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The International Director of Dynamic Ambassadors for Social Transformation and Orientation Initiatives (DASTOI), Ayobamidele Kehinde, has raised an alarm over the deteriorating health and continued detention of a Nigerian clergyman, Pastor Benjamin Egbaji, who has been languishing in a Beninese prison for over two years without proper trial. Egbaji, a native of Cross River State, is the founder of Église De Miracle Et Action Du Saint Esprit, a church based in the Republic of Benin. He was arrested in connection with a rape accusation filed by a Beninese national, Pede Victoire, and has remained in custody since, despite reportedly insufficient evidence and repeated calls for due process. Benjamin Egbaji: Protesters storm Benin Embassy in Abuja over prolonged detention of Nigerian cleric In an interview with AIT’s Kakaki programme on Monday, Kehinde described the case as one of judicial injustice and xenophobic victimization against Nigerians in the Republic of Benin. Acco...

An Abuja-based journalist and author, Bonaventure Phillips Melah, says President Bola Tinubu has become a target of virulent attacks ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Melah said different agencies were not spared in the attacks, which were all aimed at discrediting the President Tinubu administration. He said that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Bayo Ojulari, are being unfairly targeted by political actors as part of a wider strategy to weaken President Bola Tinubu’s administration ahead of the 2027 general elections. Melah made the claim in a statement, “2027, NNPCL and the Gathering of Termites,” where he argued that as the 2027 elections approach, some politicians have shifted focus from genuine criticism to deliberate attempts to frustrate Tinubu’s key appointees. According to him, “The most attractive vocation in Nigeria today is to attack Tinubu and pour tar on his administration; and this would continue, ev...

Paris Saint-Germain sent Inter Miami packing from the 2025 Club World Cup with a 4-0 defeat on Sunday. The European champions came into the Round of 16 clash as huge favourites and lived up to the tag. PSG were a goal up as early as the 6th minute, after Joao Neves ghosted in at the back post to head in Vitinha’s free-kick. Neves was on the end of a well-worked team move to double the Ligue 1 champions’ lead against the MLS side. Tomas Aviles’ own goal made it 3-0, before Achraf Hakimi saw his rebound find its way into the net. There was no goals in the second half, as PSG booked their place in the quarter-final of the tournament, where they will face either Bayern Munich or Flamengo. Club World Cup 2025: PSG send Messi, Inter Miami out with 4-0 drubbing

Palmeiras became the first team to qualify for the quarter-finals after they fought off Botafogo in a narrow 1-0 win on Saturday. It’s the first time they have beaten their Brazilian rivals since 2023. The game was a cagey affair, as both teams failed to break each other down, and it went into extra time. In the 100th minute of the game, Paulinho scored what proved to be the decisive goal of the tie. Paulinho took a neat first touch coming in from the right and found space in the box to guide a left-footed effort across John and into the far corner. Palmeiras will play either Benfica or Chelsea in the quarter-finals. Club World Cup 2025: Palmeiras become first team to qualify for quarter-final

Following the recent killing of 12 residents from Kaduna by some irate individuals in Plateau State, the former Minister of Youth and Sports, Solomon Dalung, was on a condolence visit to Zazzau Emirate and the families of the 12 wedding-bound travellers killed in Plateau State. DAILYPOST recalls that 12 wedding travellers from the Bassawa community in Zaria were killed during an attack in Mangu, Plateau State.1 Eleven others sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment in at 44 Army Reference Hospital, Kaduna. Dalung expressed deep sorrow over the attack, even as he described the incident as both devastating and shameful, especially given that the perpetrators and victims are from the same northern region. He extended his condolences to the Bassawa community and the Zazzau Emirate and called for calm, while urging authorities to prosecute those arrested in connection with the killings. He also emphasised the need to intensify efforts to apprehend others involved in the...

US President Donald Trump has terminated the United States’ trade discussions with Canada. Trump disclosed this in a post on his Truth Social media platform on Friday. The 79-year-old Republican cited an incoming Canadian tax on American technology companies as the reason for his decision. The US leader also referred to Canada as “a very difficult country to trade with.” Trump said: “We have just been informed that Canada, a very difficult country to trade with, including the fact that they have charged our farmers as much as 400% tariffs, for years, on Dairy Products, has just announced that they are putting a Digital Services Tax on our American Technology Companies, which is a direct and blatant attack on our country. “Based on this egregious Tax, we are hereby terminating ALL discussions on Trade with Canada, effective immediately. “We will let Canada know the Tariff that they will be paying to do business with the United States of America within the next seven day period.” ...

Nigeria international Victor Osimhen’s priority is to join Galatasaray on a permanent transfer if a move to a top European club fails during this summer’s transfer window. This was disclosed by football commentator Evren Turhan, who was evaluating Galatasaray’s transfer agenda for the summer. Turhan added that Galatasaray’s management is also aware of Osimhen’s top preference, noting that the player’s situation will be clarified by July 10. “The Victor Osimhen issue will definitely be clear by July 10. If Europe doesn’t work, Osimhen’s priority is Galatasaray,” Turhan was quoted by Habersarikirmizi as saying. “Galatasaray management said this. President Dursun Özbek and his management also know and expect this. “Dursun Özbek, in particular, is working very hard to fulfill this request of Galatasaray fans.” Osimhen is expected to leave Napoli permanently this summer for a new club. The 26-year-old has been linked with a host of top European clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Juv...

A tricycle operator in Aba, Abia State, has won the hearts of many residents after returning N4 million forgotten by a female passenger. The driver, simply identified by his popular name, Onye Photo, a native of Umuomei in Obingwa LGA of Abia State, said the money was forgotten on the morning of Thursday, June 26, 2025. He explained that the passenger, a Cameroonian trader, boarded his tricycle from Aba Main Park en route to Ariaria Market but mistakenly left behind a bag containing the large sum when she disembarked. According to him, upon discovering the bag, he went in search of the woman at the park but could not find her. The Keke NAPEP driver said that he then proceeded to Ariaria Market, where he eventually found her in tears and already contemplating suicide over the loss. Onye Photo explained that he immediately returned the money to the owner. The Keke NAPEP driver insisted that he made the right decision in returning the money to its rightful owner, despite being taun...

The former Chief Finance Officer, CFO, of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Alhaji Umar Ajiyia Isa, has described as false the claims that he was arrested by operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Monday over fraud. In a statement on Wednesday, the former NNPCL CFO said that, contrary to reports, he submitted himself to the EFCC and was never arrested in connection with an alleged $7.2 billion linked to transactions at the Warri and Port Harcourt refineries. “Nobody arrested me for any $7.2 billion in relation to any refinery fraud. I voluntarily submitted myself for questioning to the EFCC, and thereafter, I went home. To see in the media stories of my arrest over fraud is unfortunate,” he stated. He said, “I served at NNPC Limited and I left with my integrity intact. Nobody has accused me of any fraud throughout my sojourn at the company. People who are pushing this false narrative of arrests and detention just want to tarnish m...

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has called for more state inclusion in the exploitation of the nation’s solid minerals to enable the nation actualise the sector’s huge potential and help diversify the nation’s economy. Mbah also decried the nation’s huge losses to illegal mining. The governor spoke when he received members of the Senate Committee on Solid Minerals Development, who were on a working visit to Government House, Enugu, on Tuesday. “I also think that this Committee’s task is a very important task because solid minerals hold a very huge economic opportunity for this country, particularly when we think of economic diversification. “I am sure that you would ensure that there is more state inclusion or more state participation in the expoloration or exploitation of the solid mineral. Both the national and sub-national governments hold very huge potential. “This is why your Committee is of immense importance to the entire country because a lot of these assets are ...

Suspected kidnappers launched a violent ambush on commuters along the Nasarawa-Keffi Road on Sunday evening, leaving one person missing and several others traumatised. According to Zagazola Makama, the attack occurred at approximately 8:15 p.m. between the Gunki and Marmara axis, where armed men opened fire and blocked several vehicles, forcing travellers to flee for safety. Among the passengers targeted were Sunday Uche and Mohammed Babawuro, who were travelling in a Toyota Hiace Bus (Reg. No. FKY 728 ZA). Both managed to escape into the surrounding bushes with other passengers, who have since been found and accounted for. However, there is serious concern about the safety of Adoga Gupada Aruwa, who is believed to be a staff of the Code of Conduct Bureau. His Toyota Highlander was found at the location, which had a bullet hole in the engine compartment, but no injuries or blood to indicate that he was hurt, intensifying fears of abduction. Search and rescue operations are well-un...

El-kanemi Warriors have announced the composition of their technical crew, DAILY POST reports. Former head coach of the team, Aliyu Zubairu left the post following the expiration of his contract. Zubairu was in charge of the Borno Army for two years. Mohammed Kalli Kachalla has been appointed new chief coach of the team. Ibrahim Imam and Ishaq Hussaini Goni will serve as assistant coaches. The Maiduguri club also announced the appointment of two goalkeeping coaches, Hussaini Yusuf, and Usman Mohammed. NPFL: El-kanemi Warriors unveil new technical crew

Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, former Political Adviser to President Bola Tinubu, on Monday warned him against turning his back on the North Baba-Ahmed also warned Tinubu against dropping Vice President Kashim Shettima, stressing that he needs votes from the region in the 2027 presidential election. Featuring on AIT Focus Nigeria, the former presidential aide said Tinubu will have problems if he decides to jettison Shettima. He pointed out that Tinubu became President on the strength of the Muslim-Muslim ticket, hence he can’t turn against Northern Muslims. “Kashim Shettima’s problem is that he represents the North in this government whether we like it or not. “The President is Nigeria’s President and is from the Southern part of the country, the Vice President is the VP of Nigeria from the Northern part of the country. “So Shettima is the most senior Northerner in this government. If the President is unhappy with the working relationship and doesn’t think that Shettima is pulling his weigh...

The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Niger State, Bulus Yohanna, has condemned the practice of treating widows as property to be shared among relatives of their deceased husbands. Yohanna, who is also the Catholic Bishop of the Kontagora Diocese, made the remarks on Monday in Minna during the 2025 International Widows’ Day celebration, organised by the Women Wing of CAN in the state. He was represented at the event by his deputy, Rev. Joshua Marcus. According to him, widows are human beings who deserve to be treated with respect and dignity, not as assets to be inherited. “It saddens my heart when I hear of cases where relatives share not only the property of deceased individuals but also their wives. “Widows are not property to be shared by the relatives of their husbands but human beings who should be treated with dignity, ” he said. He urged family members of the deceased to desist from actions that further traumatise widows, and instead seek ways to ...

The Oyo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC, has described Governor Seyi Makinde’s decision to spend a total of N63.5 billion on renovation of the Government House as a waste of resources. APC, which is the major opposition political party in the state, made this declaration via a statement. The statement was signed by the Publicity Secretary of the party, Wasiu Olawale Sadare. The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Sunday. DAILY POST gathered that Makinde, a few days ago, announced his plans to renovate the Agodi Government House at the cost of N63.5 billion. APC, however, described the decision as a waste of resources. Sadare, in the statement, advised Makinde to rescind his decision, and berated him for allegedly treating the people of the state with utter disdain and disrespect. The party noted that the immediate past governor, the late Abiola Ajimobi, had earlier renovated the edifice before leaving office in 2019. The APC, in the statement, sai...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reassured the Akwa Ibom State governor, Pastor Umo Eno, of his resolve neither to forsake nor allow him to be humiliated. The president gave the assurance on Saturday during the grand reception for Governor Eno into the All Progressives Congress, APC, held at the Godswill International Stadium, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The president, represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima, said Governor Eno would never regret his decision to join APC. His words: “We are here because we believe in building bridges not walls and mending fences, not destroying it. President Tinubu is a bridge builder and your decision to come to APC is one you can never regret. The president assures you that you won’t be humiliated or forsaken, we are your brothers and we will rise together. We are not an assemblage of politicians. We are a family. “We will stand by you as we stood by the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio who went through fire because of our party. We are all with...

The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Nyesom Wike, has promised to relocate traders and dealers at Apo Mechanics Village to their permanent site in Wassa District. Wike made this promise on Friday in Abuja while inaugurating a committee that will help with the relocation process. “It’s been promise on promise since 2011 without fulfilment, but Tinubu has promised, and the process has begun,” the minister said. He explained that previous administrations had failed to relocate the traders, but President Bola Tinubu’s administration is determined to make it happen. “To show we are serious, on June 27, we will visit Wassa with the leaders of Apo Mechanics to see the permanent site,” he added. The minister said this visit will help them decide what infrastructure is needed to prepare the site for the traders. The committee, which Wike will lead, includes key officials such as the Coordinator of Abuja Metropolitan Management Council and the Directors of Development C...

University of Jos, Plateau State, has announced its readiness to host this year’s Nigerian University Games Association, NUGA. The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, disclosed this during a recent courtesy visit by the official consultant to the 2025 NUGA, the Director General, Hon. Shehu Ataboh, and his team, accompanied by Mr Chuwang Pwajok, General Manager of the Plateau State Tourism Corporation. Prof. Ishaya assured that the university would put in place all necessary measures to ensure the success of this year’s NUGA. He noted that the management of the university, regarded as one of the best in West Africa, is prepared to welcome participants from across Nigeria for the games. He added that the institution is creating the first-of-its-kind sports village in Nigeria. According to him, “we are redefining the game and creating the first of its kind sports village that would metamorphose into a sports institute. We want to take sport to the next lev...

The arenas await the participants of the largest amateur football tournament in Nigeria. Do you want to write your success story at 1xCup 2025 and not just be a spectator? You still have time to register your ambitious team and get a chance to jump into the last car of a departing train heading to the station of the big football festival! How much time is left? The deadline for submission is June 22. The official tournament website, 1xCup.ng , still accepts applications and operates at full capacity. The previous two 1xCup draws have demonstrated that both participants and spectators enjoy this competition. A year ago, we were pleasantly shocked when we received over 160 applications. Now, there are even more people willing to play! It is not surprising, as the event has become larger, with registration requests from all over Nigeria. “1xCup will not only showcase an exciting football spectacle but will also help unite communities across the country. We are thrilled by the registr...

The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, LGAN, has appealed to the Federal Government to support the successful hosting of the All Africa Golf Challenge Trophy in Abuja this November. LGAN president, Evelyn Oyome, made this appeal during a press conference in Minna, where over 250 lady golfers from across Nigeria had gathered for the 2025 Northern Zone Golf Championship. Oyome urged the Federal Government, through the National Sports Commission, to provide the necessary support to ensure the success of the challenge. The LGAN President also advocated for the reinstatement of golf as a national sporting event, noting that it is not listed in the next Olympics. Earlier, the 1st Vice President of LGAN, Lami Onayi Ahmed, explained that the event, which starts on Wednesday, 18 and ends on Saturday, 21, will be played over 54 holes by 250 players. According to her, “we choose Minna because we want to spread the tournament to every part of the North and to encourage women to participate....

The former Owerri Municipal Council Chairman, Chukwuemeka Ebere, popularly known as ABJ, has officially renounced his membership of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, following his recent defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC. He said that his decision to leave PDP was because of the leadership crisis rocking the party both at the state and national levels. It was gathered by our correspondent that the former Chairman of the Owerri Municipal Council had earlier tendered his resignation letter to the PDP Ward Chairman of Ikenegbu Ward 1, Owerri Municipal, marking the end of his long-standing association with the party. “PDP had been a home for me, but its ongoing leadership challenges have hindered meaningful progress in the party. “I am joining the APC because I believe in its vision for inclusive governance and development,” he said. Ebere assured his newly found home of his commitment to fostering unity within the APC in Owerri Municipal and contributing to the better...

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has approved the return of several secondary schools to their original missionary proprietors within the state. The announcement came following a meeting between the governor and the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Auchi, Gabriel Dunia. This decision echoes the precedent set by former Governor Lucky Igbinedion, who previously handed back institutions such as Immaculate Conception College, Edo College, Baptist Girls School, and Eghosa Grammar School to their founding missions. Governor Okpebholo stated that a committee would be established to identify specific schools for handover. He also noted that schools currently undergoing renovation by the state government would remain under its supervision until the ongoing works are completed. Among the schools proposed for return are Our Lady of Fatima College, Auchi; St. Angela’s Grammar School, Uzairue; St. John Grammar School, Fugar; St. Peter’s Grammar School, Agenebode; St. James’s Grammar Scho...

The Israeli military has confirmed the recovery of the body of Aviv Atzili, a 49-year-old Israeli reservist and member of Kibbutz Nir Oz’s civil defence squad, from southern Gaza last week. According to the forces, Atzili was killed on October 7, 2023, during clashes with Hamas-led militants who launched a deadly assault on Israeli communities near the Gaza border. His body was subsequently taken into Gaza by members of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The recovery operation took place in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, and formed part of a broader mission that also led to the retrieval of another slain hostage, Yair Yaakov, who was also killed in Nir Oz during the October 7 attacks. IDF recovers body of Aviv Atzili from Gaza

Tension heightened within the Tandama community of Danja Local Government Area of Katsina state following a clash between some youths and the officials of the Hisbah Corps which resulted in injuries to several officials. According to security expert, Zagazola Makama on his X platform, the event took place approximately at 6:10pm of June 13 when officials of the Hisbah confronted a group of youths for a haircut, which was considered immodest according to Islamic moral values. The situation escalated quickly to violence as the group of youths tried to invade the Hisbah office in protest. Several of the Hisbah officials were wounded and rushed to the Danja General Hospital for medical attention. Meanwhile, The Katsina State Police Command is currently investigating the incident. Youth allegedly attack Hisbah office in Katsina over forceful haircuts

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has charged newly sworn-in National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members deployed to the state to leave lasting legacies in their host communities during their service year. The governor, speaking through his deputy, Ikechukwu Emetu, gave the charge on Friday during the swearing-in ceremony for the 2025 Batch ‘A’ Stream II Corps members at the NYSC permanent orientation camp in Umunna, Bende LGA. Governor Otti, who pledged his administration’s commitment to strengthening the NYSC scheme and enhancing its capacity to instil patriotic values in young graduates, urged the Corps members to draw inspiration from predecessors who made noteworthy contributions to their host communities. He further emphasised the need for the NYSC members to foster love, harmony, and productive integration across the state and nation, promising rewards for those who positively impact the lives of Abia people. In her address, the NYSC Abia State Coordinator, Mrs Gladys Adama,...

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted that he would have been sacked by Barcelona or Real Madrid if he endured a bad season like he did. City finished what was their worst campaign since Guardiola arrived in 2024–25. The former Premier League champions finished third, 13 points behind winners Liverpool. Guardiola’s men also suffered early elimination from both the Champions League and Carabao Cup. They were then shocked in the FA Cup final by Crystal Palace. But Guardiola was handed a new contract by City in November. The former Barcelona boss has now admitted that the big La Liga clubs would not have had the same patience with him. “With the year we’ve had, if this were Spain, I wouldn’t be coaching in October, November or December,” Guardiola told DAZN. “If this were Barça or Madrid, they would have sacked me. “But here it wasn’t even a question. You have to have a little more patience.” Real Madrid, Barcelona would have sacked me – Guardiola admits

The Kebbi State Government has called on citizens to reaffirm their commitment to democratic values, unity, and national progress as Nigeria marks this year’s Democracy Day. In a message commemorating the occasion, the state government described Nigeria’s democracy as a testament to the resilience and determination of its people, urging collective efforts to strengthen institutions and promote inclusivity. “Our future depends on the values we uphold today. As we celebrate our democracy, let us work together to protect it, promote inclusivity, and build a stronger, more united nation,” Governor Idris said. He commended the people of Kebbi State for their continued support and called for deeper collaboration among all stakeholders to sustain peace, good governance, and national growth. Democracy Day: Our future depends on the values we uphold today – Kebbi Gov

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George, on Wednesday urged President Bola Tinubu to forgive the suspended governor of Rivers State, Sim Fubara, as he did with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, in the spirit of June 12. On March 18, Tinubu suspended Fubara for six months following the political crisis in Rivers State. The president also declared a state of emergency and appointed a sole administrator to oversee the affairs of the state. Fubara’s suspension was an offshoot of his crisis with stakeholders in the state over the control of political resources. Three months into his suspension, Fubara visited Tinubu and his predecessor, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to seek reconciliation. During this period, there was a reported rift between Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu. The rift became glaringly apparent when the president snubbed Sanwo-Olu during a function in Lagos State. However, following a meeting of the Governor’s Advisory ...

The death toll from the explosion in Gwabro village, in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, has risen to eight after two more women died from injuries sustained in the blast. DAILY POST reports that the blast occurred during Eid-el-Kabir celebrations and was caused by a locally made improvised explosive device, IED. A security adviser to the Tangaza Council, Garzali Raka, confirmed the update, noting that Gwabro has been under bandit control for five years. The explosion site, Dorawa, is said to be close to Lakurawa camp — a known bandit stronghold. The security adviser also mentioned previous discoveries of unexploded devices in the area that were neutralised by heat before detonation. The Sokoto State Police Command spokesperson, ASP Ahmed Rufai, confirmed that the IED exploded as victims travelled from Gwabro to Zurmuku, detonating near a security post under a tree close to Zurmuku, another area plagued by banditry. While giving a vivid account of what transpired,...

Adamawa State  Police Command  said it has foiled a kidnapping attempt and arrested a suspect in the process. In a statement released by Police Public Relations Officer, SP Suleiman Yahaya Nguroje, the event took place on June 7, 2025. He said the police were informed by a resident that he was receiving threats from an unknown caller who was asking for a ransom of ₦1m. The police acted quickly by opening an immediate operation alongside local hunters. During a raid, one of the suspects, 32-year-old Manu Ahmadu, was arrested at a Kamsu village, Hong LGA where he had gone to withdraw money he had asked for, Nguroje added. The suspect is said to have attempted to disarm one of the officers as he was being arrested. “During the operation, one Manu Ahmadu, 32 years was apprehended at a certain location while attempting to pick up the package he demanded to be dropped at a particular place situated at a remote site of Kamsu village, Hong local government area. “In the course...

Real Madrid superstar, Kylian Mbappe, has revealed why he did not win the UEFA Champions League with PSG. The player has been the worst hit since after PSG’s successful season which saw them, above every other things, claimed the UEFA Champions League. Mbappe, 26, left Les Parisians after seven years and is currently their highest goalscorer in history with 256 goals. Mbappe spoke to the press before their 2-0 win over Germany in the UEFA Nations League third-place playoff on Sunday, blaming fate for the club’s failure to win the Champions League while he was with them. Mbappe said it was over for him at the French capital city, saying he had to move on . He told RMC Sport, “Did I leave too soon? No. My story was over, it had to end. There was no bitterness, I’d reached the end of the road. “I would have tried anything. It’s just fate that it had to happen without me.” Fans and pundits, including the top hierarchy of Paris Saint-Germain have been throwing words at the player af...

The Charismatic Bishops Conference of Nigeria, CBCN, Benue State Chapter, has firmly rejected calls for a state of emergency in the state, emphasizing the need for unity and support for Governor Hyacinth Alia during this critical period. This stance follows recent appeals by some Catholic priests, also under the CBCN umbrella, urging President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency over worsening insecurity in the state. However, at a press conference in Makurdi on Saturday, the State Overseer of the Charismatic Bishops, Archbishop Alexander Nyoonkyegh, described such calls as “unnecessary and counterproductive.” According to Archbishop Nyoonkyegh, Governor Alia, being a man of faith and a fellow clergyman, deserves spiritual backing and encouragement from religious leaders, not demands for federal intervention through emergency rule. “Governor Hyacinth Alia is our brother in the vineyard,” the Archbishop stated. “As true men of God, our duty is to protect and support him. W...

Maduka Okoye is ready to battle for the Super Eagles number one goalkeeping position, DAILY POST reports. The Udinese shot stopper was installed as Super Eagles’ first choice during the reign of former head coach, Gernot Rohr. Okoye, however, lost his position after a poor showing at the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations in Cameroon. The 25-year-old also endured a difficult spell at Watford, and was not invited to the Super Eagles for a number of years. The former Sparta Rotterdam goalie has now revived his career at Serie outfit, Udinese. Okoye put up a stellar display in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw with Russia on Friday night. He is now looking forward to reclaiming his position in the Super Eagles. “Of course, we know what Nwabali has done for our country. He’s a very good goalkeeper and I think he deserves it because I never got to the level I have with the Super Eagles,” he told Flashscore. “So, I really hope that I get to my level and he deserves to play right now, but I think there are...

President Bola Tinubu has described the former Chief Justice of Nigeria, Justice Mohammed Lawal Uwais, who passed away on Friday at the age of 89, as a courageous jurist who exhibited exceptional integrity. In a personal condolence message he penned, Tinubu said Uwais was a phenomenal jurist who served the country with honour. Tinubu acknowledged with regret that the late jurist passed away on Friday, as Muslims marked Eid al-Adha. Going down memory lane, Tinubu said many remarkable high points hallmarked Justice Uwais’ illustrious career on the bench, adding that he superintended the judiciary at a challenging time in our history with tact, patience, and a sense of duty. He also noted that his stabilising role helped usher in the current democratic dispensation, which he had the distinct honour of inaugurating as the Chief Justice of Nigeria, who swore in the elected president on 29 May 1999. Tinubu recalled how, upon retirement, the Federal Government called upon Justice Uwais ...

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, and its coalition partners convened a landmark political summit in Umuahia, Abia State, on Friday, describing it as a unified front ahead of the 2027 general elections. Don Norman Obinna, chairman of ADC in Abia State, announced during the meeting that the party has officially been adopted as the platform for the coalition’s political resurgence. According to him, this move is not about political realignment alone but a response to years of governance failure, economic mismanagement, and citizen disenfranchisement under the present APC administration. “ADC is adopted as a coalition party to right the wrongs orchestrated by the APC. The unemployment rate is alarming, the naira is in a free fall, and the civil servants’ minimum wage is a national disgrace,” Don Norman declared. According to him, the coalition’s mission will bring succour to the people, chase hunger out of Nigeria, and restore the country to a trajectory of prosperity.” He calle...

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has called on residents to intensify prayers and support efforts to advance socio-economic development as Muslims mark the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. Idris said the modest progress recorded under his administration in the past two years was made possible through public support and prayers, despite challenges facing the state. He reaffirmed his government’s focus on education, agriculture, healthcare, infrastructure, and economic empowerment as it enters the second half of its first term. The governor also appealed to citizens to uphold the values of Eid by promoting peace, unity, and tolerance across communities. He urged residents to work together, regardless of political or religious differences, to ensure security and progress in the state. Eid-el-Kabir: Kebbi gov seeks prayers, unity for state development

The Taraba State Judiciary on Wednesday, unveiled the 2025 Draft Procedure Rules for the establishment and operation of a Family Court in the state. Unveiled during a Validation Programme in Jalingo, the exercise, according to the Chief Judge of the state, Justice Joel Agya, marked a major milestone in the implementation of the family court system, which he said, is geared towards addressing a range of domestic and gender-based legal issues in the state. The family court, as announced by Justice Agya, will have jurisdiction over matters such as child abuse, divorce, domestic violence, adoption, and maintenance. Emphasizing the importance of protecting vulnerable individuals, he noted that perpetrators of gender-based violence are often individuals with close access to victims, including family members, teachers, religious leaders, and others in positions of authority. “These crimes are committed in homes, public places, workplaces, schools, and even on public transport,” Justice A...

The Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi has once again urged all Yoruba sons and daughters to worship the one true God and avoid giving obeisance to deities. Oba Akanbi also urged Yoruba sons and daughters not to fight traditional rulers because they have been divinely chosen by God to act as rulers and leaders. Oba Akanbi made the call on Tuesday, in Iwo, when he welcomed Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade. Speaking in Yoruba, the Iwo monarch held that God is the Alaafin and there is no other title greater than that of the Alaafin in Yoruba land. He said, “God is the Alaafin and there is no other title. “There is no other title greater than of the Alaafin. We have investigated spiritually and physically and we have discovered that no title is bigger than that of the Alaafin. “We also found out that it is people that finally become deities. So when a person becomes king, he becomes a deity. The power of Eledumare is bigger.” Oba Akanbi insisted that the kingship...

Chelsea have announced the signing of Dario Essugo from Sporting CP. The midfielder, who spent last season on loan in La Liga with Las Palmas, has signed a contract until 2033. Essugo, a Portugal Under-21 international, began his career in Sporting’s academy. He became the youngest-ever player to feature for the club when he made his senior debut aged 16 years and six days against Vitoria de Guimaraes in March 2021. Having gained further experience with Sporting B, featuring on 23 occasions for the club’s first team, Essugo spent the second half of the 2023/24 campaign on loan at Primeira Liga side Chaves, for whom he made 14 appearances. The 20-year-old established himself as a regular for the Spanish side, making 27 appearances and scoring one goal for Los Amarillos across all competitions. EPL: Dario Essugo completes €22.3m transfer to Chelsea

Paris Saint-Germain manager, Luis Enrique has become the seventh coach to win the UEFA Champions League trophy with two different clubs. Enrique guided PSG to beat Inter Milan 5-0 in the 2025 Champions League final on Saturday evening. The Spaniard watched as goals from Desire Doue (2), Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Senny Mayulu gave his team the victory against the Serie A side in Munich. However, PSG’s first Champions League title was Enrique’s second. The 55-year-old had won the Champions League with Barcelona in 2015, thanks to a 3-1 victory over Juventus in Berlin, Germany. Enrique now joins a group including Carlo Ancelotti, Pep Guardiola, Jose Mourinho, Ernst Happel, Jupp Heynckes and Ottmar Hitzfeld who have guided two clubs to European Cup glory in the past. Five-time champion Ancelotti holds the record as the most successful coach in European Cup history. Erinque becomes 7th manager to win Champions League trophy with two clubs [Full list]