The Petroleum Product Retail Outlet Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) says the fire incident along the Eleme axis of the East-West Road in Rivers State, which resulted in significant damage to properties and loss of lives, was caused by a vehicular accident. The State Chairman of PETROAN, Francis Dimkpa, explained that a heavy-duty vehicle collided … Read more
A Constitutional lawyer, Ewa Okpo, has described the actions of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission in the ongoing face-off with the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, as “trial by mischief”. In an interview on Arise TV’s morning show on Saturday, the legal practitioner specifically stated that it was wrong, in … Read more
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has admitted the team will likely play in the Europa League next season. Ten Hag was speaking to BBC Match of the Day, following their 1-1 draw with Burnley on Saturday. Antony gave United the lead in the 79th minute, before Zeki Amdouni equalised from the spot. The result … Read more
The Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) has commenced counting votes and announcing election results in various parts of the state. DAILY POST reports that the commission conducted the local government election in all 33 local government areas of the state on Saturday. Our correspondent observed the counting and announcement of results in some polling … Read more
The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared that Governor Seyi Makinde and the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC) have disappointed the residents of the state. The party made this allegation through a statement made available to DAILY POST by its Publicity Secretary, Wasiu Olawale Sadare. DAILY POST reported that … Read more
Sporting CP manager Rúben Amorim has apologised to the club and its fans for travelling to London to talk to West Ham. Amorim flew out to London to hold talks with West Ham over a move to the Premier League in the summer. He was also said to have been on the Liverpool wishlist prior … Read more
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, has suspended six functionaries for allegedly presented themselves as the palace’s emissaries before the Ooni of Ife in a function. DAILY POST reports that a statement signed by Chief Sam Igbe, Iyase of Benin kingdom and made available to newsmen in Benin City named the suspended palace functionaries … Read more
Former Super Falcons head coach, Edwin Okon, believes the team won’t be intimidated by the pedigree of the teams in their group at the 2024 Olympic Games. The nine-time African champions are drawn in a tough group with current world champions Spain, Japan and Brazil. Okon insisted that the Super Falcons have what it takes … Read more
Fifty outlets in Kaduna State have been sealed by the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control for selling edible oil under unhygienic conditions. The operation was part of a sensitisation workshop for dealers, focusing on registration procedures and food management. This was disclosed in a statement posted on the agency’s X handle … Read more
Yiaga Africa, a Civil Society Organisation in Nigeria has challenged electorates at the local level to awaken their consciousness on issues about local government elections by not just voting at the polls but participating fully at the governance process. The Chairman, Partners for Electoral Reforms, Ezenwa Nwagwu, who gave the charge during an Advocacy Roundtable … Read more
No fewer than 19 children have died from suspected measles complications in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Commissioner for Health, Mr Felix Tangwami, revealed this to newsmen in Mubi on Saturday, saying that more than 200 children in the local government area were already infected. He said the outbreak was reported in … Read more
Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, refused to accept his side are out of the Premier League title race, following a 2-2 draw at West Ham. The result came days after the Reds lost 2-0 to Merseyside rivals Everton. Klopp’s men are now on 75 points, two less than leaders Arsenal, who play Tottenham on Sunday. They … Read more
Abia Warriors captain Augustine Njoku has said he is optimistic that the team will get a positive result against Sporting Lagos. Njoku stated that the players have worked hard to get a good result in the game. The Umuahia based club will be up against Sporting Lagos at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in a matchday … Read more
Four Chinese have been arrested by the Mining Marshals of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, at an illegal mining site where lithium is sold at Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Spokesman of the NSCDC, Babawale Afolabi disclosed this in a statement on Saturday. “Following the commissioning of some specially trained … Read more
Liverpool forward, Cody Gakpo, has admitted it would be “very very difficult” for them to win the Premier League title. Gakpo was speaking after a 2-2 draw at West Ham on Saturday. The Hammers took the lead through Jarrod Bowen, but the Red overturned it in the second half through Andy Robertson and an Alphonso … Read more
A Kano Federal High Court presided by Justice A. M Liman has restrained the acclaimed executive members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ganduje Ward from suspending the party’s national chairman, Abdullahi Ganduje, pending the hearing and determination of a suit filed by the former governor for enforcement of his fundamental rights. Ganduje had approached … Read more
The Judicial Panel of Inquiry on the Recovery of Government Property and Funds says it has recovered a Toyota Hilux vehicle from the former Chairman of Abia State Oil Producing Communities Development Commission, ASOPADEC, Sam Nwogu. According to the panel, the former ASOPADEC chairman said that the vehicle was bequeathed to him by the Niger … Read more
Rangers will be out to maintain their leadership position in the Nigeria Premier Football, NPFL, when they host Plateau United in Enugu on Sunday. Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side lost 2-0 to Rivers United last weekend. The Flying Antelopes enjoy a one-point lead over Remo Stars, who are in second position. Shooting Stars will continue their push … Read more
AC Milan manager, Stefano Pioli has confirmed Samuel Chukwueze is in contention to feature against Juventus, DAILY POST reports. The Rossoneri will be the guests of Juventus at the Allianz Stadium, Turin on Saturday night (today). Chukwueze has impressed in recent games for AC Milan despite his slow start to life at the club. Pioli … Read more
Taraba State Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Dr Jauro Hassan, has emphasized the need for a development approach targeted at the grassroots. Speaking during the inauguration of Supervisory Councilors in Jalingo, the state capital, Hassan highlighted the critical role of local governments in addressing the needs of the people. He … Read more
The Commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Aderemi Adeoye on Saturday had his ceremonial pull out parade from the Nigeria Police Force, to signify his retirement. During the ceremony which held at the Dr Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the commissioner while addressing guests said that throughout the period of his service, he has … Read more
The Chairman, Senate Committee on Electoral Matters, Barrister Sharafadeen Abiodun Alli has declared that the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission, OYSIEC, did not prepare for today’s local government election in the state. Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District, made the claim while addressing journalists at his residence in Ibadan North Local Government Area. DAILY … Read more
Factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Mazi Okechukwu lsiguzoro, has called for a review of the findings and recommendations proposed by the College of lgbo Bishops as a panacea for fostering enduring peace within the organisation. Isiguzoro said this became necessary in response to the misleading narrative propagated by Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu to assert the imperative … Read more
