Author:

Victor Boniface has admitted that Bayer Leverkusen’s victory over Wolfsburg was a difficult one, DAILY POST reports. Die Werkself defeated Wolfsburg 4-3 in a thrilling Bundesliga encounter on Sunday. The game was heading to a stalemate before Boniface scored the winning goal in injury time. The Nigeria international admitted that the visitors made things difficult for his team. “We knew how Wolfsburg would perform and what to expect,” Boniface was quoted by the club’s official website. ” At half-time, we agreed again because we really wanted to turn the game around for our fans. We did that. Of course, we…

Justice Inyang Edem Ekwo of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has dismissed a suit seeking the removal of Dr Abdullahi Ganduje as the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC. The suit instituted against Ganduje by the APC North Central Group was thrown out on Monday by the Judge on various grounds. Among others, Justice Ekwo held that the APC North Central Group is not a juristic person having not been registered in law and therefore has no legal power and capacity to file the suit. The Judge also held that the plaintiff failed to explore the internal mechanism…

Manchester City midfielder, Bernardo Silva has slammed referee Michael Oliver following his side’s Premier League 2-2 draw with Arsenal on Sunday. Silva claimed that Oliver allowed a sequence of time-wasting events during the encounter at the Etihad Stadium. Goals from Erling Haaland, Riccardo Calafiori, Gabriel Magalhães and John Stones ensured both teams shared a point each. Arsenal was reduced to 10 men during the encounter after Leandro Trossard’s red card. “The referee allowed a sequence of time-wasting events. The thing that bothers me most is having a lot of meetings with the FA,” Silva was quoted by Fabrizio Romano as…

A member of the House of Representatives representing Ibadan North West/Ibadan South West federal constituency, Hon Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide, has appealed to leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to learn from their previous mistakes. Olajide who was elected on the platform of the PDP advised the party’s leaders to close ranks and unite so as to win future elections. He spoke in reaction to the result of the gubernatorial election held in Edo State. Our correspondent reports that the PDP candidate lost the election which was won by the All Progressives Congress, APC. Olajide in a statement made available…

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has expressed happiness that he is no longer the only governor on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the South South region of Nigeria, which has six states. Governor Otu expressed the belief that by the next general election in 2027, the number will further increase. This was contained in a statement signed by Gill Nsa, Chief Press Secretary to Otu, in reaction to the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo. He stressed that “it is a promising indication of unity and collaboration that will fortify the South-south region’s position in…

Abia Warriors head coach, Imama Amakpakabo has described his team’s draw against Sunshine Stars as tough. The Umuahia-based club played out a 0-0 draw with Sunshine Stars at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium in Ijebu-Ode on Sunday. Amakpakabo commended his players for maintaining discipline throughout the game. “Another point on the road, tough as it is,” he told Abia Warriors media. “I think we were able to keep our heads and organisation throughout the game. “We have to go back and work on how to convert most of the chances we have been creating.” NPFL: Draw against Sunshine Stars was…

Ikorodu City head coach, Bright Ozebagbe says the draw against Kwara United was a positive result for his team. The Oga Boys held Kwara United to a 0-0 draw at the Kwara Sports Complex in Ilorin on Sunday. Ozebagbe said that the team will build on the positives from the game. “We had a full one week of rest after our journey to Kano,” Ozebagbe reckoned in a post-match interview. “I also understand that this is the Premier League where we had to play differently. “But we had to play our game and hope for the best.” Ikorodu City will…

Kwara United technical adviser, Tunde Sanni has blamed his players for the goalless draw against Ikorodu City. Sanni stated that his players were too anxious to score in the game. Kwara United are winless this season after two games. “I don’t understand why my players had to be selfish upfront,” Sanni stated in a post-match interview. “They were too eager to score and resorted to selfish play upfront. “This wasn’t what we practiced at training.” The Harmony Boys will square up against Bayelsa United next in Yenagoa. NPFL: Kwara United coach, Sanni blames players for draw against Ikorodu City

Barbadian singer, Rihanna has revealed that she no longer prioritises clubbing. Speaking on the sidelines of the Milan Fashion Week, the 36-year-old mother of two disclosed that she stopped liking the club in her mid 20s. She was asked to choose between the pub and the club and she said, “Definitely, the pub. I stopped liking the club in my mid 20s.” Rihanna also shared more about her personal preferences: “Coffee or tea? Coffee. I don’t sleep. I need it. “I also prefer tequila to champagne.” Rihanna and her partner, rapper A$AP Rocky donned head-to-toe in Bottega Veneta at the…

The Southern Nigeria Senators Forum has commended the electorate in Edo State for electing one of their members as governor of the State on Saturday, saying that the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo will usher progress and development in for the people of Edo State. The Forum reacted to the declaration of Senator Okpebholo as winner of Edo State governorship election on Sunday. In a statement issued by the Chairman of the Forum, Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru and made available to DAILY POST on Monday, the lawmakers of the southern extraction maintained that the governor-elect has track record of achievements…