Lobi Stars have unveiled Finnish born tactician, Mika Lonnstrom, as their new head coach. The Pride of Makurdi announced Lonnstrom arrival in a brief ceremony at the indoor hall of the McCarthy Stadium on Tuesday. Lonnstrom will work alongside technical adviser, Daniel Amokachi. Lobi Stars chairman, Philip Nongu, expressed high hope on the appointment of the new tactician. “We’re delighted to have Coach Lönnström on board. His expertise and passion will undoubtedly elevate our team’s performance,” Nongu stated during the unveiling ceremony. “We are here at this important event to introduce to the Benue community, the players, as well as…
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The Kogi State House of Assembly on Tuesday screened and confirmed 21 nominees to serve as secretaries of the state’s local government areas. The screening and confirmation, conducted at plenary, followed correspondence from chairmen of the 21 local government areas. The newly confirmed secretaries are, Umar Muhammed Bako (Kogi/Koton-Karfe) ; Abubakar Danjuma Mohammed (Lokoja) ; Anibasa Ovavi Muhammed (Adavi); Yakini Salihu Abebe (Okene) ; Mrs Yetunde Olaoye Margaret (Ijumu); Momohsani Salami (Ajaokuta); Abdullahi Salihu Ali (Bassa); Friday Fadipe (Ogori/Magongo); Daniel Tope David (Mopamuro); Muhammed Edicha (Igalamela-Odolu). Others are, Mrs Grace Paka Ogala (Idah); Salihu Muhammed (Dekina); Ojo Martins Sunday (Kabba/Bunnu);…
The Amalgamated Arewa Youth Groups, AAYG, have condemned recent protests calling for the dismissal of Mele Kyari, the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, describing them as a “manipulative attempt” by monopolistic interests to derail ongoing reforms in Nigeria’s oil sector. The group, in a statement, claimed that the protests, which took place at NNPCL Towers and pointed out issues such as fuel queues, were orchestrated by powerful individuals with vested interests. These individuals, the youth group argued, aim to disrupt Mr. Kyari’s efforts to reform and stabilise the energy sector. AAYG alleged that the…
The Senate has assured the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, JAMB, of its continuous support in transforming Nigeria’s education sector. Chairman, Senate Committee on Tertiary Institutions, Sen. Muntari Dandutse gave the assurance when he led members of the committee on an oversight visit to JAMB headquarters on Tuesday. He said that the committee was committed to supporting JAMB in its mission. “We will continue to work collaboratively to secure the resources and legislative backing needed to propel JAMB to greater heights. “I encourage the Board to maintain its standards of integrity, transparency and accountability as it navigates the evolving demands…
Afrobeats star David Adeleke, aka Davido, is beaming with joy after voting for the first time in an American election. Davido who was born in Atlanta, revealed that he has voted for the first time in the ongoing US elections. Sharing a picture of himself shortly after casting his vote, the singer wrote, “First time voter !! ” Earlier, he shared a post on X urging Americans to go out and cast their votes peacefully. “Election Day yall be safe as you perform your constitutional rights ,” he wrote. However, he did not publicly endorse any candidate. US election: Davido…
A two-year-old girl has reportedly been assaulted to death in Ningi LGA of Bauchi State. The incident was confirmed by the Public Relations Officer of the Bauchi State Police Command, Superintendent Ahmed Wakil, in a press statement issued on Tuesday. Wakil revealed that the crime took place on November 5, 2024, and was reported at the Ningi Divisional Police Headquarters. “The lifeless body of a two-year-old girl was discovered beside a mosque on Deneva Street, Ningi LGA, showing signs of assault,” he stated. “Upon receiving the report, detectives were dispatched to the scene, and the child’s body was taken to…
Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen has jetted out of the country for a medical checkup. According to SCORENigeria, Eguavoen will join the Super Eagles training camp in Abidjan directly from Belgium, thereafter. The Super Eagles will take on the Cheetahs of Benin Republic in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture at the Felix Houphet Boigny Stadium, Abidjan, next week Thursday. The team will open camp for the game in Abidjan on Monday. They will welcome the Amavubi of Rwanda to the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Monday, November 14. Nigeria lead Group D with 10 points…
The Amalgamated Arewa Youth Groups, has called on Nigerians to focus on advocating for transparency and competition within the oil industry. DAILY POST reported that youths of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and members of civil society organizations, CSOs, on Monday, stormed the three Arms Zone in Abuja to demand the resignation of Mele Kyari, over the NNPCL’s failure to revive Nigerian government refineries. The protesters, under the auspices of the APC Solidarity and Development Forum, comprising youths and civil society organizations, accused Kyari of incompetence. They decried the astronomical hike in fuel prices, scarcity of the commodity and queues…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has restated its readiness to conduct free and fair governorship election in Ondo State on November 16. The Chairman of the Commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu made this known during his readiness assessment visit to INEC Local Government Area offices in Ondo State on Tuesday. Yakubu, who physically visited some of the Commission’s local government area offices, said that all the non-sensitive materials were already at the LG offices. “In terms of the level of preparation so far, I am really impressed by what the state and local government offices have achieved. “What remains is…
An Abuja High Court on Tuesday adjourned until November 11, hearing in a motion filed by a former governor of Taraba, Darius Ishaku, challenging jurisdiction to hear the alleged N27 billion fraud preferred against him. DAILY POST recalls that the Economic and financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, arraigned Ishaku and a former Permanent Secretary of Bureau for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Bello Yero on a -15- count charge. The presiding judge, Sylvanus Oriji adjourned the matter after both counsel to the defendants told the court that they had filed preliminary objections before the court. Justice Oriji adjourned until November 13…