Alex Iwobi registered an assist in Fulham’s 3-1 victory over Newcastle United at the Craven Cottage, DAILY POST reports. Iwobi set up Emile Smith Rowe’s second goal in the second half. The 28-year-old has now scored one goal and provided three assists in five Premier League outings for the Whites this season. The Nigerian has been the main man in Fulham’s midfield since the start of the season. Iwobi was in action for the entire duration of the game. His international teammate Calvin Bassey also featured for 90 minutes. EPL: Iwobi bags assist in Fulham’s win against Newcastle United
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Florence Otedola, also known as DJ Cuppy, a popular disc jockey and daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, has made history as the first Nigerian to host an opening session at the United Nations General Assembly, UNGA. Cuppy moderated the Youth Action Day at the 2024, UNGA, themed “The Summit of the Future – Youth Actions Day.” Cuppy also delivered a musical performance after her keynote session. Her session became the largest youth gathering in UN Headquarters history. Other personalities at the session include the UN Assistant Secretary-General for Youth Affairs and the president of Cape Verde, José Maria Neves.…
Sunshine Stars Technical Adviser, Kennedy Boboye says it is a must for his team to secure maximum points in the game against Abia Warriors. Boboye stated that the victory would give the team the opportunity to push for the Nigeria Premier Football League title. Sunshine Stars will host Abia Warriors in a matchday three fixture at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode on Sunday. “Any team that wants to win the league must maintain a good position on the log to show their readiness for the title and that is the more reason we must win tomorrow’s encounter against…
Médecins Sans Frontières, MSF has raised alarm over the risk of malaria and cholera outbreaks in Maiduguri, where severe flooding has displaced 400,000 residents and claimed 24 lives. The organization warned that without urgent medical and humanitarian support, the situation could worsen, with malnutrition levels likely to rise and waterborne diseases spreading rapidly across the affected areas. In a statement released on Saturday by the Field Communications Manager Zoe Bennell and Communication Officer, Abdulkareem Yakubu, the Doctors without Borders, MSF expressed grave concerns about the heightened risk of malaria and waterborne diseases, particularly cholera, due to the widespread flooding that…
In the vibrant space of Nigerian culture, where music, fashion, and nightlife intersect, one brand has consistently stood out as a true “Meister of Culture.” Jägermeister, the iconic German herbal liqueur, has seamlessly woven itself into the cultural fabric of Nigeria, becoming synonymous with unforgettable experiences and dynamic collaborations. A Symphony of Sound Jägermeister’s love affair with Nigeria began with the universal language of music. Recognising the country’s pulsating rhythm and its reputation as a global music powerhouse, Jägermeister embarked on a mission to become an integral part of this energetic scene. The brand’s sponsorships of major concerts and music…
Josh Maja scored the winning goal as West Bromwich Albion extended their unbeaten run in the Sky Bet Championship courtesy of a hard-earned 1-0 victory over Plymouth Argyle on Saturday afternoon. Maja netted the decisive goal two minutes after the hour mark. It was the Nigeria international’s sixth goal of the campaign. The Baggies have now claimed five victories from their first six fixtures. It was also their third consecutive clean sheet this season and they remain top of the log. Carlos Corberán’s men will face Sheffield Wednesday in their next league game. Championship: Maja fires West Brom to victory…
The Independent National Electoral Commission has uploaded over 73.67 per cent of the results from the Edo governorship election onto its Result Viewing Portal. DAILY POST reports that 3329 results out of 4,519 polling units where elections held in the state have been uploaded. Recall that Anugbum Onuoha, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo, had assured that the governorship election results would be transmitted electronically. Onuoha spoke in an interview on Arise Television on Saturday, stressing that only a poor network could hinder the transmission of results to the viewing portal (IReV). “We have trained the operators for the…
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah has described the Enugu Local Government Council election as democracy in action, lauding both the electoral process and massive voter turnout. The governor gave the commendation after casting his ballots at Owo Ward in Nkanu East Local Government Area, in the Saturday council election. “This is a major milestone for us to be conducting the first local government elections under this administration across the state. “Before I came here, I have been able to get reports on what is going on across the state, and I am very happy to report that the…
Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has described the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as the most dangerous institution in Nigeria. Davido made the allegation in a series of posts on his X handle on Saturday amid the ongoing gubernatorial election in Edo State. “The most dangerous institution in Nigeria @inecnigeria,” he wrote. The Afrobeat singer urged Edo residents to be ready to follow their votes and the result from the polling units up until the state collation centre. According to him, INEC will not transmit results electronically even after making promises. “We already know that @inecnigeria will…
The Kaduna State 2023 Labour Party candidates have rallied support for Senator Nenadi Usman, the National Chairperson of the caretaker committee of the party, urging stakeholders to unite behind her in repositioning the party as a robust opposition force. The group’s spokesperson, Dr Yusuf Abdullahi, made the call in a statement issued to newsmen, saying that Nenadi’s emergence as the National Caretaker Committee Chairperson has saved the party from the brink of collapse, as she deserved the continued support to lead the party and foster unity. He asserted, “If not for her emergence, Nigeria’s electoral bodies would have deregistered the…