Former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu, has warned that Nigeria will suffer the consequences if the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, mess with the Edo State gubernatorial election. DAILY POST reports that former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan, made a similar call on Friday. Goodluck urged INEC and security agencies to be professional and neutral in discharging their responsibilities. According to him, they must live up to expectations as an unbiased umpire and inspire confidence in all actors through a transparent voting process. But in a post on his X handle on Saturday, Odinkalu cautioned that…
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The Vice Chancellor of University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, has disclosed that a total of 11,912 candidates applied to study various undergraduate degree programmes in the institution. Adebowale noted that the candidates applied for various programmes ahead of the 2024/2025 academic session. He added that the candidates attended the post Universal Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) tests conducted by the institution. Adebowale made these declarations via a statement made available to DAILY POST on Saturday. He said that the tests commenced on Thursday. Adebowale noted that he led other principal officers of the institution to monitor the exercise. “I led…
The supply of the Dollar and other currencies increased by 117 percent at the foreign exchange market as the Naira strengthened on Friday. FMDQ data showed that the foreign exchange transaction turnover, which indicates a rise in liquidity in the FX market, increased to $190.57 million on Friday from $87.51 million on Thursday. This represents a $103 million or 117 percent increase compared to the $87.51 million. The development comes as Naira gained at N1,541.52 and N1,663 against the dollar on Friday to end the week on a good note at the official and parallel foreign exchange. Further week-on-week analysis…
Popular media personality, Idowu Adeyemi, aka Yhemolee, has advised couples to stop checking their partners’ phones in a bid to monitor them against cheating. The nightlifer, who recently wedded his longtime girlfriend, Thayour B, stated that it’s risky to check one’s partner’s phone. He emphasised that one could lose their mind and even life as a result of what they might discover from the partner’s phone. Speaking in a video message shared via his Instagram account, Yhemolee said, “My friend called me this morning and told me his fiancée is in the hospital struggling to breathe. “I asked if she…
Jamilu Collins is in line to make an appearance for Cardiff City in Saturday’s (today) Sky Bet Championship clash with Leeds United. Collins suffered an injury during pre-season and has been sidelined since then. The left-back has missed Cardiff City’s opening seven games of the season due to the injury. Manager, Erol Bulut is in the frame to be included in the squad for the game against Leeds United. “He (Collins) trained with us all week so he’s available,” Bulut was quoted by Yorkshire Evening Post. Cardiff City have recorded just one win from five league outings this season. Championship:…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has reiterated that Monday Okpebholo remains its governorship candidate in Edo State governorship election scheduled for Saturday (today). The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr Felix Morka, made this clarification in a statement issued in Abuja. Morka said the clarification became necessary following fake news that Okpebholo had been disqualified by a magistrate court. According to him, the magistrate court that purportedly issued the fake ruling had issued a disclaimer, stating categorically that it did not emanate from it. The Publicity Secretary further said that the fake ruling meant to sow seeds of doubt about the…
The King of Fuji Music, Olasunkanmi Ayinde Marshal also known as Kwam 1 will be live in Nigeria’s capital as the K1 De Ultimate live concert holds on September 30, 2024. Kwam 1 is a Nigerian Fuji musician who popularized a brand of fuji genre. His music appeals to all age groups, irrespective of tribe and background. The event organized by the Yankee Entertainment will be holding at the prestigious Transcorp Hilton in Abuja and will have Kwam 1 entertaining Abuja show patrons with timeless songs capable of bringing back fun memories and putting residents in unforgettable mood. According to…
Abia Warriors are set to miss the services of four players in their Nigeria Premier Football League matchday three encounter with Sunshine Stars. The four players who will miss the game are Nicholas Jonathan, Hameed Yakubu, Izuchukwu Olewunne and Izuchukwu Daniel. Jonathan and Yakubu have been ruled out with minor injuries, while Olewunne and Daniel are out with groin problems and illness, respectively. Abia Warriors will square up with Sunshine Stars at the Otunba Dipo Dina Stadium, Ijebu Ode on Sunday. The Umuahia-based club are winless in their last two matches. Abia Warriors suffered a 2-1 defeat in the same…
Nasarawa United technical director, Kabiru Dogo says he is optimistic of a positive result against El-Kanemi Warriors. The Solid Miners will host the 2023-24 President Federation Cup winners in a matchday three fixture at the Lafia City Stadium on Saturday (today). Dogo said his team will approach the game with vigor, enthusiasm and hunger for the maximum points. “I am very sure we will pick the maximum points on Saturday (today). “We lost our first three points at home here against Shooting Stars, and you are aware of what happened in Minna against Niger Tornadoes,” Dogo told Nasarawa United Media.…
Former Chelsea playmaker, Joe Cole, has predicted that Crystal Palace will beat Manchester United in the Premier League this weekend. Cole also said he is expecting Eberechi Eze to “dominate” the game at Selhurst Park. United are back in South London Saturday evening, four months after their humiliating 4-0 defeat in this same fixture. Erik ten Hag’s side won 3-0 at Southampton last weekend and thrashed Barnsley 7-0 in the Carabao Cup. Palace on the other hand are yet to win in the Premier League this season. But Cole told Paddy Power: “They’ll slip up against Crystal Palace on the…