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Human rights activist, Mahdi Shehu has accused Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, of showing open bias in her charity interventions under the Renewed Hope project, saying her actions appear to favor Christian communities over Muslims. In a post shared on X on Sunday, Shehu described Mrs. Tinubu as a seemingly biased mother whose approach to relief distribution risks deepening divisions rather than uniting Nigerians. “Her body language, her numerous charitable spendings, and her visits to disaster locations all show that the Renewed Hope project is tilted too heavily towards her Christian community,” he wrote. “These open biases do not…

The rate at which Nigerians are slumping and dying has become a worrisome development, particularly to medical experts. Actually, death is an inevitable end of every mortal, but when and how it comes is what has remained a mystery to mankind. Apart from accidents of every kind, man, in his quest to unravel the mystery surrounding death has been able to establish the fact that death naturally comes after brief or protracted ill-health. However, recent development has again proven that the mystery surrounding death can never be unearthed by mankind. Recently, there has been a media report of personalities who…

Terem Moffi was among the goal scorers as OGC Nice defeated Auxerre 3-1 in their Ligue 1 clash at the Allianz Riviera on Saturday night. Moffi replaced Kevin Carlos in the 73rd minute. The Nigeria international nodded home Nice’s third goal of the evening three minutes later. It was the forward’s first goal of the season for Les Aiglons. Moffi is gradually working his way back to full fitness after missing the majority of last season due to injury. Auxerre paraded his compatriot Gabriel Osho in the game.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta singled out five players following their 5-0 win over Leeds United on Saturday. Viktor Gyökeres scored in each half – his first two goals for the Gunners – as they picked up three points that lifted them to the top of the table. Jurrien Timber, who is making his way back after surgery, also scored twice from corner-kicks. Cristhian Mosquera and Max Dowman also made their debuts for Arsenal in what was a comfortable victory. Arteta, speaking to BBC MOTD, said: “Many highlights: Viktor [Gyökeres] scoring his first two goals. Jurrien [Timber] after a long-term injury,…

Uganda’s Allan Okello, Morocco’s Oussama Lamlioui and South Africa’s Thabiso Kutumela are currently the joint-top scorers at the ongoing 2024 African Nations Championship, CHAN. Okello, Lamlioui and Kutumela each have three goals to their names ahead of the semi-final fixtures on Tuesday. Recall that the quarter-final fixtures were concluded on Saturday night. DAILY POST reports that Sudan defeated Algeria on penalties following a 1-1 draw. Senegal also beat Uganda 1-0 to advance to the semi-final stage. Here are the top scorers at CHAN ahead of the semi-final fixtures: 3 goals: Thabiso Kutumela (South Africa) Allan Okello (Uganda) Oussama Lamlioui (Morocco)…

Rafiu Durosinmi continued his impressive scoring form as Viktoria Plzen defeated Karvina 2-1 in their Czech Superliga clash. Durosinmi opened the scoring for Plzen midway through the first half following an error by goalkeeper Jakub Lapes. It was the forward’s fourth league goal of the season. Rok Storman equalised for Karvina in the 69th minute. Plzen secured all three points when Matej Vydra converted from the spot late in the game. The hosts moved up to fourth position on the table with 11 points from six matches following the win.

The semi-final fixtures of the ongoing African Nations Championship, CHAN, have been confirmed. This follows the conclusion of the quarter-final matches played on Saturday night. DAILY POST reports that Senegal defeated Uganda 1-0 to progress to the last four. Sudan also beat Algeria on penalties after a 1-1 draw following 120 minutes of play. The semi-final fixtures will be held next Tuesday. CHAN Semi-final Fixtures: Madagascar vs Sudan (3:30 p.m.) Morocco vs Senegal (6:30 p.m.)

Mikel Arteta, head coach of Arsenal Football Club, has suggested that the club secured Eberechi Eze’s signature because the 27-year-old will give the Gunners a new dimension in the attack. The Spaniard also described the England international as a powerful footballer. On Saturday, Arsenal announced the signing of the attacking midfielder from Premier League side Crystal Palace. Eze moved to the Emirates Stadium in a transfer deal worth £67.5 million and was handed the number 10 jersey. “Eberechi is a powerful and exciting player who’ll give Arsenal a new dimension in our attacking game,” Arteta said via Arsenal’s website. “His…

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in a deal worth £67.5 million. The forward, who appeared to be nearing a move to Arsenal’s north London rivals Tottenham earlier this week, has signed a four-year contract at the Emirates Stadium with an option for a further year. Eberechi Eze joins Arsenal: Forward signs from Crystal Palace in £67.5 million deal after Tottenham Hotspur move hijacked Eze, who will wear the No 10 shirt, becomes Arsenal’s seventh signing of the summer after Martin Zubimendi, Kepa Arrizabalaga, Christian Norgaard, Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke and Cristhian Mosquera. The deal…

Youths in the country have been cautioned against ritual killings, cybercrime, drug abuse, and other social vices undermining cultural and moral values. The caution was handed down by an Osun monarch, Owaloko of Iloko-Ijesa, Alayeluwa Oba Akeem Olusayo Ogungbangbe, during the 2025 annual new yam festival on Saturday. Oba Ogungbangbe who expressed concern over the increasing cases of ritual-related killings and fraudulent practices among young people, added that the trend is “a dangerous development that must not be allowed to define the future of Yoruba land.” Emphasising that the new yam festival goes beyond merriment, the monarch stressed that it…