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The Labour Party, LP, in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra State has threatened to boycott the September 28 Local Government elections in the area. The Local Government Chairman and the Secretary of the party, Mr Chidi Chinwuba and Mr Onyeka Aghadiuno, made the threat in a statement issued in Awka and made available to newsmen on Friday. The statement urged the public to disregard any list published by the Anambra State Independent Electoral Commission, ANSIEC, that included any LP candidate in the LGA. According to the statement, the list did not originate from the party. It explained that…

Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has admitted he must start winning games to retain the backing of the club’s hierarchy and save his job. Newly-appointed United CEO, Omar Berrada, came out publicly to back Ten Hag following back-to-back defeats against Brighton and Liverpool. The defeats leave the Red Devils in 14th place ahead of their trip to Southampton at lunchtime on Saturday. It is a game Ten Hag cannot afford to lose, with the pressure already building on the Dutchman just three games into the new season. “In football you have to win, you have to deliver, that’s clear,”…

Pope Francis has urged Catholic voters in the United States of America to “choose the lesser evil” between former President Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. The pontiff stated this during a press conference on Friday held from his papal airplane after a 12-day tour of Southeast Asia and Oceania. The pope criticized Harris’ support of abortion rights as being an “assassination,” while he also chastised Trump, saying “not welcoming migrants is a sin.” “You must choose the lesser evil. “Who is the lesser evil? That lady, or that gentleman? I don’t know. Everyone, in conscience, [has to] think and…

Innovative technology brand TECNO has unveiled the new PHANTOM V Fold2 5G, an AI-enhanced second-generation foldable smartphone that brings more efficiency for business professionals and creatives. Embracing the incredible possibilities of large-screen foldable devices, it is a powerhouse of productivity and creativity elevated by futuristic AI innovation. PHANTOM V Fold2 5G is freshly equipped with the brand-new TECNO AI suite of AI functions, including the upgraded Gemini-integrated Ella AI Assistant, AI Artboard, AI Wallpaper and more. It also features advanced hardware, with 6.42” outer and 7.85” main 120Hz LTPO screens with 30-120° hovering capability, a powerful 5750mAh Aircell battery, 70W…

Manchester United have submitted their official squad list to the Premier League. DAILY POST reports that the paperwork was required following the completion of the transfer window. The Red Devils published the squad list in a lengthy post via their website ahead of their Premier League clash with Southampton on Saturday. The squad list is divided into two sections, which includes players aged over 21 and below that same age. Summer signings Matthijs de Ligt, Noussair Mazraoui, Manuel Ugarte, Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee are all included in the list. Players Over 21: Altay Bayindir Amad Antony Casemiro Diogo Dalot…

Lagos State Government has increased boarding fees in all secondary schools from N35,000 to N100,000 per term. This was confirmed in a letter to all boarding school principals signed by the Director, Basic Education Services, Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, Olufemi Asaolu, on Friday. It read, “I have the directive of the Honourable Commissioner to inform all Public Boarding House schools in Lagos State that the State Government has approved the review of the Boarding fee payable in all Public Boarding House schools in Lagos State. “The newly approved fee is N100,000 Only.” The letter also added…

Manchester United have included Sekou Koné in their Premier League squad for this season. This was disclosed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano. Romano disclosed this in a tweet on X on Friday night. “Man United have included Sekou Koné as part of their PL squad for this season,” he tweeted. “2006 born Mali midfielder considered huge talent for present and future.” This is coming ahead of Man United’s Premier clash with Southampton on Saturday afternoon. EPL: Man Utd include Kone in current squad

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike declared last night that he had no apologies to offer any one for threatening to put fire in any Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) controlled state undermining his position in the party. Wike, speaking on Channel TV, also vowed that nothing would ever make him support his estranged political godson and successor as Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara, again. 2. The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a wanted drug baron, Alhaji Suleiman Ganiu Aremu (a.k.a Barryshine) two years after coming…

Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike on Friday expressed surprise that the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, was complaining about Anugbum Onuoha being the Edo Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) some days before the election. Wike said Onuoha is his first cousin and has been the REC in Edo State for over a year. This comes after Tony Aziegbemi, Edo PDP chairman, asked the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to redeploy Onuoha over ties with Wike. Aziegbemi had expressed a lack of confidence in the REC’s ability to conduct a free and fair election in the state. DAILY POST…

Chelsea on Friday confirmed that their defender David Datro Fofana has left the club to join Göztepe SK on loan until June 2025. The Premier League west London club disclosed this in a statement on their website on Friday. “Chelsea forward David Fofana has completed a season-long loan move to Turkish side Goztepe SK,” Chelsea’s statement partly read. Fofana’s loan deal also includes re-call clause for January. The 23-year-old is not in Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca’s plan for this season. This is coming ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League tie with Bournemouth on Saturday night. Transfer: Chelsea star leaves Maresca’s side…