Regional authorities on Friday announced that Russian strikes killed eight civilians across Ukraine. The national police said the attacks killed two in the northeastern Sumy region. Regional Governor Oleg Synegubov said that, further to the east, in the Kharkiv region bordering Russia, two civilians died in an attack. According to him, rescuers also removed a body from the rubble from another attack that took place earlier this week. Similarly, Donetsk governor Vadym Filashkin reported another death in an attack on the region. Moscow has pushed on with its offensive in the Donetsk region even as it tries to fight off…
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Janne Andersson has revealed he held talks with the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) over the vacant Super Eagles coaching job. The NFF are still in the hunt for a new head coach for the Super Eagles over two months after former international winger, Finidi George left the post. Andersson, a former head coach of the Sweden national team, has reportedly agreed to coach the three-time African champions. The experienced tactician expressed his desire to manage the Super Eagles. “It’s a huge footballing nation. I can confirm that I have had a dialogue with the Nigeria Football Federation,” he told Swedish…
Florence Otedola, AKA DJ Cuppy, a popular disc jockey and daughter of Nigerian billionaire Femi Otedola, has given her life to Christ. Cuppy dedicated her life to God at Holy Trinity Brompton in London. Speaking about her salvation, she said it was the best decision of her life. She shared the trending pictures of her baptism in a post on her social media pages on Friday, August 23 2024. Captioning the post, she wrote “This summer, I made THE best decision of my life to fully dedicate my life to God. “Baptism isn’t just a ceremony; it’s a transformation. I…
At least 13 people have been confirmed dead with several others injured in attacks launched by bandits on Bassa and Anguwan Magiro communities in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State. The was disclosed in a statement signed by Director Media and Strategy, Niger State Ministry for Humanitarian Affairs and Disaster Management, Habibu Wushishi, and made available to DAILY POST in Minna. The statement stated that the bandits wrecked havoc on Bassa and Anguwan Magiro communities, destroying shops and leaving the entire farming villages in disarray. “Over 12 neighbouring villages are currently in Erena IDPs camp with their numbers yet…
Falconets head coach, Chris Danjuma claimed his side have the quality to win the title at the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. The West Africans made it to the final of the competition in 2010 and 2014 but fell at the last hurdle. Danjuma has however set his sights on breaking the duck this time around. “I think we’re closing in on our goal. As Africans, we have a spiritual perspective,” the 60-year-old told FIFA.com. “We are confident that now is the right time to emulate the opportunities and events of 2010 and 2014. I am certain Africa will…
Some experts have restated that the inconsistent rainfall being experienced in the country may affect food harvests in 2024 and beyond. The experts said this in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos. Ms Gloria Bulus, an environmental expert and founder of Bridge-that-Gap Initiative, said the inconsistent rainfall would result in increased food shortage and hunger. “The inconsistencies in annual rainfall we have been experiencing means we will also be experiencing poor yields. “There are certain crops that need to be planted at a particular time of the year for them to thrive, so…
Five people, including a child, were killed on Friday in Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon, state-run media said. Lebanon’s National News Agency, NNA, said an Israeli drone struck a house in the town of Aita al-Jabal with two guided missiles, killing two people, including a seven-year-old child. An earlier Israeli strike on the town of Tayer Harfa killed three people, the Lebanese Health Ministry said. The pro-Iranian Hezbollah movement announced the death of three of its fighters but did not specify where or when. Meanwhile, Lebanese security sources, however, said they died in the strike on Tayer Harfa. The Israeli…
President Bola Tinubu has tasked the Nigerian Armed Forces to remain vigilant and proactive in addressing regional security threats. Tinubu gave the charge at the Graduation Ceremony of Course 32 of the Nigerian Defence College Abuja. Represented by the Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu said his administration is determined to make Nigeria safe for investment and economic prosperity. He stressed the need for strategic leadership to address the mirage of security challenges in the country. DAILY POST reports that a total of 111 participants took part in the course, with 19 foreign participants. While addressing the participants, the VP urged…
Four female inmates of the Edo State Command of the Nigerian Correctional Service were among candidates that wrote the June/July 2024 Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (SSCE). DAILY POST reports that the four inmates were among the six inmates that enrolled for the examination conducted by the National Examination Council of Nigeria (NECO). The Command said the inmates are of the Custodial Facility in Auchi, the administrative headquarters of Etsako West Local Government Area. A statement by SC Aminu Suleman, the Public Relations Officer of the Command, said while the four inmates sat for the examinations, the other two did not…
Big Brother Naija housemate, Chinwe has stated that she is no longer having a romantic interest in her boyfriend, Zion. Chinwe stated this during a conversation with her partner, Zion. She told Zion, “I no longer feel the romance between us, I feel we are just in a friendship situation.” In response, Zion asked her about their kissing and several romantic gestures in the kitchen. Dismissing his point, Chinwe claimed that these moments happen for two hours out of 24 hours in a day, adding that she is not going to force things or put energy into the relationship. BBNaija…