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The Nigeria Premier Football League matchday eight fixture involving Niger Tornadoes and Rivers United has been rescheduled to Monday, October 21. The game was initially billed to take place on Saturday, October 20. The encounter was moved due to logistics reasons. The match will be played at the Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium, Minna. “Our earlier scheduled NPFL Match Day 8 clash against Rivers United this weekend has been rearranged by the league board to now take place on Monday 21st October 2024.”Niger Tornadoes wrote on X. DAILY POST reports that Niger Tornadoes are yet to record a victory at home…

Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has approved a new minimum wage of N85,000 for civil servants under the employ of the Rivers State Government. The decision was reached during a closed-door meeting chaired by the Governor, attended by representatives of organized labour under the Joint Public Service Negotiating Council at the Government House in Port Harcourt on Friday. After the meeting, the Head of Rivers State Civil Service, Dr George Nwaeke, speaking on behalf of the government, confirmed the approval of the new minimum wage by Governor Fubara. According to Nwaeke, the implementation will commence in November 2024. Regarding potential…

The Niger Police have arrested no fewer than sixteen persons for alleged thuggery, disturbance of public peace and being in possession of dangerous weapons and Cannabis The state Public Relations Officer SP Wasiu Abiodun, who made this known in Minna said, the arrest was in a further response to the Command among other actions taken to curb the recent reports of phone snatching and attack of unsuspecting members of the public within the state capital metropolis. He explained that they were picked up on the 15th of October, 2024 at about 0400hrs, based on information received that some armed miscreants…

A 27-year-old suspected armed robber identified as Imole Ajayi, has been apprehended by operatives of the Ogun State police. The suspect who was reported riding his motorcycle, was arrested during a stop and search operation on Orita/Idi-Oke, Igbesa road, on Thursday. His arrest was contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola and made available to DAILY POST on Friday. Odutola stated that upon searching his bag, a single-barrel shotgun along with three live cartridges was found. She said Ajayi was suspected of being involved in the activities of “one-chance” armed robbers, who use motorcycles to scout for…

Bayer Leverkusen manager, Xabi Alonso has provided an update on striker Victor Boniface’s condition after the player’s ordeal in Libya. Recall that Boniface was among the Super Eagles players who were handed inhumane treatment by the Libyan authorities ahead of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifiers matchday four fixture with Libya a few days ago. The 23-year-old striker spoke about the incident on X, narrating how they were treated harshly by the Libyan authorities before they were forced to return to Nigeria. However, speaking ahead of Bayer Leverkusen’s Bundesliga clash with Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday, Alonso admitted that…

Chidera Ejuke is upbeat Sevilla can end their barren run at the Camp Nou when they take on Barcelona on Sunday. Sevilla has failed to beat Barcelona on the ground in the last 14 years. The Nigerian winger, however, believes they can rewrite history this time around. “Yes, Barcelona is a great team with a lot of top players as well, but you know, we are Sevilla as well,” Ejuke said in an interview with El Chiringuito TV. The 26-year-old has scored once in eight league appearances for the Rojiblancos this season. Sevilla are unbeaten in their last three league…

Arsenal boss, Mike Arteta has confirmed that defender, Takehiro Tomiyasu has suffered an injury setback ahead of his side’s Premier League tie with Bournemouth this weekend. Arteta, who spoke at his pre-match press conference on Friday, said the Gunners really need Tomiyasu. Confirming Tomiyasu has suffered a setback, Arteta said (via Fabrizio Romano): “It doesn’t look like, hopefully, a long period but we have to see when he comes back how he reacts to the load. We really need him. “He has been incredible, the amount of hours that he has put in to get back”. Arsenal currently sits in…

An irate mob has killed a suspected motorcycle thief in the Ajaka area, Oke Igbo community in Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State while another suspect was critically injured. It was gathered that the suspects; John Udoh and Peter Ubong were members of a five-man gang that invaded the community at about 2: 00 am and attacked one Emeka Ruben stealing his motorcycle valued at N1.2m. The State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola on Friday said that Reuben alerted the youths of the community who then challenged and arrested the two suspects “The two suspects were said to…

Professor Babagana Gutti has been appointed the new Vice-Chancellor of Borno State University, BOSU, effective October 18, 2024. The appointment was announced on Friday by the University’s Registrar and Secretary to Council, Zanna M. Kashim, approval was granted by the Governing Council with the backing of Borno state Governor and Visitor of the University, Professor (Engr.) Babagana Umara Zulum. According to the statement, Professor Gutti, previously from the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Maiduguri, will serve a single five-year term. “In this role, he will act as the Chief Executive and Chief Accounting Officer, overseeing all aspects…

Flamingos head coach, Bankole Olowookere is looking forward to his team’s clash against Ecuador. Olowookere’s side will be up against the debutantes in their second game at the ongoing 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup on Saturday. The Flamingos defeated New Zealand 4-1 in their first game on Wednesday to move top of Group A with three points. Shakirat Moshood, Taiwo Adegoke, Faridat Abdulwahab and captain Taiwo Afolabi were all on target for Nigeria in the game. Olowookere is confident his girls will have another great day in the office when they confront Ecuador. “Our tournament strategy is to focus…