The Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, said a notorious Boko Haram terrorist, Bochu Abacha, has surrendered to troops deployed in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. The Chief Military Information Officer of MNJTF, Ndjamena, Lt. Col. Olaniyi Osaba, revealed this in a statement in Maiduguri on Saturday. Osaba said that Abacha, a key figure in several terrorist operations, admitted to participating in multiple operations along the Mongunu-Baga axis. According to him, Abacha attributed his surrender to the intense operations of MNJTF and his dwindling interest in the cause. Osaba further stated that on surrender, Abacha handed over one AK-47…
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Club Brugge head coach Nicky Hayen has shared his thought on Raphael Onyedika’s red card against Sporting Charleroi, DAILY POST reports. The defensive midfielder was sent off by the centre referee in the 55th minute for a poor tackle. Hayen declared that the decision by the match official was harsh. “That is never a red card. Yes, he (Onyedika) goes in hard, but not with the studs on the ankle. That was not a dangerous action and he also touches the ball,” Hayen said after the game “It is not that he hits him full on the ankle or the…
Voting has commenced for the ongoing local government election in Anambra State in some polling units across the state, while some are yet to witness the arrival of officials and materials. At Amikwo Ward 6, Awka South Local Government Area, voting was going on smoothly when DAILY POST correspondent arrived. There was, however, the absence of security agencies as well as voting cubicle. Presiding officer Obikwere Joy said a total of 1,883 persons were captured in the voters register. She said voting started around 10 am. Voters who spoke to DAILY POST expressed satisfaction with the exercise. A voter, Mr…
The Federal Government has declared Tuesday, October 1, as a public holiday to commemorate the nation’s 64th Independence Day Anniversary. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this declaration in a statement by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Magdalene Ajani, on Saturday in Abuja. Tunji-Ojo felicitated with Nigerians at home and abroad on the occasion. The minister applauded the patient and hardworking Nigerian men and women, stressing that their sacrifices would not be in vain. He emphasised the need for Nigerians to reflect on the labour of our heroes past and be inspired for the tasks ahead.…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted the names of the inaugural Governing Board members for the North West Development Commission, NWDC, to the Senate for confirmation. The NWDC Governing Board nominees submitted to the Senate by Tinubu include are as follows: Chairman: Ambassador Haruna Ginsau (Jigawa) MD/CEO: Professor Abdullahi Shehu Ma’aji (Kano) Members: Dr. Yahaya Umar Namahe (Sokoto); Hon. Aminu Suleiman (Kebbi); Sen. Tijani Yahaya Kaura (Zamfara); Hon. Abdulkadir S. Usman (Kaduna); Hon. Muhammad Ali Wudil (Kano); Shamsu Sule (Katsina); and Nasidi Ali (Jigawa). President Tinubu had recently assented to the bill sponsored by the Deputy President of the Senate,…
The Israeli army has officially announced the killing of Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah. Nasrallah had been the leader of the Iran-backed militant group for 32 years. He was reported to have been the target of Friday’s strikes on Beirut. In a post on X, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said he “will no longer be able to terrorize the world.” However, Hezbollah has not issued a response to the military’s announcement. Killing Nasrallah has marked a staggering escalation on the Israeli side. For much of the early conflict with Hezbollah (which began on 8 October – a day after Hamas’…
Al Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday made an incredible record after scoring a goal in his side’s Saudi Pro League 2-0 win over Al-Wahda. Ronaldo’s penalty goal against Al-Wahda was his 70th for Al Nassr since joining the club after leaving Manchester United in 2022. The Portugal captain has now scored 70 or more goals for four different clubs, making him the first player to achieve such a feat. Ronaldo scored 450 goals for Real Madrid, 101 goals for Juventus, 145 goals for Man United and 70 for Al Nassr. The 39-year-old has further cemented his legacy as one…
Former Chelsea manager Graham Potter has said he is ready to return to football management. Potter has been out of work since he was sacked at Stamford Bridge in April 2023. The 47-year-old was fired after just four wins and left the Blues 11th in the Premier League table — 12 points off the Champions League places. Since then he has been linked with Manchester United and the England job. He told The Telegraph: “I’ve felt ready to return for a little while. “It still has to be the right thing, but I’m excited for it. I’m excited to hear…
Super Eagles duo of Victor Osimhen and Kenneth Omeruo will battle for supremacy when their clubs, Galatasaray and Kasimpasa, clash in a Turkish Super Lig clash on Saturday. The encounter will hold at the Rams Park, Istanbul. Omeruo,30, will be tasked with the responsibility of marking out Osimhen and other Galatasaray’s forwards in the encounter. The centre-back’s deep knowledge of Osimhen’s playing style would be vital for Kasimpasa in the game. Osimhen will be out to open his goal account for Galatasaray in the encounter. The 25-year-old has made three appearances for the Yellow and Reds without a goal to…
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said he has been provoked into a more intense rivalry with Arsenal. This follows their 2-2 draw in the Premier League at Etihad Stadium last weekend. After the game, City’s duo of John Stones and Kyle Walker claimed the Gunners used the “dark arts” while trying to protect their 2-1 half-time lead. Arsenal defender Gabriel also said they would be waiting for the champions’ visit to the Emirates. Speaking on Friday, Guardiola said: “You want a war? Now we war. “Gabriel said it perfectly in the press after the match, so this is a war.…