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Central African Republic goalkeeper, Kolimba Alladoum, says he is yet to decide on his next move following the expiration of his contract with Katsina United. Alladoum has been linked with a move to the reigning Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, champions, Remo Stars. The shot-stopper admitted that there were talks with the Sky Blue Stars but no decision has been made. “We had a discussion together, but nothing concrete yet,” Alladoum told Felele247 on his rumoured move to the Ikenne club. “I’m weighing some options, but I will decide my future in the coming days.” Alladoum kept 13 clean sheets…

Key leaders in the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Jigawa State Governor Sule Lamido, ex-Senate President David Mark, and other party bigwigs, are reportedly on their way out of the party. This was disclosed in a communiqué issued shortly after a meeting of Concerned Leaders of the PDP held in Abuja on Tuesday. DAILY POST earlier reported that the top opposition figures had held a closed-door meeting to deliberate on the lingering crisis affecting the main opposition party and the way forward. Former Governors Aminu Tambuwal (Sokoto), Babangida Aliyu (Niger), Liyel Imoke (Cross River),…

Former Bulgarian footballer, Hristo Stoichkov, has identified two Paris Saint-Germain stars, Vitinha and Marquinhos, as potential challengers to Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal for this year’s Ballon d’Or award. Stoichkov also tipped Yamal to win the prestigious individual prize, stating that the Spain international possesses a lot of qualities. “If Yamal wins [this year’s Ballon d’Or], I will give it to him personally,” Stoichkov told Carrusel Deportivo (via GOAL). “I really enjoy watching Yamal because he has so many interesting qualities. “If you tell me that Paris Saint-Germain’s Marquinhos is the one to [challenge Yamal], I would believe you too. “We…

The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 30-year-old man, Hussaini Abubakar, who is accused of killing his mother in the Dantanoma area of Gumel Local Government Area. This was contained in a statement issued by SP Shi’isu Lawan Adam, Police Public Relations Officer, on Tuesday. According to the statement, the incident occurred at about around 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, 2025. “Officers from the Gumel Divisional Police Headquarters responded to a report of a violent domestic altercation between a mother and her son, and when they arrived, they found a horrific scene. “Hussaini Abubakar allegedly…

Veteran Nigerian actor, Tom Njemanze, has appealed to the general public for financial assistance in his battle with cancer. The actor, who is currently receiving treatment in hospital, made the plea on Tuesday in a viral video circulating on the internet. Sharing the video on his Instagram page, filmmaker Stanley Ontop revealed that Njemanze has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and urgently requires funds for surgery. He said, “Hello guys, one of our Nollywood legends is sick and needs urgent surgery. “Sir Tom Njamanze has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and he needs your support to undergo surgery. Nothing is…

The Chairman of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in Kano State, Alhaji Hashim Sulaiman Dugunrawa, has dismissed speculations that Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso is planning to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Speaking on Tuesday, Dugunrawa acknowledged that the rumour has been making the rounds in some political circles, but said the party sees it as a positive sign. “We are happy that people are spreading it. It only shows how politically relevant Senator Kwankwaso remains. “Senator Kwankwaso, our leader, is a force to be reckoned with as far as politics is concerned,” he said. Dugunrawa also emphasized…

The Bauchi State Government has expressed deep concern over the state’s alarming maternal mortality rate, as highlighted in the 2023 National Demographic and Health Information Survey, NDHIS, which ranked Bauchi worst in the North-East region. Speaking at the inauguration of advocacy champions for the Accelerating Implementation of Maternal, Neonatal, Child Nutrition and Health Innovations, AIM-MNCHN, project, held at the State Ministry of Health and Social Welfare on Tuesday, Commissioner for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Sani Mohammed Dambam, described the situation as worrisome. Represented by the Chairman of the Bauchi State Primary Healthcare Development Board, Dr Rilwanu Mohammed, the Commissioner…

The Lagos Zonal Directorate 1 of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has secured the conviction of five Chinese nationals on charges related to cyber-terrorism and internet fraud. The judgment was delivered on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, by Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Ikoyi, Lagos. The convicted people: Guo Qiang, Yang Shumei, Guo Zhi Yong, Zhang Gia Feng, and Lu Yi Liang, were part of a larger syndicate implicated in a wide-ranging cryptocurrency investment and romance fraud scheme. They were among the 792 suspects apprehended in a December 19, 2024, sting operation conducted by EFCC…

Gunmen operating in two sports utility vehicles on Monday evening killed 19 people in Ogboji community, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State. The men were said to have arrived a meeting venue where some people said to be indigenes of Ebonyi State were meeting and opened fire on them. It is, however, not clear the motive of the attack but some people said it may be a renewed enforcement of the already prescribed sit at home protest as it happened on Monday, others said it may be related to a disagreement within the group as the gunmen had…

KRC Genk sporting director, Dimitri De Conde has declared it is 99 percent certain Tolu Arokodare will leave the club this summer. Arokodare is a man in demand after his impressive performances for the Smurfs last season. The 24-year-old was the top scorer in the Belgian Pro League with 21 goals, and five assists from 40 league outings. Genk have declared their readiness to sell the Nigeria international but for the right price. The Belgian Pro League outfit will reportedly demand €20m from interested suitors. “I estimate the chance of a possible departure of our top scorer at 99 percent,”…