Chidera Ejuke has backed his compatriot Kelechi Iheanacho to make positive contributions at Sevilla. Iheanacho joined the LaLiga club on a free transfer this summer. The Nigeria international is however yet to make a meaningful impact at the club. The 28-year-old has made five appearances for the Saints with no goal or assist to his name. Ejuke however believed Iheanacho will soon rediscover his best form. “Kelechi is a great guy. He’s a good player,” Ejuke told Marca. “That’s why Victor Orta brought him to Sevilla. He’s a striker and he wants to score goals; he wants to help the…
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Former Senator representing Kaduna North Senatorial District, Comrade Shehu Sani, has said that the recent political criticism of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, are unnecessary distractions in the fight against banditry and terrorism. DAILY POST recalls that the Governor of Zamfara State and some groups had accused Matawalle of maintaining ties with the bandits plaguing Zamfara State. Reacting during a press conference, Shehu Sani, a human rights activist, said there is a significant decrease in banditry and terrorist attacks in the North West and North Central. Shehu Sani, who queried…
Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, has casted his ballot in the state local government elections in his home town Mbagul in Vandiekya local government. He performed his civic duties on Saturday with many citizens in participation. It would be recalled that the governor had officially declared Friday, October 4, 2024, as a work-free day for all citizens to prepare for the day. Gov Alia said that the declaration was necessitated by his desire to give the electorate of Benue State ample opportunity to travel to their respective local government areas in preparation for the elections He commended the…
Popular Nollywood actor, Saheed Balogun, has lost his daughter, Zeenat Balogun, to the cold hands of death. The actor announced the passing of his daughter on Saturday via his verified Instagram account, posting a solemn image of a candlelight surrounded by flowers, accompanied by heartbroken emojis. His colleague, Ronke Oshodi Oke later confirmed the devastating news via her Instagram account. Posting an image of a candle, she wrote, “No words can ease the pain of losing someone so precious. My heart goes out to you @saidibalogun during this incredibly difficult time. May you find strength in the love and support…
Abia Warriors captain, Augustine Njoku, has said the team is in high spirit for the Oriental derby clash against Rangers. Njoku acknowledged the recent achievement of the Flying Antelopes but stated that the team won’t be intimidated with it. Abia Warriors will lock horns with Rangers at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Sunday. “We the players are ready and in high spirit to play our first Oriental derby against Rangers,” Njoku told Abia Warriors media. “We are ready to work hard and protect our unbeaten record in the league. “We are not bothered about their success in the league as…
The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has identified two imminent personalities who can return the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, back to power. Primate Ayodele said former Senate President Bukola Saraki and Peter Obi have the capacity to return PDP back to power. In a video he released, the clergyman said PDP should give it’s presidential ticket to Saraki and Obi. According to Primate Ayodele, Saraki is a presidential material and not for chairmanship. He said: “Saraki-Obi is the answer for PDP, Peter Obi should return to PDP and contest. There are other four people who can…
The National Patriotic Elders Forum has urged Nigerians to support the current Constitution Review being undertaken by the National Assembly aimed at moving the nation forward. The forum made the call in a communique issued at the end of its meeting in Kano on Saturday. In the communique, which was signed by the National Chairman of the forum, Ambassador Bature AbdulAziz, the group said this is necessary to enable the nation have “an acceptably reviewed Constitution.” It also asked the Constitution Review Committee to carry Nigerians along in order to ensure the success of the exercise. According to the Forum,…
Thousands of supporters on Saturday joined Tinok Andrew Nok, a senatorial aspirant in the 2023 general election, as she moved from the New Nigeria Peoples Party to the Labour Party in Kaduna State. Tinok, the younger sister of former Kaduna State Commissioner of Education, Prof. Andrew Nok, expressed her conviction that the Labour Party shares her ideology of honesty and service to the people. She noted, “My decision to join the Labour Party is influenced by Senator Nnadi Usman, National Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party,” and promised to leverage her wealth of experience to strengthen the party and contribute…
The Jigawa State Government has said the All Progressives Congress, APC’s widespread influence and performance in delivering democratic dividends weakened the opposition parties from participating in the local Government elections. Secretary to the State Government, Bala Ibrahim, disclosed this while commenting on the conduct of the election after casting his vote at Gurzawa 042 in Birninkudu local Government area. He explained that, significant strides in infrastructure development, education, healthcare, and rural development have cemented the APC’s place in the hearts of the electorate, making it nearly impossible for the opposition to gain a foothold” According to him, “Since the coming…
An old video clip that captured former governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, campaigning against the godfather syndrome is currently circulating on social media. In the video, Wike, who is currently the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT was heard saying that the godfather syndrome affecting some states in Nigeria will not be allowed in Rivers. He particularly opined that the system of godfatherism may happen in Lagos State but not Rivers. “It may happen in Lagos State but it cannot happen in Rivers, we are quite different. As a governor, I will come and go and I can’t…