Midfielder, Frenkie de Jong, has told Manchester United and Barcelona that he does not want to leave Camp Nou this summer. Manchester United and Barcelona have reached an initial agreement over a €65 million (£56m) fee plus add-ons for the former Ajax midfielder. The midfielder is United manager, Erik ten Hag’s first choice target for…
Aston Villa manager, Steven Gerrard, is set to miss out on a reunion with former Liverpool teammate Luis Suarez, who is expected to join River Plate. Gerrard played 95 times with Suarez during their time at Anfield. The Villa boss had been heavily linked with a reunion with the Uruguay striker this summer, after the…
The Senate, on Wednesday, adjourned plenary to enable it proceed on the Sallah break. The Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, accordingly, announced July 19, 2022, as resumption date. The Senate, before embarking on the three weeks recess, forwarded President Muhammadu Buhari’s request for the confirmation of Mohammed Bello as Chairman of the Revenue Mobilization Allocation and…
Former Minister of Sports and Youths Development, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, has condemned the culture of extreme monetised politics and political processes by some political actors in the country. Delivering a lecture at the 2022 annual Press Week of the Kwara State Correspondents Chapel, Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, on Wednesday in Ilorin, Bolaji described the…
The Nigerian Army raid on two communities in two Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Cross River State has come under severe criticism. The recurring communal crisis has claimed scores of lives, wounded and displaced many, with properties destroyed. Last weekend, some people were killed in Nko town after soldiers allegedly opened fire on residents. The…
OGC Nice have reportedly agreed personal terms with Nantes winger, Moses Simon, ahead of a potential summer move. Nantes, according to a report in RMC, are willing to sell Simon, who played a key role in their Coupe de France success last season. The Canaries president, Waldermar Kita told a press conference on…
In furtherance of the concerted efforts of his administration in reviewing the policies, programmes, structures and operations of the State Public Service for optimal results, Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State, on Wednesday, inaugurated an 8-man Committee to coordinate the implementation of the recommendations of the 12 Sectoral Committees. Inaugurating the Committee, Gov. Ugwuanyi represented…
The Senate, on Wednesday at plenary, screened and confirmed all the seven ministerial nominees sent by President Muhammadu Buhari on June 21. Buhari had in a letter that conveyed the names of the ministerial nominees to the Senate, explained that the confirmation request was in accordance with the provisions of Section 147 subsection 2 of…
The Federal Government is hoping to shore up its power generation threshold to at least 11,000 megawatts which it plans to offload into the national power grid to boost power supplies. To this end, it has approved the contract for the design supply and installation of 1x60MBA, 132×33 KV transmission sub-station with associated 4×132 KV…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has said fewer than 29.4 million Nigerians aged between 15 and 64 years abuse psychoactive substances and other dangerous drugs. The Anambra State Commandant of NDLEA, Florence Ezeonye stated this during a ceremony to mark this year’s United Nations international day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking in…
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), on Wednesday, urged the Commander of the Amotekun security outfit in Ondo State, Adetunji Adeleye, to urgently reveal the identities of those who massacred worshipers in Owo church. The call followed a report last week by the Adeleyer, that those who killed the 40 church members in Owo, Ondo State,…
Raphinha’s agent, Deco, has met with senior officials in Barcelona on Wednesday. This comes less than 24 hours after Chelsea agreed a £55 million fee with Leeds United for the player. Chelsea themselves are hoping to hijack the deal from Arsenal, who held extensive talks with the 25-year-old. Barcelona, however, has a long-standing interest in…
Former Tottenham star, Darren Bent, has said that Frenkie de Jong would be taking a backwards step by joining Manchester United from Barcelona. It is understood that Manchester United are close to agreeing on a possible £68 million deal for the Netherlands midfielder. But Bent wonders why Barcelona would let go of such a quality…
Moldovan champions, FC Sheriff Tiraspol have announced the signing of former Nigeria U-23 star, Iyayi Atiemwen. The length and financial terms of the contract were, however, not disclosed by the club. The 26-year-old joined FC Sheriff Tiraspol from the Croatian club, GNK Dinamo Zagreb. Atiemwen made 58 matches for Dinamo Zagreb, scoring 12 goals and…
Yet to be identified gunmen have reportedly issued a quit notice to residents of Sabon Zama, Gindin Dutse, Anguwan Tsohon Soldier, Anguwan Yuhana and Anguwan Mangu villages in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau State. DAILY POST gathered from residents that masked gunmen stormed the communities and asked them to either leave within five days…
Niger State Governor, Abubakar Sani Bello has declared Thursday, 30th June 2022 and Friday, 1st July 2022 as state-wide Public holidays to enable people of the state obtain their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs, ahead of the general elections. Bello made the declaration in a press statement signed by Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed…
The United State’s President, Joe Biden has said the military presence in Europe is set for a long-term expansion. Biden spoke alongside alliance NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg at a summit of NATO leaders in Madrid He said, “We’re going to make sure that NATO is ready to meet threats from all directions across every domain,…
Transfer expert, Alex Crook, has revealed that Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling ‘will be a Chelsea player by the end of the transfer window. He said it is a fascinating situation at Stamford Bridge with a new owner, Todd Boehly in charge and making himself the de facto director of football. Crook said it is…
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly has finally made contact with European club, Sevilla, over Jules Kounde’s transfer. Chelsea has been tracking Kounde since last summer, when they had agreed on personal terms with the Frenchman but failed to negotiate a fee with Sevilla who was adamant the player would only leave if his release clause was…
Italy legend, Alessandro Del Piero, has advised Chelsea coach, Thomas Tuchel, to sign Juventus defender Mathijs de Ligt instead of Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly, this summer. Tuchel is keen to bolster his defence this summer following the departure of Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid a few days ago. Chelsea has been linked with De Light and…
