Dr Sani Abdullahi Shinkafi, a former governorship candidate in Zamfara and aide to ex-Governor Bello Matawalle, has responded to a recent publication by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, that the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, abandoned his home state of Zamfara to coordinate the fight against banditry in Sokoto State. Shinkafi in a statement he signed on behalf of the Patriots for Peace and Social Development, said that several notorious armed bandits in Zamfara, Sokoto, Kebbi , Katsina, and Kaduna States have been neutralised recently in the concerted and coordinated military operation in the region. “Any governor, former…
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Victor Osimhen returned to training at Galatasaray on Saturday following an injury layoff. Osimhen has been sidelined since sustaining a muscle injury in Galatasaray’s 3-3 home draw against Kasimpasa last month. The 25-year-old has missed the Yellow and Reds last two games due to the injury. The injury also forced the forward to miss Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against Libya. Galatasaray released a picture of Osimhen in training on their X account on Tuesday. He is in line to feature in Galatasaray’s next league game against Antalyaspor next week Sunday. Turkey: Fit-again Osimhen returns to training…
The acting Governor of Delta State, Sir Monday Onyeme, has called on special marshals of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, to devise methods of identifying drunken drivers on the highway. Onyeme made the call on Saturday in Asaba during the commissioning of the secretariat for special marshals of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Delta Sector Command. The acting governor who lauded special marshals for building a befitting secretariat, commended them for devoting time to assisting FRSC in the arduous task of saving Nigerian drivers and their passengers from avoidable accidents. According to him: “I wish to remind both the…
A civil society organization, CSO, the Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education, CHRICED, has expressed concern over a lawsuit filed by Kogi State, with the support of other states, to challenge the legality of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. DAILY POST reports that the suit filed at the Supreme Court by the Kogi State Government against the Federal Government, is also challenging the powers of the EFCC to probe state government finances. At a hearing on October 8, 2024, the Supreme Court granted the request of 15 other states to be made parties to the suit…
France captain Kylian Mbappe has decided he wants to only play important games for his country, as he targets winning the Ballon d’Or award in 2025. Mbappe caused controversy last week, by deciding not to be considered for selection for Les Bleus’ fixtures during the current international break. This has seen the 25-year-old heavily criticized in the home nation. Foot Mercato reports Mbappe has asked the France Football Federation not to be invited for “meaningless” international matches. Mbappe wants to avoid picking up injuries and be able to play as many matches as possible for Real Madrid. According to him,…
Over 5000 delegates are set to elect 39 new PDP executive members in Kano after decades of internal wranglings that robbed the party of credible leaders. The party’s national chairman of the electoral panel of the congress, Halilu Abubakar Mazagari, said while commencing the party congress at the famous Sabon Gari Pillars Stadium, on Saturday, that they have tried to organise a rancour-free election with the participation of INEC and other critical stakeholders. He said, while answering questions on the crisis in the party at the level, that it was a normal thing for a large party like PDP to…
The Bauchi State House of Assembly has approved a supplementary budget of N96.676 billion for 2024. The approval followed the adoption of the House Committee on Appropriations report during its plenary session. The supplementary budget aims to address gaps in the initial 2024 budget, addressing changing economic conditions and providing funds for unforeseen expenditures. It also allocates additional resources for both ongoing and new development projects throughout the state. Chairman of the Appropriation Committee, Habibu Umar, recommended that MDAs report their performance regularly, warning that underperforming revenue lines may not be included in the 2025 budget. Umar also suggested that…
Maverick singer Seun Kuti has recalled his frustration about not being invited to Afrobeats megastar Davido’s wedding. DAILY POST recalls that dignitaries from all walks of life attended Davido’s lavish wedding to his wife, Chioma, on June 25, 2024. Featuring in a recent episode of ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ hosted by content creator Bae U Barbie, Kuti disclosed that he couldn’t sleep for a week after Davido snubbed him for his wedding invitees. He explained that it was painful because Davido and his team used to drink free beer at his family’s bar. “Davido would come to the African Shrine…
Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has warned Austin Eguavoen’s side that Libya’s crowd will be hostile when both teams clash in the second leg of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, qualifier on Tuesday in Benghazi. The Super Eagles had won 1-0 in the first leg at the Godswill Akpabio international Stadium in Uyo on Friday. Fisayo Dele-Bashiru scored the game’s only goal in the second half. “Libya will come out fighting, but we want to go there and seal our AFCON qualification,” William Troost-Ekong said at his post-match press conference after Nigeria defeated Libya in the first leg.…
Former Red Devils first-team coach Benni McCarthy has described Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford as “pure heart.” McCarthy shared his views during his time at Old Trafford where he worked with the England international. McCarthy joined the Red Devils’ coaching crew under Erik ten Hag in 2022 but left after the club’s FA Cup win last season. The end of last season was the end of his contract at Old Trafford. Rashford, who joined United at the age of seven burst onto the scene in 2016 after scoring twice on his European debut against FC Midtjylland. He then followed that…