Manchester City have now equalled their Premier League rival, Manchester United for the longest unbeaten run in UEFA Champions League history. Pep Guardiola’s side achieved the feat after beating Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League on Tuesday. Before the game, Man City’s clash with Slovan Bratislava, the Cityzens sat one game behind Man United on the leaderboard for the longest undefeated streak in the Champions League. Man United had gone 25 games unbeaten from 2007 to 2009 in the competition. However, City has now matched that tally thanks to a 4-0 victory against Slovan Bratislava. Recall that goals from Ilkay…
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Residents of Karaworo street, in Lokoja, the Kogi State capital were on Wednesday morning shocked after a day-old baby boy was found in a drainage. According to an eyewitness, the incident occurred at Karaworo, near Kutepa Juma’at Mosque. The mother is yet to be known. A 45-year-old woman, Talatu Ibrahim, who found the baby in a gutter beside her window, told DAILY POST that she heard the cry of a baby. “When I heard the cry of a baby at the back of my window, I ran outside and saw the newly born baby boy dumped in a gutter beside…
United States, US, has vowed to defend its forces and interests against Iran. Vice President Kamala Harris said the US is committed to the unwavering security of Israel. Posting on X, the Vice President wrote: “I unequivocally condemn Iran’s reckless and brazen attack against Israel today. Israel, with our assistance, was able to defeat the attack. Our cooperation saved many lives. “My commitment to the security of Israel is unwavering. And we will never hesitate to defend U.S. forces and interests against Iran.” On Tuesday, Iran launched over 180 ballistic missiles into Israel. The Israeli military said it received no…
The Crude Oil Refinery Owners Association of Nigeria says the Naira-for-crude deal is currently restricted to Dangote Refinery due to the quantity of crude oil available at the disposal of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited and the Nigerian Government. The Spokesperson of CORAN, Eche Idoko disclosed this in an interview with DAILY POST. His comment comes as the Federal Government announced the commencement of the Naira-for-crude sale deal to Dangote Refinery on Tuesday. Idoko explained that Dangote Refinery is the only petroleum products refiner in Nigeria producing Premium Motor Spirit which is why the plant is the beneficiary of…
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, operating under Sector III Operation Hadin Kai on Tuesday rescued 38 hostages and disrupted a Boko Haram logistics’ syndicate during intensified clearance operations in the Lake Chad region. A statement from the Chief Military Information Officer at MNJTF Headquarters in N’Djamena, Chad, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osoba, said the operation took place in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno on the Baga axis. Osoba said that the MNJTF troops intercepted a group of Boko Haram terrorists transporting a large number of hostages. Upon encountering the soldiers, the terrorists abandoned the hostages and fled…
More cracks have emerged on the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Abia State, as some prominent members of the party in Ukwa-East and Ukwa-West Federal constituency have mandated the member representing them in the House of Representatives, Chris Nkwonta to join the All Progressive Congress, APC, without delay. Nkwonta is the only House of Representatives member elected on the platform of the PDP in Abia during the 2023 general elections. Rising from their crucial stakeholders’ meeting held at Obehie, Ukwa West LGA on Tuesday, the PDP top shots expressed disillusionment over what they called ‘intractable crises’ at the national level…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Kwara State strongly condemned the unlawful arrest, harassment, and continued detention of Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Oloje, a prominent PDP chieftain in Oloje community, Ilorin West LG by the Kwara State Police Command. It called for the immediate and unconditional release of the party member or be charged to court if there is a legitimate case against him. According to the party, “the arrest is a blatant attempt to oppress opposition members into silence following the backlash that greeted the fraudulent local government elections in the state.” In a statement issued in Ilorin on Wednesday, signed…
All On Partnerships for Energy Access (All On) and the United States African Development Foundation (USADF) are pleased to announce the renewal of their partnership to expand off-grid energy access in Nigeria, with a focus on underserved communities. Building on the success of their collaboration from 2017 to 2022, this new initiative will see both organizations commit a combined $10 million over the next three years to support innovative, African-owned businesses providing sustainable energy solutions. To commemorate the renewal, a signing ceremony was held in New York, attended by All On CEO, Caroline Eboumbou and USADF President and CEO, Travis…
Nigeria’s Flamingoes have departed the country for a two-week training tour in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The players and officials travelled to Santo Domingo aboard a Turkish Airline from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. Head coach Bankole Olowookere unveiled a 21-player list for the competition on Monday. The Flamingoes are expected to play friendly games while in Santo Domingo. The West Africans are drawn in Group A with the Dominican Republic, Ecuador and New Zealand for the 2024 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup. The Dominican Republic will host the competition from October 16 to November 3. U-17 WWC: Flamingoes…
Manchester United have officially included Chido Obi-Martin in their first team for this season. The Danish forward is listed as the third-choice striker behind Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. According to football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, on his X handle on Wednesday, the 16-year-old is expected to get some minutes this campaign. Obi-Martin signed for United as a free agent after leaving Arsenal this summer. He made headlines in November 2023, after he scored 10 times for Arsenal’s U16s in a 14-3 win over Liverpool. In total, Obi-Martin scored 32 goals in 24 appearances at youth team level for Arsenal…