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Nigerian actor and comedian Oluwaseyitan Aletile, also known as Seyi Law, has praised President Bola Tinubu for removing the fuel subsidy. Although the removal has caused hardship for many, Seyi Law insisted that it is ultimately beneficial for Nigerians. He emphasized that the fuel subsidy should have been eliminated much earlier. He noted that if it had been removed in 2012, during the presidency of Goodluck Jonathan—when the former opposition party, led by Tinubu, protested against it—Nigerians would have already been free from that burden. “Fuel subsidy should have been long gone. If it had gone in 2012 we would…

Chelsea manager, Enzo Maresca, has said Cole Palmer will not solve all their problems. Speaking ahead of their Premier League trip to Liverpool, Maresca said it was wrong to put all the pressure on Palmer. He called on other players in the squad to step up ahead of a long season. “If we think that Cole Palmer is going to solve all our problems, it’s a big mistake,” Maresca said. “We put all the pressure on his shoulders and that is wrong. “We have many players that are doing well. It’s not just about Cole, it’s about the squad.” Chelsea…

The Federal Ministry of Petroleum Resources and stakeholders in the oil and gas sector have raised concerns about the need to implement the 2021 Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) for economic growth. Nicholas Ella, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, alongside other stakeholders, made the call at a one-day stakeholders’ engagement on “Harnessing the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) as a Catalyst for Investment in Nigeria’s Oil and Gas Sector” in Abuja. The meeting was organized by the Ministry of Petroleum Resources. Represented by Mohammed Abubakar, Director, Midstream and Downstream, Ella recalled the enactment of the PIA in 2021, which…

The Kogi State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday accused Governor Usman Ododo of transforming the Government House into polling units and collation centers for the 21 local governments in the state ahead of the local council polls. The state chapter of the PDP noted that today, October 19, was supposed to mark the date for local government polls as announced by the Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission (KOSIEC), but it observed a complete lack of electoral activity across the state. In a statement signed by Alhaji Tijani Aruwa, the PDP urged the public to disregard the…

Al-Nassr captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has hailed his teammates for their never-give-up spirit. The Portugal forward spoke while reacting to Al-Nassr’s Saudi Pro League 2-1 win against Al-Shabab on Friday. Ronaldo scored the winning goal as Al-Nassr defeated the hosts. It was his 55th goal in 54 games since he joined the Saudi Pro League side. The result leaves Al-Nassr in second position behind leaders Al-Hilal. Reacting, Ronaldo took to his X account and posted a picture of himself and his teammates with the caption: “We never give up!!” Ronaldo reacts as Al-Nassr beat Al-Shabab 2-1

The Nigerian Army has debunked reports alleging that two army officers detained a civilian over dealings with a soldier’s girlfriend in Minna. DAILY POST recalls a media report (not DAILY POST) that alleged some officers of TRADOC NA connived to arrest and detain a civilian on the ‘Orders of the Commander’ over suspicions that he wanted to defraud a food vendor, who was also a girlfriend and business partner to the man. However, Lieutenant Colonel Sani Uba, Acting Deputy Director of Army Public Relations, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Nigerian Army, in a statement, denied the report and described it…

Football fans have been itching for the October international break to end, so they can savour Premier League action once again. The game everyone is looking forward to is Liverpool vs Chelsea on Sunday. Although that fixture will bring clarity to the title contenders and pretenders, we will have some interesting games before the Anfield cracker. So, which four matches are we likely to see upsets? 1. Tottenham vs West Ham: It all kicks off at the Tottenham Hotspur this weekend. The last time out, Ange Postecoglou’s men gave up a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 at Brighton. The Australian…

Fulham manager, Marco Silva has hit out at Libyan authorities for the inhuman treatment of Alex Iwobi, Calvin Bassey and their Super Eagles teammates during the international break in October. Iwobi, Bassey and their Super Eagles teammates travelled to Libya for a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON , qualifier match that was due to hold in Benghazi last Tuesday. However, the players’ flight was diverted to a smaller airport in Al Abraq and they were held hostage for 18 hours without food, water and Internet. Speaking about what Iwobi and Bassey went through in Libya ahead of Fulham ‘s…

Oyo State, and indeed Nigeria, stands in solemn reflection as we bid farewell to a distinguished leader, Chief Michael Adeniyi Koleosho. His recent passing at the age of 86 has left an indelible mark on the hearts of many, as we honor a life defined by service, integrity, and commitment to the community. Chief Koleosho was a man of many accomplishments, from his role as Commissioner for Works and Transport during the Second Republic to his contributions to education in Oke-Ogun, his impact is felt in every corner of Oyo state. As Secretary to the Oyo State Government under the…

The Governor of Zamfara State, Dauda Lawal, has released 31 inmates who were serving their terms at the Nigerian Correctional Service facility in Gusau, the state capital. On Friday, the governor visited the Gusau Medium Custodial Centre, where he signed to pardon the inmates in accordance with Nigeria’s Constitution. A statement issued by the governor’s spokesman, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that the decision was made after a careful investigation of the inmates’ records. The statement added that the constitution allows governors to reduce sentences and pardon inmates. During his remarks at the event, Governor Lawal said inmates convicted of various…