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Newcastle United legend, Alan Shearer has named the top three signings former Arsenal sporting director Edu made for the Gunners before his departure from the club. Recall that Edu resigned from his position on Monday afternoon. He is expected to work for Nottingham Forest owner, Evangelos Marinakis’ network of clubs. Speaking about Edu, Shearer said the likes of William Saliba, Gabriel and Martin Odegaard are Edu’s three best signings at Arsenal during his time at the Premier League North London club “Looking through the list of the players Edu has signed at the club, there have been some great additions.…

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President Bola Ahmed Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr Salisu Muazu Babura as the substantive Chief Medical Director of Rasheed Shekoni Federal University Dutse Teaching Hospital. This was contained in a statement issued by the Federal Ministry of Health. The statement said the appointment took effect from 31st October, 2024. Until his appointment, Dr Salisu Muazu was the Permanent Secretary, State Ministry of History. He is currently attending Senior Executive Course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos. The Minister of Health on behalf of the federal government wished him a successful tenure. Tinubu…

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Big Brother Naija reality star, Soma’s ex-girlfriend, Hilda Dirisu, has accused him of stalking and physically abusing her. She alleged that despite being involved with his colleague, Angel Smith during and after the All-Stars season, Soma repeatedly tried to rekindle his relationship with her. Dirisu made the allegations while reacting to accusations by Angel’s fans that she “stole” the reality star’s bracelet. She was spotted with a bracelet that Soma allegedly stole from Angel and gave to her. After the photo went viral, fans started tagging her and accusing her of stealing Angel’s bracelet. Reacting, Dirisu said Soma was the…

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Nasarawa United have celebrated Victor Collins’ maiden invitation to the Super Eagles, DAILY POST reports. Collins was named in the Super Eagles squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda by caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen on Wednesday. The centre-back is the only home-based player included in the squad. The defender was previously invited to the Super Eagles Team B for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Black Galaxies of Ghana. “We are ecstatic about this development as this is as a result of his hard work, commitment and passion for…

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Former Senator who represented Kaduna Central Senatorial District, Shehu Sani has stated that the tax reform bill which was forwarded to the National Assembly for legislative attention was not against or inimical to the interest of the North. Sani gave his opinion in light of insinuations trailing the bill since it was brought to the National Assembly as an executive bill, saying that northerners or anyone whosoever should move beyond sentiments and look at the benefits that are inherent in the bill. In a statement he sent to DAILY POST on Thursday, the former lawmaker in the 8th National Assembly…

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A 38-year old suspect, Peter Samuel, on Wednesday, confessed to the killing of an Okada rider, Rafiu Akao, at Oke-Oyi town in Ilorin East Local Government Area of Kwara State. The incident occurred at Asunlere area of the town on November 4, 2024. In an interview with journalists after the suspect was paraded alongside four others involved in the incident by the state police commissioner, Victor Olaiya, Peter Samuel said “I used cutlass to cut the head of the Okada rider” in the attempt to snatch the new motorcycle bought by the deceased. The suspect said he was lured to…

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Maverick singer, Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has expressed disappointment over the outcome of the United States presidential election. DAILY POST reports that prior to the election, Charly Boy vowed that he would divorce his wife of 47 years if Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party doesn’t win the election. He wrote in Pidgin: “If dis my crush, Kamala Harris no win the USA presidential election, I swear, I go divorce my wife of 47yrs”. However, the outcome of the election did not favour his preferred candidate as the former president, Donald Trump of the Republican Party defeated…

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The National Assembly Service Commission has appointed Mr Kamoru Ogunlana as new Clerk to the National Assembly. The appointment followed the retirement of the incumbent, Sani Magaji Tambuwal. This was contained in a statement released by the Deputy Director, information, Emmanuel Onyigor of the Commission and made available to journalists on Thursday. The appointment letter signed by the Chairman of the National Assembly Service Commission, Engr Ahmed Kadi indicated that the tenure of the new Clerk begins on 2nd January, 2025. It read: “The National Assembly Service Commission NASC at its 610th meeting held on Wednesday, 6th November, 2024, approved…

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The Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has challenged security agencies to go after the real culprits of the August 1 #Endbadgovernance nationwide protest, instead of innocent minors. Sanusi stated this on Wednesday when he visited the released minors at the Muhammadu Buhari Specialist Hospital, Kano, where they are currently undergoing rehabilitation. “Many of them are students who go to school. They were picked up in the streets not in the middle of the violent act. “It is sad that they received this treatment. But we thanked the presidency and federal government for intervening and bringing an end to their…

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Former Arsenal star, Ian Wright, has revealed what Mikel Arteta is doing wrong following their back to back defeats. Arsenal were beaten by Newcastle United in the Premier League at the weekend and followed that up with another defeat in the Champions League on Wednesday night. Wright said he is not happy with the position Arteta is playing Kai Haverz for Arsenal. The English pundit said the German should be a back-the-goal striker and the focal point in attacks. He told Wrighty’s House podcast that Havertz being played in any other position is not good for the team. “You know…

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