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Immediate past governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai, has said his successor, Uba Sani, is not his friend but his mentee. El-Rufai made the remark on Sunday while responding to questions during an interview on Politics Today, a programme on Channels Television. The former governor further stated that he has not fallen out with Governor Sani, explaining that he only offers constructive criticism of his administration. He said: “The purpose of government is to get things done for the progress of the people and the country. So even if it is my son or my father that is president or…

Ruth Otabor, sister of Big Brother Naija winner Phyna, has tragically lost her life after being hit by a Dangote Cement truck.​The family announced her passing on Sunday in a statement issued by Eko Solicitors & Advocates.The statement confirmed that Ruth passed away on Sunday morning at about 6:30 am. “With a heavy heart, the family regrets to announce the passing on to glory of their daughter, sister, and mother on Sunday 31st day of August, 2025, at about 06:30 hrs,” it stated. Ruth was crushed in an accident at Auchi Polytechnic, Edo State, on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Following…

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has admitted his team was not “good enough” in their 2-1 defeat at Brighton on Sunday. The former Premier League champions have now suffered back-to-back defeats this season. City took the lead in the second half through Erling Haaland, but the hosts fought back with late goals from James Milner and Brajan Gruda to take all three points. “We had a good hour but last half an hour, we were not good,” Guardiola told Sky Sports “We were not good enough but it is what it is. “We have a really good squad and of…

The National Orientation Agency, NOA, has begged Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying that his reforms and initiatives would in no distant time transform the nation’s economy, security and social landscape. The Akwa Ibom State Director of NOA, Mkpoutom Mkpoutom, made the appeal in Uyo at the weekend during a sensitization programme organized by the Federal Information Center with focus on the milestones of Tinubu’s administration. Mkpoutom, who was represented by Mrs Atim Otoyo, Deputy Director Planning, Research and Strategy, recalled that Tinubu on assumption of office on May 29, 2023, had embarked on ambitious reforms…

Former Special Adviser on Cocoa Management and Control to ex-Cross River State governor Ben Ayade, Dr. Oscar Ofuka, has cried out over fresh threats to his life. He has linked the threats to the controversial cocoa reforms he championed during Ayade’s administration. Ofuka, who claimed he survived assassination attempts, alleged that two suspicious vehicles – an ash-coloured Toyota Corolla with registration number ABJ/283/EM and a black, unmarked car – were spotted loitering around his residence in Satellite Town, Calabar, days ago. He claimed that the occupants monitored his movements and even interrogated bystanders about him. “Few days ago, they tried…

The Kano state Police command has arrested two suspects in connection with burglary and theft, which led to the recovery of several stolen items.  The suspects who were arrested on August 7, 2025, at around 3:00 p.m., are identified as Umar Aliyu (25), and Sabiu Kabiru (27), both live in Gunduwawa Village in the Gezawa Local Government Area.  They were arrested by operatives of the Command’s Special Intervention Squad after receiving credible intelligence and the direction of the State Commissioner of Police. In a statement issued by the public relations officer of the command, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, a search…

Bayelsa Queens will face USFA of Burkina Faso in the semi-final of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League, DAILY POST reports. The Prosperity Girls finished top of Group B followingBayelsa Queens will face USFA of Burkina Faso in the semi-final of the WAFU B Women’s Champions League, DAILY POST reports. The Prosperity Girls finished top of Group B following a 4-1 thumping of Sam Nelly of Benin Republic on Saturday night. Whyte Ogbonda’s side have now scored nine goals in the competition and conceded twice. USFA finished in second position in Group A behind ASEC Mimosas of Cote d’Ivoire. The…

Team Yobe has suffered a 4-0 defeat in their encounter with Team Lagos in their inaugural match at the ongoing National Youth Games, holding in Asaba, Delta State. The match was played at Saint Patrick College, Asaba, football pitch. The Director of Sports, Yobe State, Dr. AbdulRahman Ago, and the Technical Team, were present at the venue to support Team Yobe. Ago acknowledged that the first match did not favor Team Yobe, but he was confident that the team would re-strategize and perform better in their next match against Team Nasarawa on Sunday. Reports coming out from Asaba also indicated…

Big Brother Naija Season 10 housemate, Kola Omotoso, has come under heavy criticism following a conversation with fellow housemate Dede on Friday night, which sparked heated reactions across social media. The incident, which was captured on camera and widely circulated online, saw Kola engaging in a private discussion with Dede. While the exchange appeared as casual conversation, several viewers interpreted his approach as crossing personal boundaries. The clip quickly went viral, triggering a wave of backlash that saw Kola labeled with harsh terms such as “simp,” “predator,” and “rapist” by some sections of the online community. In response to the…

The Federal Government has been advised to liaise with governors and local government Chairmen in the country in providing funds and other inputs to genuine farmers, to prevent the funds being hijacked by dishonest middle men. The Chairman of Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mbah, made the call on Saturday during the celebration of the new yam festival of his community, Ata Igboukwu Umuzimgbo community of Arochukwu LGA. He said that genuine farmers, who are the backbone of food production in the country, are mostly found at the grassroots but are oftentimes short-changed by machineries who…