Shehu Abdullahi has said the love and warmth from Kano Pillars was the reason behind his decision to make a return to the club. Abdullahi was on the books of the four-time Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) champions for two years (2012-14) before moving abroad. The 31-year-old rejoined the Sai Masu Gida for a second stint last week. The versatile defender featured as a substitute in Kano Pillars’ 2-0 home win against Sunshine Stars last Sunday. “I’m happy to be here, Kano Pillars is our club, everyone is proud of it. It is always a dream to see us come…
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Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has stated that the position of its leader, Sen. Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary of the party is not in dispute. According to a press statement issued by its State Publicity Secretary, Lancelot Obiaku, the clarification became necessary following what he described as an infantile and misleading publication on social media platforms on Friday purporting that the National Working Committee (NWC) has suspended him as National Secretary of the party, alongside the Acting National Chairman, Amb. Iliya Damagum. He stated that the story should be disregarded as it is entirely…
Foremost Yoruba monarch, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, has called for a holistic review of education policies to meet up with contemporary challenges of Nigeria. The monarch made the call on Saturday at the maiden combined convocation ceremonies of Ojaja University, Eiyenkorin, Ilorin, Kwara State. Ooni, who acknowledged progress made in the sector over the years, stated that a lot still needed to be done to rescue tertiary education from a steady decline. “While it is true that a lot has been done and is still being done to rescue the Nigerian tertiary education from a…
Former Everton defender, Alan Stubbs has slammed Chelsea’s Mykhailo Mudryk, branding him as the most overrated player in the Premier League. He also labelled the 23-year-old as ‘biggest disappointment’ in terms of not living up to the hype. According to Stubbs, the Ukrainian international has flattered to deceive since joining Chelsea. Mudryk has endured a disappointing two-year spell at Stamford Bridge following his big-money move from Shakhtar Donetsk. The winger scored just seven goals in 41 matches last season for the Blues. He is yet to get off the mark so far this season in eight appearances in all competitions…
The Enugu State Government says the tax it imposed on corpses in mortuaries across the state was not spurred by a revenue generation drive. The Executive Chairman of Enugu State Internal Revenue Service (ESIRS), Mr Emmanuel Nnamani, said this while reacting to the Mortuary Tax circular addressed to all the Mortuary Attendants. According to the circular, ESIRS in line with the provisions of section 34 of the Birth, Deaths and Burials Law Cap 15 Revised Laws of Enugu State 2004, approved the implementation of the Mortuary tax. “The sum of N40.00 only is to be paid by owners of a…
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. A former Kaduna Governor, Senator Ahmad Makarfi has lost his eldest son, Faisal Ahmad Makarfi. Faisal and two others were reportedly involved in an auto crash along Zaria-Kaduna Expressway on their way from Makarfi town on Saturday evening. A source said Faisal died at a health facility on Zaria road, while doctors were battling to save others. 2. Justice Deinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has set November 1, 2024 to decide on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)’s request for the final forfeiture of $2.045…
Newcomers Ikorodu City won their first game in the Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) this season, thrashing Bendel Insurance 3-0 at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, Onikan, Lagos on Saturday. Rivio Ayemwenre directed Waliu Ojetoye’s cross into the net three minutes after the break. Ikorodu City kept prodding and got the second on 56 minutes through Kelechi Onwe. Toyeeb Ajeyigbe added the third goal 14 minutes from time. At the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode, holders Rangers lost 1-0 to hard-fighting Sunshine Stars. Stephen Chukwude’s goal on 43 minutes was enough to seal a third win of the campaign for…
Niger Tornadoes midfielder Papa Daniel has described his team’s week six tie against Lobi Stars as “must win.” Daniel stated that the players are ready to end their winless run in Minna. DAILY POST recalls that Niger Tornadoes are yet to record victory since their return to the Bako Kontagora Memorial Stadium. The Ikon Allah Boys will battle with Lobi Stars at the venue on Sunday. “We want to give our fans something to cheer about, it’s high time we break the jinx,” Daniel told Tornadoes media in a pre-match interview. “We have had intensive training sessions geared towards getting…
Arsenal youngster Ife Ibrahim has confirmed that he has a Nigerian background. According to Ibrahim, his family speaks Youruba, a Nigerian language. This means that the young midfielder is eligible to represent the Nigerian national teams through his parents. Speaking recently to the Arsenal matchday programme for the visit of Leicester City, Ibrahim said: “I grew up in south London, around the north Greenwich area, and started playing football at the age of seven. “My background is Nigerian, and my family speaks Yoruba – I’m definitely a big fan of the culture, especially when it comes to the music, food…
Wunmi, the widow of late singer Mohbad, has finally spoken amid the ongoing rumour of a new pregnancy. The alleged pregnancy rumor, which started during a discussion on media personality Baba Latisneh’s TikTok, have escalated into a major controversy on social media. The rumour comes amid the ongoing investigation into the tragic death of her late husband. Some netizens doubted her dedication to Mohbad’s memory while many questioned if she was moving on too quickly. However, reacting to the rumours in a trending post on her Instagram page on Friday, Wunmi wrote: “I am way more interested in how my…