A senior lecturer in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, UNN, Prof Oguejiofo Ujam was on Sunday abducted along the Ugwuogo-Nike-Opi-Nsukka Road. Oguejiofor is the Dean, School of General Studies of the university. DAILY POST learnt that the kidnapping of the varsity don is one in a series of abductions along the road within the last one week. In a post on his Facebook Page, a social media influencer, Chijinkem Ugwuanyi wrote, “Prof Oguejiofo T. Ujam was kidnapped yesterday morning along Ugwuogo-Nike-Opi-Nsukka road. “He is a lecturer at the Department of Pure and Industrial Chemistry, and Dean, School of General Studies…
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Former presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party, NNPP, Rabiu Kwankwaso says it’s disheartening that many parts of Northern Nigeria are in total darkness as a result of vandalism. Kwankwaso said the situation is further compounded by the high cost of petrol and diesel in the country. In a post on his X handle on Monday, the former Kano State governor said the high cost of fuel had plunged homes into darkness and forced factories to close down. He suggested that the nation should look into alternative power sources to address energy needs to exploit the abundant resources available…
Suspended Nollywood actress, Nkechi Blessing has tendered a public apology to the Theater Arts and Motion Pictures Practitioners of Nigeria, TAMPAN, over her past criticism. TAMPAN is the umbrella body of Yoruba actors and filmmakers in Nigeria. The apology comes 3 years after her suspension following her online altercation with actor, Lege Maimi over Baba Ijesha’s alleged child abuse case. DAILY POST reports that Blessing with colleague Iyabo Ojo’s campaign against Baba Ijesha led to backlash from some TAMPAN members, including Yomi Fabiyi and Lege Maimi. Reacting to the public chaos, veteran actor Jide Kosoko barred directors from working with…
The legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has vowed to visit the Biafra agitator despite restrictions by the Department of State Services, DSS. Kanu’s lead counsel, Aloy Ejimakor warned that the DSS would get into trouble with the Abuja Federal High Court if it insists on the restriction. DSS had restricted Kanu from his legal team following the uproar at the Federal High Court in Abuja where he demanded the recusal of Justice Binta Nyako. But, the court had threatened to jail DSS Director General Adeola Ajayi over the secret police’s restriction on…
The Nigeria Football Federation, NFF, has announced a new kick-off time for the international friendly between Super Falcons and Algeria. The game will now commence at 2pm, as against the earlier-advertised 4pm. The encounter is slated for the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Tuesday. According to the NFF, the Algerian delegation has opted to commence their return journey on Tuesday night. “This has necessitated us moving the match forward to finish the encounter early for them to prepare for their movement to the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos for their return trip aboard Qatar Airways,” NFF’s Head of International Competitions,…
A landlord, identified as Obong Ete, whose house is on Waddel Street Calabar South of Cross River State, has been beaten to a pulp by his tenants and neighbours for robbing them. The neighbourhood flogged the landlord with horse whips and canes; hit him with planks and severely beat him up. The incident happened on Sunday just when his tenants and other neighbours were about to depart for Sunday worship. Residents of the area complained that Obong Ete, in his 30s, a bachelor, was in the habit of terrorising them almost every night One of the residents, John Akpan said…
The voting results for the 2024 Ballon d’Or have been leaked on social media, according to the Daily Mail. The winner will be officially confirmed in Paris on Monday night. But the result may have already been leaked, with a list of the top 12 going viral online on Sunday. It shows Real Madrid winger, Vinicius Junior, as the winner with 630 points. In second place is Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, with 576 points. Jude Bellingham is in third place, while his England team-mates Harry Kane finish in fifth and Phil Foden in eighth. Kylian Mbappe is fourth, Lamine Yamal…
Former Tottenham Hotspur star, Jamie O’Hara has hit out at new co-owner of Manchester United, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, branding him as a ‘disgrace.’ O’Hara criticised Ratcliffe over his cost-cutting mission at Old Trafford, which has seen some of the staff members lose their jobs recently He also branded Manchester United as ‘loserville’ since Ratcliffe came in as minority owner in February. “What is he doing?” O’Hara said on talkSPORT. “He’s a disgrace, Ratcliffe. He came in, gave it the big spuds, he’s this billionaire and he’s gonna do this and do that… he’s been a joke! “All he’s done is…
President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Ibrahim Gusau has saluted the Flying Eagles following the team’s victory over Niger Republic. The holders defeated the Young Mena 3-1 on Sunday night to secure a berth in the final of the WAFU B U-20 Championship where they will face Ghana. The win also guaranteed the Flying Eagles a place at the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. The competition will be hosted by South Africa early next year. “I commend the fighting spirit of the Flying Eagles in reaching the final of the WAFU B U20 Championship and in the process,…
DAILY POST brings you all you need to know about this year’s 2024 Ballon d’Or. The 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony will take place at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, on Monday evening. The ceremony will begin at 7pm GMT as world’s best players will gather to receive one of the sport’s most historic prestigious individual prizes. For the first time in the last 21 years, neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo have been nominated in the men’s category. Messi is the current holder of the Ballon d’Or after winning it last year ahead of Erling Haaland. However, the Argentina…