Suspected Fulani militias on Friday attacked and killed about 10 persons in Mandung-Mushu and Kopnanle villages of Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State. Addressing newsmen on Saturday, Chairman, Bokkos Cultural Development Council (BCDC) Vanguard, Barr Farmasum Fuddang, said, “Last night, April 12, our community in the Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau state faced … Read more
Nigeria forward, Cyriel Dessers, has been nominated for Rangers’ Goal of the Season award. Dessers was nominated for his strike in Rangers’ UEFA Europa League 3-2 win at Real Betis last December. The 29-year-old netted in the 20th minute of the encounter, unleashing a powerful shot into the net after receiving a pass from Jose … Read more
Nigerian champions Enyimba have started construction of an ultramodern gym house at their home ground in Aba. The construction of the gym is aimed at improving the fitness of the players. The project work is expected to be completed in eight weeks according to the contractors. The club’s sporting director, Ifeanyi Ekwueme described the project … Read more
Enyimba Technical Adviser Finidi George says the team will approach their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 30 encounter against Heartland with all seriousness. Finidi pointed that the players are aware of the importance of victory in the game. “The team is aware of what is at stake on Sunday against Heartland,” he told Enyimba media. … Read more
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of Economy, Wale Edun, has announced the earnings of government-owned entities, ministries, departments, and agencies in February. According to him, the revenue rose to N835.70 billion in February. There was a notable growth of N681.45 billion, representing a substantial 441.78% surge from the N154.25 billion remitted in the … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, House of Representatives candidate for Dekina/Bassa Federal Constituency in the 2023 elections, Austin Okai, on Saturday, called on Governor Usman Ododo of Kogi State to stop playing politics with security. Okai described Ododo as a ‘rookie governor’ due to his failure to visit the Omala community where bandits killed at … Read more
Victor Boniface marked his return from injury with a goal, as Bayer Leverkusen beat West Ham 2-0 in the Europa League quarter-final first leg. There was a sense of inevitability as soon as he was summoned from the bench with the scoreline still 0-0. Jonas Hofmann’s volley flashed through the crowded six-yard box to break … Read more
Former Big Brother Naija reality star, Mike Edwards has announced his foray into professional boxing. The athlete made the announcement via his X handle on Friday. He would be joining the Cruiserweight division of the Misfits Boxing. His debut bout would be against Jake Cornish on a yet-to-be-announced date. Edwards wrote, “Breaking News: Excited to … Read more
Police operatives in Adamawa State have arrested 15 young men, belonging to a group called Shila Boys, who specialized in snatching phones and other belongings from residents. DAILY POST reports that hardly has a week passed in the last two to three months without a couple of the boys being arrested. The state Police Command, … Read more
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, is still eager to bring Lucas Paqueta from West Ham. The Brazilian almost joined the Premier League champions last summer, but the deal failed. Paqueta has gone on to have a fine season with the Hammers and Guardiola is ready to trigger his £85million release clause. Football transfer expert, Fabrizio … Read more
Funsho Doherty, an opposition politician in Lagos State, has joined the call for a probe into the award of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project to Hi-Tech Construction Ltd. Mr Doherty, in a letter addressed to the Senate President Godswill Akpabio and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, called for a probe into … Read more
Ahead of the primaries of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on April 20, a governorship aspirant on the platform of the party, Jimi Odimayo, has appealed to the leadership of the party to resist the temptation of fielding a candidate with a one-term limit. Odimayo expressed concerns that other opposition parties might capitalise on the … Read more
The Premier League enters its Match Day 33 with exciting fixtures to look forward to. The business end of the season is in full swing and teams are fighting for every single point. It remains tight both at the top, the middle and bottom of the table, as nothing is set in stone. So what … Read more
The family of late Nollywood actor, John Okafor, has announced his burial date. Prior to his death, Mr Ibu’s leg was amputated after battling an undisclosed illness a few months ago. However, the actor’s family said the late actor will be buried in his hometown Amuri, in Nkanu West Local Government Area of Enugu State. … Read more
Big Brother Naija reality star and disc jockey, Tolanibaj has advised Wunmi, the window of later Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, aka Mohbad, to sue those questioning the paternity of their one-year-old son, Liam if DNA test proves he is his son. DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians, including Wunmi’s father-in-law, Joseph Aloba, have been … Read more
One death and 15 new confirmed cases of Lassa fever have been reported within one week across the country, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, NCDC, has announced. This is according to a situation report for Week 13 published on its website on Friday. There is a decrease in the number of confirmed … Read more
Veteran actor and filmmaker, Ugezu Ugezu has reacted to the level of deaths rocking the Nigerian movie industry. DAILY POST reports that some fans are suggesting that Nollywood may be under a siege after over five actors, including Mr Ibu, Amaechi Muonagor, Sisi Quadri, Adejumoke Aderounmu, and the latest Junior Pope died within the first … Read more
Former governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim has mourned the death of ex-Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ogbonnaya Onu. He said the late politician exhibited “politics without bitterness” while alive. Ohakim said Nigeria lost a rare gem whose wealth of experience is needed at such a crucial time. In a statement he signed, the … Read more
Former United States, US, Ambassador to Bolivia, Victor Manuel Rocha, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for spying on the American government for over a decade. Rocha spied on the US government for Cuba. On Friday, Miami-based US District Judge Beth Bloom sentenced Rocha after accepting his guilty plea on two counts, including … Read more
Former Leeds United and Southampton star, Carlton Palmer has said that Wilfred Ndidi would depart Leicester City in the off season. According to him, at least four Premier League clubs, such as Tottenham Hotspur, Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Wolverhampton Wanderers will intensify their efforts to sign the midfielder on a free transfer. The former … Read more
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has set up an action committee to combat sexual violence through mobile courts and other measures. The action is in pursuance of the implementation of decisions reached between the Federal Ministry of Women Affairs and the Osun State Government. A statement signed by Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke’s spokesperson, revealed that the … Read more
The United States, US, President, Joe Biden has vowed to defend Israel in the ongoing war. Biden warned that Iran will not be allowed to succeed against Israel. Addressing journalists, Biden warned Iran against attacking Israel. Biden said, “We are devoted to the defence of Israel. We will support Israel. We will help defend Israel … Read more
The Channels Television reporter, Joshua Rogers, who was abducted in Rivers State has regained his freedom. Rogers was kidnapped on Thursday night at about 9 pm after he was reportedly trailed to his residence. His attackers reportedly accosted him at gunpoint, whisking him away in his car. DAILY POST reported that the hoodlums contacted his … Read more
