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Shooting Stars head coach, Gbenga Ogunbote has insisted his team needs to do better if they are to taste success next season. The Oluyole Warriors escaped relegation from the Nigeria Premier Football League after an impressive second half campaign. The Ibadan club finished mid-table in Group A. Ogunbote hinted that it is important for the club to build on their performance in the latter part of the season. “We have a target which we didn’t achieve but there are positives from our just concluded campaign which we can build on ahead of next season,” he told DAILY POST. “We all…

The new governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas has promised to ensure that the insecurity facing the state for decades is squarely tackled to bring peaceful coexistence and sustainable development. In his inaugural speech in Jalingo on Monday, Kefas pledged to engage security experts, traditional institutions, professionals, youths and other stakeholders to tackle insecurity in the state. He stated that his administration would give priority to youths and women empowerment and enable the disabled to participate in the running of the state government to greater heights. He assured, “I will only appoint competent hands into my cabinet.”

In a knee-jerk reaction to the confirmation of fuel subsidies removal by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, marketers and operators have increased petrol pump price to N210-N500 per litre. In his inaugural speech on Monday, the President said since the immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari, did not budget for fuel subsidies in the second half of the year, the payment is gone for good. A check by DAILY POST on Monday evening around the Nation’s capital showed that long queues are back as residents buy fuel for 210/per litre against N195/per litre. However, some filling stations in Kubwa expressway, Lugbe…

Governor of Kwara State, Mallam Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has approved the reappointment of Mr. Rafiu Ajakaye as his Chief Press Secretary, CPS. This was contained in a statement by the State Head of Service, Mrs Susan Modupe Oluwole issued on Monday in Ilorin, the state capital. While congratulating Ajakaye for his reappointment, the HOS admonished him to rededicate himself to his responsibility as the Governor’s spokesman.

Sensational Nigerian singer, Seyi Vibez has revealed that many are unhappy with his success because they didn’t expect him to come this far as an independent artist. The ‘Chance’ crooner disclosed this via his Instastory on Monday. He said his phenomenal growth in the music industry was divinely inspired. Seyi Vibez said many are bewildered and vexed by his phenomenal success. The singer wrote, “The real problem is- they thought I wouldn’t get to this point alone But GOD surprise dem. E Dey make dem vex.”

Jigawa State Governor, Malam Umar Namadi has called on the people of the state to address him as Malam instead of His Excellency, Umar Namadi. He made the call in his Inaugural Speech on Monday, at Malam Aminu Kano Triangle, Dutse. According to him “My dear good people of Jigawa State, with all sense of humility, I would use this opportunity to call you to do me a favour by addressing me as MALAM UMAR NAMADI instead of His Excellency, Umar Namadi. “This is in the spirit of modesty which I believe will also increase our sense of humility and…

Former Big Brother Naija reality star, Tope Adenibuyan, popularly known as Teddy A, has revealed that he and his colleague, Bamike Olawunmi, aka Bam Bam, were “fighting” for about two weeks before he proposed marriage to her. He said he almost broke up with Bam Bam before he later changed his mind and proposed to her after advice from his personal assistant and brother. Teddy A disclosed this on the latest episode of the The Honest Bunch audiovisual podcast co-hosted by actor, Nedu. He said, “We [Bam Bam and I] were fighting for about two weeks. Yeah, we were almost…

Liverpool legend, Jamie Carragher, has identified two clubs that can stop or challenge Manchester City from winning the Premier League title next season. Manchester City will try to win a fourth consecutive Premier League title next season, having won it for the fifth time in six years this season. Pep Guardiola’s side trailed Arsenal for much of the 2022/23 season but took advantage of their wobble to storm to win the title again. Asked about the clubs he feels will challenge Man City for the Premier League title next season, Carragher told Sky Sports: “I think Manchester United and Liverpool.”…

Former Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has said the club can raise £100million by selling four players this summer. Ferdinand listed the players as Scott McTominay, Harry Maguire, Anthony Martial and Anthony Elanga. United manager, Erik ten Hag, is looking to add to his squad this summer with Harry Kane and Mason Mount seen as top targets. There are speculations that Ten Hag will only have £100m to spend in the transfer window. But Ferdinand believes the club can raise more funds through player sales. “Scott McTominay hasn’t played much football, not as much as he would like. “If I…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, has predicted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would take Nigeria to the next level of good governance. Gbajabiamila, who insisted that he has no doubt in his mind, noted with delight how Tinubu has resolved to unite Nigeria, coming out of a highly contested election, where he emerged victorious. In a statement he personally signed on Monday, the Speaker said Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima are well prepared for the task ahead, hence, he expressed confidence that the president would not disappoint Nigeria and Nigerians. Gbajabiamila said, “It gives…