Secretary to the State Government Alhaji Abubakar Usman has declared the Niger State government’s commitment to pioneering agricultural transformation and serving as a model for other states in Nigeria. He said with the $684 million (N1.094 trillion) investment from Chinese firms, China Overseas Engineering Group Company Limited, COVEC, and China Railway Engineering Corporation, CREC, the state is on the verge of establishing itself as a beacon for agro-industrial processing, boosting productivity and food security. Speaking after signing the contract in Minna, Usman said the move is also a testament to the Niger State government’s commitment to repositioning itself as a…
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Juventus director Cristiano Giuntoli has confirmed that the club will terminate Paul Pogba’s contract. According to Giuntoli, Pogba is now surplus to requirement in the team. He said: “Pogba was a great player but we have different plans now. We’ve invested in different players and our team is now complete.” Pogba’s second stint with the Italian giants will end, despite his initial four-year doping ban being reduced by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, CAS, to just 18 months. This means the 31-year-old can restart training in January and will be playing competitive football again in March. But Pogba is…
Arsenal missed the chance to go top of the Premier League after they suffered a shock 2-0 defeat at Bournemouth in Saturday’s late kick-off. The result saw the Gunners’ unbeaten start to the campaign come to an end. Mikel Arteta’s men went down to 10 men in the first half after William Saliba was sent off for a last-man tackle. The Cherries took full advantage of their superior numbers in the second half. A wonderful set-piece routine gave Bournemouth the lead as Ryan Christie hammered in the opener. Justin Kluivert then added the second from the penalty spot after Jakub…
Victor Osimhen scored on his return to action as Galatasaray thrashed Antalyaspor 3-0 in their Turkish Super Lig clash on Saturday. Osimhen returned to training this week after spending time on the sidelines with an injury. The Nigeria international started the game on the bench, replacing Mauro Icardi 12 minutes from time. The striker netted Galatasaray’s third goal in stoppage time. The 25-year-old has now scored three goals in four league appearances for the Yellow and Reds. Okan Buruk’s side occupy the first spot on the standings with 25 points from nine matches. They will host Istanbul rivals Besiktas in…
As the 2027 general elections approach, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has issued a stern warning to those opposing him in Rivers State. Wike warned that those against him won’t be allowed to carry out electoral malpractice from the Rivers State House of Assembly during the 2027 general elections. Speaking in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Wike warned against making such a mistake in the next general election. According to Wike: “You shift blame to other people and that is not acceptable. You have seen APC and PDP, which is a rainbow coalition of what will happen…
Akwa United defender Wisdom Ndon has declared that the team will approach their matchday eight fixture against Rangers with commitment and determination. Ndon said that only hard work can help the Uyo club win in the encounter The Promise Keepers will host the Flying Antelopes at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Monday. “It has been a difficult start to the season for us and our position on the log is not comfortable at all. It’s unbelievable that we have just one win in seven matches and I can say that our statistics so far does not really reflect our…
Former Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike, has told Atiku Abubakar that the former Vice President has been rejected by Nigerians. Wike said the Adamawa-born politician should pack up and go back to his home town because, according to him, the ex-VP had contested elections and failed several times. Mocking Atiku, while addressing his followers in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, Wike said: “I heard Atiku say Nigerians have rejected us. Did we pick form [to contest Rivers’ LG election]? No. “I hear Atiku Abubakar said that Nigerians have rejected us in Rivers State. You, who have contested and failed…
Enyimba midfielder Eze Ekwutoziam has said the players are battle-ready for the clash against El-Kanemi Warriors. Ekwutoziam said they are determined to return to winning ways against the Borno Army. DAILY POST recalls that Enyimba were held to a 1-1 draw by Niger Tornadoes in a midweek fixture on Thursday. “We are up against El-Kanemi Warriors. We are back again after the second draw in midweek,” Ekwutoziam stated to the club’s media. “It’s not going to be an easy game. El-Kanemi is still playing unbeaten. But this is Enyimba; it means more to us and winning this game tomorrow (Sunday)…
Arsenal defender William Saliba will miss next Sunday’s Premier League clash against Liverpool. Saliba was sent off during the first half of Saturday’s game at Bournemouth. The France defender was initially shown a yellow card for pulling back Evanilson. But referee Rob Jones was advised by VAR to check the pitchside monitor. After reviewing the images, Saliba was then shown a red card for a last-man tackle. It is the third red card an Arsenal player has received this season, after Declan Rice and Leandro Trossard were sent off against Brighton and Manchester City, respectively. EPL: Saliba banned for Arsenal…
Kwara United midfielder Wasiu Alalade has expressed his desire to add to his goal tally in the clash against Kano Pillars. Alalade has registered two goals for Kwara United in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, this season. Kwara United will lock horns with Kano Pillars in Sunday’s matchday eight fixture at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium, Katsina. Alalade said he expects a tough tie against Kano Pillars. “We know the match will be tough for us because Pillars are one of the best teams in Nigeria,” Alalade told Kwara United’s media. “We are ready for this game and I want…