Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State has given an insight into his face-off with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike. Fubara said his rift with Wike has to do with tussle over power and control in Rivers State. Wike and Fubara have been at loggerheads since the latter assumed office as governor in 2023. The cold war between the duo had continued despite President Bola Tinubu and other relevant stakeholders’ intervention. But speaking about the crisis on Channels TV Politics Today, Fubara said he had kept all “understandings” despite the continued face-off. According to Fubara: “We…
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The Youth Wing of the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC), has stated that the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) is a non-violent self-determination group advocating for a referendum in Nigeria. Ohanaeze said that in the wake of the burning incident at the National Open University Nsu Study Centre and Senator Frank Ibezim’s residence, several political opportunists have disseminated baseless rumors attempting to implicate the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). Ibezim was the immediate past representative of Imo North Senatorial District in the Upper Chamber in Abuja. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday by the National President…
Enyimba head coach, Yemi Olanrewaju, conceded his side are in a tough CAF Confederation Cup group but insisted they will do their best to secure a place in the knockout round. The two-time African champions will face Egyptian clubs Zamalek and Al Masry as well as Mozambique’s Black Bulls in Group D. Zamalek are the current holders of Africa’s second tier club competition. Their Egyptian rivals, Al Masry are also one of the experienced campaigners on the continent. Olanrewaju declared they will give their all to scale through the hurdle. “While we might have preferred a less challenging group, true…
Heartland Technical Adviser Emmanuel Amuneke has said the team will get better with more games. Heartland recorded their first win of the campaign with a 1-0 victory over Niger Tornadoes at the Dan Anyiam Stadium on Sunday. The tactician declared that the team will build on the win in subsequent games. Amuneke stated that the team is focused on their target as a group. ‘‘I want to congratulate the team. Everyone put in much efforts to ensure we get to this stage. The league is a marathon and when you lose some games, you will be a little upset but…
Famous Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has reacted to the viral reports of rapper, Speed Darlington’s disappearance. Speed Darlington’s sudden disappearance comes days after he had questioned Burna Boy’s Grammy. Linking him with the embattled American singer, Diddy. However, reacting to the viral report in a post on his X handle, Burna Boy Burna wrote; Reacting on X, Burna Boy wrote: “Who’s missing? 7 is Real.” Speed Darlington reported to have been missing for 3 days now. Burna Boy speaks amid Speed Darlington’s disappearance
Following the contentious governorship election in Edo State, the Edo Youth Vanguard has raised the alarm over an alleged plot to burn the Benin City office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. DAILY POST reports that INEC declared Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the winner of the election. Okpebholo garnered 291,667 votes, according to the result announced by INEC. Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate Asue Ighodalo, finished second with 247,274 votes. However, Ighodalo and the PDP have moved to challenge the outcome of the election in court, alleging that the poll was rigged in…
A human rights group, Centre For Democracy and Human Rights, CEDEHUR, has urged President Bola Tinubu to look at the antecedents of erstwhile Head of the Intelligence Response Team, IRT, of the Nigerian Police Force, Abba Kyari and free him from his prolonged detention. Kyari has been in detention over alleged drug deals, an allegation he has denied. He is currently facing trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja, over charges brought against him by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA. CEDEHUR in a statement issued by its National Coordinator, Azeez Folusho, lauded Kyari for his exploits against…
Real Madrid on Tuesday paid tribute to Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta after the Spaniard announced his retirement from football. Iniesta announced his decision to retire from football at a press conference in Barcelona on Tuesday. The 40-year-old said: “Football ends at this stage.” Reacting, Real Madrid, in a statement on their website, wished Iniesta all the best of luck. “Following Andres Iniesta’s announcement that he is retiring from professional football, Real Madrid C. F., its President and its Board of Directors would like to express their recognition, admiration and affection for one of the biggest legends of Spanish and world…
Edo Queens head coach, Moses Aduku has revealed the team’s target for the CAF Women’s Champions League. Aduku said that the Nigerian club’s primary objective is to win the title. DAILY POST recalls that Edo Queens won the WAFU B Zone playoff to secure qualification to the tournament. “We aim for nothing less than lifting the trophy, That is our desire, We know it won’t be easy, but we are focused on taking it one game at a time,” Aduku told CAF website. “Having reached this stage, we certainly don’t want to come back empty-handed. Our preparations have already started…
Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State, has urged the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike to allow him govern the state. Wike and Fubara have been at loggerheads since he assumed office over the control of Rivers State political structure. Amid their rift, Fubara conducted local government election without the presence of Police officers over the weekend. Featuring on Channels TV Politics Today, Fubara said: “My appeal is that everyone should shield their sword. Even to the minister, my oga, there is no need to destroy things. He (Wike) once ruled and the state was the envy…