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Nigerian rapper Oladipo Olamide Emmanuel, known professionally as Chinko Ekun, has spoken out about the rumors that he and his former label boss, YBNL, are not on the same page. Speaking to Hip TV recently, the ‘Able God’ crooner said there was never any issue between them. He said he can’t compete with Olamide because he helped him get to where he is today. He also said he loves that people think he’s in competition with him. His words; “I wonder how people think I will fight Olamide Baddo. How? E dey always burst my head, like, he practically gave…
Governor Muhammad Badaru Abubakar has appointed Madaki Abdulkadir Ja’e as the new Managing Director of Dutse Capital Development. The appointment is coming barely 48 hours to hand over the mantle of the state leadership to the governor-elect. This was contained in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer, Office of the Secretary to the Government and Office Head of Civil Service, Jigawa State, Ismaila Ibrahim Dutse. A registered member of the Surveyors Council of Nigeria (SURCON) Madaki Ja’e, was a one-time staff of the Ministry of Lands, Housing, Urban Development and Regional Planning before he was redeployed to the…
Barely 48 hours to the inauguration of the incoming administration, President Muhammadu said his eight years tenure has doubled Nigeria’s infrastructural fortunes. Buhari disclosed this on Saturday through his verified Twitter handle. According to Buhari, Nigeria’s stock of infrastructure to Gross Domestic Product have grew significantly by 20 per cent under his watch. He noted that without investing infrastructures it would have be tougher exiting poverty. He stated that Nigeria’s rising debt profile should be compared in relation with the Country’s rising assets, investments profiles. He explained that the infrastructural growth recorded under his administration happened when oil plunged, recession…
The police in Jigawa State say its operatives have bust a car theft syndicate and arrested two suspects that have been terrorising the state. Spokesman of the command, DSP. Lawan Shiisu Adam confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to DAILY POST on Saturday. He said the arrest came after the police received a report by one Abduhamid Mukhtar of Kwalam town Taura LGA, that his motor vehicle, Opel Vectra was stolen in front of his house where he parked it. According to him, “on 23/5/2023 at about 0300hrs a team of Policemen attached to Taura Divisional Police Headquarters, while…
The commissioner of Police in Anambra State, CP Echeng Echeng has ordered investigation into a video of a policeman seen at a checkpoint collecting bribe. Video of the policeman collecting bribe from a commuter has been trending on the Anambra social media space. Some netizens who commented on the video condemned the brazen and open collection of bribe by the policeman, instead of trying to ensure that the bus driver being extorted from was free of criminality. The reaction of the CP was communicated by the spokesperson of the state police command, DSP Tochukwu Ikenga. He said: “Our attention has…
The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Center, Dr Paul Enenche has issued stern warning to witches and wizards coming into the Federal Capital Territory for the May 29 presidential inauguration. DAILY POST recalls that the White Witches and Wizards Association of Nigeria had on May 1st, said they were making efforts to storm the nation’s capital in a bid to cleanse and detoxify the environment for the President-elect, Bola Tinubu to operate in. The Spokesperson of the association, Okhue Obo who stated this in a statement, assured the President-elect of a peaceful inauguration, warning those plotting to scuttle the…
Chelsea are really keen on bringing Victor Osimhen to the Stamford Bridge this summer. The 24-year-old has been tipped to leave Serie A champions Napoli this summer after a remarkable campaign with the Partenopei. The Nigerian has scored 28 goals in 37 appearances across all competitions for Napoli this season. TalkSPORT journalist, Alex Crook has shared some inside information on the striker. “Just on Chelsea’s number nine, keep an eye on Victor Osimhen. I’m told he’s the one that they’re really keen on this summer,” Crook said. Manchester United are also reportedly interested in Osimhen along with Bayern Munich and…
Four persons have died in a road crash along the Lagos-Ibadan highway when a driver rammed his car into a moving truck while pressing phone. The accident happened opposite Mountain Top University, around Rain Oil Petrol Station at the early hours of Saturday. It involved a Lexus RX350 car with registration number, KTU738HM, and a Mack marked, T21024LA. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that a total of six male adults were involved; “two persons were unhurt while four were recorded dead from the crash.” Florence Okpe, the FRSC spokesperson in Ogun, said: “The suspected causes of the fatal…
Real Madrid and Barcelona have been banned from using the iconic term ‘El Clasico’ when describing their fixtures. A legal ruling has now denied the two LaLiga giants from promoting their matches against each other with the term. Relevo reports that neither club will be able to use the term anymore. The Patent and Trademark Office in Spain have ruled that there is a risk of confusion between Real and Barca using the term, and the term already established by La Liga. LaLiga refer to the game as “ElClasico”, but the office insisted that term is already too well established.…
The management of Akwa United have announced a three-week end-of-season break for players and officials of the club. The Promise Keepers had a disappointing 2022-23 Nigeria Premier Football League season missing out on the Super Six playoff ticket. The former NPFL champions were also bundled out of the Federation Cup in the Round of 32 fixture by EFCC FC. The Chairman of the club, Paul Bassey, regretted the team’s inability to qualify for the season-ending playoffs. He expressed sadness over losing out on continental football next season and for ending the season without a trophy for second year in a…