Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, says the club can ‘dare to hope again’ after the £300m Saudi Arabian-backed takeover was completed on Thursday. The English Premier League, EPL, approved the takeover on Thursday afternoon. The English top-flight league gave the approval after receiving ‘legally binding assurances’ that the Saudi state wouldn’t control the club. The…
Passengers were on Thursday stranded in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital following the withdrawal of services by transport companies. The development, DAILY POST observed, paralysed most business activities in the state. Recall that the national leadership of the Association of Mass Transit Operators (AMTO) had on Wednesday threatened to withdraw services from Ebonyi following an alleged…
Popular Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu had been reported to have been beaten up and arrested by soldiers for wearing an outfit which had a Biafra flag on it. The incident which was captured on video happened at a market place in Onitsha. The video which has made rounds on social media was shared by his…
A renowned spiritual leader and founder of Brotherhood of the Cross and Star, His Holiness Olumba Olumba Obu, has again called on Nigerian authorities to return to the 12 states structure she operated in the 1970s. He said this is one way of solving the endless calls for restructuring of the country as well as…
Nigeria were defeated 1-0 by unfancied Central African Republic on Thursday, in a FIFA 2022 World Cup qualifier. The game was played at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos State. The Super Eagles came into the game with two wins out of two and were widely expected to run over the Wild Beasts. However, Gernot…
Two police officers, two lawyers and seven other peasants farmers were on Thursday reportedly killed by gunmen who invaded Isu and Onicha-Igboeze communities, in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. DAILY POST gathered that the cops were reportedly killed in Isu while others were killed in Onicha Igboeze. Investigation revealed that two lawyers were…
Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, needs to guide the Red Devils to win the Premier League or Champions League crown if he’s to be in contention for the Ballon d’Or. This is according to French football expert, Adam White. “I think, first of all, Robert Lewandowski deserves a Ballon d’Or at some point and probably…
The Rivers State government on Thursday called for an increase in revenue allocation accruals to states to encourage them to build their own potential. Rivers Governor, Nyesom Wike said this in his keynote address while declaring open the South-South Zonal Public Hearing on the review of the existing revenue allocation. NAN reports. The event was…
Nollywood veteran actor, Chiwetalu Agu was molested by Nigerian Army troops for wearing Biafra clothing. The movie legend was walking within the Upper Iweka Bridge in Anambra when the incident occurred. Two soldiers suddenly accosted, wrestled Agu to the ground and drag him. Agu was reportedly sharing food to the less privileged persons when government…
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has inaugurated an incidence response facility aimed at addressing incidences of cybercrimes, protecting telecoms infrastructure and encouraging increased participation in the nation’s digital economy. The NCC Center for Computer Security Incident Response is the Commission’s industry-specific intervention, whose objectives are aligned to the National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS) published…
Niger State Government said efforts are on to secure the release of the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for Transport, Ibrahim Musa Garba 02 08 21. The Permanent Secretary was abducted alongside one of his children at Zungeru the headquarters of Wushishi local government council on the 2nd of October,2021 Commissioner for Information and Strategy…
The Police Command in Kaduna State says it has rescued six kidnap victims, along Barde/Keffi Road in Kafanchan Local Government Area (LGA), of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Jalige, confirmed the incident in a statement on Thursday in Kaduna, NAN reports. Jalige said that operatives of the command, on receipt of the…
Refilwe Modiselle explicitly explains why she departed Motsweding FM in 2019. The radio presenter spoke on the issue after a fan was curious about why she left. Refilwe said she will reveal the truth and not revisit it again. The actress said the environment was toxic in the radio station due to the person she…
Roma striker, Tammy Abraham, has opened up on how Jose Mourinho convinced him to leave Chelsea this summer. According to the 24-year-old, Mourinho advised him not to take the “easy option” of staying at Stamford Bridge. Abraham stated this while speaking at St George’s Park on Thursday. The player has been recalled to England’s squad…
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) management has reacted to rape allegations against one of its lecturers, Dr Steve Ekundayo. In a statement issued by its spokesperson, Dr Benedicta Ehanire on Thursday in Benin, the university referred cases of alleged rape and unlawful detention against Dr Steve Ekundayo to the police for investigation. The decision was…
The National President of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Mr. Chris Isiguzo, on Thursday, tasked all security agencies to unite against terrorism and other related insecurity that is ravaging all parts of the country, especially now the 2023 general election is fast approaching. Isiguzo made this known while addressing journalists from the 36 states…
Popular Comedian, Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly known as Mr Jollof, has disclosed how he was saved from being kidnapped at gunpoint. Mr Jollof on Thursday said he was kidnapped at gunpoint but the police saved his life. He made this known in a post shared on his Instagram page. He, however, failed to disclose where the…
Over 500 Nigerians have lost their jobs and are stranded four months after the United Arab Emirates stopped granting or renewing Direct Employment Visa for Nigerians in the Western Asian country. It was gathered that while many of the affected persons had returned to Nigeria, hundreds of them are still in UAE in the hope…
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Thursday depart Nigeria for London. Osinbajo will represent President Muhammadu Buhari at the United Nations, UN, High-Level event on the Energy Transition in Africa agenda, focusing on Nigeria. The event scheduled to hold on Friday at the Imperial College will feature meetings organized by UN-Energy ahead of the UN…
The use of different spices in all our meals is one of the primary reasons why most people are said to have a robust immune system. According to a health enthusiast, “Spices play an integral role in keeping us fit. Most of the diets we follow have spices as an essential part. For example turmeric…
