President Bola Tinubu on Monday commiserated with the Yar’Adua family over the passing of Hajiya Dada. DAILY POST reports that Hajiya Dada, the mother of the late former President Umaru Yar’Adua, and the late General Shehu Yar’Adua died on Monday. Tinubu’s reaction was contained in a statement issued by his spokesman Ajuri Ngelale. The president extended his condolences to Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, the people of Katsina State, and to the many lives the late matriarch had touched. “The President mourns Hajiya Dada, yet extols her legacy of compassion, faith, honesty, and good fellowship. “President Tinubu prays for the repose of…
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Victor Osimhen’s release clause has been reduced to €75million by Napoli. The Nigerian striker had a €130million release clause inserted in the deal he signed with the Serie A side last year. However, Osimhen failed to seal a move away from Italy this summer and is now set to join Galatasaray on a season-long deal. The Turkish club will cover his €9/10m salary, with no option or obligation to buy. Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, wrote on X: “Victor Osimhen to Galatasaray, here we go! Deal done and all documents have been approved. “Osimhen’s release clause will be €75m with…
Nigerians across the country are groaning as the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) has hit over N1000 per liter in many parts of the country. This comes as Dangote Refinery offers the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited a lifeline to exit the petrol importation burden. Earlier, the 650,000 barrels per day Lagos-based refinery confirmed to DAIlLY POST that it has commenced PMS production. According to the Spokesperson of Dangote Group, Anthony Chiejina, in an exclusive interview with DAILY POST on Monday, the Dangote petrol would ease endless fuel queues, foster the country’s productivity and ensure energy security. “The Refinery…
Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Monday declared a British national, Andrew Wynne, aka Andrew Povich, and a Nigeria, Lucky Obiyan, wanted for allegedly plotting to overthrow the democratically elected government. The police accused the British national of building a network of sleeper cells to topple the government and plunge the nation into chaos. 2. The mother of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, Hajiya Dada Musa Yar’Adua, has died. She was 102. A friend to the Yar’Adua family, Hamza Saulawa, confirmed the death of the centenarian on Monday to…
The National Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Data Protection Commission, NDPC, Dr. Vincent Olatunji, has stated that it is now the right of citizens for their privacy to be protected. Olatunji said this when he received a group of international data protection experts from Somalia who were on a study tour to explore Nigeria’s data protection ecosystem and its unique models. Nigeria and Somalia are meant to exchange ideas on the protection of data, with the East African nation eager to learn what their West African counterparts are doing to keep the privacy of their citizens safe.…
Sulaiman Kamil Folarin will assume the role of caretaker coach at Nigeria Premier Football League side Remo Stars for the start of the season. Head coach Daniel Ogunmodede is away on international duty for the Super Eagles 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Benin Republic and Rwanda. Ogunmodede will serve as one of the assistants to caretaker coach Augustine Eguavoen. His Rangers counterpart, Fidelis Ilechukwu, is the other assistant coach. Remo Stars will open their campaign with an away clash against Abia Warriors on Sunday. Ogunmodede is expected to return to the bench for the team’s matchday two South…
The Nigeria Football Federation has suspended two match officials for poor officiating in the ongoing Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, Championship in Calabar. The affected officials are Referee Amamong Idongesit Anthony (Akwa Ibom) and Assistant Referee Blessing Nwika (Rivers). The officials have been withdrawn from further participation in the tournament. The decision, which takes immediate effect, comes in light of their actions during the encounter involving Imo Striker Queens and Pelican Stars at the UJ Esuene Stadium on Sunday, September 1st, 2024. According to the NFF, the performance of both officials was deemed to have brought disrepute to the integrity…
Some members of the ruling All Progressive Congress, under the aegis of the APC Youth Solidarity Network, have called for the removal of the Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, Mele Kyari. The call, according to the party group, followed the revelation that the oil company owed $6.8 billion in debt. DAILY POST recalls that the spokesperson of the company, Olufemi Soneye, admitted on Sunday that the firm was strained by fuel supply costs. He confirmed a report that the prolonged scarcity of fuel across Nigeria was caused by the $6.8 billion debt owed…
The Nasarawa State Government has initiated a training programme for 50 auto-technicians to equip them with the skills needed to convert petroleum vehicles to run on Liquefied Natural Gas, LNG and Compressed Natural Gas, CNG. This move is part of the state’s response to the recent removal of the petroleum subsidy and aligns with the Federal Government’s plan to introduce gas-powered vehicles across Nigeria. The five-day training, set to take place at the PAN Learning Centre in Kaduna State, aims to promote sustainable energy alternatives that reduce fuel costs and contribute to environmental conservation. Speaking to journalists in Lafia, the…
Al Nassr have terminated the contract of former Manchester United full-back Alex Telles, only 12 months after he arrived. Telles joined up with Cristiano Ronaldo at the Saudi Arabia Pro League side. However, just two matches into the new campaign, Telles has agreed to tear up his contract. This was confirmed by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano on Monday. The Portuguese defender only arrived at Al-Nassr last summer in a £4 million move but has reportedly fallen out of favour with manager Luis Castro. Telles played 38 times in his 14 months, scoring three times in all competitions for the club.…