Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. Six persons were killed as tensions escalated at the Julius Berger area of Abuja on Sunday following a violent clash between members of the El Zakzaky movement, also known as Shiites, and officers of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command. Two police officers were among the dead, while several others sustained gunshot injuries. 2. The Federal Government at the weekend moved to reduce the scourge of malaria. It named Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, astute businessman Femi Otedola and renowned banker, Tony Elumelu to lead the fresh efforts to…
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It has been ten years since the residents of Afikpo ancient city, in Afikpo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, enjoyed public power supply. They were completely cut off from the national grid. The situation, according to them, has brought untold hardship and destroyed their economic life. The problem Afikpo was first energised in 1976 and its small population at that time reportedly had stable electricity. However, as the population grew, the power infrastructure became over burdened and started failing. In a bid to find a lasting solution to the power problem in Afikpo and Ebonyi South senatorial zone where…
The Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC, has encouraged investors to take advantage of the revamped e-dividend portal to mandate their accounts, emphasising the platform’s security and user-friendliness. This was contained in a statement by SEC Director General Emomotimi Agama, who stated that the portal is a secured means for investors to manage their dividends and mitigate the growing issue of unclaimed dividends. According to him, the portal is accessible through the SEC official website or the Nigerian Interbank Settlement System platform, and it is fully protected against cybersecurity threats. “If you access that portal from the SEC website, it is…
Napoli have received a €65 million offer for Victor Osimhen from Al Ahli. The Saudi Arabian club are the first to officially send in an offer for Osimhen. The Super Eagles striker is expected to leave the Serie A club and was again dropped for Sunday’s league clash with Bologna at home. Posting on X football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, said: “Al Ahli have submitted an initial bid to Napoli for Victor Osimhen for package in excess of €65m. “Napoli are prepared to let him go but no agreement between Nigerian striker and Al Ahli so far. “Deal still far…
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ pair, Zion and Chinwe, has been evicted from the reality show. Team Zinwe, as they are known, were evicted on Sunday, August 25, 2024. DAILY POST recalls that last week marked a game-changer as housemates got to nominate each other for eviction for the first time this season. After nomination, five pairs—Chekas, Double Kay, Zinwe, Beta and WanniXHandi—were up for possible eviction. Zinwe, however, didn’t make the cut during the Sunday eviction show, as they were shown the exit door after week four. BBNaija S9: Team Zinwe evicted from reality show
Charity Reuben has completed her move to the Egyptian women’s football side, Al Ahly, DAILY POST reports. The Egyptian giants recently established their women’s team to fulfil the African Football governing body requirements for clubs participating in the CAF Champions League. Reuben teamed up with Al Ahly from Nigeria Women’s Football League side Bayelsa Queens. She was part of the Prosperity Angels team that finished third in the last NWFL campaign. Reuben previously played for Ibom Angels. The 23-year-old has also represented Nigeria at the U-20 level in the past. Al Ahly sign Reuben from Bayelsa Queens
Moses Simon opened his goal account for the new season as Nantes recorded a 2-0 victory against Auxerre. Simon curled in expertly from inside the box in the 14th minute. The Nigeria international was replaced by Egypt international Mostafa Mohamed in the 78th minute. Nantes extended their lead in stoppage time through Baherba Guirassy. It was the Canaries first league win of the season. The former Ligue 1 champions held Toulouse to a 0-0 draw in their opening fixture of the season. Auxerre paraded Nigerian defender Gabriel Osho for 90 minutes in the game. Ligue 1: Simon scores in Nantes…
Manchester City currently sit at the top of the Premier League table with six points. Pep Guardiola’s side have five goals difference and are ahead of second-place Brighton, Arsenal (third) and Liverpool (fourth). Brighton, Arsenal and Liverpool also have six points each, having also won their two matches. Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Chelsea, West Ham United and Fulham complete the top ten. This follows the conclusion of the Premier League match-day 2 fixture on Sunday. Liverpool defeated Brentford 2-0 at Anfield, thanks to goals from Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah. Chelsea, on their part, thrashed Wolves 6-2 to…
Arsenal have contacted about “10 wide players” as manager Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his squad before the transfer deadline. The Gunners have only added Riccardo Calafiori this summer, but a deal for Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino is all but completed. However, Arteta remains active in the market, as he wants to add at least one more forward. Athletic Club’s Nico Williams has been the major target, but the Spain international is set to stay with the Basque club for another season and is said to prefer a move to Barcelona next summer. While Williams would have been a signing…
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has hinted he could leave the Premier League club. Van Dijk’s current contract runs out at the end of this season. But the Dutchman has insisted he is not concerned about his contract situation. Van Dijk told Sky Sports: “I’m very calm [about my future]. The thing is, I want to play the best season I can again. I want to be important and stay important for the club. “What happens? Let’s see, but I’m very calm about my situation. There’s no reason for me to think about something else because I have the whole…