Former Spain midfielder, Cesc Fabregas, has said Arsenal “just keep growing and growing” and will end Manchester City’s domination in the Premier League this season. The Gunners lost out by two points to City last term. Pep Guardiola’s men have now won the title for four consecutive years. Fabregas has now backed his former team…
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, on Thursday accused some traditional rulers in the Southeast of collecting money from terrorists masquerading as herders. IPOB alleged that these traditional rulers collect the money to allow these terrorists operate freely in some communities of the region. Emma Powerful, the spokesman of the group, warned that IPOB and…
The Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria, DAPPMAN, has strongly denied accusations that it is hindering the operations of local refineries to maintain the importation of petroleum products. The Executive Secretary of DAPPMAN, Olufemi Adewole, made this clarification, adding that the association’s members are patriotic investors who have committed substantial resources to building…
Rangers have arranged for their supporters to storm Uyo in large numbers for their CAF Champions League clash with US Zilimadjou of Comoros. The Enugu club have made provisions for a round trip bus for supporters willing to travel for the encounter. Rangers and US Zilimadjou have adopted the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo as…
Former Liverpool player, Danny Murphy, has questioned Chelsea’s decision to extend Cole Palmer’s contract at Stamford Bridge. Palmer was a delight for Chelsea fans last season, and was easily their best player. Palmer scored 25 goals and provided 15 assists in 45 games for the Blues under Mauricio Pochettino. He made Gareth Southgate’s England team…
A group of retired Nigerian soldiers who fought during the Civil War have appealed to the federal government to pay their outstanding pension arrears. The 63 retired Nigerian Army soldiers, who were enlisted between 1967 and 1978, claimed they had not received their pension payments despite President Muhammadu Buhari’s approval of N134.7 billion for military…
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)…
