Year: 2024

Operatives of the Benin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arrested 20 suspected internet fraudsters at different locations in Sapele, Delta State, on Friday. The commission made this known in a statement on its X page on Friday. It said the suspects were arrested following actionable intelligence on their suspected involvement … Read more

Amidst Bayern Munich’s struggles to secure a new manager, with Ralf Rangnick being the latest to decline the opportunity, current boss Thomas Tuchel remains steadfast in his belief that the club retains its allure while reaffirming his decision to depart at the end of the season. Since Tuchel announced his departure in February, Bayern’s search … Read more

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has assured more support to security operatives in the state to enhance their performance for a secured state. The Governor, in a statement through his media aide, Mamman Mohammed, gave the assurance in his office on Friday when he was presented with the award won by Operation Haba Maza … Read more

The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has assured Nigerian media practitioners of the protection of their rights. Akpabio’s assertion was contained in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, to commemorate 2024 World Press Freedom Day. He said: “On behalf of the Senate and the National Assembly, … Read more

Niger State’s chief judge, Justice Halima Ibrahim Abdulmalik, has sentenced a 31-year-old man, Hamza Mohammed, to death by hanging after he found him guilty on a two-count charge of joint act and culpable homicide. Delivering judgement, she averred that the offence of joint act and culpable homicide punishable under Section 221 and Section 79 of … Read more

Inter Milan have set their sights on Royal Antwerp forward, George Ilenikhena. Ilenikhena has caught the eye this season with his impressive displays for Royal Antwerp. The youngster has scored 14 goals in 45 appearances across all competitions for the Belgian Pro League champions. According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Ilenikhena is one of Inter’s targets … Read more

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP’s campaign council for the September 21 governorship election would deliver 80 per cent of votes to Asuerinme Ighodalo, the party’s candidate. Obaseki, who said this at the inauguration of the campaign council in Benin, noted that the party had the best … Read more

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson has predicted the Premier League match-day 36 matches taking place in England this weekend. Arsenal will take on Bournemouth on Saturday afternoon at Emirates Stadium, while Brentford will host Fulham. Manchester City will clash with Wolves on Saturday evening, while Sheffield United will face Nottingham Forest. Chelsea will host West … Read more

Following Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Tottenham at Stamford Bridge on Thursday, former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp expressed concern over one of Chelsea’s most expensive recent recruits, Enzo Fernandez. The win has boosted the Blues’ chances of qualifying for Europe next season, but Redknapp pointed out that some players, including Moises Caicedo, have yet to perform … Read more

Popular content creator and singer Nasboi has opened up on how lucrative social media influencing and skitmaking is. He said because of the lucrativeness of the creative industry, he thought popular skit makers like Sydney Talker were into Internet fraud until he joined the industry. Appearing on the Bahd And Boujee Podcast co-hosted by reality … Read more

The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has released the fixtures for the President Federation Cup Round of 32 matches, DAILY POST reports. The NFF confirmed the fixtures for the games via a letter sent to all the qualified teams and state FA secretaries. The dates and venues of the games are yet to be announced by … Read more

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has claimed the club tried and failed to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona in 2022. Ten Hag and De Jong worked together for two years at Ajax, where they won the Eredivisie title and reached the Champions League semi-finals. United initially tried to sign the Netherlands midfielder before … Read more

Troops of the Nigerian Army in conjunction with other security agencies have neutralised an Improvised Explosive Devices, IED, expert allegedly working for the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and its security wing, the Eastern Security Network, ESN, in Orsu, Ihitteukwa, Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. The operation, according to a Facebook post by … Read more

Over 200 health workers recruited by the Kaduna State Government in June last year have lamented that they have not been paid for eight months. DAILY POST recalls that the state government in 2023 recruited over 200 nurses on grade level seven, who were posted to general hospitals across the state. But, according to the … Read more

Niger State Police Command has arrested a 53 year old suspect, Abdullahi Imman aka Abbah for alleged gross indecency and sexual exploitations of children at Tayi around of Minna, the state capital. The suspect, who is a father of seven children, was said to have used his provision store as his hideout to commit the … Read more

The Adamawa State Government on Friday confirmed that 42 people have died due to outbreak of measles in Mubi and Gombi local government areas of the state. The Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Felix Tangwame gave the figure to newsmen shortly after the State Executive Council meeting held at the Government House, Yola. The … Read more

A Magistrate Court sitting in Wuse Zone 2, Abuja, on Friday ordered the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service, FCT-IRS, to seal off a company, Ifedi A.K. Nigeria Ltd, over allegations bordering on non-filing of annual returns. The Magistrate, Janada Balami, gave the order after lawyer to FCT-IRS, Michael Towolawi, moved an application to the … Read more

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he will have Phil Foden, Ederson, and Ruben Dias in his matchday squad for the visit of Wolves on Saturday. The trio missed out on the trip to Nottingham Forest due to illness. “Phil Foden and Ruben Dias are okay. “(Ederson’s injury) looked worse than it is. He … Read more

Burkina Faso will host Nigeria’s U-17 girls, the Flamingos, in Bamako, Mali on Saturday, May 11, DAILY POST reports. The 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup first leg qualifying encounter was initially scheduled for Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, but the world body has now ruled that the venue is not up to standard. The decision … Read more

Former Rivers State Senator, Magnus Abe, says Governor Siminalayi Fubara, cannot be called the state’s leader. Abe made the claim while speaking on the cold war between Fubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, on TVC’s programme, Politics Night. The ex-senator, who was a former governorship candidate of the Social Democratic … Read more

The House of Representatives has said it will engage the media in reviewing laws and practices that restrict press freedom in the country. The review will address issues that affect the ability of the media to carry out its constitutional role effectively. The Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Akintunde Rotimi, … Read more