Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, has suggested that anyone dreaming of becoming president in 2027 is not serious. Amadi’s statement comes after the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared the All Progressives Congress, APC’s Monday Okpebholo as winner of the Edo State governorship election. “Anyone thinking of being the President of Nigeria in 2027 and not thinking of disbanding this @inecnigeria is not serious,” he posted on X. The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had also rejected the result declared by the INEC. Tony Iyoha, PDP’s state collation agent for the party alleged that…
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Sky Sports pundit, Jamie Carragher, has said Manchester City still have the edge over Arsenal in the Premier League title race this season. Both sides played out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Etihad on Sunday, with John Stones scoring a dramatic 98th-minute equaliser to deny the Gunners all three points. City have won the last title in the last four seasons, with Mikel Arteta’s men runners-up in the last two seasons. Arsenal are the first side to take points off Pep Guardiola’s team this season, but City have a two-point advantage after five games. “I just think they’ve got…
Nigeria’s external reserves, which represent the country’s stock of foreign currency, have reached a 22-month high of $37.39 billion as of September 19, 2024. Data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) revealed that as of September 19, 2024, the reserves hit the highest level since November 4, 2022, when it stood at $37.36 billion. On a year-to-date basis, the country’s external reserves rose by $4.37 billion from $33.02 billion recorded at the start of the year on January 2, 2024. The development showed a recovery in Nigeria’s foreign currency position in the period under review. This comes as the…
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Wanni has revealed that she dreamt about her boyfriend, Shaun’s eviction from the reality show. DAILY POST reports that the trio of TJay, Handi and Shaun were evicted from the reality show on Sunday. During a teary monologue on Sunday night, Wanni revealed that she can’t celebrate making it to week 9 because of her best friends, her twin sister, Handi and her boyfriend, Shaun’s eviction. She regretted not telling Shaun about her dream that she and him were evicted. Wanni said, “Big H, I miss you. I can’t even celebrate making it…
Four members of the same family, including two young children, were killed in a gas explosion that caused their home to partially collapse in southern Italy. The tragedy occurred in the town of Saviano, near Naples, where a two-storey house was destroyed by the blast early Monday morning. The victims include a boy and a girl, their mother, and their grandmother. Italian firefighters, the Vigili del Fuoco, said the father and a newborn baby were rescued alive from the rubble. The father remains in serious condition at a hospital in Naples, while the baby’s injuries are not life-threatening, according to…
Yemi Olanrewaju claimed Enyimba were fortunate to secure a spot in the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup. The two-time African champions defeated Burkina Faso’s Etoile Filante 3-2 on penalties in their second preliminary round contest on Sunday. The two teams battled to a 0-0 draw over two legs. Enyimba had chances to seal victory in regulation time at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium but failed to put them away. Olanrewaju said his players must improve their performance in the group stage. “I wish we could have ended the game before the penalities considering the chances we missed. We…
Nigeria’s revenue from Nigerian Railway Corporation on passenger transportation grew by 53.14 percent to hit N1.69 billion in the second quarter of 2024, compared to the N1.10bn recorded in the corresponding quarter last year. The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this in its rail transportation data for Q2, 2024. In Q2, 2024 a total of 689,263 passengers travelled via rail system, relative to 474,117 reported in the corresponding quarter of 2023. Similarly, N537.36 million was collected from goods/cargo conveyed via rail in Q2 2024, up by 206.68 percent from N175.22 million received in Q2 2023. In addition, revenue generated from…
Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh claimed Arsenal deserved more from Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester City. Mikel Arteta’s side were held to a 2-2 draw by the title holders at the Etihad Stadium. The Gunners put up a remarkable performance at the back after Leandro Trossard was sent off just before the break. Manchester City went in front after nine minutes through Erling Haaland. Arsenal, however, rallied through goals from Ricardo Calafiori and Gabriel. Substitute John Stones rescued a point for the hosts in injury time. Oliseh praised the Gunners for their defensive solidity in the game.…
The average cost for refilling a 12.5-kilogram Cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking gas) increased by 69 percent in 2024 to N15,552.56 from N9,194.41 in the corresponding period in 2023. This is as the price has increased by 9.5 percent on a month-on-month basis to N15,552.56 per 12.5kg in August 2024 from July N14,261.57 The National Bureau of Statistics disclosed this in its LPG price watch for August released on Sunday. On state profile analysis, Rivers recorded the highest average retail price for the refilling of a 12.5kg Cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas) with N17,086.36, followed by Cross…
Niger Tornadoes head coach, Majin Mohammed says victory over Plateau United was a testament to the team’s hard work and determination. Mohammed’s side defeated Plateau United 2-1 at the New Jos Stadium on Sunday. The young tactician singled out his defenders for praise in the game. “We planned for this win. Our strategy worked perfectly. The players executed their roles exceptionally well,” Mohammed stated in a post-match interview. “We knew Plateau United would push hard, but our defence was solid. The win is a testament to our team’s hard work and determination.” “They came to Kaduna and beat us last…