Troops of the Nigerian Army have neutralized a notorious Boko Haram commander, Abu Rijab, and other terrorists’ fighters in an offensive operation. This is contained in a post on the Nigerian Army official X handle on Sunday. The Army said the operation took place in Bula Daloye, Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. It…
Arrangements have been concluded for President Bola Tinubu to embark on a trip to France on Monday. A terse statement issued on Sunday night by the presidential media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, noted that the president will be departing for the trip from Abuja, the nation’s capital. Ngelale explained that the president would return to the…
In a bid to boost food security, a delegation of the Niger State Government, led by Special Adviser on Social Investment Programmes, Hauwa Bako, embarked on a fact-finding visit to Soilless Farm Labs in Ogun State. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Digital Media and Strategy, Abdullberqy Usman Ebbo, made this disclosure in Minna….
Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has slammed Nicolas Jackson’s performance against Manchester City. Jackson failed to find the back of the net, as Enzo Maresca’s era began with a 2-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge. Erling Haaland and Mateo Kovacic scored for the Premier League champions in either half. Chelsea were unable to convert any…
Chelsea star Cole Palmer has revealed two things manager Enzo Maresca will do for him at the Premier League west London club. Palmer played under Maresca during their time together at Manchester City’s Under-21s. The duo, however, have now re-united at the Blues. Speaking about Maresca, the England international said the Italian will ‘help him…
Chelsea co-owner, Todd Boehly, left Stamford Bridge during the team’s 2-0 defeat to Manchester City on Sunday. Boehly was caught by TV cameras storming out of his executive box, after Mateo Kovacic slammed in City’s second goal. Erling Haaland had given the Premier League champions the lead with a smart finish in the first half….
Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, is keen to bring 28-year-old Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Giovani Lo Celso to his team this summer transfer window, according to the Express. Fenerbahce will have to battle the likes of Aston Villa, Roma and Real Betis, who are also interested in the Argentine. Lo Celso is free to leave Tottenham before…
Kano Pillars have appointed Mukhtar Abdullahi Shuaib as the club’s new team manager. Shuaib’s appointment was confirmed by the newly appointed Sai Masu Gida management board. He is expected to coordinate the team for effective productivity. The Ali Nayara Mai Samba-led management board is currently restructuring the team ahead of the new season. Kano Pillars…
The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin; Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, Sani Musa and the Northern Senators Forum, have rejoiced with the former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida on his 83rd birthday. In separate statements released in Abuja, they described Babangida, who was born in Minna, Niger State, on August 17, 1941,…
Brentford striker, Ivan Toney, was left out of the squad to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday. Bees manager, Thomas Frank, confirmed before the game that speculation about a possible move was a major factor behind the decision. Toney has been linked with several English clubs as well as a switch to…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, Rivers State chapter has responded to its National Working Committee, NWC, regarding its response to the reinstatement of the Emeka Beke-led executives in the state. In a statement released on Friday by Publicity Secretary, Darlington Nwauju, the state chapter expressed concern that the NWC’s response indicates a deviation from the…
Immediate past Director General of the Voice of Nigeria, VON, Osita Okechukwu has warned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu against allowing the excesses of some governors and special interests mar his policy directions and achievements. Okechukwu, a founding member of the All Progressive Congress, APC, said Tinubu should focus on the demands of his office, do…
The main opposition party in Bauchi, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has rejected the results of the local government election held in the state, describing it as a blatant robbery of the electorate’s rights and a mockery of democracy. DAILY POST reports that the ruling party in the state, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), secured…
The federal government has been advised to devise another means of distributing palliatives to Nigerians, designed to ease the effects of economic hardship on the people. The Planter of Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Adamimogo, Grace of Mercy Prayer Mountain Worldwide, Prophet Sam Olu Alo, who gave the advice, said the suggestion became necessary as most…
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has revealed why she fell in love with her husband, singer Adekunle Gold. The mother of one revealed that she fell in love with her husband because of his graphic designing and photoshopping skills. She disclosed this while hailing Gold after he successfully edited a water bottle…
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has said he does not have motivation to win the Premier League title right now. Guardiola is aiming to win his seventh title in eight years, having won the last four in a row. However, the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss is not looking far ahead. For him, the…
The General Overseer and Senior Prophet of the Christ Mercyland Deliverance Ministry, Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin has again threatened a lawsuit against popular social critic, Vincent Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM). DAILY POST recalls that VeryDarkMan had recently called out the popular prophet for allegedly impoverishing his members by selling spiritual materials to them….
Recent allegations involving Bashir Hadejia and several high-profile Nigerian government officials have sparked significant controversy. Hadejia, a former aide to the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, is alleged to be one of the sponsors of the #EndBadGovernance protests. He was arrested on Monday, 5th August and has been accused of “treason and subversion…
Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri has signed an Executive Order banning the activities of scavengers in the state. In a statement by Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, he said the prohibition takes immediate effect and will remain in force in all 21 Local Government Areas of Adamawa State until further notice. “For…
The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, said its staff has commenced the dismantling and re-erection of its collapsed Tower 16 at Gunduwawa Village, Gezawa Local Government of Area of Kano State. DAILY POST recalls that a trailer carrying a container drove into the base of the tower, destroying it and causing outages in several communities….
