A prince from the Bilagbayo Ruling House, Femi Omoniyi, has called on the kingmakers in Ijesaland to ensure fairness and equity in the selection of the new Owa Obokun. The call comes following the death of Oba Adekunle Aromolaran, the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland. Omoniyi’s appeal comes as the traditional council begins deliberations on the next monarch. Oba Aromolaran, DAILY POST recalled, died on September 13, 2024, at the age of 87. Prince Omoniyi, in a statement issued on Wednesday, urged the kingmakers to follow due process and resist any efforts to manipulate the succession. While stressing the importance…
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The Federal Government has signed the Irrevocable Deregistration and Export Request Authorization, IDERA, Advisory Circular for the recordation and cancellation of leased aircraft in the country. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, signed the document alongside the Acting Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Chris Najomo on Wednesday in Abuja. Keyamo said the rationale behind the signing was to give Nigeria airlines access to dry-lease aircraft to boost operational capacity. He noted that the document is an international requirement that would further raise Nigeria’s scores in the world of lessors and financiers. The minister…
Gateway United have terminated the appointment of their head coach Samson Omiponle, DAILY POST reports. Omiponle’s disengagement was confirmed by the management of the club. The Abeokuta club said the termination of the gaffer’s contract takes immediate effect. Gateway United are currently in search of a new tactician before the commencement of the 2024-25 Nigeria National League, NNL)season. They are in the Southern Conference Group A for the new season The new campaign will commence on Saturday, November 30. NNL: Gateway United sacks head coach Omiponle
OPEN LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, H.E ASIWAJU BOLA AHMED TINUBU. The President, Federal Republic of Nigeria State House, Abuja SUBJECT: RECOGNIZING OKUN PEOPLE’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO NIGERIA’S INDEPENDENCE: ELEVATING COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, KABBA TO UNIVERSITY STATUS. Dear Honorable President We write to bring to your attention the remarkable contributions of the Okun people (Kabba, Ijumu, Bunu,Yagba) led by H.E Chief S.A. Ajayi OFR, to Nigeria’s independence struggle. As a delegate to the London Constitution Conferences of 1957 and 1958, Chief Ajayi played a pivotal role in shaping Nigeria’s future. Chief Ajayi was a polyglot whose…
Big Brother Naija Season 9 stars, Wanni and Handi, recently got emotional after fans showered them with gifts. Appreciating their fans during a recent Instagram live session, the duo expressed excitement over the gesture. They noted that the support is heartwarming because they have been misunderstood all the time. “We have been misunderstood our whole lives, it’s so amazing to see you guys love us for our real selves,” they said. The gifts include 10 million naira, grocery and fuel vouchers amongst others. Recall that Handi was evicted from the show two weeks before the finale while Wanni emerged as…
PGMOL chief, Howard Webb, has claimed that there have been only two errors made by the Video Assistant Referee, VAR, so far this season. VAR has been the subject of controversy since it was introduced in the English top flight in 2019. But Webb insists the use of the technology is improving and that mistakes are being cut out after a shaky start. Speaking on the Stick to Football Podcast, Webb said: “I don’t think we managed expectations well in terms of VAR. “We knew it was always going to be a situation where it was going to do well…
Activist-cum-politician, Aisha Yesufu, has said nobody feels the absence of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima. Yesufu made the remark while mocking the presidency’s statement of no vacuum in governance following Tinubu and Shettima’s absence from Nigeria. While Tinubu is in Europe on a two-week leave, the Vice President left Nigeria for Sweden on a two-day official engagement on Wednesday. Giving clarification to their absence, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said all organs of government are working despite the absence of the president and his vice. Onanuga said: “It is important to note that…
Chelsea legend, Gianfranco Zola, has said that he was surprised by Manchester United’s decision to sell midfielder Scott McTominay. Recall that Man United opted to sell the Scotland international to Napoli in the summer transfer window. McTominay joined the Serie A side in a £25.7 million deal and has been impressive so far, scoring two goals and providing an assist in his last three games. “I’m very surprised,” Zola said on Wednesday (via Metro UK). “I could not believe that Manchester United released him, to be honest. “I don’t really know what’s the reason but obviously for Napoli it’s been…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Nnam Robinson Ewoh, has accused the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, of being a “destroyer.” In an interview with Symfoni on Wednesday, the ex-Rivers lawmaker also alleged that Wike has never won any election based on popular votes, claiming the former governor uses violence to gain victory. In a trending video clip from the interview, the PDP chieftain expressed optimism that despite the face-off between Wike and the incumbent Governor of Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, the latter would secure his second term in 2027. He…
Sunshine Stars Technical Adviser, Kennedy Boboye, has blamed the poor state of the pitch at the Kwara State Sports complex for his team’s defeat to Kwara United. The Owena Waves suffered a 3-0 loss to Kwara United in a matchday seven fixture in Ilorin on Wednesday. Wasiu Alalade bagged a brace, while Shola Abdulraheem scored the other goal for the home team. “The pitch was part of the problem that affected our playing; not that we are not used to grass but the bone of contention was that the grass was not cut and badly maintained,”Boboye stated in a post-match…