Enough of white elephant projects – Ondo residents tell Akeredolu

Residents of Ondo State have accused the present government in the state of showing penchant for white elephant projects. According to the residents, who spoke exclusively with DAILY POSTS in different locations, Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s government in the state has been that of “flag-off of projects,”...

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UEFA Best Player: What Real Madrid coach, Lopetegui said about Modric after beating Ronaldo, Salah

Real Madrid manager, Julen Lopetegui has praised midfielder, Luka Modric after he won the 2018 UEFA’s Men Best Player award ahead of Juventus star, Cristiano Ronaldo and Liverpool ace, Mohamed Salah. Modric on Thursday night won UEFA’s Men Player of the Year Award ahead of Ronaldo and Salah. Lopetegui believes the Croatian captain deserved the best...

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2019: Jonathan speaks on PDP conducting free, fair primaries

Former President Goodluck Jonathan on Friday said the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, will be free and fair. He said this while assuring those aspiring for elective positions in the PDP ahead of the 2019 election of a level-playing ground in the primaries. Jonathan said this while receiving former Governor...

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Atiku reveals how Yar’Adua brought him into politics, lessons he learnt

Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar on Friday revealed that the late former Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters, General Shehu Musa Yar’Adua brought him into politics. The Waziri of Adamawa disclosed that he learnt the rudiments of partisan politics from the late Yar’Adua. Speaking at the Peoples Democratic...

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Boko Haram: Nigerian Army kills insurgents in Borno

The Nigerian Army has announced that it had killed several Boko Haram insurgents and recovered weapons in an encounter at Zari village in Guzamala Local Government Area of Borno on Friday. Colonel Onyeama Nwachukwu, Deputy Director, Public Relations, Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole, disclosed this in...

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Declare my police summon illegal – Fani-Kayode tells Court

Former Minister of Aviation, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has approached the Federal High Court in Abuja, alleging plot by the Nigerian Police Force, NPF, to infringe on his fundamental human rights. He prayed the court to quash and declare as illegal, a summon Police issued for him to appear at its headquarters...

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2019: Kwankwaso reveals what will happen if he loses PDP presidential primary

A former governor of Kano State and presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has said he would remain in the party and work for its success even if he loses the party’s presidential primary. Kwankwaso stated this while speaking to reporters after obtaining his expression of interest...

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Real Madrid officially unveil their new no.7

Real Madrid have given Mariano Diaz the No. 7 shirt famously worn by Cristiano Ronaldo. The shirt became available, when Ronaldo moved to Juventus in a €100million deal earlier this summer. Mariano returned to Madrid this week from French club Lyon. “Today is a very special day to return to my home. Thanks...

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2019: Full text of Saraki’s declaration to run for presidency

Senate President, Bukola Saraki on Thursday formally declared his intention to run for the presidency in the 2019 general elections. Saraki announced his intention while speaking to youths at an event which held at the Sheraton hotel, Abuja In his speech, Saraki promised to set the right course for Nigeria. His full speech below: 1. Let me say, once...

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Police nab three suspected kidnappers in Delta, recover six guns, N600,000

As part of its resolve to fight crimes to its roots, the Delta State Police Command on Thursday arrested three suspected kidnappers who have been threatening top political personalities across the state, as well as high-profile pastors in Asaba and Ubulu-Uku communities in the state. The Police Commissioner in the state, Mustafa Muhammad, who confirmed...

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Ronaldo’s overhead kick wins UEFA goal award

Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning overhead bicycle kick for Real Madrid against current club Juventus has been voted UEFA’s goal of the season. The former Real Madrid striker beat competition from 11 nominees for the award in honour of his goal in last season’s Champions League quarter-final first leg in Turin. “Thanks to everyone who voted for me. Will...

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Real Madrid re-sign Mariano Diaz after one season with Lyon

Mariano Diaz returned to Real Madrid on Wednesday after spending one season with Lyon, where he scored 21 goals. Madrid exercised a clause that gave them the priority opportunity to bring back the 25-year-old, who signed a five-year contract until 2023. Lyon confirmed Madrid would pay €30 million to bring...

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Manchester United in discussions over new Anthony Martial contract

Manchester United are in discussions with Anthony Martial's representatives over a new long-term contract. Martial, 22, has a year left on his present deal but United have the option to extend by a further season. Earlier this summer Martial's agent said the France forward wanted to leave the club because...

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Wow! Midfielder collected Gloves after Goalkeeper receives Red.

In their third-tier clash at the Keepmoat Stadium on Saturday, Rovers keeper Marko Marosi was sent off for handling outside the area with seven minuets remaining. Having already made three substitutions, midfielder Ben Whiteman donned the gloves and managed to keep a clean sheet and help the hosts to a point. Ben Whiteman (left) dons Doncaster's...

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APC reacts to Kwankwaso’s declaration, Eagles Square, ICC ‘blockage’

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has reacted to the inability of Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso to use the Abuja International Conference Centre or the Eagles Square for his presidential declaration. The former Kano Governor on Wednesday officially declared his presidential ambition. The Senator is among aspirants seeking the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)...

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Kwankwaso: What Buhari has proved to Theresa May – Ben Bruce

Ben Murray-Bruce, the Senator representing Bayelsa East District in the National Assembly has said President Muhammadu Buhari has shown himself to UK Prime Minister Theresa May as someone who does not believe in democracy and rule of law. Ben Bruce said this in reaction to the alleged report that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Presidential aspirant,...

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EPL: Zidane waiting for Manchester United’s call to replace Mourinho

Former Real Madrid manager, Zinedine Zidane, is waiting for the call from Manchester United to take over from Jose Mourinho. Zidane is very interested in succeeding Mourinho at United and is following the development at Old Trafford. United’s hierarchy are backing Mourinho for now and believe he can still turn around the club’s fortunes on the pitch. But...

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Seychelles vs Nigeria: Mikel Obi reacts to Rohr inviting Nwakali for 2019 AFCON qualifier

Super Eagles captain, John Mikel Obi, has said the invitation of on-loan Arsenal midfielder Kelechi Nwakali by head coach coach Gernot Rohr, is a step in the right direction. Nwakali who is on loan at Porto B, was included in Nigeria’s squad for their African Cup of Nations Qualifiers against Seychelles on September 9. He had impressed Rohr in a friendly...

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Four Akwa Ibom officials dragged to EFCC over alleged N184 million fraud

A marine company, Rock Marine Service Limited, has dragged four top officials of the Akwa Ibom State Government to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, for allegedly swindling the firm of over N184.24 million. The four top government officials allegedly indicted were: the State Commissioner for Transport and Petroleum Resources, Mr....

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2019: How Modu Sheriff intends to deceive Buhari, Oshiomhole – Ex-Deputy gov, Dibal

A former Deputy Governor of Borno State, Shettima Dibal, has alleged that an ex-National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ali Modu Sheriff defected back to the All Progressives Congress, APC, to manoeuvre President Muhammadu Buhari. The Waziri of Biu claimed that Sheriff rejoined APC to manoeuvre Buhari and the party’s Chairman, Adams...

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