Josh Maja was on target as West Bromwich Albion defeated Hull City 2-1 at the MKM Stadium on Sunday. The visitors took the lead in the 12th minute after Karlan Grant smashed home from inside the box. Maja doubled the advantage five minutes later scrambling home from close range after he was set up by Darnell Furlong’s header. It was the forward’s ninth goal of the season for the Baggies. Joao Pedro reduced the deficit for the home team five minutes before the break. They were however unable to find the equalising goal. Championship: Maja helps West Brom beat Hull…
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Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, HURIWA, has called on the Northern governors and senators to focus their attention on economically liberating and empowering their peoples. The call came as members of the National Assembly are currently divided along regional lines over the Tax Reform Bills recently introduced by President Bola Tinubu. The rights group further appealed to Nigerian senators and House of Representatives members to engage in merit-based debates around the new tax reform bills so as to ascertain the long-term impacts, merits or demerits, rather the igniting ethnic and regional tensions over the matter. “Those who oppose the…
The starting XI for the Premier League clash between Chelsea and Arsenal has been confirmed. The match will take place on Sunday evening at Stamford Bridge by 5:30 pm. Chelsea head to the game following a 1-1 draw with Manchester United in their last game, while Arsenal lost 1-0 to Newcastle United. Here are the starting XI for both teams: Chelsea: Sanchez, Gusto, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella, Caciedo, Lavia, Madueke, Palmer, Neto, Jackson. Substitutes: Jorgensen, James, Badiashile, Adarabioyo, Veiga, Fernandez, Nkunku, Mudryk, Felix. Arsenal: Raya, White, Saliba, Gabriel, Timber, Partey, Rice, Odegaard, Saka, Martinelli, Havertz. Substitutes: Neto, Zinchenko, Lewis-Skelly, Kiwior, Jorginho,…
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has declared his intention to present the state’s 2025 budget to the four-member faction of the State House of Assembly. Fubara will be presenting the budget to the House of Assembly led by Victor Oko-Jumbo, and not the 27 lawmakers led by Martin Amaewhule. He made this known during the official inauguration of two state-of-the-art community town halls, as well as the introduction of a tertiary scholarship and empowerment initiative launched by the Speaker for Akiama and Aganya communities in Bonny Local Government Area on Saturday. He said, “The Speaker has facilitated the screening of…
Victor Osimhen continued his impressive form by scoring a brace in Galatasaray’s 3-2 home win over Samsunspor on Sunday. DAILY POST recalls the 25-year-old also netted twice in Galatasaray’s 3-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday. Osimhen opened scoring for the title holders with a superb header after three minutes. Cameroonian midfielder, Olivier Ntcham equalised for the visitors from the spot five minutes after the break. Galatasaray regained the lead five minutes later courtesy of another header from Osimhen. The Nigeria international has now scored eight goals and registered four assists in nine appearances for Okan Buruk’s side. Substitute Michy…
A Chief Magistrate’s Court sitting in Enugu East Magisterial District has remanded one Mr. Anthony Onyeukwu, over the death of an 11-year old houseboy, Goodluck John. This, the Enugu State Government said, was in line with its sustained war against all forms of child abuse. According to the Commissioner for Children, Gender Affairs and Social Development, Enugu Mrs. Ngozi Enih, Mr. Onyeukwu, aged 47, was arrested following a tip-off from one of the Ministry’s whistle-blower channels that Master Goodluck John’s death was linked to abuse in the hands of the family where he lived with as a houseboy. However, Mr.…
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has vowed that his administration will track down those who killed three persons during a recent attack in Umuahia. The governor directed the Police and other security agencies to fish out the killers and bring them to book. Otti gave the directive at Government House, Umuahia, during a media chat with journalists. He lamented that one of the victims, a banker, was his friend. The governor assured the residents that his administration is doing everything to ensure the security of citizens through regular support to the various security agencies. “I am aware of the unfortunate…
Victor Osimhen on Sunday held up teammate Mauro Icardi’s shirt after scoring Galatasaray’s first goal against Samsunspor in a Turkish Super Lig clash. The Nigeria international also did Icardi’s popular goal celebration. Osimhen’s action was a sign of his recovery wishes to the Argentine, who is sidelined for the remainder of the season due to injury. Watching from the stands, Icardi smiled and applauded the touching gesture from Osimhen. The match eventually ended 3-2 in favour of Galatasaray. Osimhen scored two goals. Substitute Michy Batshuayi also netted a goal for the hosts at RAMS Park. Turkey: Victor Osimhen holds up…
The Coalition of Arewa Groups, comprising 300 organizations across 19 Northern states, has backed President Bola Tinubu’s tax reform bills. Tinubu’s tax reform bills include the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, the Tax Administration Bill; the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, meant to repeal the Federal Inland Revenue Service, FIRS, Act and create the Nigeria Revenue Service, NRS; and the Joint Revenue Board Establishment Bill. Northern leaders, including traditional rulers and the Northern Governors Forum, NGF, had opposed the Nigeria Tax Bill 2024, claiming it would impoverish the North. In the same vein, a prominent northern senator, Ali Ndume (APC Borno…
Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe has finally spoken about her decision to marry popular movie marketer, Kazim Adeoti, professionally called Adekaz. The actress spoke during her recent appearance on _Nollywood on Radio’. DAILY POST reports that Mercy Aigbe announced her third marriage with Adekaz in January 2022, as second wife. Speaking of her decision to be Adekaz’s second wife, the actress stated, “One of the reasons I got married to him is that we are both in the same industry. “Together, we are building a production empire. I just felt I needed someone to collaborate with in the industry, and it…