Former leader of the House of Representatives and chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Petroleum Resources (Upstream), Hon. Alhassan Ado Doguwa, has urged the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, in the 2023 general elections, Rabiu Kwankwaso to stop hallucinating about the 2027 polls. Doguwa said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu was laying the foundation for a better and more prosperous Nigerian nation. He was reacting to a statement credited to Kwankwaso that Nigerians will vote out the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the 2027 polls. While speaking at a political gathering in Kano on…
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The Taraba State Government has officially renamed the Government House in Jalingo, the state capital, after former Minister of Defense, General Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma. The building, which serves as the state government seat of power, as observed by DAILY POST, will now be known and address as the T.Y. Danjuma House. The renaming was announced on Friday by Governor Agbu Kefas during a special ceremony in Jalingo, the state capital. Highlighting the former minister’s significant contributions to Nigeria and his vital role in the development of the state, Kefas applauded Danjuma for his dedication to national service, philanthropy, and his…
Famous comedian, Basketmouth, has revealed why Nigeria can never get better. The comedian made this known while voicing his frustrations about the current state of economic hardship and the leadership of the country. Speaking during a viral interview with AFRIMMA, Basketmouth cited rising inflation and depreciation of the naira from 1970 till date. In a viral video, he said “Nothing can be done, quote me anywhere. Think about it. “In the year I was born 1970, it was one naira to a dollar but now N1600 to 1dollar. “There was never a time from 1970 that the dollar crashed and…
A family of seven have been arrested by the Ondo State Security Network Agency, otherwise known as Amotekun Corps, for allegedly stealing bags of rice in Akure, the state capital John Agbor, 42, his wife, Mary Agbor, 38, as well as five three , were arrested after stealing bags of rice from an orphanage at Shagari Village in Akure, the state capital. While parading the suspects at the headquarters of Amotekun Corps at Alagbaka, Akure, John, who was the security guard at the orphanage, stated that the children in care at the orphanage urged him to steal the rice with…
Arsenal legend, Paul Merson has predicted the Premier League match-day seven taking place this weekend across different grounds in England. Crystal Palace will host Liverpool at Selhurst Park on Saturday afternoon. Arsenal will face Southampton at Emirates Stadium, while Manchester City will tackle Fulham at Etihad Stadium. Chelsea will host Nottingham Forest on Sunday, and Brighton will clash with Tottenham Hotspur. Stating his prediction, Merson said via Sportskeeda: Crystal Palace 0-2 Liverpool Arsenal 4-0 Southampton Brentford 1-2 Wolves Manchester City 2-0 Fulham West Ham 3-1 Ipswich Town Leicester 1-1 Bournemouth Everton 1-1 Newcastle United Aston Villa 2-1 Manchester United Chelsea…
Operatives of the Police Command in Ebonyi have arrested a man suspected of having stolen a black Prado SUV in Abakaliki, the state capital. The command’s spokesman, DSP Joshua Ukandu, revealed this in a statement on Friday in Abakaliki. Ukandu said that the vehicle belonged to one of the customers of a car wash in the Abakaliki shopping mall where the suspect was employed. “The suspect was traced to Mgbuka Obosi in Anambra state, where he intended to sell the vehicle, and it was recovered,” he said. In a related development, the spokesman said that operatives of the command arrested…
Abia State Police Command has arrested three persons in connection with the killing of aged couple, Mr Jacob Udo and his wife, Mrs Dorcas Udo in Etiti-ulo Bende, Bende LGA of Abia State. The Police also said that the killers of the couple carted away their property. The three suspects who are currently under interrogation at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Umuahia, are being held in connection with the heinous crime. The arrest of the suspects was made known by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Abia State Command, ASP Maureen Chinaka, who wrote on behalf of…
Benue State factional Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Mr Ezekiel Adaji, has said the party would use Saturday’s local government polls as a litmus test for 2027. Adaji made this statement on Friday in Makurdi when he took over the factional leadership of the party in the state. He expressed confidence that the party would win overwhelmingly on Saturday to herald the party’s successes in subsequent elections. According to Adaji, the council polls will send a signal to the All Progressives Congress, APC, that in 2027 it will no longer be in power. “We are highly prepared for…
Nigerian forward, Sodiq Awujoola, has joined Egyptian Premier League club, Pyramids FC. Awujoola moved to Pyramids from another Egyptian club, Ceramica Cleopatra. The 23-year-old linked up with Pyramids on a season-long loan with an option to buy. Mahmoud Zalaka and Fagrie Lakay moved to Ceramica Cleopatra as part of the deal. The versatile forward joined Ceramica Cleopatra from Smouha at the beginning of last season. Awujoola scored 12 goals and registered 11 assists. He also helped Ceramica win the Egyptian League Cup, beating Tala’ea El Gaish in the final. Transfer: Nigerian forward joins Egyptian club, Pyramids FC
Indigenous rapper, Chibuzor Azubike Nelson, aka Phyno, has issued a stern warning to fans to stop comparing him with his colleague Olamide or any other rapper. Over the years, some fans have consistently subjected Phyno, who raps mostly in Igbo, to comparison with his colleague and frequent collaborator, Olamide, who raps predominantly in Yoruba. An X user with the handle @TheDamiForeign on Friday, drew another comparison between the duo when he wrote: “When it comes to rap, who’s the GOAT? Phyno versus Olamide.” Reacting to the post, Phyno fumed: “Yo!!! Tf is wrong with u guys for God sake.. stop…