The Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative, NEITI, Dr Orji Ogbonnaya Orji, has said the growth of Nigeria’s extractive industries is dependent on the active engagement of Civil Society Organisations, CSOs, in its activities. He noted that CSOs are the watchdogs of democracy and governance, insisting that their role in the Nigerian extractive sector can only be effective when fully equipped to play industry-specific roles. Orji made the assertions at the opening of a Civil Society Roundtable on the EITI Framework in Abuja. Speaking on the theme; “NEITI’s Mission and the Pivotal Role of Civil Society Organizations…
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Sociopolitical activist Aisha Yesufu has said President Bola Tinubu’s supporters would ensure a worse president succeeds him. Yesufu stated that Tinubu’s supporters would ensure his successor canonizes him and makes him a saint. She noted that former presidents Goodluck Jonathan and Muhammadu Buhari cannot be described as good leaders. Posting on X, she said, “Is Buhari now a competent leader because Tinubu is a worse disaster? Jonathan cannot be a competent leader because Buhari became a disaster! “The foolishness of threatening people who had the guts to change a failing and callous leader because the person that replaced him became…
Former Premier League referee, Keith Hackett, has hit out at VAR over Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez’s tackle on Chelsea’s Cole Palmer. The incident happened during Man United’s Premier League 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday. Martinez had raised his foot to catch Palmer studs-up on the knee, with the ball having flown into the air without the Argentina defender touching it. Referee Rob Jones only saw fit to show Martinez a yellow card, though. VAR Michael Salisbury also reviewed the incident but didn’t see a reason to upgrade the booking to a red card. However, Hackett…
Reuben Abati, a veteran journalist and former Senior Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Goodluck Jonathan, has said that Nigerians voted for the ’emilokan’ manifesto in the last 2023 presidential election. Abati, the lead anchor in the popular Arise TV breakfast talk show, Morning Show, made this known on Monday. The statement comes after former Vice President Atiku Abubakar stated that Nigerians were inundating him with inquiries on solutions to Nigeria’s current challenges. Atiku said President Bola Tinubu’s government should be humble enough to borrow from his ideas to solve the country’s challenges in the interest of the…
Former Big Brother Naija season 7 contestant, Eloswag, has reacted to his leaked sextape. The reality star mistakenly shared his bedroom with an unidentified lady on his Snapchat page around 3 a.m. on Sunday, and quickly deleted it. The video, however, went viral on the internet after a controversial blogger reposted it. Reacting to the development in a deleted post on X, Eloswag speaks on his intention to take legal action against the blog. He wrote, “I mistakenly posted a video on my Snapchat by 3am and deleted it immediately, guess who has the video? GISTLOVER? How? Please, can I…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has predicted that the team that wins the Premier League title this season will have a low points tally. Guardiola was reacting to their shock 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth, which ended their unbeaten start to the 2024/2025 campaign. The result leaves City in second place and two points behind leaders Liverpool. Last season’s title rivals, Arsenal, are a further five points behind. Guardiola’s men, who are looking to lift a fifth consecutive title, have broken the 90-point barrier four times in the past. But Guardiola does not believe that will be required this time due…
Former England striker, Alan Shearer, has picked the “favourite” to win the Premier League title this season. This follows a dramatic weekend, where Manchester City and Arsenal both lost. City’s unbeaten start to the campaign ended with a 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth, while Newcastle beat the Gunners 1-0 at St James. Liverpool are now top of the table after they saw off Brighton 2-1 at Anfield. Arsenal are in fifth place, seven points behind Liverpool and five behind Man City. “I would still say the favourites are Man City, but it’s close,” Shearer said on The Rest is Football podcast.…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has stated that Nigerians should be able to buy Dangote Refinery’s locally made Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) at a cheaper price than the current ex-depot prices of N960 and N990 per litre. The spokesperson for IPMAN disclosed this in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Monday. His comment follows a statement on Sunday by Dangote Group spokesperson, Anthony Chiejina, who indicated that Dangote Petrol is sold at N960 per litre for ships and N990 per litre for trucks. The company also alleged that those who claim to be importing PMS at…
Bayelsa United have called for patience from the club supporters following the stalemate against Enyimba in Yenagoa. The Prosperity Boys were held to a 1-1 draw by Enyimba at the Samson Siasia Stadium, Yenagoa on Sunday. Ekene Awazie cancelled out Magbisa Wisdom’s early strike for Bayelsa United in the game. Bayelsa United stayed that it wasn’t the result the team planned for from the game. “It’s not the result we wanted against the People’s Elephant,” Bayelsa United wrote on X after the game. “We urge you all to be patient with us; the setback is temporary.” Bayelsa United currently occupy…
Arsenal sporting director, Edu, has decided to leave the Premier League club. According to Sky Sports, this decision has taken the Gunners by surprise. It is understood that Edu is being considered for a role with Evangelos Marinakis’ group of clubs. That currently includes Nottingham Forest, Olympiacos and Rio Ave. It however, not clear if that is why Edu is leaving Arsenal. The 42-year-old was appointed in 2019 and shares a strong bond with Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, with whom he has rebuilt the team into title contenders. EPL: Edu in shock exit from Arsenal