Kano Pillars will be without four of their regular players in Sunday’s (today) matchday five encounter against Sunshine Stars. The players are goalkeepers Charles Tembe, defenders Ibrahim Inuwa, Zahradeen Bello, Mubarak Lawan, and midfielder Usman Aminu Maidubji. The quartets have been replaced with Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa, Shehu Abdullahi and Ghanaian center-back Rasheed Alasan. Alasan returned to the team after sorting out his paperwork. Kano Pillars will battle with Sunshine Stars at the Muhammed Dikko Stadium. The encounter will kick-off at 4pm. Kano Pillars players to miss four players against Sunshine Stars
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Kano Pillars technical adviser, Usman Abdallah has expressed his determination to steer the team back to winning ways. The Sai Masu Gida are winless in their last three fixtures in the league. Kano Pillars will square up against Sunshine Stars in a matchday five fixture at the Muhammad Dikko Stadium, Katsina on Sunday (today) Abdallah described the game as a vital one for the team. “We started the season well, but our last two results have been disappointing,” he stated in a pre-match interview. “We’re working hard to make sure Sunday’s game sets us back on track. It’s a vital…
The Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has expressed deep concern over the increasing issuance of frivolous court orders and ex parte injunctions by judges, particularly in politically sensitive cases. The group cited the ongoing political crisis in Rivers State as an example, HURIWA urged the National Judicial Council, NJC, to immediately sanction judicial officers involved in the actions, warning that such practices could jeopardize Nigeria’s constitutional democracy. DAILY POST reports that the political turmoil in Rivers State was heightened by conflicting court orders from various judges ahead of the October 5 Local Government elections in the state. HURIWA…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the extension of N25,000 wage award to workers and N15,000 wage award to pensioners by another three months. Makinde made this announcement on Saturday in Ibadan, the state capital during the 2024 World Teachers’ Day celebration with the theme: “Valuing Teachers’ Voices Towards a New Social Contract for Education”. DAILY POST reports that the wage award to workers and pensioners was introduced by the governor as a result of the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol by the federal government. Makinde declared that his administration will commence…
Today, Dr. Alake’s birthday, I celebrate a man whose life and work have left a mark on my career and Nigeria’s development. A leader, mentor, and visionary, Dr. Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, has dedicated himself to the service of the nation with unwavering loyalty, integrity, and a deep sense of purpose. His influence is felt across various sectors and the media space, but nowhere more than in his current role as the Honourable Minister. His tenure has been marked by his relentless drive to unlock the potential hidden beneath Nigeria’s soil. Taking charge of the mining sector…
The Republican presidential running mate, James Donald Vance, has said the survival of assassination attempt by the party’s candidate, Donald Trump was a miracle. A 20-year-old Mathews Crooks had attempted to assassinate Trump on July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Crooks, who shot severally at Trump during his presidential campaign rally, missed to bring him down, but the bullet hit the former president’s ear. The 20-year-old was, however, neutralized by the secret service on the spot. However, Trump, Vance and his campaign team returned to Butler last night. Speaking at the campaign rally, Vance said: “What happened here in Butler, PA…
Brazilian legend, Rivaldo has said that Real Madrid duo of Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr are not better than Barcelona winger, Lamine Yamal. He said the 17-year-old is already at the level of Vinicius and Mbappe. The Spain International enjoyed his breakout season in 2023-24 and is considered one of the brightest talents of the upcoming generation. During a recent interview, Ricardo heaped praise on Yamal. He said (as per Barca Universal), “He’s a great player. I admire him because he has a personality despite being young. “But it already has a very, very high level. I think he’s already…
The top five favourites to win this year’s Ballon d’Or have been ranked. Man City’s star midfielder, Rodri has been ranked fourth in a recently held fan vote on the official Ballon d’Or website. Rodri received just 6.6% of the votes from football supporters across the globe. DAILY POST reports that the 2024 Ballon d’Or award ceremony will take place in Paris on October 28. Real Madrid ace, Vinicius Jr led the fan vote on the official France Football website, securing 64.6% votes. Vinicius has been widely tipped to win the award this year, having played a crucial role in…
The Catholic Church has backed Pastor Enoch Adeboye of the Redeemed Christian Church of God for apologizing over his preaching on tithe, stressing that it does not preach money as the basis for heaven. The Director of Social Communications for the Lagos Catholic Archdiocese, Rev Fr Anthony Godonu, said Adeboye’s apology was the right thing to do. Pastor Adeboye had said it was a mistake to have said tithing was a prerequisite for heaven. Recanting his remark, Adeboye said making heaven is through holiness and being at peace with all men. Reacting, Godonu, said Adeboye’s earlier teaching was not in…
A financial analyst, Kalu Aja has claimed that President Joe Biden wasted the United States of America’s oil reserves in his reign in the Whitehouse. Aja disclosed this in a statement on his official X handle on Saturday. His comments come amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. DAILY POST reports that the conflict worsened after Iran fired hundreds of missiles at Israel recently. The hostility in the oil-rich region had fueled the spike in the price of crude oil amid supply shortages. This saw the Brent and Nigerian crude oil blends soar above 78 dollars per barrel on…