Biafra agitator Simon Ekpa, known as the Prime Minister of Biafra Republic Government In-Exile, has vowed to defend Canada-based Nigerian woman Amaka Patience Sunnberger, who went viral for threatening to harm Yoruba and Edo people. Ekpa made this known in a statement on Thursday through his official X account. His comments come after Amaka Sunnberger, on Tuesday, through her Tiktok account, released a video clip where she threatened to harm Yoruba or Edo individuals she encounters. Her remarks sparked outrage and prompted the Nigerian House of Representatives to request her prosecution. The Nigerian lawmakers had written to the Canadian government…
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Al Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted at a return to the Champions League. Ronaldo made the admission as he helped with this season’s league phase draw on Thursday. The ex-Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward was presented with an award for being the all-time top scorer in Champions League history, with 140 goals in the competition. When teased by UEFA president, Aleksander Čeferin, for not playing in the competition anymore, Ronaldo said: “I play Asian [Champions] League, don’t forget that. “For me, it is a pleasure to be here. Thank you for this amazing award; it means…
Residents of Owerri, the capital city of Imo State, have lamented the continuous rise in the pump price of premium motor spirit as the price of the product continues to skyrocket daily. Residents were seen trekking to work as commercial bus drivers, especially Keke bus drivers, temporarily halted their services within the metropolis in protest over the continuous rise in the price of fuel in the country. The development came on the heels of the further hike in fuel prices in parts of the state from N850 to between N900 and N1000 per litre as of Monday this week. People…
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has reiterated that the ongoing road projects across the state are evidence of his administration’s dedication to enhancing the transportation system by linking towns and villages with access roads. The governor on Thursday flagged off the construction of 11.65-kilometre-long roads in the towns of Rawayya, Furfuri, and Kurya Madaro in Bungudu and Kaura Namoda local government areas of the state. DAILY POST reports that Bauhaus Global Investment Nigeria Limited has been awarded the contract for the 11.65 km road for N6.6 billion. The governor said that the project is expected to be completed within…
The newly sworn-in President of the Nigerian Bar Association, NBA, Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, has said that the association under his leadership will hold the federal and state governments accountable for their obligations to the people. Osigwe made this statement on Thursday in Lagos while delivering his inaugural speech titled “Our Mandate” after being sworn in as the 32nd president of the association. Reeling out his agenda, Osigwe said: “As legal practitioners, we occupy a unique position in society, one that enables us to effect positive changes in society and to uphold the principles of justice, equity, and fairness. We…
Ademola Lookman has been included in Atalanta’s squad for Friday’s Serie A clash with champions Inter Milan. Lookman is yet to make an appearance for La Dea in Serie A this season. The Nigeria international was asked to be left out of Atalanta’s opening league fixture of the season against Leece after he was approached by French club Paris Saint-Germain. The winger was also left out of the squad for the trip to Torino last weekend. The former Leicester City star joined his teammates in training on Wednesday. Lookman is expected to start the game against Inter Milan from the…
Arsenal are ready to sign Raheem Sterling from Chelsea on transfer deadline day, but only if two conditions are in place. According to the UK Independent, the Gunners want their London rivals to terminate Sterling’s contract. They are not willing to pay a fee for the unwanted 29-year-old, who has three years left on his current deal at Stamford Bridge. Sterling also earns a whopping £325,000 a week at Chelsea. The second condition Arsenal have given to do any deal is that Sterling takes a pay cut. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta knows Sterling well from their time at Manchester City…
ABS FC have unveiled Sani Ahmed Sarduna as their new technical adviser, DAILY POST reports. Sardauna signed a one-year contract with the club. The unveiling ceremony took place in Ilorin, Kwara State capital, on Thursday. ABS FC will participate in the 2024–25 Nigeria National League next season. Sarduna has been tasked with the responsibility of ensuring the club secure promotion to the NPFL. The Ilorin-based club also unveiled 30 new players ahead of the new campaign. NNL: ABS FC unveil Sarduna as technical adviser
The Anambra State Government has activated at least 27 internally displaced persons camps in readiness for the looming flood following the increasing level of the River Niger. It was gathered that seven local government areas will be at risk of being flooded this year. They include Ayamelum, Anambra East, Anambra West, Ogbaru, Ekwusigo, Ihiala and Awka North. Some markets in the commercial city of Onitsha are already threatened following the rising level of the River Niger. However, the state governor, Professor Charles Soludo has said that the government is preparing heavily for this year’s flood as it is working with…
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has lent his voice to condemning Amaka Sunnberger’s threats against Yoruba and Edo people in Canada. Sunnberger allegedly made comments on TikTok stating that she plans to poison Yoruba and Edo people in Canada. DAILY POST reported that two committees of the House of Representatives have also submitted a petition to the Canadian government seeking the prosecution of Sunnberger. In a post on his X handle on Thursday, Atiku said he unequivocally condemned Sunnberger’s action in all aspects. He said: “The contentious virtual chat room clip, wherein participants made threats of ethnic cleansing against the…