Rangers technical adviser, Fidelis Ilechukwu has warned his players to expect a tough battle with El-Kanemi Warriors in their opening fixture of the 2024/25 season. The Flying Antelopes will trade tackle with the Borno Army at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Saturday. Ilechukwu is confident of victory in the game. “We are fully focus on…
Arsenal’s latest signing, Mikel Merino, has described his teammate David Raya as an amazing player. Merino, who joined Arsenal on Tuesday from Real Sociedad, said David Raya will help him adapt at the Premier League North London club. Merino and Raya are both international teammates with the Spain national team. The duo won the Euro…
The Police in Lagos on Wednesday arraigned a 38-year-old man, Lucky Ugwauka, in Badagry for allegedly defiling his 10-year-old daughter. Ugwauka, whose address was not provided, is charged with defilement, before a Badagry Chief Magistrates’ Court. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge. The prosecutor, Insp Ayodele Adeosun, told the court that the defendant…
Watford legend, Troy Deeney, has urged Manchester United to sign hould Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling. Deeney believes the England international will offer Manchester United attackers leadership role. Sterling is expected to leave Chelsea before the summer transfer window closes this week. The 29-year-old has been banished from Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca ‘s first-team squad. When…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, Mr Edward Percy Masha, has expressed dismay with Governor Uba Sani’s preparation of conducting a credible, free and fair council’s election in the state on October 19, 2024. He also opined that with the Supreme Court judgement giving local government autonomy, there should be…
Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, is reportedly pushing for the club to sign former Manchester United loanee Sofyan Amrabat this summer transfer window. According to football transfer guru, Fabrizio Romano, Fenerbahce have been in talks with Fiorentina to sign the Morocco international. The Turkish giants are prepared to pay Fiorentina €2million as a loan fee for…
Russia has warned the United States of America that permitting Ukraine to launch Western missile strikes into Russian territory could significantly escalate conflict. President Vladimir Putin said there would be a worthy response from Russia to the attack. The comments come as Ukraine is urging Western arms donors to greenlight the use of their weapons…
A new twist has emerged on the suspension of Peter Babalola as member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Recall that Babalola, a former Chief of staff and former Governing Council Chairman of Osun State College of Education, Ila-Orangun was suspended by the PDP, in Ward 7, Irewole local government area for alleged anti-party activities….
Nigeria, often referred to as the “Giant of Africa,” holds the largest oil reserves in sub-Saharan Africa and has the potential to be a global powerhouse in the oil and gas industry. Despite this immense resource base, the country faces significant bottlenecks that have hindered its ability to fully harness its oil wealth. These challenges,…
A deadly clash, which erupted in Barkuta community, Beji district, Bosso local government area of Niger State, has claimed an unspecified number of persons. The violence occurred on Tuesday morning between the indigenous Gbagy people and herdsmen, leaving several persons severely injured and homes destroyed. Though details of the clash are not clear, DAILY POST…
The Nigerian Navy has handed over 72 bags of Cannabis sativa, each weighing 40kg and four arrested suspects to the Marine Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. This was contained in a statement issued by the Base Information Officer, Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS BEECROFT, Lt. Hussaini Ibrahim, on Tuesday, adding that the…
The Imo State Government has activated a mechanism to go after developers acquiring lands and erecting structures without approval. The move became necessary following a series of reports from members of the public about individuals and corporate bodies encroaching on people’s land using the name of the state government. In response to the development, the…
The Ogun State House of Assembly has invited the chairman and members of the Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission, OGSIEC, over the stipulated administrative fees for political parties for the upcoming local government elections. DAILY POST recalls that the chairman of OGSIEC, Babatunde Osibodu, during a stakeholder meeting announced that the sum of N250,000 must…
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has reacted to the club’s latest signing, Mikel Merino. Arteta said the 28-year-old midfielder will bring huge quality and make the Gunners’ squad stronger. Arsenal signed Merino from Real Sociedad on Tuesday and the player will wear the number 23 shirt at Emirates Stadium. “Mikel is a player who will bring…
Arsenal on Tuesday said the Premier League North London club signed Mikel Merino because the Spain international can improve manager Mikel Arteta’s side this season. The Gunners signed the midfielder on a long-term contract from La Liga side Real Sociedad. The 28-year-old has been a vital member of Real Sociedad’s team since joining the Basque…
Former Manchester United forward, Dwight Yorke has told under-fire striker Marcus Rashford that only he can get his career back on track. Rashford has not been in his best over the past year and is enduring a difficult start to the new season. The 26-year-old could only manage eight goals and six assists in 43…
Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr will unveil his squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers against Nigeria and Libya on Thursday. According to Joueurs Beninois, there is the possiblity of Paris Saint-Germain right-back Colin Dagba getting a call-up. Dagba has expressed interest in playing for Benin Republic. The Cheetahs are expected…
A civic group, the Centre for Accountability and Transparency, CAAT, has urged the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, FCCPC, and the Economic Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, to thoroughly investigate reports alleging that adulterated petroleum products were imported into the country. Reports had emerged that Matrix Oil allegedly imported the adulterated petroleum products from Malta…
The Abia State government has embarked on integrated water, sanitation and hygiene initiatives to boost public health. The Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities, Ikechuckwu Monday made this known at Government House Umuahia while speaking on the outcome of this week’s Executive Council Meeting presided over by Governor Alex Otti. He said the initiative was…
A human rights activist in the Niger Delta region, Israel Joe, has alleged that the human rights community in Delta State has been compromised. He said this in a chat with Our Correspondent in Warri. He said, “The human rights community in Delta State is experiencing the highest form of compromise,” he said. “We now…
