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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed sadness over the death of the founder of Daar Communications, owners of African Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower, High Chief Raymond Dokpesi. Dokpesi died on Monday at an Abuja hospital. In a statement issued from his office Monday evening, the president described the death of the media mogul as a huge loss to the Nigerian media industry and the country. “The death of High Chief Raymond Dokpesi is a blow to the media industry, where he has played pioneering roles in private broadcasting. His pacesetting investment in the industry is an inspiration to many…
New Chelsea manager, Mauricio Pochettino, has agreed with the club’s co-owner Todd Boehly on three priority transfer signings the west London club must make this summer. Pochettino is keen to bolster his squad this summer ahead of next season after he was confirmed as the club’s new head coach on Monday. The Argentine signed a two-year contract at Stamford Bridge with the option for a third. Many players are expected to leave Chelsea this summer, but there will also be some new faces too at the west London club. It appears that Pochettino and co-sporting directors Paul Winstanley and Laurence…
Real Madrid striker, Karim Benzema, could be on his way to Saudi club side Al-Ittihad. The France international is close to joining Al-Ittihad and this is after Rudy Galletti previously reported the SPL champion’s interest in the Frenchman. The Frenchman was said to have turned down the initial offer and now the Tigers have reportedly improved their offer. They have now tabled a €200 million contract for two seasons and the deal is hard for the 35-year-old to resist. Benzema joined Real Madrid in 2009 from Olympique Lyon and has gone on to score 353 goals and has provided 165…
Arsenal are more interested in signing 19-year-old Brazilian youngster Maheus Franca than Real Madrid’s Marco Asensio in the summer, according to the Express. Asensio is set to leave Real Madrid as a free agent this summer. While Arsenal have previously been linked with Asensio, the Gunners reportedly prefer signing Franca instead of the Spaniard. Franca currently plays for Brazilian club Flamengo. He has scored three goals in 26 appearances for Flamengo this season. A Asensio, meanwhile, scored 12 goals and provided eight assists in 50 games for Real Madrid this season. However, the reason behind Arsenal’s decision to choose Franca…
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has reacted to the inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the President of Nigeria. According to the apex Christian body, the inauguration is a new dawn for the country. Tinubu, who was declared as the winner of the 2023 presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, was sworn-in at the Eagles Square today, May 29 2023. And in a statement signed by Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN congratulated the former Lagos helmsman, wishing him well as he takes on the responsibilities of leading the nation. The body noted that the country is facing…
A socio-political commentator, Reno Omokri, on Monday reacted to the removal of the fuel subsidy regime by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. DAILY POST earlier reported that Tinubu had, during his inaugural speech, said the subsidy is no longer sustainable in Nigeria, stressing that it is gone. Reacting, Omokri, in a tweet on his verified Twitter handle, hailed President Tinubu, stating that it is a bold move. He also urged all opposition parties to be patriotic and support the subsidy removal. Omokri wrote, “Subsidy removal of the right move. I support it. We would have done the same thing if Waziri…
Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed, on Monday took the oath of office and allegiance for another four-year tenure and declared that his reelection for a second term is not because he is the most qualified but it is a divine mandate. Mohammed alongside his deputy, Muhammad Auwal Jatau, took the oaths of office and allegiance as administered by the state Chief Judge, Justice Rabi Talatu Umar at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium in Bauchi, the state capital. Addressing the mammoth crowd that witnessed his second term inauguration, the governor declared that, “I accept this call to serve, not…
Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has affirmed that his administration would undertake programmes and policies that would enhance productivity, encourage creativity and harness the rich diversity and cosmopolitan nature of the state. He stated this while delivering his acceptance speech immediately after he was sworn in as the executive governor of Kaduna State. According to him, his programmes and policies shall be people-oriented, and he shall run an all-inclusive government that would leave no one or any part of Kaduna State behind. Uba Sani, a former Senator representing Kaduna Central senatorial district, said he was deeply honoured and humbled…
FIFA has confirmed the schedule for the rest of the ongoing U-20 FIFA World Cup. The world football governing body, in a report published on their official website listed the Round of 16 fixtures and their potential quarter-final/semi-final opponents. Here is the full schedule: Last 16: Argentina v Nigeria Potential quarter-final opponents: Ecuador or Korea Republic Potential semi-final opponents: Colombia, England, Italy or Slovakia Last 16: Brazil v Tunisia Potential quarter-final opponents: Israel or Uzbekistan Potential semi-final opponents: New Zealand, The Gambia, Uruguay or USA Last 16: Colombia v Slovakia Potential quarter-final opponents: England or Italy Potential semi-final opponents: Argentina,…
Popular Nigerian Disc Jockey, Oluseye Desmond Sodamola, professionally known as DJ Spinall, has recounted how Jay-Z, the influential American hip-hop figure, had hired him for an event. Spinall claimed that the celebrated rapper engaged him to play at the “wildest party” he has attended in the country. He took to his twitter page to reveal that Jay-Z had flown him and his tea m from Lagos to Los Angeles so they could perform at the party. He stated DJ that Jay-Z fully compensated them and that he has documentation to support his claims. DJ Spinall, however, promised fans that he will share…