The Arewa Youth Assembly has urged Dangote Refinery to transparently make public the cost of refining a liter of fuel. “This transparency will enable Nigerians to hold the right parties accountable,” the assembly said. The Arewa youth organisation was reacting to recent statement by Muslims Right Concern (MURIC), which blamed the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL for the rising price of Petrol. MURIC had in a recent statement blamed NNPCL for the increase in petroleum prices and allegedly acting against the Dangote refinery. The reaction by Arewa Youth Assembly was contained in a press release signed by the Speaker…
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Benin Republic head coach, Gernot Rohr, has admitted his team could not stop Ademola Lookman in their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Uyo on Saturday. The Atalanta winger fired a brace as the Super Eagles trampled on the Cheetahs 3-0 in the matchday one encounter. Lookman dribbled past three Cheetahs defenders before slotting home Nigeria’s opener in first half stoppage time. The 26-year-old nodded home the Super Eagles third goal eight minutes from time. “I am not surprised by the result as I know the talent and potential of this team,” a gracious Rohr said after the match.…
At least three people were killed, and several others sustained injuries in a series of multiple accidents along the Maryland axis of Lagos State in the early hours of Sunday. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the fatalities in a statement issued by the agency’s Head of Public Affairs, Nosa Okunbor. According to Okunbor, the first accident occurred when a diesel-laden tanker experienced brake failure, crashing into several vehicles and claiming the lives of three individuals. An unspecified number of people were injured. LASEMA’s response team arrived at the scene around 1:13 am and encountered a second accident…
Benin Republic coach, Gernot Rohr, has named three players who helped the Super Eagles defeat his team 3-0 in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier on Saturday. Rohr’s side had defeated Nigeria in June during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers but were thrashed at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in Uyo. Benin defended well against Nigeria for almost the entire first half, but their resilience was broken by a moment of individual brilliance from 2024 Ballon d’Or nominee, Ademola Lookman. Substitute Victor Osimhen then added the second goal in the second half before Lookman made it three for…
Will Jennings, the acclaimed lyricist behind iconic hits such as Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On” from Titanic and Steve Winwood’s “Higher Love,” has passed away at the age of 80, according to reports from multiple U.S. media outlets. Jennings reportedly died at his home in Texas, though the cause of death has not yet been disclosed. Jennings, a native of Kilgore, Texas, enjoyed a prolific career spanning five decades. His journey in Hollywood began in 1976, and he quickly rose to prominence with the success of songs like Barry Manilow’s “Looks Like We Made It,” co-written with Richard…
A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun, Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to act swiftly and save the masses from further hardship. Oyintiloye said that what Nigerians are experiencing at the moment makes it mandatory for the President to act faster and employ strategies that would bring immediate relief. Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker, expressed confidence in President Tinubu’s ability to alleviate the suffering of the masses while speaking with journalists on Sunday in Osogbo. However, he suggested that strategies that would bring instant relief should be adopted. He also noted the economic hardship the…
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)have intercepted consignments of cocaine and pharmaceutical opioids concealed in ladies’ sanitary pads and hair treatment cream containers, heading to the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Cyprus at three courier firms in Lagos. This was announced by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media & Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, in a statement on Sunday. The NDLEA disclosed that in one of the logistics companies, no fewer than 30 parcels of cocaine, weighing 1.1 kilograms and concealed in hair cream containers, were recovered by officers of the Directorate of Operations and General Investigation (DOGI) during the examination…
Parents and guardians across Taraba State are currently raising concerns over the increasing cost of fuel as schools reopen tomorrow. Some of them, who spoke with DAILY POST on Sunday in Jalingo, the state capital, said the situation will undoubtedly put additional financial pressure on their households. Many parents, particularly those with children attending schools far from their areas of residence, expressed concern over the sharp rise in fuel prices, which they noted has made daily commutes more expensive and unsustainable. One of the parents, who claimed they are already dealing with the high cost of food items, school supplies,…
Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has reacted to his side’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying 3-0 victory over Benin Republic. Nwabali was in goal as Nigeria defeated Benin at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. The Chippa United shot-stopper kept clean sheet against Gernot Rohr’s side. DAILY POST reports that a brace Ademola Lookman and a goal from Victor Osimhen gave Augustine Eguavoen’s men the victory over the visitors. Reacting, Nwabali, in a tweet on his X account described the win as an ‘important three solid points and clean sheet accomplished.’ He wrote: “Great team performance. Important 3…
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has hailed Ademola Lookman after the Super Eagles player led Nigeria to beat Benin Republic 3-0 in Saturday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match. Lookman was impressive as he scored a brace to ensure Augustine Eguavoen’s side defeated Benin at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo. His team-mate Victor Osimhen also scored a goal during the encounter. The Atalanta forward was named Man of the Match as Nigeria claimed all three points against Gernot Rohr’s side. In a tweet via its X account after the game, CAF posted a photo of Lookman…