Manchester United’s senior officials will hold an executive committee meeting today (Tuesday) to discuss the future of manager, Erik ten Hag. The meeting is expected to be attended by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Sir Dave Brailsford, chief executive, Omar Berrada, sporting director, Dan Ashworth and technical director, Jason Wilcox. They were all at Villa Park to watch the Red Devils play out a 0-0 draw with Aston Villa last Sunday. The result confirmed United’s worst start to a Premier League season and leaves the club 14th in the league, having scored just five times in seven games. Co-chairman Joel Glazer, who…
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Katsina State Police Command has intercepted kidnap attempts by suspected bandits in Faskari and Danmusa Local Government Areas of the state. The command’s Spokesman, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, stated this in a statement in Katsina on Monday. He said operatives of the command rescued eight kidnapped victims during the operations. “On October 7, 2024, at about 11:00 pm, information was received at the Danmusa Divisional Police Headquarters that armed bandits numbering about four, abducted two women at the outskirts of Matarau village via Danmusa LGA. “Similarly, on the same date, distress calls were received at the Faskari Divisional Police Headquarters that…
Nigeria’s oil company, Oando Plc owned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s nephew, Wale Tinubu, has been shortlisted by the Trinidadian government as one of three final bidders to take over the country’s state-owned refinery, Petrotrin. The Trinidadian Finance Minister, Colm Imbert, disclosed this during a recent presentation of its national budget. The defunct company is a state-owned oil company in Trinidad and Tobago. He noted that among the initial 10 proposals, three companies had made the final shortlist including, CRO Consortium, a consortium of three Trinidadian companies, INCA Energy, an American company, and Nigeria’s Oando Plc. According to available data,…
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan representing Kogi Central Senatorial District has expressed concern over the political crisis rocking Rivers State, calling on President Bola Tinubu to immediately intervene. She said the feud between the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike and Rivers State Governor, Siminalaya Fubara was not in the interest of Rivers people, insisting that Tinubu should intervene before the feud degenerated further. In a statement made available to DAILY POST by her Chief Press Secretary, Arogbonlo Israel on Tuesday, Akpoti-Uduaghan urged Tinubu to ensure that the FCT Minister focuses on his job. She said Governor Fubara is governing Rivers on the strength…
Operatives of the Ogun State police command have arrested 20-year-old Faisal Audu for allegedly stabbing and killing a hunter identified as Saheed Awolesi in Sagamu local government area of the state. The deceased was reported to have left home for hunting on Saturday but failed to return. The Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola told DAILY POST on Tuesday, that the wife of the deceased and chairman of the Hunters association, Sagamu chapter,Tajudeen Adetayo had reported the missing case to the command. Upon the information, she noted that the suspect was arrested and he confessed to committing the crime. Items recovered included…
The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has said Chelsea defender, Tosin Adarabioyo must show interest in playing for the Super Eagles before he can be considered. Adarabioyo was wooed by the NFF to represent the Super Eagles in the past but he turned down their request. The centre-back also rebuffed an attempt by former Super Eagles head coach, Jose Peseiro to feature for the three-time African last year. The 27-year-old has now reportedly expressed interest in playing for the three-time African champions. The NFF declared that he would need to make a formal move to be considered. “Jose Peseiro travelled to…
Sporting Lagos forward, Babatunde Akomolede is set to complete a move to Norwegian side, Tromsø FC, DAILY POST reports. According to reports, Akomolede will join Tromsø FC once the transfer details are sorted. Akomolede gained recognition following his outstanding performance at the Gothia Cup in Sweden. He won the Most Valuable Player at the tournament. Akomolede’s move is expected to be made official by the club once the final details is sorted. The youngster will follow in the footstep of Sporting Lagos duo, Jonathan Alukwu and Christian Nwoke, who recently moved abroad Transfer: Sporting Lagos youngster Akomolede set to join…
Premier League legend, Alan Shearer has said that Arsenal forward, Kai Havertz, has really impressed him this season. This was following the German’s brilliant performance in Arsenal’s 3-1 home victory against Southampton on Saturday. Havertz scored for the sixth consecutive time at the Emirates Stadium over the weekend. The 25-year-old scored a brilliant equalizer for Arsenal in the 58th minute, after Cameron Archer had put Southampton in front against the run of play. The former Chelsea star’s goal over the weekend took his overall tally for the season to six goals across all competitions. Shearer told the Rest is Football…
Adamawa State Police Command has arrested a 37-year-old woman, Fatima Abubakar in Yola South local government area of the state for allegedly torturing two toddlers under her care. The police took Fatima into custody after it was revealed that she had physically assaulted a 2-year-old girl and a young boy. Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the police spokesperson, confirmed the arrest of the woman on Monday, saying that investigations uncovered that she subjected the children to abuse because they urinated and defecated inside the house. He said, “neighbours reported that Fatima, who is childless, had a history of mistreating the children, including…
Nigeria’s Flamingos played out a 1-1 draw with Mexico in their first friendly in Santo Domingo ahead of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. Faridat Abdulkareem gave Flamingos the lead in the 33rd minute. The Mexicans fought back, equalising three minutes before the break. The two teams failed to hit the target in the second half despite creating numerous scoring chances. The Flamingos are expected to play more friendlies as they step up preparations for the World Cup. Bankole Olowookere’s side are in Group A with hosts Dominican Republic, Ecuador and New Zealand. They will face New Zealand in their…