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A former National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party, nPDP, Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has taunted a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos State, Joe Igbokwe, describing him as a saboteur. According to him, Igbokwe will stop at nothing to betray and backstab his Igbo brothers because of a pot of porridge. Categorically, Eze called Joe Igbokwe, a habitual and unrepentant prodigal son. Eze was reacting to a statement credited to Igbokwe, wherein he urged President Bola Tinubu not to drop the alleged terrorism charge against the Biafran agitator, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu. In a…

Udinese head coach Kosta Runjaic has maintained total trust in Maduka Okoye despite the goalkeeper’s two-month ban for his involvement in a betting scandal. Okoye was handed the ban after he was alleged to have deliberately picked up a yellow card in a Serie A match involving Udinese and Lazio in the 2023/24 season. The Nigeria international is now free to return to action again after serving the ban. Romania international Răzvan Sava has done well in his absence, and many expect him to keep his place between the sticks. Runjaic is however rooting for Okoye to return to the…

The Nigerian Medical Association, NMA, Akwa Ibom State chapter, has appealed to Governor Umo Eno to establish Ibom Medical University with campuses in each of the three senatorial districts of the state. The association noted that General Hospital Onna (for Eket senatorial district), Ibom Specialist Hospital Uyo (for Uyo senatorial district) and General Hospital Ikot Ekpene (for Ikot Ekpene senatorial District) could serve as the campuses. This was contained in a communique read during a press conference in Uyo ahead of the 2025 National Physicians Week. The Chairman of NMA in Akwa Ibom, Dr Aniekan Peter said of the proposed…

Kun Khalifat FC Chairman, Michelle Amaefula has boasted that his team will soon be playing continental football after their first away victory in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL. The Owerri-based club defeated Bayelsa United 2-1 at the Samson Siasia Stadium in Yenagoa on Sunday. Uche Moses and Olubode Hassan goals gave Kun Khalifat maximum points in the game. Jawad Mustapha grabbed the consolation goal for Bayelsa United. “I told you that we are coming to NPFL now we are here sooner or later you will see us in a CAF competition and we will play at the Dan Anyiam…

The Senator Representing Kaduna South Senatorial District, Senator Sunday Marshall Katung has condemned the killing of two serving gallant police officers on their duty post in Zonkwa Police station, Zango Kataf, Kaduna State. DAILY POST recalls that suspected bandits broke into the police headquarters in Zonkwa, shot sporadically, killing two police officers on duty It was disclosed that the bandits tried to gain entrance into the detention room where some of their members were detained but met with stiff resistance. In a statement he personally signed and made available on Monday morning, Senator Katung said he received with deep sadness…

First City Monument Bank (FCMB) has been selected as one of the Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) for the implementation of the Community Contractors Finance Scheme, an initiative of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) in partnership with the Bank of Industry Limited (BoI). The scheme is designed to bridge the funding and skills gaps hindering the capacity and growth of local contractors in the oil and gas industry. It offers loans of up to ₦100 million at a favourable interest rate of 8% per annum, enabling contractors to execute impactful projects within their host communities. The Community Contractors…

Warri Wolves Football Club of Warri on Sunday defeated Enyimba 2-1 in Aba in a Nigerian Professional Football League, NPFL match. During the game, the Aba-based team missed several scoring chances, to the disappointment of their home fans. Warri Wolves took the lead in the 17th minute before Enyimba equalised in the 27th minute through Edidiong Ezikiel. However, Warri Wolves scored again in the 66th minute and held on to their lead until the final whistle. The match marked Enyimba’s third consecutive game without a win, as their previous two fixtures ended 0-0 against Rivers United in Aba and 1-0…

The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the death of a suspected armed robber and assassin identified as Saater of Wannune, Tarka Local Government Area, who had been on the Command’s wanted list for alleged involvement in multiple murders, including the assassination of the Hunters’ Commander, Mr. Aondoakaa Yayol. According to a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, the late suspect was wanted in connection with the killing of Mr. Yayol on June 20, 2025, as well as the earlier murder of the Commander’s wife, Mrs. Kashimana Yayol, which occurred on February 11, 2023, both…

Troops of the Joint Task Force Operation ENDURING PEACE have raided the hideout of a notorious bandit at Rawaya Village, near Kazok in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, recovering a cache of arms and ammunition. Major Samson Nantip Zhakom, Media Information Officer for Operation ENDURING PEACE, disclosed this in a statement, noting that the operation followed credible intelligence reports about the stockpiling of weapons by bandits in Barkin Ladi. According to the statement, the suspect fled as troops advanced on the location. A thorough search of the hideout led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, one…

Former Real Madrid winger, Royston Drenthe, has suffered a stroke. The 38-year-old is currently undergoing treatment in hospital after being admitted on Friday. This was revealed by FC de Rebellen, a business entity which represents several former footballers, The statement read: “Last Friday, Royston Drenthe suffered a stroke. “Drenthe is currently receiving good care and is in good hands. “The team and those involved hope for a speedy recovery.” Drenthe came into prominence while playing for Feyenoord in the Netherlands, before signing for Real Madrid, where he won LaLiga in 2007. The Dutchman played in the Premier League, when he…