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The immediate past Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has said contrary to insinuations, he consulted President Bola Tinubu before resigning. Adelabu spoke in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Saturday. DAILY POST reports that Adelabu resigned to pursue his governorship ambition in Oyo State, on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC. Power Minister, Adelabu resigns to focus on Oyo Governorship race There were reports that Adelabu did not make necessary consultations before he resigned. In the statement made available to DAILY POST through his Media Aide, Femi Awogboro, Adelabu explained that his resignation was not in…

Victor Osimhen has been cleared for Sunday’s intercontinental derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe. Osimhen played with a protective arm brace in Galatasaray’s Turkish Cup defeat to Gençlerbirliği on Wednesday. Fenerbahçe however filed a formal complaint to the Turkish FA, protesting that the protective gear could be dangerous to opponents. Their request was however turned down as the brace was medically acquired, and approved after consultations with football authorities. Galatasaray, and Fenerbahçe battled to a 1-1 draw in their first meeting this season. Sunday’s clash could decide the Turkish Lig title. Leaders Galatasaray hold a four-point advantage over nearest rivals Fenerbahçe.

A man believed to be a member of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and wearing President Bola Tinubu’s signature cap has been captured in a viral video clip struggling to take a selfie with the president’s strong opponent, Peter Obi. Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party was in Lagos State for an event when crowd of supporters pulled towards him for selfies. In the video, the supporters could be heard shouting “My President, Peter Obi is here, everywhere stew”. The supposed Tinubu’s supporter was also seen excitedly exchanging pleasantry with the former governor of Anambra State. DAILY…

Three persons, suspected to be behind the murder of a traditional ruler in Langtang North Local Government Area of Plateau State, were on Friday night, burnt to death by an angry mob after they reportedly confessed to the crime. According to eyewitnesses, the suspects were alleged to have been involved in the killing of the traditional ruler of Kwallak community, Ponzhi Kwallak. The monarch was reportedly attacked and killed in his residence on Thursday night after assailants stormed his home and robbed him of his motorcycle, mobile phone, and other valuables. Residents said the incident threw the community into mourning…

The Naira extended depreciation against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market to end the week on a negative note. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s data showed that it dipped on Friday to N1,358.44 against the dollar, down from N1,353.91 traded on Thursday. This means that the Naira dropped by N4.53 on a day-to-day basis while the local currency lost N14.80 on a week-to-week basis. Similarly, at the black market, the Naira fell to N1427 per dollar, up from N1426, reflecting a N26 week-on-week loss. The development comes as the country’s external reserves fell to $48.48 billion as of…

The Rivers State Police Command has announced the dissolution of all tactical teams operating within the command, as part of a broader reform aimed at strengthening professionalism, operational efficiency, and public trust in policing. The move follows a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu. As part of the restructuring, all previously existing tactical units have been merged into a single specialised formation known as the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU). The new unit is expected to provide a more coordinated and rapid response to incidents of violent crime across the state. In a statement issued by the…

Former Chelsea star, Joe Cole, has identified former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso as the best manager to manage the Blues. Speaking with Paddy Power, Cole described Alonso, who is currently without a job after he was sacked by Real Madrid earlier this year, as a winner. This is coming after Chelsea recently sacked their manager Liam Rosenior a few days ago. “I would love to see Xabi Alonso at the club. I loved watching his Leverkusen team,” Cole said. “I think he was hard done by at Real Madrid. He understands massive clubs. He is…

Clinton Jephta has completed a move to Finnish side FC Inter Turku, DAILY POST reports. The 19-year-old joined the Veikkausliiga club on loan from Nationwide League One, NLO, side FC One Rocket. Jephta previously featured for Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, club Niger Tornadoes. The 19-year-old forward scored twice and registered three assists in 12 appearances for the Ikon Allah Boys. He also previously had a spell with nine-time NPFL champions Enyimba. Jephta has represented Nigeria at the U-20 level.

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Delta State chapter, has threatened court action over alleged attempts to forge and backdate resignation letters of party members who defected to the All Progressives Congress, APC. The PDP Chairman in the state, Mr. Peter Mrakpor, while revealing the move, described the allegation as fraudulent and a clear breach of due process, warning that those behind it would be held accountable. He confirmed that none of the defectors followed proper procedure by submitting resignation letters to their respective wards before leaving the party. The PDP chairman further disclosed that the party is prepared to pursue…

The Abia State Police Command has denied an online report which accused the command of framing, torturing and denying bail to Tochi Ireokwu, a suspended Deputy Director of Logistics and Supply, Abia State Homeland Security Service. In a rejoinder issued by DSP Maureen Chinaka, the Police Public Relations Officer, the Abia Police Command said that the alleged torture and frame-up were false and did not represent the true situation of the incident. According to the police, the suspect, Tochi Ireokwu, and three other suspects were apprehended by operatives of the command through actionable intelligence for allegedly engaging in economic sabotage,…