Vandrezzer have expressed their happiness after avoiding relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League (NNL). The Uyo club maintained their NNL status after defeating Coal City FC 3-2 in Enugu. Vandrezzer finished in ninth position with 26 points from 22 games. The club wrote on their X handle, “This season, we encountered obstacles that made … Read more
Unknown gunmen have reportedly killed three police officers, one Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, personnel in a separate attacks in Enugu State. The gunmen had attacked a police division in Umabor Eha-Alumona on Saturday night, killing two policemen. In another separate attack, the gunmen also earlier attacked HRH Igwe Patrick Eze, also known as, Igwe … Read more
Deputy Echeta believes that Rivers United can get a good result in their rescheduled Nigeria Premier Football League matchday 27 tie against Sunshine Stars. The Pride of Rivers will take on Sunshine Stars at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure on Sunday(today). Echeta admitted that the encounter will be a tough battle considering both teams … Read more
Bologna defender, Riccardo Calafiori has described Super Eagles’ striker, Victor Osimhen as an annoying striker. Bologna beat Napoli 2-0 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on Saturday evening with Osimhen failing to wear his scoring boots. Calafiori was in constant face off with Osimhen as the young Italian defender stopped the Napoli number 9 to one … Read more
The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry has been criticized for visiting a military hospital in Kaduna State. During his visit to the hospital, Prince Harry promised to support wounded soldiers. But some foreign reports said the Duke left his wife, Meghan Markle in Abuja while traveling to an “unsafe territory”. Condemning the reports, Nigerian socio-political … Read more
A woman, Mrs Blessing Kalu Elem has been killed in Isu community, Arochukwu LGA of Abia State by invaders allegedly from Ukwa community, Cross River State. Some other indigenes of Isu are also presently battling for life after being shot by the Ukwa people, while many villagers have also taken refuge in bushes or fled … Read more
Excitement as Christ Embassy announces date for 2024 edition of Rhapathon with Pastor Chris Loveworld Inc, popularly known as Christ Embassy has announced Wednesday 15th to Saturday 18th May 2024 as the date for the much-anticipated 2024 edition of Rhapathon with Pastor Chris. Director of the LoveWorld Church Growth International and LoveWorld Foundation School, Pastor … Read more
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has urged Manchester United not to sack Erik ten Hag. Arteta believes his colleague deserves more credit and respect. The Spaniard has called for Ten Hag to be given more time, ahead of their Premier League clash on Sunday. “I can only talk about what I think about him as a … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast sunshine and thunderstorms from Sunday to Tuesday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Saturday predicted sunny skies on Sunday with patches of cloud over the northern region. It predicted that isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Katsina, Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Kaduna, Kebbi, Jigawa and Taraba … Read more
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, is already planning to revamp his squad ahead of next season. According to the UK Mirror, the Premier League club is ready to listen to offers for at least seven players this summer. However, three separate departures are already set in stone. Bids will be considered for Aaron Ramsdale, Eddie Nketiah, … Read more
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, recorded 19,470 complaints of rights abuse in April 2024, with most of the reports brought against government agents. The April 2024 NHRC Human Rights Assessment Dashboard, released on Friday in Abuja, showed that 5,259 complaints of rights abuse were filed against state actors – government agents – including the … Read more
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, stormed Rivers State yesterday with a warning to his political opponents that their illegal acts stand no chance of success in the ongoing crisis in the state. Wike, the immediate past governor of the state, is currently in … Read more
An Abuja-based lawyer, Barr Ejike Ugwu has accused the police of compromise in their handling of a case involving a visually impaired man, Elder Anibueze Nnadi Ozor, an indigene of Enugu State. Ugwu said if the actions of the police officers involved were not checkmated, peace was under threat in the victim’s community. Anibueze is … Read more
The three-year-old boy, Olamide Taiwo, who was in a stolen vehicle, has been found in Owode-Onirin, Ikorodu, Lagos State. DAILY POST had reported how a vehicle with a three-year-old boy inside it was stolen in Ikenne, Ogun State, on Saturday. The Toyota Camry car, with registration number PKA 446GV, belongs to one Taiwo Fayobi. Confirming … Read more
Apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has cleared the air that the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Mr. Peter Obi, was not under threat of arrest as claimed in some quarters. Factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Okechukwu Isiguzoro made this known in a statement he issued on Friday. Describing the … Read more
Ekiti United, Stormers FC and 1472 FC have been relegated from the Nigeria National League. Ekiti United’s relegation was confirmed following their goalless draw against Abia Comets on Saturday. They finished in 11th place with 24 points from 22 games. Stormers FC were also not lucky enough, despite the walkover over Rovers FC. The Abeokuta-based … Read more
The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry and wife, Meghan, had a volleyball match with Nigerian Army veterans met with Nigerian businessman, Dr Uzochukwu Stanley on Saturday. The couple are in Nigeria on a three-day visit to promote his Invictus Games, where Prince Harry played a seated volleyball match with army veterans, most wounded in battle … Read more
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino has reflected on their 3-2 win over Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Nicolas Jackson scored the winning goal after the hosts looked to have won it 2-1, thanks to Callum Hudson-Odoi’s strike. There was a scene of jubilation at the Forest Ground, with the fans celebrating a confirmed spot in the Premier … Read more
Former Manchester United star, Roy Keane has urged manager Erik ten Hag to drop Casemiro if the Brazilian was required to fill in at center-back again for the Red Devils. Keane believes the Brazilian was not good enough for the role and that it should be Aaron Wan-Bissaka or a youth player in the heart … Read more
A vehicle, with a three years old boy inside, has been stolen in Ogun State. The Toyota Camry car, with registration number PKA 446GV, belongs to one Taiwo Fayobi. The incident occurred in Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State. Confirming the incident, Police spokesman Omolola Odutola, in a post on her X handle, explained … Read more
Nigeria’s Flamingos were held to a 1-1 draw by Burkina Faso in the first leg of their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifying tie in Bamako on Saturday. Bankole Olowookere’s side took the lead through Chidi Harmony 10 minutes after the break. Rainata Oubda equalised for the home team five minutes from time. The two … Read more
Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka has named Old Trafford as ‘definitely his favourite Stadium to play in,’ snubbing the Emirates. The England international spoke ahead of Arsenal’s Premier League clash with Manchester United on Sunday. Speaking to Sky Sports, Saka explained how he grew up watching games at Old Trafford. “Growing up I watched football because … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou has insisted his team will “have a crack” when they play Manchester City on Tuesday. A positive Spurs result against City could hand Arsenal the Premier League title. Pep Guardiola’s men are two wins away from a record fourth successive Premier League title following a 4-0 win at Fulham on … Read more
