Napoli manager, Antonio Conte, has claimed that the team does not deserve to be top of Serie A. Conte was speaking after their 3-1 win over Como on Friday. Scott McTominay opened the scoring after 25 seconds, before second-half goals from Romelu Lukaku and David Neres sealed a commanding victory. After a shock defeat to Hellas Verona in their opening league game, Napoli have gone unbeaten and sit four points clear of Juventus in the table. “I don’t know if this is currently a Napoli that deserves to be in first place in the standings, but we are first and…
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A 29-year-old suspected kidnapper, rapist and serial killer identified as Ogunnaike Phillips has been arrested by the operatives of the Ogun State police command. Philips, who is a member of the Aye confraternity, was arrested in connection to the death of 17-year-old Habeebah Akinsanya who was raped and macheted to death in September. DAILY POST reported that the deceased was found dead and macheted at her father’s farm around Mile 6, a community that is a few metres away from Ogun State Television, Abeokuta. The State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu stated that Philips, a native of Ayepe Ijebu who…
This weekend, the last round of Premier League fixtures before the international break will be played across the UK. Liverpool are the early pacesetters, sitting top with 15 points, one more than Manchester City and Arsenal who both have 14 points. So, which four games are we likely to record upsets? 1. Crystal Palace vs Liverpool: The Reds have a bad history with Saturday early kick-offs and the scheduling has left Arne Slot fuming. It doesn’t help that they are away to Crystal Palace, who are in desperate need of points. Oliver Glasner knows he has to start getting the…
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has criticized the Nigeria Police Force for its decision not to provide security for the local government elections in Rivers State, describing the move as unconstitutional. This statement comes amid controversies surrounding the state’s election process. In a press release signed by NBA President Afam Osigwe and shared on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, the NBA condemned the police stance, insisting that it is a violation of their constitutional responsibility to ensure the safety of lives and property. The statement, titled “The Nigeria Police Force Cannot Shirk Their Responsibility to Provide Security in Rivers…
Nigeria’s Flamingos have started training in Santo Domingo ahead of the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, DAILY POST reports. Bankole Olowookere’s side arrived the Dominican Republic capital for a two-week training exercise on Thursday. The West Africans are expected to play a number of friendlies before the start of the competition. The Flamingos are drawn in in Group A with hosts Dominican Republic, Ecuador and New Zealand. The Nigerian girls will take on New Zealand in their opening fixture on Wednesday 16. Dominican Republic will host the competition from October 16 to November 3. U-17 WWC: Flamingos begin preparation…
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has cautioned Christians against engaging in a quarrel with God. Pastor Adeboye urged Christians to end the argument about tithe. He spoke while addressing his congregants during the October edition of the RCCG Holy Ghost Service. According to Adeboye: “I want to beg everyone all over the world. Let this argument about tithe come to an end, please. “If your pastor says he doesn’t want tithe, don’t leave his church. If he says all he wants is offering, give him offering. “But if your heart tells…
Lobi Stars Captain, Daniel Atsaka has pleaded with the club supporters to remain patient with the team despite their struggles in the league. Atsaka said that the players acknowledged the poor start to the new season. The shot stopper assured that the team is working hard with determination to turn things around in subsequent games. Lobi Stars are winless in the 2024-25 season. “We acknowledged the poor performance that we started with,” Atsaka told Lobi Stars media. “We urged our dear supporters to remain patient and continue backing the team. “We assure our fans that the squad is working hard…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has singled out Alex Iwobi for praises ahead of his side’s meeting with Fulham. The Premier League champions wil host Marco Silva’s side at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday (today). The Citizens have drawn their last two Premier League games. Iwobi, has been one of the key performers for Fulham this season. The midfielder has scored one goal and provided one assist for the Whites in the current campaign. “They are a team who always, always, always create problems, especially at home in the first-half,” Guardiola said ahead of the game. “They have a lot…
Rangers have described their matchday five fixture against Abia Warriors as a battle for Pride. The Flying Antelopes will host Abia Warriors in an Oriental derby clash at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Sunday. Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side believed that the encounter is more than a game. “More than a game, it’s a battle for pride. The Oriental rivalry on Sunday.” Rangers wrote on X. Rangers will be hoping extend their bragging rights over Abia Warriors in the game. The eight-time Nigeria Premier Football League champions have won seven matches, while Abia Warriors won six matches with five matches ending in…
Suspected arsonists have reportedly detonated explosives at the Rivers State secretariat of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Port Harcourt. DAILY POST learnt that the incident occurred on Saturday morning, a few hours to the Local Government election in the state. According to video clips circulating on social media, the incident, suspected to be from dynamites, damaged the main gate and the security house of the APC secretariat, as well as parts of an adjoining building. The State caretaker committee chairman of the main opposition party, Chief Tony Okocha, confirmed this to LEADERSHIP. Okocha accused supporters of Governor Siminalayi Fubara…