On October 10, marking the 113th anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution, Taiwan’s leader Lai Ching-te delivered his Double Ten (October 10) speech, asserting that “the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are not subordinate to each other”. Just a few days earlier, on October 5, at the National Day celebration event, Lai stirred controversy with his “new two-state theory”. In just over four months since taking office, Lai has repeatedly provoked mainland China, even going so far as to challenge the validity of UN General Assembly Resolution 2758. His remarks has undoubtedly escalated tensions across the Taiwan Strait and raised…
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Bayern Munich manager, Vincent Kompany has hailed ‘exceptional’ Barcelona for finding Lionel Messi’s replacement in the person of Lamine Yamal. Kompany spoke ahead of Bayern Munich’s UEFA Champions League clash with Barcelona on Wednesday night at Camp Nou. The Belgian believes the 17-year-old Spain international can follow in the footsteps of Messi, who is a Barcelona legend already. Recall that Messi left the Catalan club in 2021 to join Paris Saint-Germain. However, Kompany has now praised Barca for having Yamal shortly after Messi left the Spanish La Liga giants. “It’s exceptional for Barca as a club [to have Lamine Yamal]…
El-Kanemi Warriors will aim to maintain their unbeaten record when they host Kwara United in a rescheduled matchday two fixture in Maiduguri. The Borno Army have recorded two wins and five draws from seven matches. El-Kanemi Warriors will square up with Kwara United at the El-Kanemi Stadium on Wednesday(today). Aliyu Zubairu’s side defeated Enyimba 1-0 in their last match while Kwara United held Kano Pillars to a 1-1 draw. Kwara United secured a 2-1 win in their previous meeting in 2023. Jide Fatokun and Godwin Oshagbemi scored for Kwara United while David Nnaji was on target for El-Kanemi Warriors. NPFL:…
Rivers United midfielder, Duke Osimaga, believes the team’s approach to games can help them win the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL title. The Pride of Rivers are top of the league table with 20 points. Rivers United have recorded six wins and two draws in eight matches. Osimaga said the players are ready to give their all to achieve success this season. “I know by the special grace of God, we are going to win the league because the tactics we are using in our home and away games are quite different,” Osimaga told BSN Sports. “The players are ready…
The lawmaker representing Akamkpa 1 state constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Okon Owuna has alleged that the presence of some Ambazonian separatist fighters from Cameroon in many communities in Akamkpa LGA has fueled insecurity. Two weeks ago, Nigeria Police personnel arrested a number of the rebel fighters and seized their cache of arms. Speaking while presenting a matter of urgent public importance on the floor of the House, Owuna said the insecurity in Akamkpa has increased with the activities of rival cult gangs. Owuna decried the poor working conditions, facilities and how ill-equipped the security agencies…
The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has called on Julius Berger to show corporate patriotism by accepting the Federal Government’s approved reviewed total contract sum of ₦740, 797,204,713.25 for the completion of the rehabilitation of the 82 km section II of the Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road. This call was made during the courtesy visit of the new Managing Director of Julius Berger, Dr Pier Lubasch, who was accompanied by the outgoing Managing Director, Dr Lars Richter to the Federal Ministry of Works Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. Umahi lamented that the delay in mobilizing to the site despite the approved funds by…
Samuel Chukwueze was delighted to contribute to AC Milan’s UEFA Champions League victory over Club Brugge. Paulo Fonseca’s side defeated the Belgian Pro League champions 3-1 at the San Siro on Tuesday night. Chukwueze was introduced on the hour mark in place of Portugal international, Rafael Leao. The 25-year-old provided the assist for Tijjani Reijnder’s third goal. “It’s a great moment, having this confidence. I’ve had a difficult month and scoring, and finding an assist is a great feeling and gives me confidence. “Very very important for the team and for the club. We won and we have the chance…
One person has been confirmed dead and two others missing after a canoe mishap in Borong, a riverine community in Demsa Local Government Area of Adamawa State. DAILY POST gathered Wednesday morning that the accident happened on Tuesday. One of the passengers, Umar Musa, said the canoe hit a piece of wood in the river, causing panic among passengers. “Some passengers jumped into the water while others, like me, stayed in the canoe and were rescued,” Musa said. He added that one of the three persons who jumped into the water was found dead and the two others were missing.…
The Russian parliament has passed a new law allowing individuals facing prosecution to avoid trial and potential imprisonment by enlisting to fight in the war in Ukraine. Under this law, defendants can appeal to the courts to have charges dropped in exchange for signing a contract to join the Russian armed forces. Pre-trial detention centres across Russia are expecting around 100 people from each facility to take up the offer, which could boost the military by approximately 20,000 soldiers overall. The decision to dismiss charges will ultimately rest with individual judges but in theory, no crimes are exempt from this…
Real Madrid have suffered a major injury blow ahead of their La Liga El Clásico with Barcelona on Saturday. Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti will be without forward Rodrygo when they host Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu this week due to injury. The Brazilian sustained a muscular injury during Real Madrid’s Champions League 5-2 win against Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday night. He was replaced by Rodrygo by Aurelien Tchouameni in the 85th minute. According to Fabrizio Romano, tests carried out on Rodrygo after the match revealed that he would not take part in the El Clásico at the Santiago Bernabeu.…