Super Eagles of Nigeria forward, Ademola Lookman, has revealed the very goal that gave him goosebumps during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Lookman was Nigeria’s top scorer at the tournament with three goals to his name. The Atalanta winger scored in knockout round matches against Cameroon and Angola. Lookman was delighted to end the … Read more
The Nigerian Army has withdrawn its troops from the troubled Okuama community in Ughelli south local government area of Delta State. DAILY POST recalls that the people were enjoying peace and security until the 14th of March when four Army officers and 13 soldiers were murdered. They were not just murdered, their bodies were mutilated. … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, APC, in Izzi Unuhu Ward 10, Abakaliki LGA, formally received a lawmaker in the Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Hon. Victor Chidi Nwoke, who recently dumped the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. Nwoke. who represents Abakaliki North Constituency, defected alongside the Labour Party chairman in Abakaliki LGA, Mr Innocent Oriji, and the … Read more
The senator representing Ondo South senatorial district, Jimoh Ibrahim, has called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately dissolve his cabinet. He made this call in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday. Ibrahim, who is a member of the Appropriation Committee in the Senate, noted that President Tinubu’s ministers are too cold. He … Read more
Former Real Madrid and Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy has said that midfielder Jude Bellingham is dealing with unjust demands in Carlo Ancelotti’s system of play. The Netherlands international, however, hailed the midfielder, saying the England international has performed admirably to go above and beyond the mountain of expectations from fans and the club. … Read more
The member representing Darazo/Ganjuwa Federal Constituency of Bauchi State at the House of Representatives, Mansur Soro, moved a motion on Wednesday for the suspension of the national cybersecurity levy by the Central Bank of Nigeria. Soro expressed concerns about the timing of the levy, considering the ongoing challenges faced by many Nigerians. The lawmaker believed … Read more
Real Madrid will face Borussia Dortmund in this year’s Champions League final. This follows their dramatic 2-1 win over Bayern Munich on Wednesday night. The game was delicately poised at 2-2 after the first leg at the Allianz Arena. And it was Thomas Tuchel’s men who took the lead in Spain through substitute Alphonso Davies. … Read more
Indigenes of Nkomoro Community, in Ezza North Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, on Wednesday staged a peaceful protest over plans to impose Chief Jacob Nwakpa as the new traditional ruler of the area. The community took to the streets of Abakiliki metropolis with different placards calling on the state governor, Francis Nwifuru, and the … Read more
Kwara United are banking on the support of their fans ahead of the rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League clash game against Rivers United. The Harmony Boys will host Rivers United at the Kwara State Stadium Complex on Thursday. “The fans and supporters will make the difference as usual, as we file out against the must-win … Read more
The New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership style, stating that it has caused untold hardships for Nigerians. Malam Aminu Ibrahim Ringim, the leader of NNPP and former gubernatorial candidate in Jigawa State, disclosed this after receiving thousands of APC and PDP loyalists who defected to NNPP on Wednesday in his … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia has launched a massive early morning missile and drone attack on energy facilities across Ukraine. Writing on his X handle, Zelensky said more than 50 missiles and 20 drones were used in the attack. It marks the latest in a string of Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid, which … Read more
The new Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Victor Oko, has expressed his loyalty to Governor Sim Fubara. Oko said the new state assembly under him would work with him and the people of the state. Addressing journalists after he was inaugurated in Port Harcourt, the state capital, the new Speaker said the … Read more
Minister of Works David Umahi has reiterated the commitment of the Federal Government under the Renewed Hope agenda of President Bola Tinubu to completing the Abuja- Kaduna-Katsina- Kano Federal Highway within a record time. Umahi stated this during a courtesy visit of the Governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani, to his office, in Abuja, on … Read more
The Confederation of African, CAF, has named two Nigerians among referees and assistant referees for the 2024 WAFU ‘B’ qualifiers. Salisu Basheer is among the seven referees who will officiate at the competition. His compatriot, Muhammad Yakubu, will serve as an assistant referee. Ghana will host the competition from May 15 to 29, 2024. Reigning … Read more
Lawmakers loyal to Governor Siminalayi Fubara, have one Wednesday, elected Hon. Victor Oko Jumbo as Speaker, State House of Assembly. This development came barely 48 hours after Governor Fubara declared that the majority 27 Members of the House, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC), as non-existent. The … Read more
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu, has alleged threat to his life and an attempt to burn down his residence. Iwuanyanwu said some Igbos, whom he described as anti-Igbo, have orchestrated plans to either kill him or burn his house over his leadership of Ndigbo. He spoke while addressing a briefing at … Read more
The Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly has condemned the recent statement by Governor Siminalayi Fubara, describing the lawmakers as “non-existent.” The Majority Leader of the Assembly, Major Jack, raised the issue on the floor of the House during plenary on Wednesday. The lawmakers described the statement by Governor Fubara as “unguarded”, and a … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State, has upheld the powers of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, to investigate and prosecute officials of the Delta State government who allegedly engage in corrupt acts. The attorney-general of the state had filed a suit challenging the powers of the commission … Read more
The naira further depreciated against the US dollar despite the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s clampdown on foreign currency speculators in the FX market. FMDQ data showed that the naira dipped to N1,421 per dollar on Wednesday from N1416.57 on Tuesday. The figure represents a N4.46 depreciation against the dollar on a day-to-day basis. Similarly, … Read more
Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has hinted he could be heading to Manchester United this summer. Tuchel was unable to hide his admiration for the Premier League when discussing his future ahead of their Champions League semi-final second leg at Real Madrid. The first leg of the tie ended 2-2 at the Allianz Arena. Tuchel, … Read more
The Senate passed a bill seeking the establishment of a National Internship and Unemployment Benefit Scheme on Wednesday. The bill was considered and passed for a second reading after a presentation by its sponsor, Senator Shuaib Salisu (APC, Ogun Central), who explained that the piece of legislation, aims to offer unemployed graduates in Nigeria some … Read more
Operatives of the Edo State Police Command have arrested eight suspects over the alleged theft of transformers, 12 tyres and a truck in Edo State. DAILY POST reports that the State Commissioner of Police, Funsho Adegboye, who paraded the suspects in Benin City on Wednesday, said they were arrested for armed robbery and malicious damage … Read more
The Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC, has threatened a shutdown of the economy over the plan to begin implementation of the 0.5 per cent cyber security levy on electronic transactions. The union’s president, Festus Osifo, gave the warning in a statement on Wednesday. The body called on the Federal Government to order the Central … Read more
