Asiwaju of Osogboland, Alhaji Ajadi Badmus, is dead. A source who requested anonymity informed DAILY POST that Alhaji Badmus died in the early hours of Sunday in Osogbo at the age of 83. The late Ajadi was from the Adekilekun dynasty in the Isale-Osun area of Osogbo, the Osun State capital. He was the elder brother of popular Osun businessman and Chairman of TUNS FARM and Asiwaju Musulumi of Yorubaland, Alhaji Khamis Olatunde Badmus. At the time of filing this report, details of his death and burial had not been made available by his family. Alhaji Badmus succeeded Pa Ahmed…
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The leadership of the Kuteb Yatso of Nigeria (KYN) has raised concerns over what they term alleged plans by the Taraba State government to demolish the Central Mosque in Takum Local Government Council of the state, along with the Ukwe Takum Palace in the same council. The alarm, as noted by DAILY POST, was raised over the weekend during a press conference that took place in Jalingo, the state capital. KYN, led by its national president, Emmanuel Ukwen, warned that these actions, if allowed to proceed, could heighten religious tensions in Taraba and beyond. Flanked by some of his executives,…
Kano Pillars technical adviser Usman Abdallah has said his team won’t underrate Akwa United despite their struggles in the Nigeria Premier Football League this season. DAILY POST recalls that Akwa United currently occupy the bottom of the NPFL table with two points from five matches. Kano Pillars will lock horns with Akwa United at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Sunday(today). Abdallah pointed that last weekend’s victory over Sunshine Stars has boosted his team’s morale. “We are positive of a favourable result in the game against Akwa United in Uyo,” Abdallah stated in a pre-match interview. “The win over Sunshine…
Nasarawa United captain, King Osanga, has revealed that the team spirit is high ahead of the matchday six fixture with Remo Stars. Osanga stated that the players are eager to consolidate of the recent victory over Ikorodu City. Nasarawa United will face off with Remo Stars at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne on Sunday (today). “Our spirit is high ahead of the game against Remo Stars today (Sunday),”Osanga told Nasarawa United Media. “We are eager to build on our recent win away at Ikorodu and continue with our unbeaten streak.” DAILY POST recalls that Nasarawa United suffered a 1-0 loss…
Moses Simon has said the Super Eagles will be ready for any antics Libya might come up with in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture. The Mediterranean Knights employed time-wasting tactics in the encounter between the two teams at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo, on Friday. The North Africans also complained that they were poorly treated by Nigerian officials on arrival in the country. There are reports that Libyans have called on authorities in the country to enforce strict measures against the Super Eagles. Simon, however, said the Super Eagles are ready for the Libyans dark arts.…
Popular Nigerian comedian, Oluseyi Aletile, professionally known as Seyi Law, has revealed that governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has no serious contenders ahead of the Ondo state governorship election. The comedian stated this while reacting to the allegation of assault against the governor following a viral video of a man, who has the same facial features like that of Aiyedatiwa in a heated argument with some women. One of the women was holding the man’s clothes, accusing him of a physical assault. The video surface ahead of the forthcoming Ondo state 2024 Governorship election. Speaking amid the controversy, Seyi law warned that…
Freedom fighter, Sunday Adeyemo, aka Igboho, has submitted a petition to the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, to consider the creation of a Yoruba nation. Igboho was said to have submitted the petition on behalf of Prof. Adebanji Akintoye, the leader of the Yoruba Nation movement. The movement is seeking the immediate intervention of the UK Prime Minister and his government in their agitation to set up a country that will be predominantly owned by indigenous Yoruba people. This was disclosed by Igboho’s spokesman, Koiki, via his X page on Monday. He wrote: “At exactly 14:00 hrs…
Nasarawa United technical director, Kabiru Dogo, says his wards are ready to break Remo Stars unbeaten record in Ikenne. DAILY POST recalls that Sky Blue Stars are yet to taste defeat at the Remo Stars Stadium since gaining promotion to the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL). Nasarawa United are hopeful of ending the long streak when they square up with Remo Stars in Sunday’s matchday six fixture at the venue. Dogo expressed confident in his players to achieve the feat. “We are not unaware of the challenges our next opponents pose, but we are confident in our preparations,” Dogo stated…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Monday, admonished the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyode, to adopt a spiritual approach in the fight against corruption in Nigeria. Primate Ayodele revealed that corruption in Nigeria is deeply entrenched and cannot be effectively combated using guns, laws, and technology alone. In a statement by his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, the cleric emphasized that corruption in Nigeria has transcended the physical realm and anyone who seeks to fight it must be spiritually intelligent and fortified. He said: “The EFCC chairman should understand that…
Sunshine Stars technical adviser, Kennedy Boboye has commended his players for the victory over Rangers. Stephen Chukwude’s lone strike earned the Owena Waves a 1-0 win over the reining Nigeria Premier Football League champions at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu-Ode on Saturday. Boboye however promised to work on the team’s attack. “It was a good game, the most important thing is the three points we have because its one game after the other,” Boboye stated in a post-match interview. “All we need is just to go back and start working on goal scoring; had we won the game by…