The Labour Party in Anambra State has raised the alarm over the alleged publication of names of members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, as its candidates for the forthcoming local government election. The party, at a press conference it addressed on Saturday, said it neither sold forms for the local government election, nor did it conduct any primary election to nominate candidates. The state publicity secretary of the party, Engr Theo Egbe who addressed journalists at the state party secretariat, said the election which is scheduled for September 28,2024, is a mere sham. He said: “They have conducted…
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Workers of small scale enterprises, SMEs, in Nasarawa LGA of Kano State have staged a demonstration against electricity tariff hike, describing it as a threat to their jobs. According to them, many SMEs were planning to shut down operations due to the hike in electricity tariff. Aisha Abdullahi, who spoke on behalf of the female protesters, noted that their means of livelihood is under attack, stressing that the operators of the SMEs are planning to shut down operations because they can’t afford the new tariff. She said, “We have nothing but this job. We didn’t ask for government jobs anywhere.…
The managing director of Powell Homes and Shelters Ltd, Arc Chibuikem Onyekachi has said that the main focus of his company is to provide affordable housing for residents of Enugu and other parts of the country. Chibuikem who noted that real estate must not be expensive to be real estate said this during a breakfast meeting with realtors drawn from Enugu and other parts of the South East on Friday. “When you come to real estate, I don’t believe that real estate should be expensive for it to be regarded as real estate. Instead of clustering in the city center,…
Asisat Oshoala has heaped plaudits on her Bay FC teammates following Saturday’s 1-1 draw with North Carolina Courage. Oshoala opened scoring for the visitors in the 11th minute. The home team however fought back with Ashley Sanchez netting the equaliser 12 minutes later. It was Oshoala’s fifth goal of the season for Bay FC. “It was a good feeling especially for the team, great efforts from the guys against a very tough side,” Oshoala told the club’s official website. “They are a good team and play good football as well, it was difficult but we were able to get one…
Christ Embassy Fellowship is thrilled to invite the general public to an extraordinary day of Salvation and Grace with Pastor Chris, happening on September 20th, at 12:00 PM at the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. This special event has been ordained for a glorious harvest, and we don’t want you to miss it! It’s an opportunity to come together in the presence of the Lord, with hearts full of devotion and worship. As the Bible declares, “the gospel is the power of God unto salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16). Be prepared for a miraculous time and a life-changing outpouring…
Enyimba technical adviser, Yemi Olanrewaju says his team still have a lot to do to secure qualification to the group stage of the CAF Confederation Cup. The People’s Elephant played out a goalless draw with Burkina Faso side Etoile Filante in the first leg of the second preliminary round tie at the Mamadou Konatè Stadium on Friday. The return leg will be played next weekend at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Yemi assured that the team will double up their effort in the return leg. “The job is not yet done. We can’t celebrate anything until we seal everything…
Rangers forward, Onyekachi Okafor has urged his teammates to fight for qualification for the group stage of the CAF Champions League after a slim win against Angola’s Sagrada Esperanca. The Flying Antelopes secured a narrow 1-0 win over the Angolans in the first leg of the CAF Champions League second preliminary round tie at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium on Friday. Okafor urged his teammates to push harder in the second leg tie in Angola. Rangers will lock horns with Sagrada Esperenca at the 11 de Novembro Stadium in Angola next Sunday. The Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions need…
Jigawa State Government has declared Tuesday, September 17th 2024 as a work free day to mark the celebration of the Eidel-Maulud, the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). This was disclosed in a statement signed by the State Head of Service, Alhaji Muhammad K. Dagaceri. The statement was made available to journalists by Public Relations Officer Ismaila Ibrahim Dutse. “I write to inform you that Government has declared 14th R/Awwal,1446AH (17th September, 2024) as work free day to celebrate the Birthday (Maulud Nabiy) of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W),” the statement said. While making the declaration on behalf of Governor…
Southampton have registered Paul Onuachu for the 2024/25 Premier League season, DAILY POST reports. Onuachu spent last season on loan at Turkish Super Lig club Trabzonspor. The 30-year-old was expected to leave the South Coast club after he was excluded from the Saints’ matchday squad for their opening three league games of the season. Trabzonspor have also been prized out of a permanent move for the giant striker. The Black Sea Storm claimed Southampton asked for €15 million for Onuachu. The former Genk star is in Southampton’s 25-man roster alongside his international teammate, Joe Aribo. EPL: Southampton register Onuachu for…
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Nelly, has clarified her relationship with her supposed boyfriend in the house, Sooj. In a chat with fellow housemates, Chizoba and Ben, Nelly claimed that she isn’t dating Sooj despite they sharing intimate moments together. Chizoba: “Do you see you and Sooj continuing your relationship outside Biggie’s house?” Nelly: “We are not dating, we are just there.” Sooj had previously told the housemates that he can’t marry a woman with a tattoo. Nelly has tattoos on her body. Ben had also predicted that Nelly and Sooj’s relationship would not last beyond the show…