Legendary Manchester United boss, Sir Alex Ferguson, has admitted that he misses life as a football manager. The 82-year-old stepped away from manager after the 2012/2013 season. Ferguson retired after leading United to their 13th Premier League title in what was his 27th year at Old Trafford. United have struggled for success ever since Ferguson’s…
Francis Njoku, an Indrive cab driver who was accused of stealing package, has threatened to sue actress Adunni Ade. The disagreement between the duo stemmed from the driver’s alleged refusal to deliver the actress package after ending the trip. Calling out the ride-hailing service in an Instagram post on Wednesday, Adunni claimed the driver took…
Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mr Kanayo Uzuegbu, has ordered the massive deployment of personnel and operational resources for peaceful council polls on September 21. Uzuegbu also ordered restriction of human and vehicular movements in the state between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on September 21, except for those providing essential services. Also excluded from…
The Nigeria Police Force has revealed some potential benefits of the Electronic Central Motor Registry, E-CMR innovation. The E-CMR innovation is expected to revolutionize how vehicle information is verified and tracked, especially when stolen. The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, while highlighting some of the benefits of the E-CMR via his X handle on…
The people of the South East have been warned against shunning intervention programs introduced by the Federal government to cushion economic hardship. The traditional ruler of Umutowe autonomous community, Olokoro, Umuahia South LGA, Eze Godfrey Onwuka stated this in Umuahia at a sensitization program organized by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation. He…
The Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe, has officially prohibited its staff from engaging in cryptocurrency mining and trading during work hours. This directive was issued through a circular dated September 18, 2024, and signed by the Deputy Director of Administration, Adamu Tela. A copy of the circular, which went viral on Friday. It stated the need…
Rwanda has launched the first mpox vaccination campaign in Africa, marking a significant step in the continent’s fight against the disease. As of Tuesday, the country administered 300 doses of the vaccine to high-risk individuals in a border region with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Jean Kaseya, Director-General of the Africa Centre for Disease…
The Federal Government has said that any employer in the public and private sectors paying below the N70,000 minimum wage would be punished by law. Alhaji Ismaila Abubakar, the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, clarified on Wednesday while speaking at the 13th Annual General Meeting of the Employers Association for Private Employment…
The Zimbabwean government has given the go-ahead for the slaughtering of 200 elephants to feed hungry citizens. A spokesperson for the Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Authority, Tinashe Farawo, made this announcement on Monday. “We are targeting to cull 200 elephants,” Farawo said, lamenting rising cases of elephant-human conflict amid lingering food insecurity caused by severe…
The new Commissioner of Police for Ebonyi State, CP Anthonia Adaku Uche-Anya, has assumed duty. The 27th CP of the state assumed duty on Tuesday at the Command’s Headquarters in Abakaliki. Uche-Anya, hails from Nwangele Local Government Area of Imo State. A statement issued by the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Joshua Ukandu, revealed…
The Kogi State Government has warned against any form of sexual harassment across the various Tertiary institutions in the state. The Kogi State Commissioner for Education, Wemi Jones gave the warning on Tuesday at a meeting between the Ministry of Education and heads of tertiary education institutions on state level adoption of the model anti-sexual…
The Benue State Emergency Management Agency, Benue-SEMA, has asked residents living within a one-kilometer radius of riverbanks to relocate immediately in light of an impending flood disaster. The Executive Secretary of Benue-SEMA, James Iorpuu made this announcement after receiving critical weather updates from the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, and the Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency,…
Rwanda head coach Torsten Spittler has said the Moroccan referee was right to cancel Ademola Lookman’s goal for the Super Eagles in Tuesday’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier in Kigali. The two countries battled to a 0-0 draw in the matchday two contest at the Amahoro Stadium. Lookman’s 22nd minute header was chalked off…
Argentina winger, Angel Di Maria, has said that former Manchester United boss, Louis van Gaal is the worst manager he has ever worked under. The 36-year-old has played for clubs like Rosario Central, Benfica, Real Madrid, United, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus. Di Maria mostly impressed at the clubs, but struggled at United, where he scored…
Arsenal goalkeeper, Khari Ranson, has revealed that his dad is from Nigeria and his mum is from Ghana. Ranson said this as he hinted he is eligible to represent the two West African countries internationally – the Super Eagles and Black Stars. The 17-year-old is currently an England youth international. “My mum is from Ghana…
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Kellyrae, has predicted that Wanni will emerge winner of this year’s reality show. He made the prediction during a chat with his wife, Kassia, on Wednesday. Kellyrae also revealed that he plans to feign a relationship with Wanni’s twin sister, Handi, to secure a spot in the top…
Popular food critic, Opeyemi Famakin, has taken to social media to call out entertainment mogul, Cubana Chiefpriest, over an alleged threat to his life. Famakin had posted his review online after visiting Cubana Chiefpriest’s restaurant on September 11, 2024, in Imo State. In an Instagram post, Famakin praised the restaurant’s ambiance and aesthetics but noted…
A 66-year-old widow, Elizabeth Uruakpa, who was kidnapped by armed men in Ilisan Remo area of Ogun State has regained freedom. Uruakpa who is the Assistant Chief Nursing Officer with Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilisan Remo, was kidnapped last week while returning from church service. The gunmen were said to have blocked her Honda CRV…
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has said that the police will provide a level playing ground for all political parties participating in the September 21 governorship election in Edo State. Egbetokun made this promise on Thursday in Benin during the signing of a peace accord by political parties and their candidates ahead of the…
Vice President of the United States, US, Kamala Harris has declared that some of former President Donald Trump’s officials are against him returning to power. Harris made the remark while noting that she would be president to all Americans. The current Vice President and Democrats’ presidential candidate and Trump of the Republicans are the top…
A civil rights group, the Civil Liberties Parliamentary Advocacy Centre, (CLPAC), has clarified that the recently signed South East Development Commission (SEDC) Bill, was initiated by Senator Stella Oduah and not the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Benjamin Kalu. Giving a historical genesis of the SEDC, the organisation in a press statement…
The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Akinloye Owolabi Olakunlehin has declared that Ibira people who have been living in the ancient city are no more visitors but recognised residents of the ancient city. Olakulehin made this declaration while receiving the Baale of Ibira Community in Ibadan, Chief Lamidi Aliu Balogun at his palace on Thursday. The…
Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun has disclosed plans by his administration to introduce a price control mechanism in the state. The Governor stated this during a meeting with market leaders led by the Iyaloja General, Yemisi Abass, at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta on Thursday. He said to ensure that the cost of food items…
No fewer than 100 farmers who were affected by the flood disaster in Azuoto, Okpuitumo community, Abakiliki LGA of Ebonyi State, have called for financial assistance and relief materials from the state government and the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA. The farmers made the request in a collective letter dated 10th September 2024 and forwarded…
Popular British TV personality, Piers Morgan, has slammed Manchester United manager, Erik Ten Hag, describing the Dutchman as an idiot for driving Cristiano Ronaldo out of Old Trafford. Ronaldo, 39, fell out with Ten Hag and left Manchester United in contentious circumstances in late 2022. In his first and second coming, Ronaldo played 346 games…
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, Wanni Danbaki has opened up about her sex life. She got candid with fellow housemates, TJay, Ocee and Ozee Mbadiwe on Monday night. She disclosed that it’s difficult for her to reach orgasm during sex except when she’s deeply in love Wanni lamented that a lot of men…
The Cherubim and Seraphim, C&S, Church Worldwide has urged its prophets to cease conducting rituals for youths involved in internet fraud, commonly referred to as “Yahoo Yahoo.” This call was made during a pre-centenary revival in Osogbo on Monday. Making the call, Senior Apostle Samuel Onigbinde, Chairman of C&S Unification in Osun State, emphasised that…
Bandits have reportedly abducted several persons in Kallah Afogo community, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A source told DAILY POST that the bandits, who attacked the village around 11:15 pm on Sunday, broke into houses and went away with the locals. According to the source, those killed in Kallah were Garkuwa Alfarma, Buhari…
The Department of State Services, DSS, has provided an explanation as to why its personnel visited the office of the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project, SERAP, in Abuja. The operatives of the DSS stormed the office of SERAP in Abuja. The report had it that the officers were demanding to see the rights group’s directors…
The Civil Liberties Organisation, CLO, has expressed outrage over Monday’s arrest of Mr Joe Ajaero, Presídent of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, as well as the reported raid of the SERAP’s office in Abuja by the Department of State Services. Ajaero was arrested at the Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, and while the news…
