Nigeria’s football legend Segun Odegbami has warned Super Eagles captain Ahmed Musa against his plans to return to the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. Odegbami believed that Musa’s decision was a ploy to return to the national team for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. DAILY POST recalls that Musa recently hinted at the possibility of returning to play in the NPFL. The 31-year-old previously had two stints with Kano Pillars in the Nigerian top flight. “It is in the news now that, six months after departing the national team and not securing a contract abroad, Musa will be rejoining…
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The Emir of Minna, Alhaji Umaru Faruq Bahago, has denied reports attributed to him in which he allegedly urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to probe past leaders and administrations in the country. The traditional ruler’s rebuttal was contained in a statement signed on his behalf by the Secretary of Minna Emirate Council, Alhaji Garba Kuta, and made available to journalists in Minna on Saturday. He explained that the statement was made by one of the turbaned chiefs in the emirate, Malam Musa Maikudi (Achaza), the Hadimin Minna, who was misquoted in the news reports during a citizen sensitisation event. The…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has singled out Andre Onana for praise following their 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Onana pulled off several saves at Selhurst Park to deny the hosts a goal. The pick of the bunch was a sensational double save late in the game to keep out Ismaila Sarr’s rebound. “Football is relentless, as we all know and they got their moment in the 44th minute. “We made one mistake and it was a big chance but also, Onana played a brilliant game. “That was a good save but also, especially the one in…
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has successfully uploaded 90.33 per cent of the results from the Edo governorship election to its Results Viewing Portal, IReV, as of the time of filing of this report. Accordingly, results from 4,082 out of the 4,519 polling units where elections were held in the state have been successfully transmitted on the portal. This means that only results from 437 PUs are yet to be uploaded on IReV. Earlier, the Resident Electoral Commissioner for Edo, Anugbum Onuoha, reassured the public during an interview on Arise Television that electronic transmission of results would proceed smoothly,…
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has rued his side’s 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace on Saturday. The Red Devils started the game at a high tempo but were denied by their former goalkeeper, Dean Henderson. However, the hosts came into the match after the break, with Eberechi Eze missing a late chance to win it. After the game, Ten Hag said he was not content, as they should have taken maximum points. The Dutchman told Sky Sports: “When we don’t win, I’m not content. We should have won. I think first half, we ate them alive. “Then in the…
Victor Osimhen bagged an assist for the second consecutive game as Galatasaray defeated Fenerbahce 3-1 in the Istanbul derby. Galatasaray got off to a good start when Dominik Livakovic put the ball into his own net in the 20th minute. Osimhen then set up his former Napoli teammate Dries Mertens for the second goal eight minutes later. DAILY POST recalls that the 25-year-old also registered an assist on his debut for Galatasaray. He was in action for the entire duration of the game. Gabriel Sara netted the third goal for Okan Buruk’s side one minute before the hour mark. Edin…
DAILY POST has obtained the results of the governorship election in Edo State uploaded so far to the IREV of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC. DAILY POST reports that INEC has uploaded 86.55% of the results from the Edo governorship election, totalling 3,911 out of 4,519 to the INEC IReV portal. As it stands, the following results have been submitted to the INEC IReV portal. 1. Esan West (97%) PU: 200 Uploaded results: 194 2. Etsako West: (79%) PU:322 Uploaded results: 254 3. Oredo LGA: (97%) PU: 619 Uploaded results: 599 4. Ovia North (88%) PU: 292 Uploaded results:…
The Abia State Government said that it has been fair and transparent in the distribution of the four tranches of the Federal Government palliatives to Abia citizens. The Special Adviser to the Abia State Governor on Policies and Intervention, Rev. Fr. Christian Anokwuru, stated this in Umuahia while briefing the press on the distribution of the palliatives across the state. He said that the state government first received a total of 16,800 bags of 50kg rice and 13,260 bags of 50kg maize. The government sold the bags of maize and bought rice instead and then added 4,800 bags of 50…
Former Super Eagles head coach Sunday Oliseh has showered encomium on Nicolas Jackson for his impressive performance in Chelsea’s win over West Ham United. Jackson scored a brace in the Blues 3-0 victory at the London Stadium on Saturday. The Senegal international capitalised on poor defending by the hosts to put Chelsea ahead in the fourth minute. The young striker added the second in the 18th minute following a brilliant pass from Moises Caicedo. Oliseh took to social media to appreciate Jackson for his remarkable display. “5 matches, 4 goals and 2 assists; Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson is truly impressive, rekindling…
Afrobeat singer Davido and Jubril Gawat, Senior Special Assistant on New Media to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, engaged in a heated exchange on X over political differences. It all started after Davido tagged the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, “the most dangerous institution in Nigeria.” The singer made the allegation on Saturday following the controversy trailing the ongoing governorship election in Edo State. Dismissing Davido’s claim, Gawat, who is an APC member, attacked the singer with an unfavourable response. He wrote, “This tweet means ONLY one thing.” In response, Davido, who is a strong supporter of Edo’s PDP candidate Asue Ighodalo,…