Super Eagles caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen is now expected to name a final 25-man squad for the 2025 African Nations Championship, CHAN, qualifier against Ghana after two phases of training camps in Abuja. Seventy players from the domestic league were assessed during the training sessions. According to SCORENigeria, the final squad will go into close training camp in Abuja after the Super Eagles 2025 AFCON qualifiers against Benin and Rwanda. The home Eagles will travel to Ghana for the first leg, which is scheduled for between December 20 and 22. The reverse fixture will hold in Abuja one week later.…
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The chairman of the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mbah, has urged politicians to emulate the late former governor of Abia State, Ogbonnaya Onu, in promoting unity of the country. Mbah, who spoke at the inter-denominational commendation service held in honour of the former governor in Umuahia, said that Onu was a patriotic Nigerian who played politics without bitterness. He noted that the former governor did not disrespect the traditional rulers or the traditional institution, but showed healthy respect for them. Eze Mba, who advised politicians from Igboland and other parts of the country to emulate…
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole has hailed Joao Felix following his impressive display in the Blues’ 8-0 win against Noah in the Conference League on Thursday. Felix scored a brace as Chelsea defeated the Armenian side at Stamford Bridge. The likes of Tosin Adarabioyo, Christopher Nkunku, Marc Guiu, Axel Disasi and Mykhailo Mudryk also scored for Enzo Maresca’s side. “I thought he was brilliant; he applied himself,” Cole said on TNT Sports. “You have to remember with Joao, he was a £100 million player at some point; his career has obviously gone here, there and everywhere, but he’s very, very…
Popular Nigerian actress Iyabo Ojo has declared her unwavering support for the late singer Mohbad’s wife, Omowunmi. DAILY POST recalls that Mohbad died on September 12, 2023, in a controversial manner. The circumstances surrounding his sudden death have continued to generate controversies, with many pointing accusing fingers at Omowunmi. However, speaking amid the ongoing investigation into the singer’s death, Iyabo Ojo revealed that she will keep supporting Omowunmi until proven guilty by the law. During an Instagram live session, she challenged netizens to present evidence of Wunmi’s involvement to the authorities instead of engaging in social media speculation. Ojo said:…
Moses Simon is optimistic the Super Eagles will earn a berth at the 2026 FIFA World Cup despite a poor start to the qualifying series. The three-time African champions are languishing in fifth position in Group D with three points from four games. The Super Eagles must at least win their remaining six games in the qualifiers to be sure of a place at the 2026 World Cup finals, which will be co-hosted by Mexico, Canada and the United States of America. “We have the quality; we have what it takes to win,” the 29-year-old told BBC Sport Africa. We…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered that an Abuja-based lawyer, Chinedu Evaristus, be kept in detention till January 15, 2025, over his alleged involvement in a N58 million advance fee fraud. Barrister Evaristus, who allegedly swindled a prospective house buyer, Ocheakiti Ojoje, of N58 million on the false pretext of selling a house in Abuja to him, was ordered to be detained by the Inspector General of Police. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik issued the detention order when the lawyer was brought before her court for trial on nine-count criminal charges bordering on conspiracy and advance fee fraud. Evaristus was…
The Kaduna State Police Command said its operatives arrested three members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate in the state. This is contained in a statement by the command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, on Friday in Kaduna. Hassan said the suspected kidnappers were nabbed on Tuesday and that one AK-47 rifle with an empty magazine was recovered from them. Hassan said the suspects were arrested during an intelligence-led operation by officers of the command. “During interrogation, all three suspects confessed to being part of a kidnap syndicate known for terrorising the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway. “The syndicate has been linked to a string…
An Abuja High Court on Friday dismissed a criminal summons issued on September 12 by a magistrate’s court against Senator Monday Okpebholo concerning alleged certificate forgery. Justice Charles Agbaza ruled that the entire proceedings before Magistrate Abubakar Mukhtar of the Wuse Magistrate Court in Abuja were void, stating that the summons was issued beyond his jurisdiction and contained errors of law. Justice Agbaza agreed with Okpebholo that both the proceedings and the criminal summons were illegal, unconstitutional, and violated his fundamental human right to a fair hearing as guaranteed under Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). DAILY POST…
In response to the recent severe flooding impacting communities across Borno State, Saroafrica Group has mobilized essential relief materials worth 100 Million Naira to support those in need. This initiative underscores Saroafrica’s dedication to social responsibility and sustainable development in Nigeria. The recent floods have devastated communities, displacing thousands, destroying homes, and disrupting lives across Borno State. Saroafrica’s relief efforts aim to provide immediate assistance to affected families, helping to foster resilience and support recovery within these communities. The relief package, carefully designed to address urgent needs, includes essential cooking supplies and personal hygiene products valued at 100 Million Naira.…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has condemned alleged extortions by some officers of the Nigeria Police Force in some areas within the country. This statement is about the extant case involving the officers of the Zone 16 Zonal Headquarters, Yenegoa, identified as ASP Emmanuel Ubong, Inspector Nse Okon, Inspector Adiewere Collins, and Inspector Kuromare Marine. The officers were accused of extorting the sum of ten million naira from a group of young Nigerians. A statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, revealed that the money has been recovered and the officers have since been detained and…