Niger Tornadoes head coach Majin Mohammed has charged his players to aim for a positive result in their match against Heartland. Mohammed wants the players to seize every opportunity given to them. Niger Tornadoes will face Heartland at the Dan Anyiam Stadium today. “You prepare for games as you train; even from the way we train, you will know that the team is cohesive,” Mohammed gave the charge in a chat with Niger Tornadoes media. “Everybody in the team is working hard and doing very well, so if you are given a chance to play, you just have to seize…
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Following the failed attempted kidnap of the wife of one of the members of Delta State House of Assembly on September 2, 2024, at Okoloba Junction, Jakpa Road, Uvwie Local Government Area of Delta State, three suspected kidnappers have reportedly died after engaging police operatives from Ebrumede Division in a gun battle as others escaped from the crime scene. The suspected kidnappers had in their failed attempts to kidnap the lawmaker’s wife, murdered two mobile policemen and the driver David Imela. The suspects who sustained serious gunshot wounds as a result of the superior fire power of the Police died…
The Senate Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro, has condemned and rejected the outcome of the purported Benue local government election conducted on Saturday. He described the local government polls in the state as a charade, sham and an insult to democracy. This was contained in a statement on Sunday by his senior legislative aide on media, Emmanuel Ech’Ofun. Moro said reports from polling units across his senatorial district indicated that election did not hold as election materials and officials of the Benue State Independent Electoral Commission, ABSIEC, were not seen anywhere except in the premises of APC leaders where ballots…
Enyimba technical adviser Olanrewaju Yemi has revealed his team’s target for the matchday five fixture against Katsina United. Yemi said securing maximum points is the primary objective in the game against the Chanji Boys. He said the players are aware of the importance of a victory in the game. Enyimba will entertain Katsina United at the Enyimba International Stadium today, Sunday, October 6. “We know the clash against Katsina United is going to be a tough game, they are a good side with a number of experienced players,” Yemi stated in a pre-match interview. “We must get our maximum points…
Niger Tornadoes goalkeeper Joshua Enaholo will miss their matchday five encounter against Heartland. Enaholo was sent off in the Ikon Allah Boys’ matchday four fixture against Bendel Insurance in Minna. The former Flying Eagles shot stopper will be replaced by Emmanuel Iwu in goal for the game against Heartland. Meanwhile Sabiu Ibrahim has also recovered for the clash against the Naze Millionaires. Ibrahim recovered from illness to make the selection for the game. Niger Tornadoes will lock horns with Heartland at the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri. The encounter will kick off at 4 pm today, Sunday, October 6. NPFL: Enaholo…
An observer group which monitored Saturday’s local government elections in Rivers State, The Peoples Advocates, TPA, has said that the exercise was not credible due to a number of irregularities. TPA made the observation in its report on the election. The highly contentious election was held across 23 local government areas in Rivers State, despite moves by the camp of Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister Nyesom Wike, to stop the exercise. Governor Sim Fubara went ahead with the poll, defying a court order which retrained the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, from conducting the election. Candidates of the All…
The Federal Government has announced that no Nigerian life has been lost in Lebanon amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. As Israel intensifies its airstrikes in Lebanon, the Nigerian government has commenced preparations to evacuate its citizens from the conflict zone. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Ambassador Eche Abu-Obe, the government confirmed that the Nigerian Embassy in Lebanon has been actively working to ensure the safety of Nigerians. The statement emphasized the government’s commitment to protecting its nationals during the crisis. “The Federal Government has begun preparations to evacuate its…
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has warned developers against building on waterways, saying this has been the most identifiable snag sabotaging government’s efforts to tame flooding. Oyebanji gave the warning in Ado Ekiti on Sunday while inspecting some sections of the capital city and suburbs ravaged by flood. The areas visited by the governor include Osekita area of the Ekiti State University, where some hostels were overran by water. He donated food palliatives to students who lost valuable materials to the occurrence. Addressing the victims, Oyebanji, represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief (Mrs) Monisade Afuye, urged residents to desist from…
The Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Moro has rejected the local government election conducted in Benue State on Saturday, 5th October, describing it as a sham and an insult to democracy. DAILY POST earlier reported that Benue State Independent Electoral Commission, BSIEC, on Sunday declared the All Progressives Congress, APC winner of all the 23 LGAs. Reacting, Moro, the senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, said in a statement by his media aide, Emmanuel Eche’Ofun John, that reports from polling units across his senatorial district indicate that elections did not hold. According to him, election materials and officials of the…
Emergency repairs on failed sections of the Abuja-Kaduna Dual Carriageway has been initiated by the Federal Ministry of Works to improve conditions for road users. A statement on Sunday by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Mohammed Ahmed, explained that the contractor mobilised to the site on October 2, 2024. According to Ahmed, the contract for Section I of the Expressway spans from kilometre 0 + 00 (Zuba, FCT) to kilometre 31 + 200 (Tafa, Niger/Kaduna States’ border), with a completion timeline of two weeks. He further explained that the scope of the contract includes patching existing potholes…