Former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, has urged Nigerian youths to remain in the country even in the face of economic challenges. DAILY POST reports that in recent times, there has been a wave of migration by Nigerians who are seeking greener pastures abroad. ‘Japa’ is a popular word used to describe migration in the country. Fashola, while speaking on Saturday at the combined 8th and 9th convocation ceremonies of Elizade University in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, encouraged the youth to strive for positions of influence in the country instead of seeking opportunities abroad. According to him, leaders don’t run away…
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Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says he does not belong to any political party, describing himself as a no-party statesman. This is as the ex-Nigeria leader lamented that Nigerians were facing several challenges at the moment, but preached hope and optimism. Obasanjo made this statement on Saturday during a thanksgiving service at the Methodist Church, Nigeria, Cathedral of Unity, Abuja. The service was for the 80th birthday of journalist and former Chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Onyema Ugochukwu. The erstwhile President lauded the celebrant for being a loyal and supportive person during his 1999 election campaigns despite the…
The Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, has warned vehicle owners against reckless driving, urging them to take safety measures while driving to reduce avoidable accidents. The Corps was reacting to a fatal crash that occurred in Mairuwa village, on the Funtua-Sokoto road, claiming at least eleven lives. The FRSC Corps Marshal, Malam Shehu Mohammed said the incident could have been avoided. In a statement by the Corps Public Education Officer (CPEO) Olusegun Ogungbemide in Abuja, Mohammed attributed the crash to poor vehicle maintenance, speeding, and disregard for traffic regulations. The fatal crash involved a Toyota Hiace Bus with registration number…
Former Liverpool star Jamie Redknapp has hit out at Manchester City following their Premier League 2-1 defeat to Brighton on Saturday. Redknapp was not impressed with City, branding their performance as one of the worst he has seen under their manager Pep Guardiola. Speaking on Sky Sports after the game, Redknapp said: “That is one of the worst halves of football I have seen from a Pep Guardiola side. They were abject, they didn’t defend, they didn’t win individual battles and they didn’t pass the ball forward at times. “First half, they were excellent but in the second half, when…
Liverpool have opened a five-point gap at the top of the Premier League table, following a 2-0 win over Aston Villa in Saturday’s late kick-off. The Reds maintained their stunning start to life under Arne Slot with a comfortable win at Anfield. Darwin Nunez opened the scoring in the first half of the game, sweeping the ball into the net after a fast break. Mohamed Salah then rounded off the win with a goal in the late stages. The win takes Liverpool to 28 points, five more than Manchester City, who suffered a shock 2-1 loss at Brighton. City have…
The Nigeria Airforce says its Air Component of Operation Hadin Kai, in support of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts by the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), delivered a crushing blow to ISWAP terrorists, neutralizing more insurgents and obliterating strategic hideouts in the Southern Tumbuns at Arina. Air Commodore Olusola Akinboyewa, Director, Public Relations and Information, Headquarters, Nigerian Air Force in a statement on Saturday night said the strikes were launched after credible intelligence revealed a mass movement of ISWAP fighters from the Lake Chad Basin to the Southern Tumbuns, gearing up for coordinated assaults in the area. “Further intel pinpointed high-value ISWAP…
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Musliu Akinsanya, popularly called ‘MC Oluomo’ has emerged the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Union (NURTW) after a consensus election by union stakeholders and delegates. He emerged on Saturday evening at the Quadrennial Delegate Conference at its Zonal Secretariat in Osogbo, Osun State on Saturday. 2. The newly elected chairman of Ogbaru LGA in Anambra State, Franklin Nwadialo has been arrested in Texas, United States (US), for allegedly running a $3.3m romance scam. The US department of justice confirmed his arrest in a statement. It noted…
Moses Simon was on target in Nantes’ 3-2 away defeat against Lens on Saturday night. Przemyslav Frankowski put Lens in front from the penalty spot on 21 minutes. Simon equalised for Nantes from another penalty nine minutes before the break. The Nigeria international provided the assist as Nicolas Cozza gave the visitors the lead for the first time in the game in the 71st minute. Another Nigerian Hamzat Ojediran equalised for Lens in the 86th minute. Lens won the game with Adrien Thomasson scoring the decisive goal on the stroke of 90 minutes. Ligue 1: Simon on target in Nantes’…
Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola has suggested why Brighton defeated his team 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday. Two second half goals from Joao Pedro and Matt O’Riley gave Brighton all three points against City. Erling Haaland did score a goal for Guardiola’s side in the first half. Speaking at his post-match interview, Guardiola insisted that Brighton were really good with the ball and have a lot of pace up front. According to him, Man City players were tired in the second half and Brighton made changes which affected the Cityzens. “They [Man City players] were magnificent in many…
Niger Tornadoes forward Kufre Ebong said that he is focused on delivering the goods against Akwa United when both team clash in a Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, matchday 11 fixture. DAILY POST recalls that Ebong was previously on the books of Akwa United. Ebong recently returned to training after being sidelined with an injury. The experienced forward is looking forward to the game. “Facing Akwa United is special, but three points matter most and I’m focused on delivering for my team,” Kufre told Tornadoes media. “I’ve worked hard to regain my fitness, thanks to the medical team and everyone…