Stanley Ogabor will miss Lobi Stars’ Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 31 encounter against Bendel Insurance, DAILY POST reports. Ogabor will miss the game due to injury. The forward picked up a knock in Lobi Stars clash against Shooting Stars in midweek. Lobi Stars will be in action against Bendel Insurance at the Lafia … Read more
Immediate past Ebonyi governor, David Umahi, says he is happy that his successor, Francis Nwifuru, still honours him after leaving office. Umahi said this while speaking with newsmen after being conferred with an honorary doctorate degree by the Ebonyi State University on Saturday in Abakaliki. Umahi, Minister of Works, said it was not common to … Read more
The Abia State Police Command has arrested some suspects in connection with the death of a 23-year-old man, Hope Chinedu Prosper, who was taken to an unknown destination by his friend but brought back lifeless. Confirming the development, the Command in a statement signed by its spokesperson, ASP Maureen Chinaka, disclosed that the remains of … Read more
Chelsea boss, Mauricio Pochettino, has blamed his side’s profligacy for their 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup semi-final. The Blues dominated most of the game, but failed to convert the chances that fell their way. Nicolas Jackson was the main culprit, as he fluffed his lines over and over. The defeat means … Read more
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has hit out at the Football Association, FA, over the scheduling of their FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea. Bernardo Silva scored a late winner as City won 1-0 at Wembley. But Guardiola’s men looked fatigued for most of the game, as Chelsea created enough chances to score. “I don’t understand … Read more
Enyimba midfielder Eze Ekwutozian has revealed the importance of victory in their game against Sunshine Stars. The People’s Elephant currently occupy second position on the table and are desperate to retain their title. The People’s Elephant will lock horns with Sunshine Stars at the Ondo State sports complex on Sunday. “This is Enyimba and we … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abia State has condemned the killing of an Aba-based businessman, Mr Emmanuel Okocha, by a policeman, describing the incident as tragic and senseless. The party in a statement signed by its Vice Chairman and acting Publicity Secretary, Abraham Amah, on Saturday, commended the state Police Command for swiftly arresting … Read more
Manchester City have qualified for the final of the FA Cup, thanks to a 1-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday. The Premier League champions saw their hopes of winning a Double Treble end on Wednesday, after they lost to Real Madrid in the Champions League. And they seemed to be harbouring hangover from that game … Read more
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori has visited Okuama, warning that innocent citizens should not be made to suffer for what they know nothing about. The governor was accompanied by Commander 63 Brigade, Brig. Gen. Unachukwu Ugochukwu, and top government officials. He assured of the safe return of the indigenes who fled the community in the … Read more
The Chairman of Abia State Judicial Panel on Recovery of Government Property and Funds, Justice Florence Duruoha-Igwe (Rtd) has issued a bench warrant on the General Manager, South East Farms and Agro Processing Co. Ltd, Mr Umezuruike Ikenna Kingsley, over his alleged failure to appear before the panel to give evidence. Justice Duruoha-Igwe said the … Read more
A Civil Society Organisation, Health of Mother Earth Foundation, HOMEF, in collaboration with the Genetically Mutilated Organism (GMO)-Free Nigeria Alliance and the Network of Women and Youth in Agriculture, have urged the Nigerian Government to ban the use of GMOs and inorganic pesticides in farming. They said apart from the health risks GMOs and inorganic … Read more
The Bishop of Methodist Church Nigeria, Diocese of Lagos West, Rt. Rev. Oluyinka Akande, has described the current unemployment rate in the country as a national embarrassment. Akande said this on Saturday in message to the 18th Annual Synod of the diocese held at Methodist Church, Mushin, Lagos, charging governments to tackle the two issues … Read more
Operatives of the Bauchi State Police Command have arrested one Usman Adamu, a 34-year-old final-year student of Law at the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria, for alleged harassment and defamation of character on Facebook. DAILY POST reports that Adamu, a native of Kyata village in Burra district of Ningi local government area of Bauchi State, … Read more
Manchester United have suffered a fresh injury blow ahead of the FA Cup semi-final clash against Coventry. Mason Mount, Sofyan Amrabat and Willy Kambwala will all miss the game at Wembley. There has been more than 60 separate cases of injury or illness for United this season. Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, Luke Shaw, Victor Lindelof, … Read more
Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal, has predicted the scoreline of their LaLiga clash at Real Madrid on Sunday. The two Spanish giants face off at the Bernabeu, with Los Blancos looking to do the double over Barca. But Yamal is confident he will get a goal and they will win 3-1. “3-1 to Barça, with one … Read more
The Nigerian Navy has decried the magnitude of economic loss due to acts of illegal oil bunkering and vandalism of oil pipelines along the riverine communities of Nigeria. The Commander, Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) SOROH, Commodore Nanmar Lakan, cried out at Okolomade Community of Abua Odual Local Government Area of Rivers during a tour of … Read more
Nigerian hip-hop star Vic O has announced his retirement from the music industry. The rapper said he is quitting music because Nigerians don’t deserve him. Speaking in a video message shared via his Instagram page recently, Vic O lamented the lack of support from fans and low patronage from show organisers. He said he deserves … Read more
The Nigeria Bar Association, NBA, has described as justifiable the judgements rendered by the different courts in the petitions that arose from the 2023 general elections. Speaking in Yola on Saturday, NBA President, Yakubu Maikyau, said the judges rendered justice in those decisions. “Wherever there is justice, there also is commendation as the people would … Read more
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has cautioned Nigerians against divisive tendencies that may jeopardize the unity of purpose of the country as laid down by the founding fathers. He specifically called on Nigerians to see diversity in culture as a strength to foster togetherness and peace in the country. He spoke at … Read more
Nigerian singer Ruger has claimed that his Grammy-winning colleague, Burna Boy introduced the live band into Afrobeats performance. According to him, before Burna Boy started using live band, most Afrobeats artistes perform with DJ sets on stage. He argued that Burna Boy made live performance “enjoyable.” Speaking in a recent chat with Billboard alongside BNXN, … Read more
The Nigerian Navy Ship, NNS, Delta has issued a stern warning to criminals to steer clear of its areas of operation or prepare for the consequences. NNS Delta Commander, Commodore Abba Muhsin, gave the warning on Saturday shortly after the quarterly Route March by the personnel of the command. “NNS Delta Areas of Operation are … Read more
Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti, has said Luka Modric does not enjoy being left out of the squad. Modric is out of contract this summer and is expected to leave the Bernabeu. The Croatian midfielder had the chance to sign for a Saudi Arabian club last year but decided to stay and fight for his … Read more
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold has said Arsenal lost to Aston Villa last Sunday because they were “excited”. Earlier in the day, Alexander-Arnold came on as a substitute, but could not stop his team from losing 1-0 at home to Crystal Palace. Hours later, the Gunners missed the chance to go top, as they were beaten … Read more
