Chelsea full-back, Marc Cucurella, has given a glowing review to his teammate, Cole Palmer. This is following England’s continued growth at a meteoric pace. The 22-year-old England international left Manchester City for Chelsea in a deal reportedly worth an initial £40 million in the summer of 2023. Palmer has arguably become Chelsea’s best player since signing for the Blues. Palmer scored 22 goals and provided 11 assists in 33 Premier League games for Chelsea last season. The England forward has already scored six goals and registered five assists in seven league matches in the current campaign. In an interview with…
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Another notorious bandit leader Kachalla Ibrahim Gurgun Daji has been neutralized by the military operative in the Mada area of Gusau, Zamfara State capital. DAILY POST gathered that Kachalla Ibrahim Gurgun Daji was eliminated in Kwanar Nasiru community, a village located at the east of Mada town in Gusau Local Government Area of the State. A villager in the area, Muhammad Ismaila said it was a tough battle between the military operatives and the bandit. “We are happy that the bandits’ leader had been killed, and we believe that there will be peace in the axis if the security operatives…
Former Governor and serving senator representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole has kicked against the establishment of a National Institute for Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation. Responding to the Bill for an Act to Establish the National Institute for Drug Awareness and Rehabilitation, to coordinate and promote drug awareness, prevent substance abuse and facilitate the rehabilitation of drug users and for related matters, Oshiomole argued that the National NDLEA is already fulfilling this role. Oshiomhole believes that rather than creating another agency, we should focus on reinforcing the laws governing the NDLEA, as setting up a new organization would only…
The Conference of Nigeria Political Parties, CNPP, has expressed its disapproval of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, following the recent release of N15 billion worth of products to independent oil marketers. Labelling the move as further evidence of economic sabotage, aligning with their longstanding allegations against the NNPCL, CNPP pointed to the involvement of the Department of State Services, DSS, Director General, Adeola Ajayi, in facilitating the transaction. In a statement released on Tuesday by CNPP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, James Ezema, the organization described the act as a “validation” of their accusations that the NNPCL’s practices have…
Veteran Nollywood actress, Lola Idije has finally reacted to the viral rumours of Biodun Okeowo snatching her daughter’s boyfriend. Rumors erupted claiming that actress Biodun popularly known as Omoborty’s husband was once in a romantic relationship with Lola Idije’s daughter before Okeowo snatched him from her. However, Omoborty during an Instagram live session denied the allegation and noted her husband has never in any capacity been linked to Lola Idije’s daughter. But despite Omoborty’s denial, the rumours refused to die down. Reacting to the controversy, Lola Idije clarified that she and her daughters had no previous connection with the man.…
The Katsina Command of the National Drugs Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, says it has arrested a suspected cocaine trafficker while en route to Niger Republic. The newly deployed State Commander, Mr Mohammed Aminu-Abubakar disclosed this on Tuesday during his maiden interactive session with journalists in Katsina. Aminu-Abubakar disclosed that about 0.642 kilograms of substance suspected to be cocaine was intercepted from the suspect. The NDLEA commander, who assumed duty last Friday said the suspect was arrested on Oct. 2, by operatives of the command along the Kano-Kankia road. According to him, the matter is still under investigation, and the suspect…
Hoodlums have attacked the factional Secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Makurdi, the state capital. Bede Bartholomew, media aide to Senator Gabriel Suswam, said the assailants arrived in three vehicles, broke down the gate, and forcibly entered the offices. “They ransacked offices and carted away some documents into their waiting vehicles. The incident happened at about 10 am. “The attackers reportedly removed furniture and documents from the secretariat, loading them onto the trucks,” Bede said. At the time of filing this report, policemen had intervened and normalcy had been restored. Hoodlums attack Benue PDP factional secretariat
Singer, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy, has displaced his colleague, Tems, as the Nigerian artist with the most charting songs in US Billboard Hot 100 history. He achieved the feat after breaking a tie with Tems, with the debut of ‘We Pray’ by Cold Play featuring him, LittleSimz, Elyanna, and TiniStoessel, on the chart this week. ‘We Pray’ debuted at No. 87 on this week’s Hot 100, increasing Burna Boy’s entries on the chart to six. Tems has five entries on the chart while Wizkid, who was the first Nigerian artist to debut, has 4 eateries. Rema, CKay, Fireboy, Davido…
The Libyan Football Federation has said it will not condone excuses from the Nigeria Football Federation, NFF. This is following the NFF’s decision to pull the Super Eagles out of the second leg of the Group D 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier tie. The Nigerian delegation for the Tuesday match had landed in Libya on Sunday but faced inhumane treatment in the Arab country which forced them to return home without playing the game. Nigerian football authorities alerted the Confederation of African Football, CAF before taking the decision and are now waiting to hear the decision of the continental…
The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Mele Kyari, has disclosed that his daughter died when it was her appointed time. Kyari said his daughter’s death brought a lot of people together despite her physical challenge. Posting on X, the NNPCL GMD appreciated the outpour of support over the death of his daughter. He wrote: “My daughter Fatima departed at her appointed time and I am looking forward to meeting her in Jannah by Allah’s grace. While the loss is great by all measures, we remain grateful to God for all his mercies. “I…