharma Nigeria Limited (Swipha), a leading pharmaceutical company in Nigeria, has recorded another historic first and a significant milestone in its commitment to improving maternal health and combating malaria in Nigeria and beyond with the accomplishment of the World Health Organization (WHO) prequalification for its Sulfadoxine Plus Pyrimethamine (SP) 500/25mg Tablet for the prevention…
Nigerian forward, Paul Julius has died in a car accident in Cyprus, DAILY POST reports. The 20-year-old’s car was involved in a head-to-head collision with another car on the Paralimni-Protaras road. Julius linked up with Cypriot club, Enosis Neon Paralimniou three weeks ago. The young striker joined the club from the Egyptian side, El Gaish….
The acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ambassador Umar Damagum, has warned that nobody can intimidate him into resigning from his position. Damagum said those calling for his resignation are only enhancing his popularity. Speaking at the inauguration of the National Reconciliation and Disciplinary Committees, the acting chairman berated those spreading misinformation…
Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has confirmed he is not working with 42 players. According to Maresca, he is training with a small squad of 21 and the others have been kept apart. The Blues boss was speaking ahead of Thursday’s UEFA Conference League play-off first leg against Servette. Maresca said: “I am not working with…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a temporary order halting the implementation of the scrapping of the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Pharmaceutical Technology by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the Pharmaceutical Council of Nigeria (PCN). Justice Peter Lifu ordered the NBTE and PCN to put their decision against HND…
The leadership of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, in Rivers State has called on Tony Okocha, the sacked Caretaker Committee Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state to issue an immediate apology to Justices Sika Aprioku, C.N. Wali, and G.O. Ollor of the Rivers State High Court following his alleged derogatory remarks…
Governor Godwin Obaseki has congratulated Edo State for securing a place in the final of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League qualifiers. Moses Aduku’s side defeated hosts Inter D’Abidjan 2-1 in the semi-final at the Stade de la Paix, Bouake on Tuesday night. The Nigerian champions raced into a two-goal lead through Emem Essien and…
Transfer expert and journalist, Dean Jones, has revealed that Chelsea will go for Brentford’s Ivan Toney should they fail to land Victor Osimhen from Napoli. The Blues are keen to sign Osimhen from Napoli this summer. Speaking to GiveMeSport, Jones suggested that Toney, who is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia, could emerge as an alternative…
Cyriel Dessers has reportedly rejected a move to Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit, Atlanta United. According to the Daily Record, Atlanta United negotiated a $6m transfer fee for the Nigeria international. Dessers, however, turned down the chance to join the club. The 29-year-old has been linked with a summer exit from Rangers despite an impressive…
Former Manchester United coach, René Meulensteen, has named two players the club should sell instead of midfielder, Scott McTominay this summer transfer window. Man United are keen to sign a new midfielder this summer transfer window, having made four signings. The Red Devils have been linked with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte. However, Meulensteen feels…
Queues have resurfaced in fuel stations in Ilorin, as petrol scarcity spreads across the country. DAILY POST reports that a litre of petrol sells for between N640, N645, N670 and N680 in major marketers filling stations, while the price has gone up to N900, N950 or N1,000 in some fuel stations owned by Independent fuel…
The Commissioner for Tertiary Education in Ebonyi State, Prof. Amari Omaka, has announced that the two newly established universities in the state are expected to commence academic activities early next year. Omaka spoke with newsmen shortly after the swearing-in ceremony of the acting vice chancellors of the University of Information Communication Technology, Oferekpe-Agbaja, and the…
Popular Nigerian singer and record producer, Tekno, has denied reports that he collapsed while performing on stage. Reports on Tuesday claimed that Tekno, who is currently on his music tour, collapsed during a live performance in South Africa. In a viral video on the internet, some able-bodied men were seen carrying a singer who collapsed….
Enugu State Government says it will in the coming days move against properties, whether private residences or business premises, used for kidnap purposes. In a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, on Tuesday, the government said the step was in continuation of the determined effort of the Governor Peter…
