Captain Rasheedat Ajibade, Chiamaka Nnadozie and Gift Monday have arrived at the Super Falcons camp in Lagos ahead of the international friendlies against Algeria. The trio are among the foreign-based players invited for the double-header friendlies by caretaker coach Justin Madugu. The remaining overseas-based stars are expected in camp on Tuesday (today). The Super Falcons are camped at the Eko Hotel and Suites. They will have their first training session at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos later tonight. The two friendly matches will be held at the ground. The games are scheduled for Saturday, October 26th, and Tuesday, October…
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The Lagos State government has said the toxicologist report conducted in the United States on the late singer Mohbad is out. The state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Lawal Pedro SAN, made the disclosure on Monday, October 21 2024, while answering questions from journalists at a press conference held at the Ministry of Justice Conference Room in Ikeja, to commemorate his first year in office. While revealing the government’s plan to commence trial to unravel the persons behind Mohbad’s death, Pedro attributed the delay of the case to a prolonged investigation. He said, “On Mohbad case, I agree there…
Rivers United technical adviser, Finidi George has commended his players for Monday’s matchday eight victory in Minna. Seiyefa Jackson’s lone strike secured the maximum points for Rivers United against Niger Tornadoes at the Bako Kontagora Stadium, Minna. Finidi said his side deserved to beat their opponent. “It was a well-deserved victory, and my goalkeeper made one last brilliant save that would have been an equaliser for them,” Finidi stated in a post-match interview. “It was a difficult game. We knew from the onset that it was going to be a difficult game. “We played to our best. The players gave…
Akwa United assistant coach, Umar Abdullahi has blamed his team’s inability to convert their chances for the draw against Rangers. The Promise Keepers were held to a goalless draw by Rangers at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Monday. Abdullahi expressed his dissatisfaction with the outcome of the game. “It is painful that the outcome of this game is not how we planned it. We were aiming to play and win this match but it ended in a goalless draw,” an angry Abdullahi stated in a post-match interview. “Despite the fact that we played well and dominated the game,…
Amid the crisis rocking the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, a faction of the party led by Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed has approached the court seeking an ex parte order to hold the party’s National Executive Council, NEC meeting. DAILY POST recalls that some governors elected under PDP and led by Mohammed had moved to remove acting national chairman Amb Umar Damagum. The move deepened the crisis in the party as some stakeholders, especially those loyal to the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Nyesom Wike opposed the move. The Federal High Court Abuja had also issued an order barring the party from…
Former Real Madrid midfielder, Toni Kroos, has revealed that it was difficult for him to tell his son and manager Carlo Ancelotti that he was retiring. Kroos retired from professional football at the end of last season following the conclusion of the Euro 2024 in Germany. Speaking to MARCA about his retirement, the former Germany international said: “The most difficult thing was telling Ancelotti and my son that I was retiring. It’s been really complicated.” He added, “I really love Real Madrid, in the most realistic sense of this word. “My farewell at the Bernabéu… I will keep it inside…
The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL has expressed grave concerns over the incessant sit-at-home order, causing chaos in the region. DAILY POST recalls that parts of the region experienced a partial economic shutdown on Monday following the sit-at-home order declared by faceless individuals. The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, and Simon Ekpa-led Biafra Republic Government In-Exile which originated the order following the detention of Nnamdi Kanu all distanced themselves from the latest order. In a statement issued on Tuesday by its President General, Goodluck Ibem, COSEYL lamented the negative impacts of the exercise on the region’s economy, saying…
Transport employers, especially truck owners, have expressed serious anger over the continued loss of their drivers, staff and goods as well as the frequent breakdowns of their vehicles on the Calabar-Uyo federal highway. The truck owner also lamented the deplorable state of the only link road to neighbouring Akwa Ibom State and other southeast states, expressing worry that the road reconstruction has been at a snail’s pace in over ten years. Recall that the Minister of Works, David Umahi inspected the road about three months ago and assured that contractors would not only return but would hasten the pace of…
Former Chelsea defender, Glen Johnson has urged his old club to sign Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez in the January transfer window. Johnson branded the Argentina international as a ‘proper goalscorer’. Chelsea are expected to bring in a new striker to support Nicholas Jackson next year. “I would love to see Chelsea make a move for Lautaro Martinez at Inter Milan,” Johnson told Genting Casino. “He’s a proper goalscorer. I’m sure there are loads of clubs that would love to sign him, not just Chelsea. “He is one of those players who probably doesn’t get the respect that his talent…
Barrister Temi Nuruddin Salami, of the Initiative for Positive Growth and Collective Development (IPAD), has urged the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to confront the allegations of internal corruption head-on. Salami was reacting to the ongoing war of words between the anti-narcotics agency and Kwara South Senator, Oyelola Yisa Ashiru. Recall that Senator Ashiru, while contributing to the Bill of Act to establish the National Institute for Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation, described the agency as the “most corrupt and compromised” in an unexpected and defensive manner. However, the NDLEA, in its response, said Ashiru’s comment was borne out of…