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France captain, Kylian Mbappe, has named the best two players in the world. Speaking to the media, Mbappe was asked who is the best footballer between him, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane. “Messi is the best together with Cristiano Ronaldo,” he replied. Mbappe scored twice in their first group fixture against Senegal, while Messi netted a stunning hat-trick against Algeria. “I knew that Leo Messi was going to score goals… he always scores,” Mbappe added. “I’m going to keep scoring goals to help my team go as far as possible. “And of course, by scoring, I’ll get closer…

Inter Lagos head coach Shakiru Giwa says the club will work hard to be ready for the 2026/27 Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, season. Giwa stressed that optimum fitness will give his side an advantage in a league known for its intensity and travel demands. He revealed that training sessions are being structured to improve endurance, speed, and recovery. “Fitness is key for us this season,” Giwa told Sportslighthub. “We want to build a team that can compete for 90 minutes, home and away.” Giwa added that the technical crew will monitor the players progress closely to avoid injuries. Inter…

The Osun State chapter of the Action Peoples Party (APP) has called on security agencies in the state to ensure full compliance with a recent Federal High Court judgment concerning the local government crisis. The party, in a statement by its chairman, Odesola Titus, on Sunday, also insisted that the ruling affirmed the authority of the legally elected council officials. Odesola said the court, sitting in Osogbo, had declared the continued occupation of council offices by the APC chairmen and councillors unconstitutional. The party, however, noted that the judgment did not invalidate the local government election conducted on February 22, 2025.…

The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rasidi Ladoja, has declared that the yearly Egungun (masquerade) festival is not a licence to cause any form of violence in the ancient city. Ladoja, a former governor of Oyo State, made this declaration in a statement signed by his media aide, Chief Adeola Oloko. The statement was made available to DAILY POST on Sunday in Ibadan, the state capital. DAILY POST gathered that the annual Egungun festival has been slated to commence tomorrow (Monday). Our correspondent reports that masquerades from different compounds in Ibadanland are expected to be seen in strategic locations across the ancient city from tomorrow. Ladoja,…

President Donald Trump of the United States, has confirmed that Keir Starmer, the United Kingdom Prime Minister, will be resigning his position. This is even as Starmer is yet to announce the news himself. In a tweet on his Truth social platform on Sunday, Trump said, “Keir Starmer will resign as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. “He failed badly on two very important subjects- IMMIGRATION AND ENERGY (OPEN NORTH SEA OIL!). I wish him well! President DJT” Trump’s tweet comes as indications emerged that the UK Prime Minister is reportedly setting out plans for his resignation from office, following…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate, Halilu Danladi Envu-Alanza, as the winner of the Nasarawa North Senatorial District by-election. This was announced by the Returning Officer, Prof Aminu Ali, on Sunday in Akwanga Local Government Area of the state. Ali stated that Envu-Alanza secured 45,362 votes to defeat the Labour Party candidate and former Minister of Information, Labaran Maku, who polled 12,931 votes. Following Maku was Emmanuel David Ombugadu of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, who polled 11,570 votes. “Halilu Dangadi Envwulanza of APC, having satisfied the requirement of the law, is hereby declared a winner…

Tunisia head coach Hervé Renard has challenged his players to fight and win their last group game against the Netherlands at the ongoing FIFA World Cup. The Carthage Eagles were eliminated from the competition following a 4-0 defeat to Japan on Sunday morning. DAILY POST recalls the North Africans were thrashed 5-1 by Sweden in their first game. Tunisia are the first African country to exit the tournament. Renard insisted that it is important for his team to close their campaign on a high. “You have to keep fighting in difficult moments like these. We will need to show pride and character…

Nollywood actress, Nancy Isime has shared her opinion on the role of finance in relationships and marriages.  The movie star said she doesn’t believe that marrying a poor partner can make a woman live a fantastic life.  Speaking in a recent episode of the Tea With Tay podcast, Isime explained that financial pressure can deprived poor couples of the joy of marriage and family.  “Marriage is not a poverty alleviation scheme but I don’t believe marrying a poor man can make you happy.  “When rent is due, school fees can’t be paid and there is no food in the house,…

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Nwoku Olaka Johnson of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, winner of the bye-election for the Rivers South-East Senatorial District held on Saturday. The announcement of result took place at the INEC collation centre in Bori, Khana Local Government Area by the returning officer, Professor Rosemary Ogu of the University of Port Harcourt. According to the result, Nwoku Olaka Johnson scored a total of 47,961 votes with the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Osarosaka Ebenezer Erewari who came in second with 1,647 votes, while Douglas Fabeke Beeka of the Action Alliance, AA,…

Abia State Police Command has impounded fifteen vehicles and arrested fifteen suspects across the State for violating registration and number plate regulations. According to the Police Command, the actions were taken in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police,  Olatunji Disu  and the State Command’s commitment to enhance security. A statement signed by DSP Maureen Chinaka, the Spokesperson of the Abia Police Command, explained that the State-wide enforcement operation was targeting unregistered vehicles and vehicles bearing obscured, defaced, altered, or unlawfully covered registration number plates. “Within the period under review, the Command successfully impounded a total of fifteen…