Ballon d’Or 2024: Lookman reaches out for history with Vinicius set to win award
Only one African footballer has ever been named a Ballon d’Or winner. In 1995, George Weah won the prize thanks to his displays for Paris Saint-Germain and AC Milan. The Liberian legend also won the African Footballer of the Year three times and is widely considered one of the greatest strikers of all time. Since […]
Osun NSCDC, police bicker over assault on officers
Osun State command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and the police, on Friday, disagreed over the attack on an NSCDC officer allegedly carried out by some police operatives. The NSCDC personnel, identified simply as Owoeye, was said to have been assaulted and detained by policemen on Wednesday. In some video clips that […]
Student dies after 162 frog jumps in Ogun
There was tension in Imeko Afon Local Government Area of Ogun State as a student, identified as Ariyo Monday, was reported dead after a teacher allegedly flogged him and asked him to perform 162 frog jumps. DAILY POST gathered that Ariyo, a student of Obafemi Grammar School, died on Friday. According to a video posted […]
Delta communities commend state govt for restoring electricity after 15 years of darkness
The people of Ekuku-Agbor and other communities in Ika South Local Government Area, Delta State, have commended the state government for restoring electricity in their communities after 15 years. The communities include Ekuku-Agbor, Obi-Agbor, Egbudu Akan, and several others. Delta State Governor, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, and the Chairman of Ika South Local Government, Engr Jerry […]
Bayelsa working to address power challenges
The Bayelsa Commissioner for Information, Orientation, and Strategy, Mrs. Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai, has said progress is being made to restore power to the state. Bayelsa was on July 29 thrown into darkness following the vandalism of the 132 KVA twin circuit transmission towers that fed the state. The commissioner said contractors handling the damaged transmission towers […]
NNPC helicopter crash: Tinubu calls for probe, condoles families
President Bola Tinubu has extended his heartfelt condolences to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Board, its staff, and the families affected by the recent helicopter crash off the coast of Bonny Finima in Port-Harcourt. In a Friday statement released by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu expressed his “deepest […]
Ekiti Prohibits Underage Night Grazing
Ekiti state government has prohibited underage and night grazing, saying it will henceforth invoke the total weight of the law on any underage or anyone found herding at night. It also warned herders operating in the state not to ruin the government’s substantial agricultural investment by allowing their flocks to invade and destroy farms. The […]
Rector Wants Increased Funding For Polytechnics
The Rector of Yaba College of Technology, Dr Ibraheem Adedotun Abdul, has called for adequate support for technical and technological education championed by polytechnics in Nigeria to boost research and infrastructure development. He dropped this hint while addressing the House of Representatives Committee on Federal Polytechnics and Higher Technical Education while on an oversight function […]
Mourinho willing to take on struggling English team
Former Manchester United and Fenerbahce coach, Jose Mourinho, has stated that he is open to coach any team at the bottom of the table in England for two years. Speaking to Skysports after his team shared the spoils with Manchester United in the Europa League on Thursday night, the Portuguese gaffer said, “The best thing […]
Wike, Ango, And The FCT Revenue Drive
The recent appointment of Mr. Michael Hadi Ango as Acting Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Internal Revenue Service (FCT-IRS) has drawn significant attention, especially from economic analysts. Ango’s wealth of experience in revenue administration, financial management, and organizational leadership makes his appointment timely, aligning with the ambitious revenue goals set by Nyesom Wike, the […]