An 80 years old woman identified as Mariam Salako has been confirmed dead in a fire outbreak that occured in Ifelodun Agoka area in Abeokuta. Spokesperson of the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola said the fire occured at about 1:00 am on Saturday. Odutola noted that while the woman who lived in the building died, one Baba Ali, whose age is yet to be identified, was rescued through a window by community members. She noted that the cause of the fire was yet to be known and the quick response of the Ogun State Fire Service brought it under…
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Former Aston Villa star, Gabriel Agbonlahor, has urged Gabriel Jesus to step up and deliver for Arsenal. The former England international said the former Manchester City star should be doing more for the north London side and take advantage of the absence of Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka. Speaking on talkSPORT, Agbonlahor said he was surprised at Jesus’ failure to score goals or provide assists in his last 10 appearances for the Gunners. He wants the Brazil International star to get back to his best and do more for Mikel Arteta’s side when they need him. “I think they’ve got…
Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has challenged the chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, to clarify the status of the alleged investigation of Mr. Shehu Dikko who has just been appointed by President Bola Tinubu as the Chairman of the resuscitated National Sports Commission which replaced the abolished ministry of Sports Development. DAILY POST recalls that the ICPC had on the 9th of October 2022, announced that they have seized property belonging to Shehu Dikko. By then, Dikko was vice-president of the Nigeria Football Federation until he lost out…
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has deferred its nationwide industrial action till December 2nd, 2024, to allow the Federal Government meet its outstanding demands. Recall that ASUP had on 7th of October 2024 issued a two weeks ultimatum to government asking it to meet the existing demands some of which bordered on alleged intrusion of the NBTE into the statutory responsibilities of Academic Boards of Polytechnics on matters of HND students’ admission. Others include revitalization of infrastructure in the sector through the NEEDS ASSESSMENT intervention, non-implementation of promotion in state institutions, payment of all outstanding promotion arrears and…
The Northern Senators Forum has called on the Federal Government to swiftly restore electricity supply in Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa and other states in the North. DAILY POST reports that some parts of the North are in total blackout following a fault in the 330kV DC Transmission Line. In a communique signed by Chairman of the Northern Senators Forum, Senator Abdulaziz Yar’adua, the senators asked the Federal Government to expedite repairs of the Shiroro-Kaduna transmission line to restore power supply. They also urged the Federal Government to implement measures to prevent future vandalism of power infrastructure in the North. “The…
As hunger, rising cost of living and power outage persist in Kaduna, corporate beggars have flooded the state and its environs DAILY POST reports that there is total blackout across the state over the past few days, leading to the collapse of mini businesses such as barbing and grinding foodstuffs. Most operators of these businesses could not afford the cost of petrol owing to the hike in fuel pump price. Already, the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has said the blackout affecting parts of Northern Nigeria will persist due to security challenges hindering repairs on critical transmission lines. TCN also…
The Nigeria Democratic Front (NDF) has accused Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike of devoting more attention to his political battle with Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State. NDF, in a statement on Saturday, accused the minister of using his office to further personal political battles rather than focus on the critical needs of Abuja. The statement, signed by its spokesman, Engr. Ikenna Ellis Ezenekwe, admonished Wike to direct his attention to his primary responsibilities within the FCT, which he said was being neglected amid rising insecurity and educational challenges. “The Federal capital is facing critical challenges that require…
Special Assistant to the former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, Phrank Shaibu, has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga over his response to an editorial by The Guardian newspaper. Shaibu said Onanuga can’t attempt to “shoot the messenger” when Nigerians are tired of the economic hardship in the country. Onanuga had said The Guardian newspaper’s editorial, ‘Calls for military intervention: misery, harsh policies driving Nigerians to desperate choices’, openly incited unrest against Tinubu’s administration. He accused the news platform of advocating for a regime change under the guise of journalism. Onanuga said: “The inflammatory headline, cartoon…
The Live Healing Services featuring Pastors Chris Oyakhilome and Benny Hinn kicked off yesterday with remarkable enthusiasm, drawing billions of participants from around the globe. The event showcased astounding miracles, with many attendees witnessing healings and transformations as the pastors called upon the name of Jesus Christ to bring restoration and deliverance to the sick. Throughout the service, wheelchairs, crutches, and other mobility aids were discarded as the lame walked, the blind regained their sight, and countless individuals reported relief from chronic pain. Pastor Deola Phillips opened the event with an inspiring message, urging attendees to focus on the miraculous…
Former Barcelona defender, Rafael Marquez, has recalled the time when the then-manager Pep Guardiola told Lionel Messi to “shut up”. The incident happened after a five-a-side bust-up in training. Marquez played for Barca between 2003 and 2010 and lined up alongside Messi during that stint. On one occasion, the two players had an angry confrontation, after Marquez expressed his anger at Messi for holding onto the ball for too long. It has now emerged that Guardiola stepped in to defend the Mexican and put Messi in his place. Marquez said, as quoted by The Mirror: “Yes, in a five-a-side game…