Lobi Stars believed the appointment of Daniel Amokachi as the club’s technical adviser has instilled discipline in the team. The Pride of Makurdi made this known in a statement on social media. Lobi Stars stated that the club is optimistic about the future with Amokachi leading the team. DAILY POST reports that Lobi Stars recorded their first win under Amokachi’s tutelage against Bayelsa United on Monday. The statement reads,”The appointment of Daniel Amokachi as Technical Adviser of Lobi Stars Football Club has marked a significant turning point for the team,” “As a former international footballer and Super Eagles player, Amokachi…
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President of the Nigerian Senate, Godswill Akpabio on Wednesday cautioned a fellow lawmaker, Senator Osita Ngwu for calling Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu ‘beautiful’. Senator Osita Ngwu had during the screening of the newly appointed Ministers on the floor of the upper legislative chamber on Wednesday, described Mrs. Ojukwu as beautiful while introducing her. Bianca went through her screening on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday and read her credentials before the red chamber. She was subsequently quizzed by the Senators for the post of Minister of State Foreign Affairs. When Akpabio opened the floor for questions, Ngwu, the Senator representing Enugu…
There was jubilation in some parts of Kaduna State as at 09:00 pm on Thursday as Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company restored light for a few hours. DAILY POST recalls that Kaduna is one of the Northern states that has suffered untold hardship following the blackout that erupted days ago. Owing to the frustrating blackout, several businesses that required electricity have closed shops. But on Wednesday, there was hope as power was restored for about two hours. Earlier the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) through Ndidi Mbah, TCN’s general manager of public affairs, confirmed that power was restored at 4:56 pm,…
Nigeria’s money supply (M3), which indicates a rise in liquidity, government spending, has grown by 62.8 percent year-on-year (YoY) in September 2024 to N108.95 trillion amid the Central Bank of Nigeria’s interventions. Recent data from CBN showed that the country’s M3 surged to N108.95 trillion in September 2024, compared to N66.94 trillion in the same month last year. Similarly, on a month-over-month (MoM) basis, the money supply rose by 1.6 percent from N107.19 trillion in August 2024. Recall that the Governor of CBN, Yemi Cardoso, at a press briefing at the end of the 297th Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting…
Ahead of the Enugu Timber Market Union election slated for November 6, there are indications of a looming crisis. In a move to avert the trouble, a group made up of former chairmen, former secretaries, elders and leaders of thought in the Enugu Timber Union, New Era, Enugu South Local Government Area, addressed journalists in Enugu, warning against imposition of candidates and violation of an age-long zoning arrangement. They called for a level playing field for every contestant, insisting that any move to introduce strange guidelines and disenfranchise anyone could lead to a crisis. Those present at the press conference…
The home-based Super Eagles have commenced camping ahead of their 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) qualifier against Ghana. The players had their first training session at the FIFA Goal Project Pitch, Abuja on Wednesday. They underwent light physical training and tactical drills as they geared up for the crucial encounter. Head coach, Augustine Eguavoen last week summoned 35 players to camp for the qualifier. Ghana will host Nigeria in the first leg between 20th-22nd December, 2024, while the return leg will hold in Nigeria a week later. The winner over two legs will earn a slot at the CHAN 2025…
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola has explained why he did not play striker Erling Haaland during his side’s Carabao Cup Round of 16 defeat against Tottenham Hotspur. Guardiola watched as Tottenham Hotspur eliminated his team from the Carabao Cup last-16 on Wednesday The Spanaird opted not to feature Haaland who sat at the bench during the duration of the encounter. Two goals from Timo Werner and Pape Matar Sarr ensured Tottenham advanced to the last-8. Matheus Nunes did score for the Premier League champions. Speaking after the game, Guardiola said he didn’t play Haaland against Spurs because the Norway international…
The Flying Eagles of Nigeria retained the WAFU B U-20 title after a hard-earned 2-1 victory over Ghana at the Stade Kegue in Lome. Kparobo Arierhi broke the deadlock for Nigeria, slotting the ball into the net after receiving a pass on the edge of the box. Arierhi doubled Nigeria’s lead with another powerful effort late in the first half. The Ghanaians fought back in the second half troubling the Flying Eagles defence frequently. Jerry Afriyie reduced the deficit for the Black Satellites from a goalmouth scramble 14 minutes from time. It was Afriyie’s fifth goal of the tournament. Both…
Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has berated the court order barring financial allocation to Rivers State. DAILY POST had reported on Wednesday that a Federal High Court sitting in Abuja restrained the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, from further disbursing financial allocations to the Rivers state government. The presiding judge, Joyce Abdulmalik, ruled that funds from the federation account should not be released to the state pending the passage of a lawful appropriation act by a validly constituted House of Assembly. The suit was filed by Martins Amaewhule-led Rivers State House of Assembly. Abdulmalik held that Siminalayi Fubara, the Rivers…
Liverpool forward, Cody Gakpo has overlooked Mohamed Salah and named Darwin Nunez as the club’s ‘fastest’ player. The Dutchman also named Andy Robertson as one of the quicker players, but ended up picking the Uruguay international instead. Gakpo spoke in a recent video from Pro: Direct Soccer. When asked who is the fastest at Liverpool, thr 25-year-old wrote Nunez’s name on his whiteboard. Gakpo simply said: (via Rousing The Kop): “He’s (Robertson) quick but not, like, the fastest, you know what I mean? (Salah’s) fast, (but) Darwin Nunez (is) one of, or the fastest in the team, yeah.” EPL: Cody…