Chinonso Ogbonna is on the verge of leaving Edel FC, DAILY POST reports. According to reports, Ogbonna is attracting interest from Nigeria National League side, Abia Comets. Ogbonna was in impressive form for Edel FC in the NNL last season. The highly-rated defender is expected to finalise his move before the commencement of the new season. The date for the start of the 2024-25 NNL season will be announced after the Annual General meeting this month. DAILY POST recalled that Abia Comets sacked 21 players after the completion of last season. NNL: Chinonso Ogbonna on Abia Comets radar
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The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Police Affairs, Mr James Sule, has inaugurated a Delivery Task Team that will assist in tracking the implementation of Presidential Priorities and Ministerial Deliverables in the ministry and its agencies. The Ministerial Delivery Task Team, comprising desk officers and representatives from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), the Ministry and the Police Academy, was inaugurated by the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry’s Headquarters in Abuja. The Permanent Secretary pointed out that the key role of the Delivery Officers and members of the Ministerial Delivery Task Team is to gather, analyze, and…
The Edo State Chapter of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria, ALGON, has condemned the alleged assault on the Chairman of Esan West Local Government Area, Mr Collins Aigbogun. The association, through its state chairman, Newman Ugiagbe, described the act at Illeh in Ekpoma as a clear violation of democratic principles and the rule of law. Briefing newsmen at the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Secretariat in Benin on Tuesday, Ugiagbe called for a prompt investigation by security agencies, including the state Attorney-General. He said the association longs to see the perpetrators brought to justice. The state ALGON chair…
Niger State Commissioner of Police, CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman, has directed Area Commanders, Tactical Commanders, and DPOs to implement robust crime preventive measures as a proactive step during the Ember months to ensure the safety of lives and property in the state. The CP, in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, PRO SP Wasiu Abiodun, said the officers are to ensure effective visibility policing with adequate community and stakeholder engagement for intelligence gathering and responsive policing. Danmamman stated, “The months of September to December are customarily known and referred to as ‘Ember Months’ and are usually associated with…
The Premier League’s key Match Incidents panel has ruled that referee Chris Kavanagh had “no choice”, but to send off Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice against Brighton. Rice will now miss Sunday’s trip to Tottenham Hotspur as a result of the dismissal. The England midfielder was already on a yellow card at the start of the second half. He was then given a second booking after he prevented Joel Veltman from taking a quick free kick. Rice made only slight contact with the ball, but it was enough for Kavanagh to deem he had deliberately impeded his opponent. The panel has…
The Joint Security Committee (JSC) of Ikere, Emure, and Ise/Orun Councils in Ekiti State has called for the establishment of a military checkpoint and police post along two inter-state roads notorious for kidnapping activities in the area. The JSC Chairman, Elder Tunji Falana, lamented that kidnappers have been accessing Ekiti State and the area through the two roads linking Ekiti and Ondo States, Emure Ekiti – Eporo Road and Emure Ekiti – Supare Akoko Road, and perpetrating kidnappings for ransom, killings and other crimes. Falana, in a statement made available to newsmen in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday, appealed to Ekiti…
Super Eagles caretaker coach, Augustine Eguavoen, has explained the reason behind his decision to bench Victor Osimhen in the team’s 0-0 draw against the Amavubi of Rwanda. Osimhen was benched for the second consecutive game by Eguavoen. The Galatasaray forward came on to replace Victor Boniface after the break. “Osimhen is our brother, you can’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. We know what he is going through in Napoli. “He just moved to Galatasaray and has not been playing active football for a while now,” Eguavoen told a press conference after the game with Rwanda. “We are trying…
The Federal Government of Nigeria has extended its sympathies to the government and people of Borno State over the devastating flooding that has ravaged Maiduguri and its environs following the unfortunate overflow of the Alau Dam. DAILY POST reports that this tragedy has destroyed properties, homes, and critical infrastructure, as well as displaced families and disrupted the livelihoods of countless individuals. “We share the profound grief and suffering of all those affected by this catastrophe,” Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, said in a statement on Tuesday. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, especially those…
Chelsea have held talks over leaving Stamford Bridge and moving to Earls Court. According to the UK Guardian, the Blues are seeking a resolution to their plans for a bigger stadium. It is understood that expanding the current capacity of 42,000 is a key priority for the new owners. The club’s owners are committed to maximising revenues by building one of the biggest and best stadiums in the country. Chelsea would need to reach an agreement with Chelsea Pitch Owners, which holds the freehold of Stamford Bridge stadium and they could block any attempt to move. A stand-by-stand rebuild has…
The Naira slumped massively against the dollar at the both official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Tuesday. FMDQ data showed that the Naira fell to N1637.59 per dollar on Tuesday from N1580.46 exchanged on Monday. This represents a significant N57.13 depreciation against the dollar compared to the N158.46 exchange rate traded the previous day. Similarly, at the black market, the Naira weakened by N5 to N1660 per against compared to N1655 exchanged on Monday. The depreciation comes after two days of Naira’s appreciation against the dollar at the foreign exchange market. Recall that the Central Bank of Nigeria last…