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The All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, women’s leader of the Ebenebe community in Awka South Local Government Area, Mrs Favour Nworah, has been reportedly sacked for supporting Labour Party in the last election. Nworah was sacked as the Women President-General of Ebenebe Town Union, Women Wing (ETU WW), last month, on the allegation that she appeared severally at Labour Party rallies and also wore their vest. The sack has sparked protest in the community as women have taken to the streets, calling for her reinstatement. In a protest staged in the community at the weekend, Mrs Florence Nnatu, who led…

Liverpool legend Phil Thompson has hailed striker Roberto Firmino, saying the Brazilian made Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane the players they are today. Thompson said Firmino is an inspiration to the players around him, adding that his fine touches and runs to set Mane and Salah up were key to their success. Mane left Liverpool last summer, and Firmino is set to leave the club at the end of this season, while Salah will remain at Anfield after signing a new long-term deal at the start of the season. Speaking to LFC TV, Thompson said: “I still think he has…

Nigerian defender Olisa Ndah has clinched the Nedbank Cup with South African club Orlando Pirates. It was Ndah’s second title with the Pirates having won the MTN-8 title earlier this season. The Buccaneers rallied to beat Sekhukhune FC 2-1 in the final in Pretoria. It was Jose Riveiro’s side’s first Nedbank trophy since 2014. Ndah didn’t feature in the game as he is currently injured. The centre-back joined Orlando Pirates from Nigeria’s Premier Football League side, Akwa United, two years ago.

Relatives of some of the 15 passengers kidnapped two days ago along the Calabar-Oron waterway have lamented that the militants may have overwhelmed the marine policemen who are usually stationed on the waterway. Two of the family members who lamented the non-rescue of the abductees said the militants reportedly came on a speed boat and were heavily armed with sophisticated weapons. Mrs Mary Akpan said she is the sister of one of the kidnapped victims. Lamenting at the Calabar beach where she had come to hear if there were developments towards their rescue, she said: “We hear that the militants…

Doma United head coach Akinade Onigbinde has said that the Federation Cup quarterfinal tie against Rangers is a season decider for his team. The Savannah Tigers will battle it out with Rangers today at the Ondo Sports Complex. Onigbinde said his players are focused and ready to record a victory in the game. Both teams couldn’t be separated when they clashed in the Nigeria Premier Football League, but the gaffer insisted things will be different this time around. “Our match against Rangers today is a season decider for us,” he told DAILY POST. “We are focused and ready to record…

Ahead of Monday’s inauguration, the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has urged President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu to make public his assets. SERAP disclosed this on Sunday in a statement by its Deputy Director, Kolawole Oluwadare. The group called on the incoming administration to walk the talk concerning its electoral promises. SERAP added that the incoming government should prioritise the rule of law, media freedom, and efforts to curb corruption. “If your election is upheld by the judiciary, your government can use transparency in asset declarations as a means of promoting public accountability and ending systemic corruption in the country,”…

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has convened an emergency session of the House less than 24 hours before the transition to a new administration after eight years of President Muhammadu Buhari. The lawmakers will convene by 1 pm. The agenda for the emergency session has not been disclosed yet. DAILY POST learnt the session could be for the purpose of amending the CBN Act, which the Senate passed on Saturday. President Buhari is believed to be seeking means to resolve the N23.7 trillion ways and means loan from the Central Bank of Nigeria. Earlier, both chambers…

Kwara United goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba is full of praise for Remo Stars Team B goalkeeper Daniel Aiyenugba for helping his team secure promotion to the Nigeria National League (NNL). Remo Stars B, popularly called Beyond Limit, defeated First Bank 4-0 in one of the playoff matches in Nationwide League One at the Osogbo Township Stadium. Daniel Aiyenugba, 14, the son of the former Super Eagles goalkeeper, played a crucial role in the club’s promotion success. Aiyenugba is also optimistic that Daniel has a very bright future ahead of him with his heroic displays. “It’s just God all through; Daniel was…

The International Press Centre (IPC) has appealed to other national, regional, and international media freedom groups to join forces in ensuring the safety of a Katsina-based journalist, Rukayyah Jibia. IPC alleged that the life of the journalist, who works with Tambarin Hausa Television in Katsina State, is currently in danger. IPC explained that Jibia is currently hiding because her life is in danger and urged freedom of expression organisations and human rights bodies to join in the clamour for the safety of the journalist. The declaration, made in a statement signed by IPC Press Freedom Officer Melody Akinjiyan, expressed concern…

Cross River State Governor-elect Prince Bassey Otu has pledged to revive sports to bolster revenue and investments in that sector. Otu noted that sports play an important role in the development of youths and the local economy generally. He made the remark when he was inducted into Calabar Golf Club as a member shortly upon his arrival from Abuja for tomorrow’s swearing-in ceremony. He recalled the years when sports clubs and athletes in the state were renowned across the country and beyond. “Rovers Football Club is today not heard of anymore. Same for Pelican Stars FC, the female football team…