The National Bureau of Statistics has said the cost of a Healthy Diet declined on a Month-on-month basis to N1,255 per day in August 2024 from N1,265 in July amid high prices of food. NBS disclosed this in its recent Cost of a Healthy Diet, CoHD data released on its official website. According to NBS, this represents a slight 0.8 percent decline compared to N1,265 recorded in July this year. NBS said, “This is a lower bound (or floor) of the cost per adult per day excluding the cost of transportation and meal preparation.” On a zonal level analysis, the…
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Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has confirmed his 23-man squad for Thursday night’s Europa League clash against FC Porto. The Red Devils were held to a 1-1 draw by Twente in their first fixture this season. Ten Hag is looking to get back to winning ways after three matches without a win, as pressure continues to build. The Dutchman will have a strong squad to call upon, with Kobbie Mainoo fit despite hobbling off against Tottenham last Sunday. Man Utd’s travelling squad: Goalkeepers: Bayindir, Heaton, Onana. Defenders: Dalot, De Ligt, Evans, Lindelof, Maguire, Martinez, Mazraoui. Midfielders: Casemiro, Collyer, Eriksen,…
A bill to establish the South South Development Commission passed second reading in the Nigerian Senate on Thursday. The proposed Commission, according to the bill sponsored by Senator Ekpeyong Asuquo (Cross River South), “was meant to receive and manage funds from the Federation Account Allocation and other sources, donations, aids, grants for integration, development, resolution of infrastructural deficit, militancy, communal crises as well as tackle ecological, environmental problems; and for related matters”. Similar bills concerning five other geopolitical zones have been signed into law. Speaking on the bill, Senator Seriake Dickson (Bayelsa Central) maintained that the South South Development Commission,…
The Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Emeka Beke has asserted that former Minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi remains the party’s leader in the state. Beke emphasized that despite Amaechi’s current silence, he continues to be a significant influence and active member of the APC. He dismissed rumours that Amaechi has withdrawn from politics, particularly at the state level. This was contained in a statement issued on Thursday and made available to newsmen. “Amaechi is still the leader of the APC in Rivers State. It is impossible to discuss the history of politics in this state, especially…
Club Brugge captain, Hans Vanaken has lauded Raphael Onyedika for his exemplary display in the club’s win over Sturm Graz. The Belgian Pro League champions defeated Sturm Graz 1-0 in their UEFA Champions League clash on Wednesday night. It was Club Brugge’s first win in the competition this season. Onyedika set up Christof Tzolis for the winning goal late in the game. “What a goal. Fine control, great assist too by Onyedika, and then neatly tucked in by Tzolis,” he told the club’s official website. “We had so much possession. We had another excellent opportunity through Jutglà, that really should…
The Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) has said that it will not allow anyone or group of persons to disrupt the Rivers State local government election holding on Saturday, 5th October. The President of IYC, Dr. Theophilus Alaye stated this while addressing a press conference on Thursday in Port Harcourt. He said the intention of Governor Siminilayi Fubara to conduct the local government election is to ensure that governance at the grassroots takes full swing in order to deliver the dividends of democracy to the people. “As Ijaw youths, we won’t allow any individual or groups of persons to disrupt the…
Days after smashing a fan’s phone, Nigerian singer Asake has engaged in a boxing fight with his bodyguard. The incident happened during the singer’s live performance in Dublin on Wednesday. DAILY POST reports that Asake had a few days ago made headlines after he angrily smashed a fan’s iPhone 16 pro max in Paris while trying to take a picture with him. Asake in a now trending video created a scene at his recent stage performance in Dublin, Ireland. The video captured Asake displaying his boxing skills towards his bodyguard, a development that raises eyebrows among the audience. The singer…
A former military Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (Rtd) has linked the heightening insecurity in the Sahel region to poverty, unemployment and weak governance. Abdulsalami spoke at the first News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, annual lecture on Thursday in Abuja. He added that climate change, environmental degradation among other factors had provided fertile ground for insecurity to thrive in the region. “At the heart of the insecurity in this region, among other factors, are the undercurrents of poverty and unemployment, for the proliferation of small arms and light weapons. “Also weak governance, and institutional failures, as well as climate…
New England Revolution assistant coach, Pablo Moreira praised Alhassan Yusuf for his impressive performance in the club’s 1-0 victory over Nashville SC. Yusuf put up an impressive performance in the encounter. Moreira praised the defensive midfielder’s work ethic and exceptional passing abilities. “I think as more games go, you’re going to see him be more comfortable,” Moreira was quoted as saying by The Blazing Musket. “But it’s what we saw, it’s why we wanted him here, and he’s just scratching the surface because, I said this last time, he’s got a world class engine.” Yusuf joined the Major League Soccer…
A former Barcelona star, Sergio Busquets has claimed that players will have to embark on strike over concerns arising over the increasing rate of fixtures. Busquets, who now plays for Inter Miami, suggested that a strike would be the only way the players would be heard. Players, especially those playing in Europe, are contending the increase in fixtures by UEFA and FIFA. Rodri of Manchester City, Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois, and Liverpool’s Alisson Becker have echoed the same concerns. Busquets told BeSoccer: “If the players decide to go on strike, it will be necessary to do so. It is the…