Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, on Saturday, unveiled Chinyere Ihuoma Ekomaro as his running mate for the forthcoming governorship election. The Governor, during the unveiling ceremony in Owerri, defended his decision to dump his incumbent deputy, Placid Njoku. Uzodinma, who is the candidate of All Progressives Congress, APC, for the November 11 election, explained that “The development is due to ecumenical and political permutations.” He said: “Our works speak for us. We have so much to campaign with. So today, we’re here to reinforce our genuine claim to reelection. “I have picked a female deputy in the person of Lady…
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Troops of section 1, Operation Haderin Daji, on Friday, rescued the former Provost of the Federal College of Education Technical, FCET, Gusau, Dr. Hassan Abubakar Augie and his son who were abducted in Gusau, Zamfara State capital. DAILY POST gathered from a credible source that the troops deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mada in Gusau while on routine patrol along Shemori-Yandoto road at Marke general area encountered an unspecified number of armed terrorists and engaged them in a fire for fire. According to the source, this resulted in the rescue of the abductees. The source said that the troops…
The Police Command in Enugu State says 12 suspects have been arrested over a communal land dispute that left four people dead in two communities in Ezeagu Local Government Area of the State. This was contained in a statement by the Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, in Enugu, on Sunday. Ndukwe said that the clash between the Oyofo and Awha communities took place on Friday at about 10 am. “The Commissioner of Police, Mr Ahmed Ammani, has ordered the deployment of police operatives to Oyofo and Awha communities. “The deployment is to maintain the normalcy already restored in the area…
A criminal group in Adamawa State, ‘Shila boys’, has killed a 37-year-old man, Umar Abdulkadir, the State Police Command confirmed. SP Suleiman Nguroje, the command’s Public Relations Officer, on Saturday, said that the ‘Shila Boys’ are light weapon-bearing youths terrorising some communities in the State and other places. According to him, “They specialise in snatching mobile phones, jewellery and other valuables.” The PPRO explained that the incident happened in the early hours of Saturday when the youths attempted to snatch Abdulkadir’s mobile phones on Ajiya Street in Yola-North Local Government Area. The police spokesman said an investigation into the killing…
Prof. Uche Uwaleke, an economist, has said the Central Bank of Nigeria’s combined debt of $7.5 billion from JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs is the reason the foreign exchange crisis may linger. According to NAN, Uwaleke disclosed this on Saturday. He was reacting to the recent consolidated seven years statement published by the CBN. DAILY POST recalls that the apex bank released its seven years consolidated financial statements for the first time since 2015 amid a probe. Uwaleke said the CBN’s published statements have brought to the fore the true picture of the bank. “It has brought an accurate picture…
The Senate last week confirmed 45 Nigerians as members of the Federal Executive Council. They are part of the 48-man list submitted to the red chamber of the National Assembly by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. All eyes are now on the ministers-designate, expectations are high that with them, the country would be lifted out of its present economic quagmire. According to some stakeholders, the current economic situation birthed by the removal of fuel subsidy would be minimised when all members of Tinubu’s cabinets assume their various offices. The Media reports that the President who took over the mantle of leadership…
Nigeria forward, Victor Boniface has said moving to Bayer Leverkusen is a “special opportunity” for him and that he cannot wait to contribute to the club’s success. Boniface linked up with the Bundesliga club from Belgian Pro League outfit, Union St. Gilloise on Saturday. The striker spent just one season with Union St. Gilloise following his arrival from Norwegian club, Bodo/Glimt. Boniface was one of the top stars in the UEFA Europa League last season and also scored against his new club at the Bay Arena. Overall, he scored six goals and provided two assists in the competition. “Its a…
Kano Pillars have unveiled their new kits for the upcoming Nigeria Professional Football League season. The Sai Masu-gida secured a promotion to the NPFL after emerging runners-up at the Nigeria National League Super 8 promotion playoffs in Asaba. Kano Pillars were relegated to the lower league after an unimpressive 2021-22 NPFL season. They are currently in search of a coach to replace former handler Evans Ogenyi who led the team back to the top-flight. Former Rangers coach Abdulahi Maikaba is favourites to take charge of the team. Kano Pillars alongside Katsina United secured promotion to the NPFL from the Northern…
Barcelona has released a statement assuring fans they would honour their pre-season friendly with Arsenal next Wednesday. The La Liga giants were forced to call off their game against Juventus on Saturday, after a couple of players caught a virus. It led to speculation that their fixture against Mikel Arteta’s men in Los Angeles could also be cancelled. However, in a social media post, Barcelona said: “FC Barcelona would like to encourage its fans to attend and enjoy the game we are going to play this Wednesday against Arsenal at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. “Both teams are in close…
The visuals of Davido Music Worldwide, DMW, act, Logos Olori’s new single ‘Jaye Lo’ has been welcomed with huge criticisms, especially by Muslims who considered the content “offensive and disrespectful” to their religion. The media reports that the new DMW 2.0 artist released his debut single under the label on Friday, July 21, 2023. Following the release, DMW boss, Davido took to Twitter to share a short clip of the music video which captured people praying and dancing in front of a mosque, as he urges fans to stream the song. “Allow me to re-introduce, @logosolori with his new single…