The family of the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu has accused Southeast governors of preventing the release of the pro-Biafra agitator. Kanu’s brother, Prince Emmanuel said Southeast governors should learn from other zones who worked for their freedom fighters. In a statement he signed, Emmanuel accused Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court Abuja of being an obstacle to Kanu’s freedom. The statement reads partly: “South East Governors, why are you stopping the freedom of your own son? To what benefit is it to keep your son perpetually incarcerated? “Why can’t the SE Governors…
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Senators have unanimously agreed to include full autonomy for local governments in the nation’s constitution but disagreed on the establishment of state Police to tackle insecurity. This was even as Senators from the Southeast and South-South geo-political zones at the forum advocated the creation of additional states. The legislators bared their minds at the sidelines of the retreat which was organised by the Senate Committee on Constitution Review in collaboration with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre, PLAC in Kano. Their decision to save the third tier of government from total collapse following the abuse of their roles by the…
Remo Stars technical adviser, Daniel Ogunmodede has described his team’s win over Rangers as “incredible”. The Sky Blue Stars defeated defending champions Rangers 2-1 at the Remo Stars Stadium on Sunday. Alex Oyowah and Tochukwu Micheal were on target for Remo Stars while Kenechukwu Agu netted the consolation for the Rangers. Ogunmodede heaped praises on the players for the victory. “I need to commend the boys for a job well done,” Ogunmodede told Remo Stars media. “What they have done so far is incredible, very incredible, they all need to be commended.” NPFL: Remo Stars coach Ogunmodede commends players for…
Kano Pillars technical adviser, Usman Abdallah has defended his team after their 2-0 loss against Abia Warriors. Sunday Megwo and Emmanuel Ogbuagu were on target for the Umuahia-based club at the Umuahia Township Stadium. Abdallah said his team is still a work in progress with room for improvement. He commended Abia Warriors for securing the maximum points in the game. “Yes, we still have some areas to address because we’re in the process of building the team,” Abdallah stated in a post-match interview. “We are constantly making adjustments and testing the players we’ve signed. “This gives us a chance to…
Akwa United head coach, Mohammed Babaganaru has labelled his side’s home loss to Sunshine Stars disappointing and unbelievable. The Promise Keepers fell to a 2-1 defeat against Sunshine Stars at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo on Saturday. It was Akwa United’s first defeat of the season. The former Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL champions are still without a win after four matches. “I can’t believe that we lost at home to Sunshine Stars after all the effort we made. I totally understand that in the game of football, there are three results but we didn’t deserve the result we…
Residents of Kwararafa Chiefdom in Gassol local government council of Taraba State have called on the state governor, Agbu Kefas to urgently intervene and stop the Chief of Gassol, Idris Chiroma from allegedly using security forces and the courts to harass them. Making the call in a protest held over the weekend in Kwararafa, the community alleged that the Gassol Chief, whose authority they claim does not extend to Kwararafa, has been employing the police, security operatives, and the judiciary to intimidate the residents. Speaking during the protest, the group’s spokesperson, Kefas Sabo, alleged that cases of police harassment, arrests,…
The people of Agu Umabor community, in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State have sent a Save Our Soul message to Governor Peter Mbah. This is following the devastating gully erosion which has cut off the community from the remaining parts of the state. In a statement made available to journalists on Monday, signed by Abonyi Gilbert Emeka and Ogbu Christopher, the President and the Secretary General, respectively, of Agu Umabor Elites Group, they begged the governor to urgently intervene and save them from the harrowing experience of passing through the death trap. “We wish to draw the attention…
Nigeria midfielder, Raphael Onyedika is up for Club Brugge’s Player of the Month for September, DAILY POST reports Onyedika will battle four of his teammates for the individual accolade. The four other players nominated for the award are; Captain Hans Vanaken, Christos Tzolis, Gustaf Nilsson and goalkeeper Simon Mignolet. The 23-year-old featured in all of Club Brugge’s five league games in the month. DAILY POST recalls that Onyedika won the award in April. The defensive midfielder will now be aiming to pick it up for the second time since his arrival at the club. Belgium: Onyedika nominated for Club Brugge’s…
Families of the two indigenes of Akpawfu community, in Nkanu East Local Government Area of Enugu state, who were recently murdered in cold blood are insisting on getting justice for their departed ones. This is as they accused a traditional ruler in the area, Igwe Christopher Nnamani of fact distortion, insisting that the monarch and those they referred to as his cohorts, have questions to answer. They spoke in reaction to a media publication which decried the police treatment of the arrested suspects. The families have now urged the police to arrest and interrogate the traditional ruler. DAILY POST recalls…
While the Federal Government is planning a low-key Independence Day anniversary celebration, the EndBadGovernance protest organizers have also concluded plans to stage protests across the country. DAILY POST reports that for the second time after President Bola Tinubu took over the leadership mantle in 2023, the FG on Thursday, September 26 announced that the October 1 Independence Day would be on a low key basis due to the mood of the nation. The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume told newsmen that President Tinubu’s government was aware of and sympathized with all Nigerians over the…