Over 1,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kano State decamped to the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) on Saturday. The decampees, from Shanono and Bagwai local government areas, were formally received by the Deputy Governor, Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf at the Kano State Government House. A … Read more
Former Liverpool star, Jamie Redknapp has backed Chelsea’s Mkyhailo Mudryk to have a good career at Stamford Bridge. Chelsea had beat off competition from Arsenal to sign the Ukraine international some months ago. Speaking on Sky Sports on Saturday, Redknapp described Mudryk as a brilliant signing, adding that he scores vital goals. “If my mind … Read more
At least two persons have been confirmed dead while several others were seriously injured in a shooting that took place at a street party in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. According to CNN, the US police have said that both the fatalities were males, noting that one of the victims was in critical condition. The incident … Read more
Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong has given latest update on his recovery from injury. Troost-Ekong underwent surgery for a thigh injury in February. The centre-back sustained the injury during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Cote d’Ivoire. “I have had my first session on grass with the ball and I am just a matter … Read more
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has named goalkeeper, David Raya as the player who was ‘crucial’ to the Gunners’ Premier League 2-0 victory at Wolves on Saturday. Arteta said the Spain international was outstanding against Wolves as he kept clean sheet against the hosts. Two goals from Leandro Trossard and Martin Odegaard gave the Premier North … Read more
Senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Patrick Moro, on Saturday, stated that the survival of Amb. Umar Lliya Damagum as Acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was a victory for the party. He said, it was not a defeat for anybody but a decision that was … Read more
Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State and the Chairman of the Ondo State Primary Election Committee, has announced that polls will be conducted in all 13 Wards of Okitipupa local government area of the state by 12 noon today. In a statement he signed, the governor said: “Having received reports of the primary election from … Read more
The Air Transport Service Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSSAN, has threatened to ground aviation operations in Nigeria over the Federal government’s 50 per cent internal revenue deduction policy for Ministries, Agencies and Departments, MDAs, and government-owned enterprises. ATSSSAN’s National Executive Council disclosed this in a recent communique after NEC in Ibadan, Oyo State. Recall … Read more
Former president of the United States of America, Donald Trump has expressed sadness as he had to reschedule his rally over devastating rainfall. He announced to thousands of supporters gathered at Wilmington airport that the event would no longer go on as scheduled but would be rescheduled ‘bigger and better’. Shortly before calling off cancelling … Read more
A socio-political analyst, Reno Omokri has disclosed that he recommended Peter Obi to former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar in 2019 as a running mate. Omokri said he recommended Obi’s name as running mate following a request from Atiku. The former presidential aide spoke during an interview with Seun Okinbaloye … Read more
A Catholic bishop in Michigan, United States of America, has weighed in on the gap between President Biden’s policies and his professed Catholic faith, suggesting “forgiveness” for the president’s “stupidity.” Bishop Robert Gruss of the Saginaw Catholic Diocese mentioned Biden during “Forgiveness as the Heart of Christianity,” a lecture given at the Cathedral of Mary … Read more
Former England midfielder, Jamie Redknapp, has hailed Arsenal’s 2-0 win at Wolves as their “biggest” of the season. The Gunners’ season was in danger of falling apart after they lost 2-0 to Aston Villa in the Premier League. Mikel Arteta’s men were also dumped out of the Champions League against Bayern Munich with a 3-2 … Read more
Former Arsenal forward, Theo Walcott, has waxed lyrical about the club’s captain, Martin Odegaard. This was following the player’s involvement in his side’s 2-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers on Saturday. Arsenal bounced back from two straight defeats to Aston Villa in the Premier League and Bayern Munich in the Champions League. It was Odegaard that … Read more
Chelsea legend, Frank Lampard has expressed sympathy for Nicolas Jackson after the 22-year-old striker missed several goal chances against Manchester City in the FA Cup on Saturday. Man City defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the FA Cup semi-final clash at Wembley on Saturday. Jackson failed to score a goal for Mauricio Pochettino’s side against City as … Read more
Former England and Newcastle star, Alan Shearer has hit out at Chelsea forward, Nicolas Jackson, following the former Villarreal forward’s performance against Manchester City on Saturday. Nicolas, 22, performed poorly in the 1-0 FA Cup semifinal loss to Pep Guardiola’s side. Bernardo Silva scored the only goal of the night towards the end of the … Read more
Wrexham are battling to sign Arthur Okonkwo on a permanent deal amid interest from Premier League and Championship clubs. Okonkwo impressed during his loan stint at Wrexham, helping the club secure promotion to League One. The 22-year-old was named in the League Two Team of the Season. He kept 13 clean sheets in 34 appearances. … Read more
Chelsea veteran defender, Thiago Silva was seen crying profusely after the Blues went down 1-0 to Manchester City in the FA Cup semifinal on Saturday. According to a football expert, Fabrizio Romano, the reason for the player’s display of emotion could be tied to the fact that he has missed out on playing his last … Read more
A pastor with Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, identified as Olugbenga Olawore, and other passengers of a 14-seater bus have been kidnapped in Oyo State. DAILY POST gathered on Saturday that the cleric and other passengers of the bus were abducted on Friday. Sources said that the bus was en route Lagos State. Olawore … Read more
Arsenal have returned to the top of the Premier League with a battling 2-0 win at Wolves. The Gunners missed the chance last Sunday, following a 2-0 shock defeat at home to Aston Villa. However, Mikel Arteta’s men were in control of the match at the Molineux and took the lead in the first half, … Read more
The Abia State Police Command has apprehended an officer who killed an Abiriba-born business man, Emmanuel Michael Okocha, in Aba. This comes on the heels of the recent outcry by the Abiriba community in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State over the alleged killing of the businessman by an officer attached to the Rapid … Read more
Arsenal legend, Ian Wright, has hailed the trio of Martin Odegaard, Declan Rice and David Raya following a 2-0 win at Wolves. Leandro Trossard gave the Gunners the lead on the stroke of half time, before Odegaard added a late second. The win ensured that Mikel Arteta’s men went back to the summit of the … Read more
The Commissioner for Health in Ondo State, Banji Ajaka, was on Saturday beaten to stupor by some angry members of the All Progressives Congress, APC, at Ugbo Ward 3, Ilaje Local Government Area of the state, for allegedly hiding result sheets during the party’s primary election. Ajaka was attacked after some members of the party, … Read more
The Ekiti State Government has moved to stop the ongoing hike in petrol price and hoarding of the product by filling stations in the state. The Chairman, Petroleum Products Regulations Consumer and Protection Agency in Ekiti State, Arinka Odunayo monitored the activities of some of the petrol filling stations in the state on Saturday. Speaking … Read more
