Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has asked Nigerians to repent and intensify prayer for Nigeria to overcome all challenges. Gov. Idris, who stated this in a message to mark Nigeria’s 64th anniversary, observed that prayer is key to addressing all kinds of challenges. The governor said: “We must repent and seek divine intervention for God Almighty to give us the wisdom to fix all the security, economic and social challenges ravaging the nation. Remember, with Almighty God, everything is possible. “Prayer is the key to the lingering challenges, therefore, we have no option than to seek forgiveness from our creator,…
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Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has raised the hope of Nigerians that the current strenuous reforms undertaken by the President Bola Tinubu’s government will bring about enormous gains later. He stated this in his address to mark Nigeria’s 64th anniversary celebration in Calabar, the state capital. He cautioned against hoping for early gains, saying: “The eyes of all Nigerians should be on the goal; and not the momentary pains that afflict the body and the stress that assail our mental capacity occasioned by the prevailing economic reforms introduced by the Federal Government. “Admittedly, the inconveniences are enormous but…
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has reiterated its stance that Rivers State will produce the next President General, PG, of the organisation come January 10-11, 2025. This decision is rooted in the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Constitution, which guarantees Rivers State’s right to the leadership role. In a statement released on Tuesday by Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the factional Secretary-General of Ohanaeze, the organisation strongly warned against attempts by two Southeast governors and certain political leaders to disrupt this constitutional process. Isiguzoro emphasised that any efforts to bypass Rivers State’s right to the presidency will be met with strong resistance from Ohanaeze…
Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has picked which of his teammates will win this year’s Ballon d’Or award. A number of players from the LaLiga club have been nominated for the 2024. They include Jude Bellingham, Antonio Rudiger, Vinicius Junior, Dani Carvajal and Kylian Mbappe. Toni Kroos, who has since retired from playing football, also makes the cut. But Tchouameni has said he is “convinced” it will be Vinicius who wins the Ballon d’Or. He said: “Vinicius Jr deserves the Ballon d’Or after the season he had. “He has many chances to win it and I’m convinced he deserves it.”…
In a surprising turn of event, the Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Olanrewaju Ishola provided water and snacks to Endbadgovernance protesters in the state on Tuesday. DAILY POST reports that the protesters who are majorly youths had marched from Ikeja Under Bridge to Gani Fawehinmi Park, seeking improved economic situation. The protest was organised by civil society organisations. The protesters carried placards with different inscriptions calling for an end to hardship in the country. One of the coordinators, Mr Omoyele Sowore, the Presidential Candidate of the African Action Congress in the 2023 elections, said that the economic situation in…
Victor Osimhen is now facing a race to be fit for Nigeria’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying double-header against the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. Osimhen was substituted after the break during Galatasaray’s 3-3 draw against Kasimpasa last Saturday. The 25-year-old scored twice in the encounter. The striker disclosed after the game that his substitution was a precautionary measure. Galatasaray has however released an update on the injury. “The treatment of our football player Victor Osimhen, who felt pain in his upper left posterior muscle during the Kasımpaşa match in the seventh week of the Trendyol Super League and who…
A Nigerian football legend, Kanu Nwankwo has called on footballers to prioritize their health at all times. He advised them to give prompt attention to symptoms of heart diseases. Kanu gave this advice in Port Harcourt on Sunday during a walk to celebrate World Heart Day. He stated that his organization, Kanu Heart Foundation uses the walk to sensitize, educate, and enlighten people about heart failure symptoms and solutions. “We are using this walk to sensitize, educate, and enlighten people about the importance of taking care of their hearts. “We have done this for over five years now. We started…
The Imo State Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, has cautioned the people of the state to refrain from behaviours capable of causing social unrest in the state. The police commissioner gave the warning while reacting to the burning down of the residence of Senator Frank Ibezim, an ex-senator who represented Okigwe senatorial zone in the 9th Assembly, by yet-to-be identified arsonists who also burnt down structures housing National Open University in Ezeoke Nsu Ehime Mbano LGA. The Imo State Police Command in its press statement issued by the command’s public relations officer, ASP Henry Okoye, described the incident as unfortunate…
Manchester United have won their appeal of Bruno Fernandes’ red card against Tottenham Hotspur. This means that the Portugal midfielder will now be available for the Red Devils’ next three fixtures. Man United disclosed this in a post on their website on Tuesday evening. Fernandes was sent off for serious foul play during Man United’s Premier League 3-0 defeat against Spurs at Old Trafford. He was dismissed for a high tackle on James Maddison with three minutes left in the first half of the encounter. The Man United captain was set to miss Man United’s league fixtures against Aston Villa,…
Iran has launched a missile attack against Israel. The Israel Defense Forces, IDF, stated this on Tuesday, warning residents to seek safe shelter. Fox News reports that the IDF warned citizens to remain alert and follow instructions from the Home Front Command. “Upon hearing a siren, you must enter a protected space and remain there until further notice,” the IDF said. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said this latest barrage of missiles is in retaliation for the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. DAILY POST recalls that an Israeli airstrike also killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in July.…