Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State and the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate, has vowed to concede defeat if he loses Saturday’s election. Aiyedatiwa, however, said he would concede defeat if the governorship election is free and fair. He disclosed this while addressing journalists after casting his vote at polling unit 05, Igbo Ward 4, Obenla in Ilaje LGA of the state. Aiyedatiwa said reports from his aides showed that the election has been largely peaceful in some other units of the state. “If the outcome of the poll does not favour my party, APC, as long as we…
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Cristiano Ronaldo and three Premier League players have left the Portugal squad ahead of the Croatia clash. The 2016 Euro Cup winners have confirmed their place at the top of their UEFA Nations League group with the 5-1 victory over Poland on Friday. Ronaldo scored twice while Bruno Fernandes also got on the score sheet. Ahead of Monday’s dead-rubber clash, manager Roberto Martinez has released four of his star players, Ronaldo, Pedro Neto, Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes. Martinez has explained that he wants to try out new players and give exposure to youngsters in their upcoming match. This will…
Revelations have emerged that Iran promised President Joe Biden’s administration it would not assassinate former President Donald Trump. Wall Street Journal, citing Fox News, reported that Iran made the unusual assurance to the Biden administration last month in a secret exchange intended to ease tensions. The assurances reportedly came in a written message to the administration on October 14. This was after the White House in September said it would take any attempt on Trump’s life as a serious national security that would reportedly “be treated as an act of war.” DAILY POST reported that the US last week outlined…
President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday, November 17, welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a State Visit at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. A statement by Tinubu’s spokesman, Bayo Onanuga said the Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Nigeria on Saturday. His visit to Nigeria will be the first by an Indian prime minister since Dr Manmohan Singh’s state visit in 2007 when the two nations established a strategic partnership. Onanuga said President Tinubu and Prime Minister Modi will have further talks on how to strengthen Nigeria and India’s ties. He said both leaders will exchange signed Memoranda…
Goalkeeper Itodo Akor, Moses Tsehuan and Samuel Tiza will miss Lobi Stars’ Nigeria Premier Football League, (NPFL), matchday 12 clash with Sunshine Stars, DAILY POST reports. The trio have been ruled out of the game due to injury. Meanwhile, Lobi Stars youngster, Segun Oloruntoba is expected to keep his position in the goal for the game. Oloruntoba was instrumental to Lobi Stars’ win over Abia Warriors last week. The Pride of Makurdi will square up with Sunshine Stars at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu-Ode on Sunday. DAILY POST recalls that Lobi Stars suffered a 2-0 defeat in the…
Mr Agboola Ajayi, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP candidate in the Ondo State Governorship Election, has expressed displeasure at the conduct of the election in Kiribo, Ese-Odo Local Government Area. Ajayi cast his vote at 10:45 am at Unit 4, Ward 2 Idumado in Kiribo. Ese-Odo LGA. The PDP governorship candidate, who is also a former deputy governor, said that it took more than 10 minutes for the INEC BVAS to capture him. Addressing journalists, Agboola said the system is not perfect and there are lots of complainants. “If INEC cannot successfully organise an election in just one state, then…
Niger Tornadoes technical adviser, Majin Mohammed has expressed confidence that the team will get a positive result in the clash against El-Kanemi Warriors. Mohammed says his team will approach the game with a winning mentality. DAILY POST recalls that the Ikon Allah Boys have lost once on the road this season. Niger Tornadoes will battle with El-kanemi Warriors at the the El-kanemi Warriors Stadium in Maiduguri on Sunday. “As usual, we’ll go there, play our game and I believe we’ll come out with a positive outcome,” Mohammed told Niger Tornadoes media. Niger Tornadoes held El-Kanemi Warriors to a 2-2 draw…
A human rights lawyer, Inibehe Effiong, has told Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, to retire and go home because of his recent controversial statements. Effiong said that Adeboye’s claim that God stopped the exchange rate skyrocketing to N10,000 for $1 is preposterous. The human rights lawyer insisted that prayers do not have any effect on the exchange rate, maintaining that it is determined by economic and monetary policies, and the productivity of a country. In a post on his X handle on Saturday, Effiong said: “Pastor Enoch Adeboye should retire and go home. His…
Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has wished the new Manchester United head coach well at the Premier League side. Amorim began work at United’s Carrington Training Centre on Monday. Ronaldo is happy that his compatriot has been given the chance to coach the Red Devils. Amorim replaces Erik ten Hag, who Ronaldo famously fell out with prior to leaving Old Trafford for the second time in his career. Speaking after scoring in Portugal’s 5-1 win over Poland on Friday evening, Ronaldo said: “I wish Man United and Ruben Amorim the best of luck in the world”. Amorim’s first game in charge…
French Ligue 1 club Lyon have been handed a severe sanction by the Direction Nationale du Contrôle de Gestion, DNCG. The French football financial watchdog on Friday decided to hit Lyon with a provisional Ligue 2 relegation as well as a transfer ban and the supervision of their wages. The outcome was expected considering Lyon’s debt reportedly rose from €458 million to €508 million. As it stands, the John Textor-owned Ligue 1 club will be relegated to Ligue 2 if their financial situation doesn’t improve dramatically. Lyon might be forced to sell their prized assets, including midfielder Rayan Cherki. Ligue…