Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara on Friday morning stormed the state’s Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) over an alleged attempt by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force to take over the facility ahead of the local government elections. DAILY POST gathered that the development occurred at about 1 am on Friday when the governor’s camp were informed of the attempt by the police. According to a video clip, the policemen attempted to scale through the gates and strong room of the commission to allegedly cart away sensitive electoral materials meant for the conduct of Saturday’s local government election in the State.…
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Embattled Rivers State factional chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Tony Okocha, has admitted to rigging local government elections under former governor Rotimi Amaechi’s tenure. Okocha said his rigging of local government elections under Amaechi’s tenure was not a secret. Okocha served as the Chief of Staff to Amaechi from 2007 to 2015. However, in an interview with Channels TV programme, Okocha said he should be praised for being a whistleblower. According to the embattled APC chairman, election riggers should not be behind bars. He said, “On the issue of whether I rigged the election, I did not hide…
Former Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ekiti State, Barrister Gboyega Oguntuase has given insight into why a former governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose has not been expelled from the party for anti-party activities. Recall that Fayose didn’t support his party presidential candidate, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 election, but allegedly worked for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Bola Tinubu. He has also openly endorsed the current governor of Ekiti State for a reelection for a second term in 2026, a move seen by his party as amounting to anti-party activities. Oguntuase, who briefed newsmen…
Albert Hilary has rejoined Nigeria Premier Football League side, Plateau United, DAILY POST reports. Hilary announced his return to the Peace Boys on social media. “Happy to be back and better mentally,” Hilary wrote on X. According to reports, Hilary recently failed to secure a move abroad. The 18-year-old forward featured regularly for Mbwas Mangut’s side in the NPFL last season. Hilary registered 12 goals for Plateau United last season. NPFL: Albert Hilary rejoins Plateau United
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa and Shehu Abdullahi are set to make a return to Kano Pillars. The duo were spotted in training with the Sai Masu Gida on Thursday ahead of this weekend’s Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) matchday five encounter against Sunshine Stars. Musa and Abdullahi are currently without a club after leaving their European clubs. Kano Pillars are yet to make a statement on the status of the two players. Musa previously had two stints with the Sai Masu Gida in the Nigerian top-flight. Abdullahi will be making his return to Kano Pillars since moving abroad in…
Real Madrid defender, Antonio Rudiger has singled out Chelsea duo, Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer for special praise. Rudiger, a former Chelsea player, described Jackson and Palmer as ‘very good players’. The Germany international spoke ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest this weekend. “I always watch the games when I can, if I don’t play myself. But I always watch their games. There is a hell of a lot of talent, like really a hell of a lot of talent,” Rudiger told The Inside Scoop. He added, “I’m very happy especially for Nicolas Jackson, that he is…
Manchester United defender, Harry Maguire has insisted that manager, Erik ten Hag still has the support of the dressing room. Maguire was speaking after the team threw away a two-goal lead to draw 3-3 with FC Porto in the Europa League on Thursday night. There was speculation about Ten Hag’s future ahead of the game, following a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham last Sunday. With the Red Devils facing another defeat in Portugal, Maguire rose highest in added time to head in the equalizer. United only have two points from their two opening Europa fixtures ahead of their trip to Aston…
Governor of Gombe state, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has set up a high-level negotiation team to engage with the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Non-Academic Staff Union of Universities (NASU) and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) all of Gombe State University (GSU). Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), in a statement, explained that the team would be chaired by the deputy governor, Dr Manassah Daniel Jatau. According to him, the committee, comprising other key government officials, has been tasked with negotiating the demands put forward by…
Evicted Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Kassia Sule, has revealed that her husband, Kellyrae asked her out for two years. She disclosed this in a recent interview with media personality, Hero Daniels. She explained that after she finally accepted his proposal, they dated for ten years before getting married. “Kellyrae asked me out for 2 years, we dated for 10 years before getting married. I cry sometimes when I see hurtful opinions about me,” the reality star said. DAILY POST reports that Kassia and Kellyrae decided to hide their marriage from fellow housemates as a strategy. However, she…
Galatasaray manager, Okan Buruk has lamented Victor Osimhen’s absence in the club’s UEFA Europa League clash against Rigas FS. The Yellow and Reds surrendered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 against their Latvian opponent. Osimhen missed the encounter due to muscle problem. Buruk believed the 25-year-old could have helped the team get victory in the game. “Of course, we can have shortcomings here. Victor Osimhen was not there because he was injured. “With him, you can find more solutions in such matches,” Buruk told the club’s official website. “We saw that Icardi also moved around more and played more comfortably;…