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The founder of Omega Fire Ministries, Apostle Johnson Suleman, on Wednesday reacted to the apology issued by Nollywood actress, Halima Abubakar. Suleman said forgiveness is not memory loss. Posting on X, the clergyman wrote: “You all stop calling my phone. Forgiveness is not memory loss. Status quo maintained!” The Nollywood actress had apologized to Suleman for defaming him. Abubakar admitted spreading falsehood against the clergyman and causing him pains via social media. Problems between the duo can be traced back to 2022 when the actress fell sick following an altercation with the clergyman. While bedridden, Halima’s family called out Suleman…

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President Bola Tinubu has appointed Bianca Ojukwu as a minister in his cabinet. Bianca, widow of late Biafra warlord, Emeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, is among the new ministers appointed by the President. The appointment was announced on Wednesday in a statement issued by the Presidency after the Federal Executive Council meeting. Jumoke Oduwole was appointed as the minister of industry, Trade and Investment while Bianca Ojukwu was named the Minister of State, Foreign Affairs. Five other individuals were also appointed as new ministers. BREAKING: Tinubu appoints Bianca Ojukwu Minister of State Foreign Affairs

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Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, believes a Premier League team will win the Europa League trophy this season. According to Mourinho, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are the two favourites in the competition. He was speaking ahead of the group stage clash with Man United on Thursday. Mourinho, who has coached United, Chelsea and Spurs in England, hailed the quality of football in the Premier League. “Premier League is a different level,” Mourinho told a press conference. “When you ask me who are the favourites to win the Europa League, it’s easy. “I say Manchester United and Tottenham.” Europa League: EPL…

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Former Chelsea defender, Glen Johnson has advised his former club to go all out and sign Victor Osimhen next summer. The Blues failed in their pursuit of the Nigeria international this summer. The West London club were unable to meet up with Osimhen’s wage demands. Osimhen instead opted to join Turkish Super Lig champions, Galatasaray, on a season-long loan deal. Johnson insists Chelsea should try again for the powerful striker. “Osimhen going on loan to Galatasaray was crazy. Considering that he is available, it would be crazy for Chelsea to not try and sign Victor Osimhen,” the 40-year-old was quoted…

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President Bola Tinubu has relieved five ministers of their appointment with immediate effect. The affected ministers include Barr. Uju-Ken Ohanenye Minister of Women Affairs, Lola Ade-John, Minister of Tourism, Prof Tahir Mamman, Minister of Education, Abdullahi Muhammad Gwarzo, Minister of State, Housing and Urban Development, and Dr. Jamila Bio Ibrahim, Minister of Youth Development. The development was confirmed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy on Wednesday. The President also changed the nomenclature of the Ministry of Niger Delta, renaming it Ministry of Regional Development. Recall that Tinubu had threatened to sack some of his…

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President Bola Tinubu has sacked the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman as well as the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy Ohaneye. Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga disclosed this few minutes ago. Details coming soon… Tinubu sacks Education, Women Affairs ministers, others

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Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) says the driver of a truck has escaped after his truck and a commercial motorcyclist collided in the Apapa area of the state. The incident led to the death of the motorcyclist while passenger was injured. LASTMA’s General Manager, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki was quoted, in a statement by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, LASTMA, as saying the motorcyclist died while his female passenger was injured. According to Bakare-Oki, the fatal accident involving the commercial motorcyclist (okada rider) and a Dangote truck…

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The Zamfara State Commissioner of Information and Culture, Mua’zu Haidara Kaura has resigned his appointment to contest the local government election in the state. DAILY POST reports that ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Zamfara State has sold nomination forms for the local government polls slated for November 16th, 2024. The PDP aspirants have already started their campaigns across the state, saying that the Zamfara State Independent Electoral Commission, ZASIEC, has announced that the sale of nomination forms for chairmanship and councillorship elections would commence on October 25. The state chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has not made…

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Fenerbahce manager, Jose Mourinho, has revealed his intentions to return to the Premier League. Mourinho admitted this during a press conference on Wednesday ahead of their Europa League tie against Manchester United. The Red Devils have continued to struggle since the Portuguese left, but he is confident that his former side will succeed “sooner or later”. United sacked Mourinho in December 2018 after two and a half years at the club. He then lasted only 17 months at Tottenham and has managed Chelsea across two spells. “Maybe you think I am bluffing or playing mind games,” Mourinho said. “They [United]…

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Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State on Wednesday signed into law a new minimum wage of N75,000 for the state’s civil servants. The governor signed the new bill in the presence of the National President of Nigeria Labour Congress, Mr Joe Ajero, and other executives of the union at Government House, Birnin Kebbi. DAILY POST reports that Lagos, Rivers, Kogi, Ogun, amongst other states have also approved new minimum wages for civil servants. While Lagos and Rivers approved N85,000, others are within N75,000 to N70,000. Gov Idris approves N75,000 minimum wage for Kebbi workers

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