2709 Updates
War: Why we didn’t inform Russia about new security changes in Europe – US
The United States said it did not convey to Russia its plans to bolster its force posture in Europe. “There has been no communication with Moscow about these changes nor is there a requirement to do that,” said the coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council, John Kirby.…
Read More »Nantes want €15m to sell Simon
Nantes are demanding €15m for their Nigerian winger, Moses Simon, who is expected to leave the club this summer. Simon is a subject of interest from OGC Nice, Leeds United, and Brighton & Hove Albion. There were reports that OGC Nice had agreed personal terms with the former Nantes player.…
Read More »Bandits kill 13, abduct two Chinese expatriates in Niger
Thirteen persons including seven mobile policemen and six civilians have been killed at a mining site in Ajata-Aboki in Gurmana Ward of Shiroro Local Government Area, Niger State. The mobile policemen were attached to the mining site to provide security cover for the expatriates who were working at the mining…
Read More »Villarreal want Sadiq to replace West Ham-bound, Danjuma
Villarreal have lined up Nigerian forward Umar Sadiq as a replacement for Arnaut Danjuma. According to transfer market expert, Fabrizio Romano, Danjuma is set to join Premier League club, West Ham United for about €45m. “West Ham are progressing in talks with Villarreal to sign Danjuma. Work in progress for…
Read More »Ballon d’Or 2022: Yaya Toure picks winner between Benzema, Mane
Former Ivory Coast midfielder, Yaya Toure, believes new Bayern Munich signing Sadio Mane will win the Ballon d’Or. The 30-year-old enjoyed a good 2021/2022 season with Liverpool and Senegal. At club level, Mane netted 21 goals in 48 matches across all competitions. During that period, the Premier League side won…
Read More »Why Buhari is interested in keeping Nnamdi Kanu incarcerated – Ohanaeze chieftain
A chieftain of the apex Igbo socio-political organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Damien Okeke Okene, has said President Muhammadu Buhari is interested in keeping Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, incarcerated. Okene, who is Ohanaeze’s National Vice Chairman, said Buhari is aware that the Southeast would continue…
Read More »War: Russian army doesn’t attack any civilian site, we can detect locations – Putin
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, has said that his troops did not launch the attack that killed many at a shopping centre in Kremenchuk, central Ukraine. Addressing the press on Wednesday, Putin denied that Moscow was behind the strike. “The Russian army does not attack any civilian site. We don’t have…
Read More »Transfer: Neymar’s preferred destination revealed
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar’s preferred move has been revealed amid reports linking him with a move away from the French Ligue 1 champions. Neymar prefers a return to Barcelona or a move to the English Premier League, where clubs are said to be interested in him. This was disclosed by…
Read More »FCTA begins demolition of over 100 houses
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has started the demolition of over 100 buildings constructed on waterways at Dutse Makaranta, a populated suburb in Bwari Area Council. Mr Ikharo Attah, the Senior Special Assistant to FCT Minister on Monitoring, Inspection and Enforcement, led the demolition team to the area on…
Read More »2023 election: My govt will not compromise – Buhari to Nigerians in Portugal
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Wednesday night in Lisbon, Portugal, gave assurances of a free hand to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, reiterating the commitment of his administration to ensure that the Commission delivers peaceful, transparent, free, fair, and credible elections next year. This was disclosed in a statement by…
Read More »Reactions trail Funke Akindele, JJC Skillz separation after nine years of marriage
Fans of the popular celebrity couple; JJC Skillz and Funke Akindele have reacted to the announcement of their separation. JJC Skillz, in a post on Thursday via his Instagram page, announced his separation from Funke Akindele, stating that the last two years have been extremely difficult and that he tried…
Read More »Fireboy in tears after performing with Ed Sheeran at Wembley [VIDEO]
Nigerian music star, Fireboy DML on Wednesday night broke down in tears over his latest global achievement. The singer shed some tears after performing on stage with Grammy award winner, Ed Sheeran to their hit song ‘Peru’ The performance held at Wembley Stadium, London, which has about 90,000 capacity, and…
Read More »Bayern Munich: Toni Kroos gives verdict on Lewandowski saga
Real Madrid midfielder, Toni Kroos has given his verdict on the Robert Lewandowski saga, saying that it would be difficult for Bayern Munich to keep the striker against his wishes. Lewandowski has been making headlines, both in the German and Spanish media in the past few weeks. The 34-year-old’s current…
Read More »Transfer: Raphinha’s wages at Chelsea revealed
Chelsea are reportedly edging closer to completing the signing of winger Raphinha from Leeds United. According to Gianluigi Longari, Chelsea have offered a £6million per year salary package to Raphinha and are believed to be close to agreeing personal terms with the Brazilian. Raphinha has been the subject of interest…
Read More »2023: Lord’s Chosen overseer, Mouka denies endorsing Peter Obi
The Lord’s Chosen Charismatic Revival Ministries has denied reports making the rounds that its General Overseer, Pastor Lazarus Muoka and the church has endorsed the presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi. Reports had emerged on social media that Pastor Lazarus was supporting Peter Obi. However, a statement issued by…
Read More »Gov. Matawalle backs death penalty for bandits, signs bill
Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has thrown his weight behind death penalty on those convicted for banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling and cultism in the State. The Governor announced this after signing into law, a Bill passed by the Zamfara State House of Assembly prohibiting and punishing terrorists, cattle…
Read More »Funke Akindele’s marriage with JJC Skillz crashes
Filmmaker and rapper, JJC Skillz, has announced the end of his marriage to his wife, Funke Akindele-Bello. JJC Skillz, who had in April denied reports of his marriage crisis, confirmed the development in a post on his Instagram page. He said the last two years had been extremely difficult for…
Read More »Real reason Shakira broke up with Pique revealed
As speculations surrounding Colombian pop star, Shakira, and Barcelona defender Gerard Pique’s separation continue, the singer’s former brother-in-law, Roberto Garcia has revealed that he knows the truth. Garcia, the ex-boyfriend of one of Shakira’s sisters, has insisted that the problems between Shakira and Pique began due to money. He claimed…
Read More »Ortom’s Chief Press Secretary releases itinerary for mother’s burial
The Chief Press Secretary to the Benue Governor, Mr Nathaniel Ikyur has released the itinerary for the funeral of his mother, Late Mama Rachael Mbawuhen Ikyur. According to the programme, Christian wake-keep in honour of the deceased will take place on Friday July 1st, 2022. On Saturday, July 2nd, 2022,…
Read More »Ekweremadu: Kinsmen seek ECOWAS, FG, CAN intervention
Kinsmen of former Deputy Senate President, Senator Ike Ekweremadu have backed the lawmaker in his current travail. DAILY POST recalls that the Senator is currently being held in the United Kingdom, alongside his wife, over alleged organ harvesting. During plenary earlier in the week, both chambers of the National Assembly…
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