John Mikel Obi has discussed the rift between him and Chelsea forward, Nicolas Jackson, DAILY POST reports. Mikel openly criticised Jackson following the Blues 2-0 opening day defeat to Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. Jackson had a goal ruled out for offside in the encounter and missed two good scoring opportunities. Mikel said after the game…
The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has set 2025 as the year for fast-tracked sugar project development in Nigeria. Executive secretary/CEO, NSDC Kamar Bakrin, made this declaration during a meeting weekend with investors from Uttam Sucrotech International (India), Niger Food Security Systems & Logistics Ltd, and American West African Agro (AWAA). The discussions centred around…
Former Premier League goalkeeper, Ben Foster has lauded Chelsea man, Robert Sanchez, describing the Spaniard as incredible. He was reacting to the goalkeeper’s performance in Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Bournemouth. The former Watford goalkeeper said the Spain International has all the tools to be a successful goalkeeper in the Premier League. Speaking on his YouTube…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State, has declared its commitment to contesting and winning the upcoming local government elections scheduled for September 21, 2024. The declaration is coming a few hours after a high court in Abuja lifted the restraining order initially placed on the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission, KWAISEC. The court’s…
Director General of the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), Binta Adamu Bello has said her administration would construct six victims’ support centres (shelters with skills acquisition facilities) for returned and rescued victims of trafficking in each of the six geopolitical zones of the country to cater for their maximum rehabilitation,…
The Federal, State and Local Governments in Nigeria shared N1.203 trillion as August 2024 revenue from the Federal Allocation Account Committee. This was contained in a communique on Tuesday by the Director of Press and Public Relations in the Office of the Accountant General of the Federation, Bawa Mokwa. The revenue distribution was announced at…
Recently, Justice Obiora Atuegwu Egwuatu of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to hold governors, their deputies, and others accountable for cases of irregularities that dogged the 2023 elections. The court, in a ruling on a mandamus lawsuit FHC/ABJ/CS/583/2023 brought by the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project…
The Crack Squad, attached to Area Command in Ughelli, Delta State, has arrested five suspected kidnappers in a brothel and criminal hideout in Ewu Community. The suspects were arrested on September 12, 2024, at about 1:30 am. The police also recovered from the suspects one single barrel gun, three locally made cut-to-size guns, a cash…
The Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency (NIHSA) has alerted on the planned water releases from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. The director-general of NIHSA, Umar Ibrahim Mohammed, who issued the alert in a press statement on Tuesday, urged States and local government areas situated in riverine areas to heighten their vigilance and implement appropriate preparedness measures…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has underscored the crucial role the Nigerian capital market must play in the realisation of the target of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration to create a trillion-dollar economy. “We are now in a knowledge-driven age; without the skill set, we cannot make much progress. The capital market has a very…
Two occupants of a Toyota Camry car bearing registration number Delta 01A – 75 DT were on Tuesday shot and fatally wounded along the Old Anwai Road in Asaba, the Delta State’s capital. The incident occurred about 300 metres away to the Government House where the vehicle was headed when it came under attack at…
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has given an honest verdict about the battle to win the 2024 Ballon d’Or. The Spain international admitted that people are trying to push him to win the Ballon d’Or this year, adding that he doesn’t think about winning the prestigious individual prize. Rodri was among the 30-man players that was…
Sonia, the estranged wife of the Nigerian footballer, Jude Ighalo, has publicly apologised to him following their social media controversies amid separation. Sonia tendered the apology on Tuesday in a now-trending post on Instagram. While sharing the memories of their time together, she described the footballer as a “wonderful man.” She wrote on Instagram: “Many…
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Monday, held its grand finale campaign rally in Benin City, State capital, signaling the climax of its campaign for votes ahead of the forthcoming gubernatorial election slated for Saturday, September 21, 2024. The event attracted thousands of supporters, party leaders, and stakeholders, all demonstrating…
Liverpool have added two Nigerian players to their UEFA Champions League squad. The Reds will kick-start their Champions League campaign against AC Milan at San Siro on Tuesday night. According to UEFA’s official website, Arne Slot’s side have added centre-back Wellity Lucky-Omoruyi and midfielder Afolami Onanuga to their squad. The Premeir League giants have added…
The chief executive officer of Medicaid Cancer Foundation, Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Dicey Scroggins Distinguished Advocate Award. Medicaid Cancer Foundation disclosed this recently on behalf of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS). “Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu is a true champion for women’s health and a relentless advocate for those facing cancer,”…
The Rivers State Police Command has rescued 16 youths from job scammers and arrested a suspect. Rivers State Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu briefed journalists at the Command Headquarters on Moscow Road on Tuesday, explaining that operatives from the Octopus Strike Force acted on credible intelligence about a possible hostage situation in a compound in…
Newly appointed Commissioner for the Lagos State Police Command, CP Ishola Olawale on Tuesday assumed office as the 40th Commissioner of Police in the state. CP Olawale took over the reign of the Lagos Police Command from Adegoke Fayode, who was recently promoted to the rank of the Assistant Inspector General of Police and reassigned…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) plans to broaden the application of its digital currency, eNaira, to enable payments into government accounts and allow Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to process vendor and beneficiary payments. This is according to the CBN’s newly released Monetary, Credit, Foreign Trade, and Exchange Policy Guidelines for Fiscal Years 2024-2025…
Vice President Kashim Shettima has met with stakeholders in the country’s aviation sector, assuring them of the federal government’s commitment to creating a more conducive and better operating environment for airlines. The reassurance comes barely one week after the signing of the Cape Town Convention (CTC) Practice Directions. Shettima, while hailing Thursday’s signing of the…
President Bola Tinubu has assented to the Bill establishing the National Center for the Control of small arms and light weapons (NCCSALW) to curb proliferation of small arms and light weapons in the country. National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu disclosed this on Tuesday at the workshop on gender mainstreaming in preventing the proliferation of…
Former Chelsea defender Glen Johnson has has shared his thoughts on the Blues’ failure to sign Victor Osimhen The West London club were linked with Osimhen all summer but eventually missed out on the Nigerian. The Premier League giants made spirited efforts to sign the forward on transfer deadline day but failed to strike a…
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced a global ban on several Russian state media networks, accusing them of using deceptive tactics to carry out influence operations and evade detection on its platforms. “After careful consideration, we expanded our ongoing enforcement against Russian state media outlets. Rossiya Segodnya, RT, and other…
The former Archbishop of Abuja Catholic Archdiocese, Cardinal John Onaiyekan, has called on the federal government to review policy aimed at curbing the current economic hardship bedeviling the country. Onaiyekan made the call in an interview with newsmen on the sideline of a Marian Concert, organised to mark the 2024 feast of the Nativity of…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (Kogi Central) has urged Edo residents to vote for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, and his running mate, Omorodion Ogie, in the upcoming gubernatorial election slated for Saturday, September 21. At rallies in Igarra, Lampese and Ibillo in Akoko-Edo on Sunday, Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan appealed to the Ebira people…
The Centre for the Promotion of Private Enterprise (CPPE) has called on the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to reverse its recent Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) price adjustment. The Director of CPPE, Muda Yusuf, disclosed this to DAILY POST in an exclusive interview on Monday. His comments came after the NNPCL announced a fresh…
The Ijaw National Congress, INC, worldwide has called on security agencies to carry out a thorough investigation to fish out the culprits responsible for the killings during the Ijaw Youth Congress, IYC, election. This was contained in a press release signed by the National Publicity Secretary, INC Worldwide, Chief Ezonebi Oyakemeagbegha, on Monday. The release…
Tragedy struck on Monday when a fatal head-on collision claimed the life of a yet-to-be-identified man on the Third Mainland Bridge, near Ilaje, en route to Iyana-Oworonshoki in Lagos. It was gathered that eight other commuters had varying degrees of injuries in the accident involving two Mazda commercial buses with registration numbers LND 624 YE…
The conservator of Gumpti National Park in the Gashaka Local Government Council of Taraba State, Joseph Ntui, has finally broken his silence on the controversies surrounding the procurement of a helicopter for the park by the Africa Nature Investors Foundation. Ntui said the helicopter is part of efforts to enhance security and protect the park…
Benue State Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has given reasons why he confiscated palliatives being transported and offloaded into Makurdi by a federal lawmaker representing Kwange/Ushongo federal constituency, Terseer Ugbor. Recall that two trucks of palliatives facilitated by Ugbor and approved by NEMA for the Kwande/Ushongo Federal constituency were reportedly impounded by Gov Alia on…
Barcelona have suffered a major injury blow ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash with Monaco on Thursday. The Blaugrana disclosed this in a statement on their website on Monday. “Tests conducted this Monday morning on Dani Olmo have revealed that the FC Barcelona forward has injured his right hamstring. “He is expected to be…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) Caucus in the House of Representatives has pledged its support for Senator Monday Okpebholo and Hon. Dennis Idahosa, the party’s candidate and running mate for Saturday’s governorship election in Edo State. The contribution demonstrates the APC Caucus’ strong solidarity and loyalty towards the party’s campaign for this weekend governorship polls….
The Chairman of Ukwa West LGA of Abia State, Azu Newman has set up a peace and reconciliation committee to forestall a clash between herders and farmers in Obibor community. The setting up of the committee followed the destruction of farm crops in Obibor by cattle allegedly belonging to herdsmen, which sparked outrage among the…
Troops of Nigerian Army have killed two terrorists and recovered arms and equipment during the gunfire that followed ambush on the insurgents at Kwaga village in Kaduna State. A statement by the Nigerian Army on its social media handle, said troops deployed at Kwaga village of Birnin Gwari local government area of Kaduna State, ambushed…
BBC Sports hosts, Gary Lineker, has said that Arsenal and Manchester City will slug it out for the Premier League title again this season. In the last two campaigns, City have edged the Gunners to the trophy. Pep Guardiola’s men are already leading the way this term, after winning all their first four fixtures. On…
Tito Jackson, a founding member of the legendary Jackson 5 and brother to the late Michael Jackson, has passed away at the age of 70. The Jackson family, known for their indelible contributions to the music world, is mourning the loss of yet another legend. Tito’s contributions to the group, alongside his brothers Jackie, Jermaine,…
Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer, has hailed Arsenal duo William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes after their impressive display for the Gunners in their 1-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Shearer said both defenders are strong, branding their display against Tottenham as ‘absolutely magnificent.’ “They are big, they are strong, and they don’t mind a…
As Nigerians continue to widen their investment baskets in a move to diversify income outlets as the hard economy bites, there is an influx of funds into Mutual Funds, LEADERSHIP learnt. Recent data reveals a significant trend among risk-averse investors, with approximately N1.2 trillion flowing into mutual funds. This shift highlights a growing preference for…
A rights advocacy organization, Take It Back Movement has condemned the arrest of popular human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore by the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS. DAILY POST reports that Sowore was arrested and briefly detained by the Service upon his arrival at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos on Sunday. Sowore, who returned from the…
Award-winning musician, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has thrown his weight behind Asue Ighodalo, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the September 21 Edo State governorship election. The superstar, Sunday evening, took to his Instagram stories to make the endorsement in a post featuring Dr. Ighodalo’s photograph, with the caption: “The next governor of…
Chippa United Chief Executive Officer, Siviwe Mpengesi, has revealed the reason why the club turned down an offer for Stanley Nwabali. Nwabali, 28, was widely expected to leave the South African Premier League Soccer club this summer. The Nigerian shot stopper was linked to clubs within and outside South Africa. The former Enyimba goalkeeper, however,…
Hosts Delta State are leaving no stone unturned as they seek to retain the National Youth Games (NYG) title. Team Delta, which has won every edition of the Games since inception, has so far amassed a total of 23 medals, comprising 14 gold, three silver and wix bronze in the ongoing Games. The disclosure was…
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited says it stands by its earlier disclosure that Dangote Refinery Petrol is sold to them at N897 per liter. NNPCL spokesperson, Olufemi Soneye disclosed this exclusively to DAILY POST on Sunday. This comes after the Dangote Group in a statement by its spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, on Sunday disagreed with…
Rotary Club of Abuja Kubwa Gateway has earmarked N37 million to build, furnish and commission a primary health centre at Ijayapi community in Bwari area council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).President of the club, Adaeze Ukwuoma who made this known yesterday during her investiture as the 10th president of the Rotary Club of Abuja…
The Zamfara State government has reacted to claims of a leaked memo alleging the redeployment of directors of the Ministry of Finance by the All Progressives Congress, APC in the state. The reaction is contained in a statement issued by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Culture, Mannie Mua’zu Haidara in Gusau. Haidara said the…
Earlier this week, Mikel Arteta signed a new three-year contract with Arsenal. It is reward for the impressive work he has done at the Emirates since he arrived in December 2019. Arteta has changed the culture and mentality of the club and they are now regarded as serious contenders again. But on Sunday, he has…
Remo Stars claimed a 1-0 victory over Sunshine Stars in the South West derby in Ikenne on Saturday. Debutant Shuaib Ibrahim scored the winning goal in the seventh minute. Ibrahim met a lofted ball from Ifeanyi Anaemena and slotted the ball home after dribbling past a defender. Remo Stars had other chances to double their…
Introduction Golf is a game of finesse and strategy, where every small change can impact your performance. One such change that can potentially transform your game is using green golf balls. While it may sound unusual at first, this clever switch can bring several benefits. In this article, we’ll delve into why green golf balls…
The Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (P-CNGi) initiative on Saturday, commenced installations of the free CNG conversion kits earlier distributed to stakeholders in the commercial transportation sector in Ogun State as part of the federal government’s commitment towards achieving the conversion of one million petroleum vehicles to CNG by year 2025. Installation of the free CNG…
Wilfred Ndidi put up an impressive display in Leicester City’s 2-2 draw against Crystal Palace at the Selhurst Park. Ndidi registered two assists in the thrilling encounter. The Nigerian teed up Jamie Vardy for the game’s opening goal in the 21st minute. The 27-year-old then set up Stephy Mavididi for the Foxes second one minute…
