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Former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Christian Pilgrims Commission, Evangelist Tor Uja, has urged the immediate closure of all Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps across the country, describing them as “a massive fraud” that benefits only a few while leaving the actual victims in prolonged hardship. Uja made the call on Monday, July 14, 2025, during a meeting with Christian leaders from different denominations at the Mission House International Headquarters in Makurdi. His remarks followed a review of his recent visits to displaced persons in Yelewata and Makurdi. “We want the Benue State government, in conjunction with the Federal Government,…
Abia State government has postponed the official launch of the Abia State Integrated Wash Accelerated Programme, AIWAP, and the flag-off of the rehabilitation of Aba regional water scheme earlier scheduled to hold today in the State. The postponement, according to the State government, is as a result of the public holiday declared by the Federal government in honour of late former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who is billed to be buried today. Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, who broke the latest news in a midnight press release, explained that the launching and the flag-off of…
Portuguese club, Famalicão have completed the signing of Nigerian forward, Umar Abubakar, DAILY POST reports. Famalicão signed Abubakar from Nigerian academy, Footwork FC. The young striker put pen to paper on a five-year contract with Hugo Oliviera’s side. Famalicão paid €800,000 to secure his services. The 19-year-old spent last season on loan at Belgian second division club, Jong Gent, where he scored 21 goals in 27 matches. Despite his goals helping the club secure promotion to the Belgian Challenger Pro League, Jong Genk refused to sign him on a permanent transfer. Abubakar had offers from other clubs in Europe but decided…
Manchester United have gotten €10 million from Benfica for Álvaro Carreras joining Real Madrid, Madrid Zone reports. Real Madrid completed the signing of Carreras from Benfica on Monday. The 22-year-old signed a contract with Xabi Alonso’s side that will see him remain at the Santiago Bernabéu until 30 June 2031. Carreras had joined Benfica on a permanent transfer from Man United after being named the Red Devils’ best Under-23 player of the 2021–22. The left-back first joined Real Madrid when he was 14 from Deportivo La Coruna. Carreras left Madrid to join Man United in 2020 but he never made…
A youth group in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has warned that Peter Obi’s plan to leave the ADC coalition, if he does not get the party’s presidential ticket, could destroy his political career. A statement issued on Tuesday, and signed by Comrade Abayomi Bello of the ADC Youth Vanguard, said that if reports of Obi’s possible exit are true, it would be a wrong move. “We doubt that Mr. Tanko actually has Peter Obi’s mandate to say what he said,” the group stated. “We believe that Mr. Obi has built a strong image as a leader who stands for…
The United Sates mission in Nigeria has announced the closure of its embassy in Abuja and the consulate general in Lagos on Tuesday, July 15 It makes the decision as a mark of respect for the late former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari. This comes in response to a national public holiday declared by the Nigerian government to mourn the former leader who died in London on Sunday after a brief illness. He is expected to be laid to rest in Daura, Katsina State on Tuesday. Via its official X handle on Monday, the US Mission confirmed the temporary suspension of…
The United States Embassy in Abuja and the Consulate General in Lagos will remain closed on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in observance of the national public holiday declared by the Nigerian government to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria made the announcement via its official X account on Monday, July 14, stating that the closure is in line with the nationwide commemoration of the late Nigerian leader. “All visa appointments slated for July 15, 2025, will be rescheduled,” the statement read, assuring affected applicants that they will receive updated appointment dates in due course. Normal consular…
As Nigerian leaders continue to mourn the late President Muhammadu Buhari, many celebrities have also reacted to the news. DAILY POST reports that Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s immediate past president, died in a London hospital on Sunday, July 13, 2025, after a prolonged illness. Following the sad news, the Nigerian government declared seven days of mourning to honour the deceased’s legacy. The declaration of mourning by the Federal Government sparked controversial tributes from Nigerians, including celebrities. Reacting to the development, singer Eedris Abdulkareem attributed the negative comments against the late president to the consequences of his actions while alive. “Your legacies…
The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Monday stated that its agenda for the next political dispensation is to ensure that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is not re-elected in 2027. DAILY POST reports that the State Caretaker Committee Chairman of the party, Tony Aziegbemi, made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting of party members, leaders, stakeholders, and critical supporters held in Benin City. Aziegbemi, who also spoke on last Thursday’s Supreme Court judgment which reaffirmed the election of Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress, APC candidate in the September 21, 2024, governorship election, said the…
Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has not been included in Napoli’s pre-season plans, according to Soccernet. This comes as Osimhen is expected to complete a permanent transfer to Galatasaray eventually. Both clubs have been locked in negotiations since last week over the terms of the deal. The first bid from the Turkish champions was around €50 million and was quickly rejected. Galatasaray increased their offer to €70 million, bringing it closer to Napoli’s valuation of Osimhen. The Partenopeans began their pre-season camp on Monday, with returning players undergoing medical tests. Osimhen was conspicuously absent from the Napoli squad. Meanwhile, Galatasaray…