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Ailing music video director, Thankgod Omori, aka TG Omori, has issued a disclaimer following controversial singer, Portable’s claim about Nigerian celebrities not supporting him. DAILY POST reports that Portable had berated Nigerian celebrities for not donating their organs and money to TG Omori who recently underwent an unsuccessful kidney transplant surgery despite making financial donations to controversial cross-dresser, Bobrisky during his prison ordeal. Reacting, TG Omori clarified that his colleagues and friends were “solidly behind” him even before his ailment became public. He urged the public to ignore those insinuating otherwise. Omori emphasised that all he needed were prayers and…

Falconets star, Philomina Addo Yina claimed the Player of the Match award following the side’s victory over Korea on Monday morning. Chris Danjuma’s side won the Group D encounter at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup 1-0. Flourish Sabastine’s 84th minute strike separated both teams on the night. It was Nigeria’s fourth consecutive victory over Korea, having won 2-0 in 2012, 2-1 in 2014 and 1-0 in 2022. Yina was Nigeria’s best performer in the keenly contested encounter. The midfielder took to social media to celebrate the individual accolade. “Jude 1:24 -25. All glory, and honor, and praise belongs…

Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Wanni has reiterated that her colleague, Nelly, underwent surgical procedures to enhance her hips and buttocks. She had earlier claimed during a conversation with her love interest in the house, Shaun, that Nelly’s buttocks were “fake.” She claimed that the hips were not “properly filled.” During Sunday’s live show, the host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, brought up the matter, and Wanni maintained her stance. Ebuka: “I just heard something earlier this evening. You were having a conversation with Shaun a few hours ago. I think Shaun said it’s funny how Sooj still thinks that Nelly’s…

Kaduna State Government earned N171.7 billion and spent N164.6 billion, representing a half-year budget performance of 37.48 per cent and 35.92 per cent of the N48 billion approved budget for the year, respectively. The state realised N27.4bn, representing 22 per cent of the targeted N120bn Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) in 2024. The Commissioner for Planning and Budget Commission, Ahmed Mukhtar Monrovia, made the disclosure during a presentation to the estimates committee members on Medium-Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) figures and other key issues on the preparation of the 2025-2027 budget. He explained that the statutory allocation expected in the state for…

Kano Pillars have completed the signing of Abdulazeez Goma from Nigeria National League (NNL), DMD of Maiduguri. The midfielder signed a two-year contract with Usman Abdallah’s side. The player is the latest addition to Sai Masu Gida’s squad. Goma was Best Player of the Tournament at the DCC 27 Super 8 soccer competition in Kano last month. He is expected to start training with his new teammates as soon as possible. Kano Pillars will take on Ikorodu City in their opening match of the 2024/25 Nigeria Premier Football League season this weekend. NPFL: Goma pens two-year contract with Kano Pillars

Former Arsenal midfielder, Paul Merson, has hailed the club and their boss, Mikel Arteta for securing the services of Raheem Sterling from Chelsea. He said the England international could be key to the Gunners’ title challenge this season. Sterling left Chelsea for Arsenal on Deadline Day loan deal after being deemed surplus to requirements at Stamford Bridge. Sterling, 29, won countless trophies at Manchester City, but was disappointing at Chelsea. Speaking on Sky Sports, Merson insisted that the former Liverpool forward could help take the load off the likes of Bukayo Saka at the Emirates. “I think it’s an amazing…

Eze Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse, a leading traditional ruler in Rivers State, has expressed disappointment in the state governor, Siminialayi Fubara for removing him as chairman of the Traditional Rulers’ Council when he was critically ill. DAILY POST reports that the monarch, who was appointed by the former governor, Nyesom Wike was removed from his position as Chairman of the Rivers Traditional Rulers Council by Fubara on June 21, 2024. The governor, who accused Awuse of being unstable in his leadership of the council under the current administration, replaced him with the Paramount Ruler of Apara Kingdom, Eze Chike Worlu…

Sokoto United have added five new players to their squad for the new season. The new players are Ime Clement Stephen, James Igboyi Joseph, Sule Ibrahim Mohammed, Ikechchukwu GodsPower and Okon Otop. Otop and Mohammed moved from NNL clubs, Inter Lagos and DMD Maiduguri, respectively while Joseph joined from German club Hallbergmoos. Stephen and Godspower teamed up with Sokoto United from non-league sides. Sokoto United announced the new players signing on social media. The players have all teamed up with the rest of their teammates in training for the new season. Sokoto United sign five new players

Former Manchester United midfielder, Paul Scholes has named the club to challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title this season. The former England midfielder reckons that Liverpool could be the club to go all out against Pep Guardiola’s untouchables. Scholes said so after Liverpool dismantled his old club, Manchester United 3-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday. Luis Diaz netted twice in the first with Mohamed Salah providing both assists. Salah himself got on the scoresheet after the break. Scholes said on Premier League Production, via sportskeeda.com, “There’s a real dominance by the Liverpool squad. “They could really challenge for…

Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes, has singled out three Red Devils players following their Premier League 3-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday. The players are Bruno Fernandes, Kobbie Mainoo and Joshua Zirkzee. Scholes said Fernandes was sluggish, Mainoo took time to get going and Zirkzee needed game time. Recall that Erik ten Hag’s side were defeated at Old Trafford as Liverpool took all three points, thanks to goals from Luis Diaz (2) and Mohamed Salah. “The biggest thing I noticed from being pitchside and looking at the players is Liverpool looked fitter and more athletic,” Scholes told Premier League Productions.…