Author: admin

Former Super Eagles star Victor Ikpeba has criticised Alex Iwobi over a poor pass that led to DR Congo’s equaliser in the 2026 World Cup qualifier play-off on Sunday. Nigeria took the lead inside the fourth minute through Frank Onyeka but allowed the Congolese to equalise after half an hour, following Wilfred Ndidi’s failure to clear the ball after the Leopards launched a counter-attack resulting from Iwobi’s poor pass. Ikpeba slammed Iwobi for failing to track back after losing the ball in the middle of the field. Speaking on Super Sports, Ikpeba said, “So casual on the ball and then…

Residents of Taura and Kwalam communities in Jigawa State have erupted in joy following the restoration of electricity after 16 years of total blackout. The communities have endured a complete blackout for over sixteen years, a situation that has crippled small businesses, increased the cost of living, and limited access to essential services such as potable water, healthcare, and modern communication facilities. Reacting to the development, community members explained that the lack of electricity had severely affected livelihoods and access to basic services. They added that the restoration of power, which some of them described as a historic moment, will…

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named his starting line-up for tonight’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs final against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali passed a late fitness test and will start in goal. Young defender Benjamin Fredrick has been deployed at right-back, while Zaidu Sanusi will take up the left-back position. Semi Ajayi returns to the starting XI after missing the match against the Panthers of Gabon due to suspension. Ajayi will pair with Fulham star Calvin Bassey in central defence. Chelle has opted for a midfield three of Wilfred Ndidi, Frank Onyeka and…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has announced that students seeking admission into tertiary institutions across the country will undergo mandatory drug screening as part of intensified efforts to tackle rising substance abuse among young people. NDLEA Chairman, Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (rtd.), disclosed this at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja following his reappointment for a second five-year term. He explained that the new policy is designed to identify drug use early and prevent young Nigerians from slipping into addiction. According to him, the Ministry of Education has approved the NDLEA’s proposal. “The Honourable Minister of Education has…

Nigerian activist and publisher,  Omoyele Sowore has called for the immediate release of Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara, saying his continued imprisonment is an act of religious persecution by Kano State authorities. Sowore, wrote this on his verified social media account, adding that he had planned to visit the cleric in prison but was disturbed by the conditions surrounding his detention. “It is heartbreaking and utterly unacceptable that a religious scholar remains behind bars simply because his teachings or interpretations differ from those preferred by those in power in Kano State,” he wrote. It would be recalled that an…

The Kebbi State Government has dismissed a circulating write-up by a group identifed as “Concerned Citizens of Kebbi State,” describing the allegations against Governor Nasir Idris’ administration as false. In a statement on Sunday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ahmed Idris, said the publication was intended to misinform the public and distort the administration’s record. He said allegations of decaying infrastructure and a worsening electricity situation were misleading, noting that electricity supply in the state is under the Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, KEDCO. “For clarity, electricity supply is handled by KEDCO. The state government supports the company with…

The Kogi State House of Assembly has urged the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to restore 12 state constituencies that were removed more than two decades ago to ensure fair representation for citizens. The call followed a motion raised on the floor of the House by Hon. Seyi Bello, member representing Kabba/Bunu Constituency. He explained that the 1999 Constitution gives INEC the power to carry out constituency delimitation and to make sure population distribution across constituencies is fair. According to him, Section 91 of the constitution clearly states that each state must have between three and four times its number…

The Portuguese Football Federation, PFF, would not just accept the punishment handed out to Cristiano Ronaldo over his aggressive behaviour in Portugal’s 2-0 defeat to Ireland on Thursday night. The PFF will go to the world football governing body FIFA with a complaint, in an attempt to reduce the length of their superstar’s suspension. Ronaldo will be suspended for at least two games following his red card against the Republic of Ireland. The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus superstar was shown a straight red card for swinging an elbow at Ireland defender Dara O’Shea. Ronaldo will not be…

New National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Dr Kabiru Turaki, has assured members of the party and Nigerians that there would be no more impunity and suppression of their will. Turaki stated this while delivering his acceptance speech after being declared as the new National Chairman of PDP at the 2025 elective National Convention of the party on Saturday in Ibadan. DAILY POST reports that Turaki scored a total of 1,516 votes to defeat his closest rival Garuba Lado, who scored 41 votes. Turaki assured party members that the confidence reposed on the new elected party executives would…

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has dissociated himself from the position of expelling the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Minister, Nyesom Wike, from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. The PDP expelled Wike, and a former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose, from the party, for anti-party activities. The party also expelled the National Secretary of the party, Samuel Anyanwu, and eight others. The party took the decision at the national convention currently taking place in Ibadan, Oyo State. DAILY POST reports that the party unanimously voted to expel them for anti-party activities and fostering disunity with…