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'Lukaku stay in Milan, we already have a second goalkeeper', Juventus fans protest against potential Lukaku signing Juventus fans on Wednesday, August 9, stormed the pitch during a training match against Juventus Next Gen and chanted 'we don't want Lukaku' in protest against the club signing the Belgian striker. The Italian fans do not want the club to do a part-exchange deal that will see striker Dusan Vlahovic move to Chelsea while Lukaku move the other way. Juventus fans storm pitch in training match to protest against potential Romelu Lukaku signing, chanting  Juventus' fans consistently applauded Vlahovic during the game, which the senior team won 8-0. Juventus fans storm pitch in training match to protest against potential Romelu Lukaku signing, chanting  It comes after the Curva Sud ultra group unfurled a banner telling Lukaku to stay away, which read: 'Lukaku stay in Milan, we already have a second goalkeeper'. The mocking message refers to the C...

Again, Gunmen Attack Plateau Community, Kill 17 Persons  Gunmen have reportedly killed 17 persons again in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State. The PUNCH gathered that the attack took place in Heipang community of the LGA in the early hours of Thursday. A grieving parent in the community, Julius Pam confirmed the attack to The PUNCH in Jos on Thursday. Pam said, “Good morning sir. On a sad news, there was an attack early this morning in Heipang community. A total of 17 people were killed including my brother,his wife and children, all killed.” The spokesman for the Plateau State Police Command, Alabo Alfred could not be reached for comment but sources at the command headquarters said security operatives had been deployed to the community.  

All Our Effort To Dialogue With Niger Military Junta In Vain - ECOWAS ECOWAS’ Omar Alieu Touray made the declaration earlier, at the ECOWAS extraordinary meeting in Abuja, today. The body also called on African Union, AU, partner countries and institutions to support the resolution taken by ECOWAS (to restore constitutional order in Niger by force.)  ECOWAS said all efforts made to dialogue with Niger Republic’s military junta have been “defiantly rejected by the coup leaders,” and that they condemn the continuous detention of the ousted former president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum and his family members.  Part of the ECOWAS resolution reads: “Direct the committee of the Chief of Defense Staff to activate the ECOWAS Stan-by force with all its elements immediately.  “Order the deployment of the ECOWAS stand-by force to restore constitutional order in the Republic of Niger.”   

Inflation rate: Nigeria Doing Better Than Other African Countries – CBN The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN said the country’s inflation rate is still doing better than most African nations. The acting Governor of the CBN, Folashodun Shonubi, stated this at the 2023 Zenith Bank International Trade Seminar in Lagos on Tuesday. According to him, there were several contributing factors to the global inflation rise Speaking on the theme, “Nigerian Non-Oil Export Industry. The Present, The Future,” Shonubi expressed concern over low growth rate in non-oil exports to Gross Domestic Product ratio. The acting CBN governor, who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Economic Policy at the CBN, Kingsley Obiorah, said Nigeria’s inflation rate stood at 22.8 per cent, adding that the International Monetary Fund expected the country to have a growth moderation of 3.2 per cent in 2023. Obiorah stated, “Now, when you come down to Africa and neighbouring Ghana, At the last count inflation there is at 42....

PRESS RELEASE  In responses, kindly quote: AAA.03/CPRU/NHQ/ABJ/VOL 02/08 Date: 10TH AUGUST, 2023 Head of News. CG NSCDC GIVES MARCHING ORDER ON PROTECTION OF NATIONAL ASSETS. The Commandant General (CG) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, has given a marching order to all Zonal Commanders and State Commandants to intensify patrols, monitoring and surveillance on Critical National Assets and Infrastructure (CNAI) across the country, including manholes in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The CG gave this charge at the second edition of the CG's quarterly conference in 2023, where he affirmed the critical nature of CNAI to national security and socio-economic development. "There is need for the Corps to strengthen security  in all aspects of the country’s Critical National Assets and Infrastructure through proactive and pragmatic steps as the lead agency in this regard. "You are to engage discrete investigation and ...

Dollar: Get Set Another Fuel Pump Price Hike - Marketers  The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria said the price of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly known as fuel would continue to increase as long as the US Dollar rose in the foreign exchange market. Chinedu Okoronkwo, the National President of IPMAN, disclosed this to DAILY POST exclusively while reacting to speculation of further fuel pump hikes. The IPMAN’s boss noted that fuel price will keep soaring if the dollar keeps rising in the forex market. He said: “Nigerians should understand that with fuel subsidy removal, the government is no longer determining pump prices but the market forces. The product is bought in dollars. The dollar is around 890/$1 now. As the dollar climbs, fuel pump prices will continue to go up. As a solution, he urged the government to double up efforts to make Compressed Natural Gas available for Nigerians.  

SERAP To Sue Senate President Akpabio Over Payment Of 'Holiday Allowances' To Senators While Nigerians Face Hardship  ... As Senator received N35million while principal officers got N50million each -- Ex-APC spokesperson Timi Frank Ex-APC spokesperson Timi Frank said Senators received vacation allowance alerts in millions. He said: “According to a Senator from the Northwest geopolitical zone who confided in me, ‘each Senator received N35million while principal officers got N50million each.’ In another development SERAP Sue Senate President Akpabio Over Payment Of 'Holiday Allowances' To Senators While Nigerians Face Hardship  Akpabio made the revelation in a video which went viral on Wednesday morning while addressing his colleagues before the adjournment of a motion moved by one of the senators. The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) on Thursday said it will sue the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio over the payment of 'holiday allowances...

AFCON 2027: LAGOS READY TO HOST AFRICA Lagos State Government has assured the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of her preparedness to provide good sporting facilities and the enabling environment to boost the interest of Nigeria in co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations with the Republic of Benin. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat gave the assurance while receiving, on behalf of the State Governor, the Confederation of Africa Football Inspection Team on a courtesy visit to the Round House, Alausa, Ikeja. Dr. Hamzat noted that the state has all it takes as one of the centres to successfully host a great sport event like the African Cup of Nations, saying that “Lagos has the people, the facilities, and the commitment of the government”. He added that Lagos State had in the past hosted the Under-17 and Under-20 World Cup football competitions, which gave her an insight into the protocols of hosting, assuring the delegation of good hospitality in the state from both t...

Emefiele seeks court order to stop FG’s prosecution Suspended Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Godwin Emefiele, has asked a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos, to put an end to further prosecution from the Federal Government, through the Department of State Services. Emefiele was arraigned by the DSS on July 25 for allegedly possessing a firearm illegally. He was ordered to be remanded in custody and admitted to bail, but the DSS then re-arrested him. Emefiele is seeking an order from the court clearing him of all charges brought against him by the DSS in a new application before Justice Nicholas Oweibo. His attorneys, led by Mr. Joseph Daudu, SAN, claim that the DSS’s actions were in “brazen disobedience” of the court orders granting him bail on July 25, 2023. He also requested an order barring the Federal Government from receiving any future judicial indulgences unless and until it complies with the bail finding.  

Many men are looking for prostitutes not wife, they go into relationship for just séx The hard truth is, many men are looking for prostitutes not wives and pretend they are looking for a wife. When you meet them they say they are of age, they want to get married, they are ready and looking for the right person. When ladies accept to date them or be in a relationship with them, they start asking for sex. She is not your wife, why should she give you what a wife gives. The sad part is, these guys get angry or mad when their requests are not granted. Some leave the relationship, others have ways of making the lady in question feel bad for not giving them sex. Lots of men are looking for ladies to have sex with not to settle down with as wives. That is why they first ask for sex when they meet you, and whenever you ask about marriage they claim you are pressurizing them. If a man is looking for a wife, he will be interested in studying you for marriage, he will be busy preparing for marria...

"If Obi Proves He Won 25% In More States Than Atiku & Tinubu, He'll Be Declared Winner"- Dele Momodu Popular businessman and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain, Dele Momodu, revealed that the presidential candidate under the flagship of the Labour Party will only be declared the winner of the 2023 presidential election, if he is able to proof it and provide evidences that shows that he accumulated 25% of votes in more states across the country than his other counterparts. According to Dele Momodu, Nigeria is in a story state because today because of people's attitude. He disclosed this in an interview few hours ago with Seun Okinbaloye on 'themiconpodcast'. Dele Momodu statements were as follows: "Patriots must rise above the pertinence of friendship if they want to salvage the country. If any man says he is a politician, such man is jobless." "Assume that you needed 25% in 25 states, the constitution would have been specific about it ...

“Don’t marry your best friend” – Singer Simi Reveals Why Nigerian artist, Simi, recently revealed the humorous nickname her husband, Adekunle Gold, uses for her at home, along with a piece of advice cautioning people against marrying their best friends. In a video clip, the mother of one, who has recently started wearing glasses, captured the moment when her husband affectionately called her 'Ojiugo'. This playful gesture was Adekunle Gold's way of poking fun at her new style of wearing prescription glasses around the house, according to Yoruba cultural norms. In response, Simi shared her perspective, advising viewers to reconsider the idea of marrying their closest friends. She pointed out that sometimes, only a friend might treat you with such light-hearted teasing after marriage. In her own words: "I understand that many often suggest marrying your friend, but the truth is, sometimes only a friend might playfully tease you like this. So, if you're seeking respec...

VOLUNTARY RETIREMENT OR DISCHARGE IS A ROUTINE IN THE NIGERIAN ARMY   The Nigerian Army is compelled to respond to insinuations in a publication by Sahara Reporters, an online media, attributing the resignation of 25 soldiers to allegations of corruption against the Nigerian Army. While it is true that approval was given for the voluntary discharge of the soldiers, the insinuation that the soldiers are proceeding on voluntary discharge due to alleged corruption is an implausible effort to frantically dampen the morale and fighting will of the loyal, dedicated and patriotic troops of the NA, engender disaffection in the ranks and ultimately put the nascent Nigerian Government and nation in a panic mode. Evidently, the medium and its owners need to be schooled to understand that the NA is not a conscript Army and that recruitment into the NA is voluntary, with extant policies on discharge and retirement of soldiers and officers respectively, like other organizations. This provides it...

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭𝐬𝐀𝐩𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗭𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴, the founder of Meta says the company has introduced a new WhatsApp feature with the ability to screen share during video calls. AT3 Resources, a consulting firm managing Meta in Nigeria, said Zuckerberg made the announcement on his Facebook page on Tuesday. It said that the latest update offered users the ability to share their screens in real-time during conversations According to Meta, by clicking on the designated ‘Share’ icon, users can choose between sharing a specific application or their entire screen. It said that this function opened up variety of possibilities, from collaborating on work documents to browsing through photos with family, planning trips, shopping online with friends, or providing technical assistance to grandparents. It said that the screen sharing adds a dynamic dimension to calls which enables users to provide a live view of their scre...

𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝟑𝟎𝟎 𝐄𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐎𝐧 ₦𝟓,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐈𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚 The Priest stated that he has soft spot for the elderly and he will continue to pay them the salary until he dies. Obimma who stated this on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 in Onitsha, said that it was always good to take care of the elderly ones in the society. According to the cleric, in John 10:10, Christ said that He came so that you may have life and have it in abundance. "I am taking part in the Christ Ministry because Christ preached the good news and gave food to the poor people. “It is always good to take care of the elderly ones, I have special package for their hospital bills, though secretly. “I will open up an account for them; I have soft spot for the elderly. I will continue to pay them the salary until I die. I will write it as a will. “I will open an investment that will be yielding money for the apostolate to the elderly and generation yet un...

𝗝𝗔𝗠𝗕’𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝘀𝗶𝘆𝗼𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗸𝘄𝘂 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝟴 𝗔’𝘀 & 𝟭 𝗕 𝗜𝗻 𝗪𝗔𝗘𝗖 𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐢𝐲𝐨𝐜𝐡𝐮𝐤𝐰𝐮 𝐍𝐤𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐔𝐦𝐞𝐡, a student of Deeper Life High School, who gained nationwide recognition for achieving the highest score of 360 in the 2023 UTME, has continued to impress with her recent results from the West African Examination Council, WAEC.  Kamsiyochukwu’s father, Mr. Umeh, shared that her daughter secured outstanding grades: A1 in Economics, Civic Education, English Language, Further Mathematics, Mathematics, Chemistry, and Computer Science. She earned a B2 in Physics and an A1 in Dyeing and Bleaching. Recall that the 16 year old Kamsiyochukwu, have applied to the University of Lagos, to study Chemical Engineering. Congratulations 𝐀𝐝𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚 ✨⭐  One more photo below. 

ANAMBRA LEADS AS TEAM NIGERIA GETS TO FINAL IN NIGERIA-MALAYSIA DEBATE Team Nigeria ably represented by Anambra State Debate Team has made it to the finals of Nigeria-Malaysia International Debate Championship currently ongoing in Malaysia. Team Nigeria defeated Team Malaysia 1 represented by Pin Hwa High School with 3-0 unanimous decision at the championship.  Promise Mbachu of St. Michael's Model Comprehensive Secondary School Nimo, Njikoka LGA of Anambra State emerged as the Best Speaker of the Debate Round. Congratulations Guys 🎉👏. One more photo below. 

Simon Ekpa invites Southeast Governors, Leaders to Biafra Convention Simon Ekpa, a popular Biafra agitator and Separatist, has sent invitation messages to southeast governors and other leaders to the Biafra Convention in Finland. Ekpa, the Finland-based lawyer and Prime Minister of the Biafra Republic Government, disclosed this through his official Twitter handle on Wednesday. According to him, the event will be the first-ever gathering of Biafrans in Finland. He stated that the convention would be the best opportunity for the governors and leaders to meet up with him. “We are inviting South East Governors, Senator Abaribe, Iwuanyanwu, Ifeanyi Uba and others to our Biafra Self Referendum Convention 2023 in Finland. Since they are looking for a way to see Simon Ekpa. Here is an opportunity to see him. No representatives will be allowed; you must come in person”, he wrote. Earlier, he announced that the convention would commence in October 2023.  

Akpabio Made An Uncommon Error, Shehu Sani Says Legislators' Accounts Are Credited Under Mute Button Senator Shehu Sani has reacted to the trending comment by Senate President Godswill Akpabio saying enjoyment allowance has been sent to senators The former federal lawmaker said Akpabio made an uncommon mistake voicing the comment out in the open during plenary Sani stated that federal legislators' accounts are credited under mute button without anyone pressing the alarm Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani has ‘revealed’ how accounts of federal legislators in the National Assembly are credited. How senators receive their "enjoyment allowance" package Writing via his verified Twitter handle @ShehuSani, he said federal lawmakers accounts are credited under mute button. He stated this while reacting to the trending video of Senate President Godswill Akpabio saying: 2 times Godswill Akpabio courted controversy as 8-week-old senate president “...In order to enable all ...

I could never be Jesus even if I tried” Tonto Dikeh speaks on her imperfections Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh has spoken out on her imperfections. The mum of one, via her Instagram page, noted how she can never be Jesus even if she tried. She admitted that she isn’t perfect and doesn’t claim to be one while adding that she is just the girl growing and glowing. “I am not perfect. I don’t claim to be. I could never be Jesus even if I tried. I am just a girl growing, glowing. I am just a girl growing, glowing. Happy Living and just God’s radical baby”.  

Nigerian Man K!lls 2-Year-Old Daughter, Blames Action On Local Alcoholic Beverage, 'Burukutu' The Nigerian police have arrested one Ayuba Danbaki, 35, for allegedly killing his two-year-old daughter after an altercation with her mother in Adamawa State. Danbaki, who reportedly strangled the child identified as Tamar Ayuba Danbaki with a rope, has confessed to the crime.  He said he buried his deceased daughter in a shallow grave. The incident happened at Rigi village, Ga'anda District in the Gombi Local Government Area of the state after the murderous father consumed a local alcoholic beverage known as 'burukutu'.  The estranged wife of Danbaki and mother of the deceased, Shiyona Ali was said to have left the girl with her father who was at a local pub in the community around 8:00 pm, after she was reportedly fed up with the child's upkeep. Danbaki reportedly became upset with the action of his former wife and he took the baby into the bush, strangled her with a...

I didn’t receive any prayers – LP Senator, Kingibe reacts to Akpabio’s remark Senator Ireti Kingibe representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja in the Senate says she has not received any ‘prayers’ in her email from the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio. Kingibe, a Senator under the platform of the Labour Party, LP, was reacting to Akpabio’s assurance during the day’s plenary session that “prayers” had been sent to the lawmakers as they embark on a recess. The Senator spoke on Wednesday while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, where she maintained that she did not receive any allowances that were out of the ordinary. “No, actually, I didn’t receive any prayers, but I’ll check my email for the prayers,” Kingibe said humorously, adding that she did not know for sure what Akpabio was talking about. DAILY POST recalls that the Senate President had during the Senate’s plenary session on Wednesday told Senators, “In order to enable all of us to enjoy our...

TAKE YOUR APPOINTMENT, I DON'T WANT - FMR LG BOSS TOLD GOV. ALIA A former Executive Chairman of Okpokwu Local Government Council in Benue State, Honorable Julie Obetta has rejected her appointment as Special Assistant to Governor Hyacinth Alia. In her letter, addressed directly to Governor Hyacinth Alia, Hon Julie Obetta expressed her indisposition to serve as "Special Assistant". Hon Obetta reinstated her indisposition to serve as Special Assistant does not forsake her membership of All Progressive Congress (APC) but she would have stopped the announcement of her name if she had been informed before her appointment was announced as Special Assistant to the Governor. The letter which was titled "MY INDISPOSITION TO SERVE AS SPECIAL ASSISTANT" reads in parts: "Your Excellency is humbly requested to recall the press statement released on the 8th August 2023 by the press Secretary where you graciously appointed me to serve as one of your Special Assistants. ...

SUBSIDY REMOVAL: GOV. KEFAS APPROVES DISBURSEMENT OF N15,000 MONTHLY ALLOWANCE TO 10,000 YOUTHS 9th August, 2023  Taraba state governor, Dr. Agbu Kefas has approved the engagement of 10,000 youth with N15,000 monthly allowances. This according to the governor, is to alleviate the effect of the fuel subsidy remover on the state citizens. In a press statement issued to journalists by the governor’s special adviser on Media and digital communication, Mr. Emmanuel Bello indicated that governor Kefas gave the approval on Wednesday while rolling out his palliative strategies in Jalingo during an engagement with labour leaders. According to the statement, the idea was to ensure that every poor household in the state was affected by the palliative measures. Kefas also disclosed that the state government will soon implement the Federal Government approved minimum wage and subsidized transportation fare for farmers to enable them to move their farm produce to the targeted markets and as well...

No light, no human contact and eating dry rice and pasta - Niger's ousted president Bazoum complains about his situation in detention Mohamed Bazoum, the democratically elected president of Niger, said he is being kept isolated and forced to eat dry rice and pasta by the military junta who overthrew him and are refusing to bow to international pressure to cede power. In a series of text messages to a friend reportedly seen by CNN, Bazoum said he has been “deprived of all human contact” since Friday, with no one supplying him food or medicine. Bazoum said he has been living without electricity for a week, a normal occurrence for all Nigeriens after Nigeria cut off electric power in response to the coup. Bazoum says all of the perishable food he was supplied with has since gone bad, and he is now eating dry pasta and rice. Though denied the chance to speak with acting US Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland during her visit to Niamey, the Nigerien capital, on Monday, Bazoum has ...