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Embattled Miss South African contestant, Chidimma Adetshina, has stated that she is not looking forward to getting back to the country soon. DAILY POST reports that Chidimma had faced criticism in South Africa during her Miss South Africa contestant announcement. She, however, pulled out from the pageant following the South African Home Office allegations of fraud and identity theft involving her mother. Chidimma, subsequently received an invitation to join Miss Universe Nigeria pageant, which she accepted after withdrawing from Miss SA. Following her arrival in Nigeria over a week ago to compete in the pageant, Adetshina has expressed her joy…

The Kwara State Customs Command, has generated N3.371b between June and July, 2024. Operatives of the command also intercepted 1,153 parcels of cannabis sativa (marijuana) hidden in fabricated compartments and other components of one DAF truck with registration number T-25750-LA. The Customs Area Commander, Faith Matthew Ojeifo, disclosed at a press conference in Ilorin on Wednesday, that the DAF truck was intercepted along Yamboa Axis of Bukuro in Baruten Local Government Area of Kwara State on July 3,2024 at about 1700hours. “While the search was ongoing, the driver realizing that the eagle eyes of our officers have discovered that there…

Atiku Abubakar, 2023 Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has criticized the Federal Government policy which pegged age limits for entry to tertiary institutions. Recall that the Federal Government he announced that candidates must be 18 years old before they are admitted into tertiary institutions. Education Minister Tahir Mamman said that the West African Examinations Council, WAEC, and the National Examinations Council, NECO, has been instructed not to allow underage children to write their examinations. Reacting, Atiku on his X said the policy belongs to the Stone ages. According to him, the recent policy is an absurdity and…

Watford legend, Troy Deeney, has urged Manchester United to sign hould Chelsea forward Raheem Sterling. Deeney believes the England international will offer Manchester United attackers leadership role. Sterling is expected to leave Chelsea before the summer transfer window closes this week. The 29-year-old has been banished from Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca ‘s first-team squad. When asked whether Sterling would improve Man United manager Erik ten Hag’s squad if he does join the Red Devils, Deeney told Sky Sports: “Sterling is better than anything Manchester United have got. At the moment he’s delivering more than Marcus [Rashford], he’d give more of…

Sixteen persons were on Tuesday night burned to death in an accident that occurred along the busy Ore-Ondo highway in the Ajue area of Odigbo Local Government Area of Ondo State. The accident occurred when an 18-seater Toyota Hiace passenger bus had a head-on collision with a heavy-duty truck, which resulted in fire. With three injured in the fatal crash, the commercial bus, according to an eyewitness account, was travelling at high speed when it attempted to overtake another vehicle, leading to a direct collision with the oncoming truck. “The driver of the bus was over-speeding when he overtook a…

The late President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu is to be buried on November 1. The national burial committee announced this in Abuja shortly after its inauguration by the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma. The inauguration, which was held on Tuesday in Abuja, had South-East stakeholders, including serving and no-serving senators as members. DAILY POST recalls that Iwuanyanwu, a businessman and politician, known for his significant contributions to various sectors of the country, died on July 25. Briefing newsmen after the constitution of the committee, Uzodinma, who is also the Chairman of the South-East Governors’ Forum, said that the…

Nollywood actor, Yusuf Olorungbebe is dead. The Yoruba actor reportedly passed on after battling a chronic ailment. His death was confirmed on Wednesday morning by popular actress Foluke Daramola on her Instagram page. She wrote, ”We lost YUSUF OLORUNGBEBE. ”We submit to God’s will.” Nollywood actor, Yusuf Olorungbebe is dead

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State, Mr Edward Percy Masha, has expressed dismay with Governor Uba Sani’s preparation of conducting a credible, free and fair council’s election in the state on October 19, 2024. He also opined that with the Supreme Court judgement giving local government autonomy, there should be a national body that would be saddled with the responsibility of conducting credible, free and fair council elections in the local government areas. Speaking to newsmen in Kaduna on Tuesday, the party chieftain, who is also the state chairmanship aspirant of PDP said, “I am…

Famous afrobeat musician, Wizkid has paid his disc jockey, DJ Tunez N10 million to play singer Asake’s hit song, Fuji Vibe. Wizkid made the payment to DJ Tunez, during his sold-out concert in London. In a now trending video from the concert, DJ Tunez made the announcement which led to an explosion of cheers and applause from the audience. He said “One of the afrobeat singer Wizkid just paid me N10 million now to play this song.” DJ Tunez’s performance with ‘Fuji Vibe’ stand out as a major highlight of the night, as the crowd sang along. Video:   View…

Former Arsenal star, Emmanuel Petit, has urged the Gunners to sign a new striker, winger and midfielder before the summer transfer window closes at the end of the month. Petit believes the three key areas would increase their chances of winning the Premier League this season ahead of Manchester City. Arsenal retained David Raya on a permanent deal after loan spell last season and signed Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna and Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad. However, Petit feels Mikel Arteta’s side still need to make three crucial signings. “Arsenal need to add more players in the squad to win the…