Oriental rivals Enyimba and Heartland will clash in a pre-season friendly in Owerri, DAILY POST reports. The game is slated for the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri on Wednesday. It will kick-off at 9am. The two teams will use the game as part of their preparations for the 2026/27 season. Both teams have fortified their squad […] Enyimba, Heartland set for pre-season friendly in Owerri
Iran says the warfare launched by the United States Armed Forces at President Donald Trump’s order has revealed the Strait of Hormuz’s potential to the world. Army Chief General Amir Hatami called the key route a “God-given geopolitical asset” for the Iranian people, saying its clout will never return to pre-conflict status. Speaking over the […] Trump activated Strait of Hormuz potential – Iran
Al-Nassr forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has hinted that the ongoing season could be his last as a professional footballer, DAILY POST reports. The 41-year-old Portugal captain disclosed this in an interview with lifestyle magazine, Vogue, published on Sunday. It comes days after his wedding to his long-time partner, Georgina Rodriguez. Ronaldo, who made his senior debut for […] Al-Nassr: ‘This is…
Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has congratulated Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on his victory in the state governorship election. This is contained in a statement signed by Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, on Sunday. Fintiri described the result as a reflection of the will of Osun voters and their desire […] Adeleke’s victory reflects will of Osun…
Manchester City have agreed to sell Rodri for a fee of £65.4m (€76.5m) to Barcelona. City had been trying to convince Rodri to stay and sign a new contract. But the midfielder made it clear he would prefer to move back to Spain this summer, despite having one more year left on his contract. Rodri […] Transfer: Man City agree €76.5m deal with Barcelona to sell Rodri
Super Falcons defender, Ashleigh Plumptre, has returned to training at Saudi club Al-Ittihad, following her lengthy injury layoff, DAILY POST reports. Plumptre underwent surgery in March after sustaining a foot injury, while in action for the club. The injury forced the versatile defender to miss the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. The Super Falcons […] Plumptre resumes Al-Ittihad training…
A 27-year-old man in Adamawa State, Muktar Shehu, has been arraigned over the alleged theft of 27 pieces of underwear belonging to a woman. The charge against him is that he is a ritualist who allegedly obtained the underwear for ritual purposes. The man, who is currently in custody after he was remanded by Chief […] Adamawa man arraigned for stealing 27 pieces of women’s underwear
Former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has filed a fresh N10 billion lawsuit against the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) over alleged restrictions on his family members visiting him in custody. The suit, filed at the Federal High Court in Abuja on August 13, seeks to enforce what El-Rufai described as […] El-Rufai files fresh N10bn suit against ICPC…
Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) vice-presidential candidate, has warned governors hoping to use electoral manipulation and state government structures to secure re-election in 2027 that they may be disappointed. Kwankwaso made the comment on Sunday in Abuja during the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Personality Interview Series. The former Kano State governor said some…
Former Sokoto State Governor and Senator representing Sokoto South, Aminu Tambuwal, has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. Tambuwal said Adeleke’s victory was not just a personal achievement but also a victory for democracy and the people of Osun State. In a message shared on his X account on Sunday, the former governor […] Tambuwal hails Adeleke’s victory as…
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate in the recently concluded Osun State governorship election, Dr Najeem Salaam, has congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election, saying the decision of the electorate must be respected by all political actors. Salaam, in a congratulatory message personally addressed to Adeleke, said the fundamental purpose of democratic…
Kamsy has been evicted from the ongoing Big Brother Naija reality show. She became the third contestant to be evicted from the ongoing season 11 ‘Show Ya Sef’ edition. Kamsy was evicted during the eviction night show on Sunday, August 16, 2026. DAILY POST reports that Kamsy’s name was among the list of the 16 housemates […] BBNaija season 11: Kamsy becomes third housemate to be evicted
Nigerian businessman and social commentator, Prince Isaac Fayose, has said the outcome of the just-concluded governorship election in Osun State shows that President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, can be defeated in the 2027 presidential election if Nigerian youths unite like the people of Osun State. Fayose, in a video shared on […] Osun people beat 16 govs, showed Tinubu can…
The Kogi State Police Command has arrested a man, Jacob Irewa, for allegedly attempting to set his wife, Berida Irawo, ablaze during a domestic disagreement in Lokoja. The command disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday by its Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Afusat. According to the statement, the incident reportedly occurred on Friday at about 8:30 […] Police arrest man for…
Five people have died following two separate building collapses in Kano State, the Kano State Fire Service has confirmed. The incidents occurred on Saturday, at Gaida in Kumbotso Local Government Area and Kurna in Fagge Local Government Area. According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Fire […] Two building collapses claim five lives in Kano
The Benue State Police Command has confirmed that suspected armed Fulani herdsmen attacked Aboajo Village, Mbateren Mbazum Council Ward, Ukum Local Government Area of the state, in the early hours of Sunday. This was disclosed on Sunday in the official WhatsApp group of the Benue State Police Command by its spokesperson, DSP Orchia Aondogwu. He said three people […] Police confirm herdsmen attack…
Women network leaders under the Federal Government/International Fund for Agricultural Development (FG/IFAD) Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) have called for stronger government support for their farming activities, while urging authorities to intensify efforts against the increasing levels of child trafficking and early marriage among girls in the state. The women said access to…
The Nasarawa State Police Command, in collaboration with other security agencies, is set to commence a continuous show-of-force operation across the state ahead of the commencement of nationwide political campaigns on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. The exercise is aimed at strengthening public confidence, deterring criminal activities and demonstrating the preparedness of security agencies to protect…
The Jigawa State Police Command has announced the commencement of a statewide enforcement operation, codenamed “Operation Velvet”, to tackle persistent violations of traffic laws across the state. The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawal Shiisu Adam, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday. He said the operation, scheduled to begin on Monday, August 24, 2026, would […] Police launch…
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, has said the strides and personality of re-elected Governor Ademola Jackson Adeleke of Osun State readily paid off at the Saturday keenly contested governorship election in the state. A statement by the Chairman of the forum, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq, on Sunday congratulated the governor on his victory and commended the people of the state […] Osun guber:…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said players like Gabriel Martinelli, Ethan Nwaneri and Gabriel Jesus were left out of his Community Shield squad due to size restrictions. Arteta also claimed he is talking to the Premier League to expand their squad number allocations. Currently, a team can register 25 players aged 21 or over. Players […] Community Shield: Why I dropped Martinelli, Nwaneri…
The Kebbi State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has announced Alhaji Ibrahim Muhammad Augie as the new running mate to Governor Nasir Idris for the 2027 governorship election. The announcement was made on Sunday at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi by the APC National Organising Secretary, Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad Argungu, during a thank-you visit […] BREAKING: Kebbi 2027: Gov…
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has congratulated Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in Saturday’s governorship election, describing the result as a victory for democracy and the people of the state. In a statement issued on Sunday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said Adeleke’s victory was achieved despite what it described as […] ADC…
The campaign council of Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has responded to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, saying the governor does not have any political deal with President Bola Tinubu. The denial is contained in a statement posted on X by the council’s spokesperson, Pelumi Olajengbesi, on Sunday. According to the […] Osun election: No political deal with…
Vice-Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, says he is not bothered about the treatment of vice-presidents as ‘spare tyres’ by their principals because the role of a vice-president is dependent on the kind of principal he or she works with. Kwankwaso stated this on Sunday during a News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Personality Interview […] 2007: Why ‘spare tyre’…
Manchester City manager, Enzo Maresca, has admitted the early goal they conceded to Arsenal in the Community Shield, was a big blow. The Gunners thrashed City 3-0 on Sunday, thanks to goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz and Martin Odegaard. Speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live after the game, Maresca already bemoaned their failure to convert […] Community Shield: Why Man City lost 3-0 to Arsenal –…
Arsenal thrashed Manchester City 3-0 in this year’s Community Shield, to win first silverware of the 2026/2027 campaign. The Gunners came out flying in the game played at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, South Wales. They took the lead within the opening seconds, after Myles Lewis-Skelly found Riccardo Calafiori inside the box. Calafiori kept his […] Community Shield: Arsenal thrash Man City…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has signed 26,272 Certificates of Occupancy (C-of-O) since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, according to the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike. The figure is 17,575 higher than the 8,697 Certificates of Occupancy produced and signed between 2010 and 2023. According to a statement issued on Sunday by Lere Olayinka, Senior Special […] FCT: Wike…
Kun Khalifat FC have completed the signing of goalkeeper, Mathias Mallen, DAILY POST reports. Mallen joined the Owerri-based club from Nigeria National League, NNL, side Solution FC The shot stopper has signed a contract that will keep him at the club until the summer of 2028. Mallen becomes the latest addition to the Kun Khalifat […] NPFL: Kun Khalifat FC sign Mathias Mallen from Solution FC
Kwara United have announced the signing of Onyeure Uche Daniel ahead of the new campaign, DAILY POST reports. The Harmony Boys announced the defender’s arrival on the social media. Onyeure joined Kwara United from Nigeria National League, NNL, club Yobe Desert Stars FC. The defender’s signing is part of the team’s rebuilding process for the […] NPFL: Kwara United sign Onyeure from Yobe Desert…
Reigning Nigeria Women Football League, NWFL, champion Edo Queens have fortified their squad with four new signings ahead of the new season, DAILY POST reports. The new recruits are Kemi Adegbuyi, Ifeoma Ikenokwalu, Tarnum Dooshima and Vera Samuel. Dooshima and Samuel were signed from Bayelsa Queens, while Adegbuyi and Ikenokwalu joined from FC Robo Queens […] NWFL: Edo Queens strengthen squad…
Professor of Political Economy, Pat Utomi, has reacted to the recently concluded Osun State governorship election. In a statement posted on his verified X handle on Sunday, Utomi said the Osun election is a testament that voters can beat rigging. This came after the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke, was declared winner of the polls by the […] Osun election proves voters can beat rigging – Pat…
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, AAC, Omoyele Sowore, has slammed Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke over his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Writing on his verified X handle on Sunday, Sowore said endorsing Tinubu is a mission to destroy Nigeria beyond 2027. DAILY POST recalls that Adeleke […] Adeleke endorsed Tinubu to destroy…
Suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly killed several people in a fresh attack on communities in Mbaterem, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, in the early hours of Sunday. The attackers, reportedly riding motorcycles, invaded Ayaba, Ukpen, Bom, Aboajio and Yina communities at about 5 am, shooting sporadically and forcing residents to flee into the bushes […] Suspected herdsmen kill…
Micheal Ibe is close to a move back to Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Katsina United. Ibe previously played for the Chanji Boys during the 2023/24 season. The experienced forward was spotted at Katisna United’s pre-season camping this week Ibe left Remo Stars following the expiration of his contract. The 31-year-old won the NPFL […] NPFL: Micheal Ibe nears a return to Katsina United
The national leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Seriake Dickson, says the outcome of the Osun State governorship election showed that Nigerians can still decide who governs them. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Dickson congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election. He said the victory was significant not only for […] Osun election shows Nigerians can still…
The Inter-Party Advisory Council, IPAC, in Osun State has condemned reported incidents of alleged vote buying during the 2026 governorship election. IPAC also described the practice as a threat to the integrity of the democratic process. The Osun IPAC Chairman, Odesola Oluseye Titus, stated this on Sunday in a statement issued after the conclusion of the election. […] Osun IPAC condemns alleged…
Iran’s military has announced a reward of about $30,000 for anyone who kills or captures a US soldier, with women promised twice that amount if they carry out the act. Army Chief, Amir Hatami said the initiative was introduced following what he described as numerous requests from individuals seeking to contribute financially to the country’s […] Iran announces $30,000 reward to anyone who…
The Ogun State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, for the 2027 election, Oladipupo Adebutu, has said the outcome of the Osun governorship election is proof that Nigerians have lost confidence in the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Adebutu stated this on Sunday in a congratulatory message to the Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, […] Osun election proves…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jigawa State says it is open to swapping some of its candidates as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. The governorship candidate of the party, Mustapha Sule Lamido, disclosed this while speaking during the Jigawa South-West stakeholders’ meeting and the formal […] Jigawa PDP open to candidate swaps ahead of…
Vice presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Rabiu Kwankwaso, says no one can defeat the Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket on the badis of credibility. Kwankwaso stated this on Sunday in Abuja when he featured on the News Agency of Nigeria Personality Interview Series. The former Kano State governor pointed out that the combination of Obi [ ] 2027: No one can beat…
Yiaga Africa has recommended a comprehensive post-election audit of the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, BVAS, and stronger security coordination ahead of the 2027 general elections. This recommendation is coming after Yiaga Africa s observation of the 2026 Osun State governorship election. The organisation made the recommendations on Sunday in its Process and Results Verification Statement…
A 48-year-old businessman, Nwankwo Innocent Onyebuchi, has been arrested by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Lagos, while allegedly attempting to travel to New Delhi, India, with 1.550 kilograms of cocaine concealed in his luggage. Onyebuchi, who deals in marbles in Lagos, was arrested at [ ] Businessman sells…
Former Manchester City defender, Joleon Lescott, has tipped Arsenal win the Premier League title this season. The Gunners are the current champions after finishing seven points ahead City last term. Lescott admits it is hard to win the crown in consecutive seasons but believes the continuity in Mikel Arteta s squad will be an advantage. It [ ] EPL: Difficult to win back-to-back titles Lescott…
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has reaffirmed his endorsement of President Bola Tinubu for the 2027 general elections. Speaking after his declaration as winner of the just concluded governorship election, Adeleke said President Tinubu is a son of Osun State. Adeleke appreciated Tinubu for what he described as a free, fair and credible election. At [ ] Tinubu is Osun son, I endorse him for…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested several suspected drug traffickers and intercepted large quantities of illicit substances during operations conducted in several states. The agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, announced the developments in a statement issued on Sunday. In Oyo State, NDLEA personnel conducting surveillance on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway stopped a…
The Lagos State governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM, Prince Laja Adeoye, has described Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the Osun State governorship election as evidence that a determined electorate can resist political pressure and uphold its choice through the ballot. Adeoye, in a congratulatory statement issued on Sunday, said the outcome of [ ] Osun Election:…
The lawmaker representing Ikeja Federal Constituency of Lagos State at the House of Representatives, James Faleke, has replied Afrobeats superstar, Davido, over allegations of influencing the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in the just concluded governorship election in Osun State. In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, the lawmaker who supported the All [ ] Osun Decides:…
Former Minister of Sports and Youths Development, Solomon Dalung, says President Bola Tinubu was not neutral as believed in the just concluded governorship election in Osun State. In a post on his verified Facebook page on Sunday, Dalung said the political atmosphere forced the President not to interfere in the exercise. He said the election may [ ] Osun Decides: Tinubu not neutral, political…
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has warned President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC, after Governor Ademola Adeleke won the Osun governorship election. The party said Adeleke’s victory was a message ahead of the 2027 general election, accusing the APC of deploying what it described as its “rigging machinery” in an attempt to [ ] Osun Election: PDP warns Tinubu after…