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The Jigawa State government has warned local government council chairmen and traditional leaders against the illegal allocation of land. Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture Sagir Musa Ahmad disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Umar Namadi on Monday. He said the aim is to uphold the integrity of forest and grazing reserves for future generations. According to him, “the State Committee on the Retrieval of Illegally Allocated Lands, under the chairmanship of the Secretary to the State Government, SSG, briefed the council on steps taken to curb…
Paul Merson, former Arsenal star, has criticised the club’s decision to sign attacker Noni Madueke from Chelsea. Merson insisted that Madueke isn’t clinical in front of goal, adding that he’s flabbergasted by the Gunners’ decision. Madueke is joining Chelsea’s London rivals, Arsenal, in this summer transfer window after reaching an agreement with the Blues. “I’m flabbergasted by Arsenal signing of Noni Madueke. I am shocked,” Merson told Sky Sports. “I just don’t see it. It’s a lot of money for a player who isn’t a prolific goalscorer. “He’s the sort of player that has a good game here and a…
Popular Nigerian actress and media personality, Lolo 1, has unveiled her new lover. She flaunted her new partner, simply identified as Emmanuel Lawrence, on Tuesday while celebrating his birthday on Instagram. The development comes four months after Lawrence celebrated her on International Women’s Day. Lawrence, in an Instagram post, wrote: “Happy international women’s day my lady. Thanks for always being a good woman.” Lolo replied in the comments section: “Mine. thank you for being so dependable.” The post sparked speculation among netizens. However, unveiling him on Tuesday in a birthday post on her page, Lolo shared loved-up pictures of herself…
Heartland have announced Monday, July 21, as the resumption date for the 2025–26 Nigeria National League, NNL, season. All players are expected to report to the Dan Anyiam Stadium, Owerri, by 7 pm on the stated date in preparation for the new season. Heartland made the announcement in a press release signed by the team manager, Maduabuchi Osuorji, on Tuesday. The statement read, “On the directives of our technical manager, Emmanuel Amuneke this is to formally inform all players and technical staff of the club that resumption of duties is scheduled as follows, Monday, 21st July, 2025 at the Dan…
In an effort to ensure the security of commuters, enhance safety, and improve the revenue base of Plateau State, the state-owned local security outfit, Operation Rainbow, is partnering with the Integrated Tricycle Transport Management System, ITTMS, to ensure that all tricycles and their riders are digitally captured in the state. It was further stated that any tricycle and its rider not captured would not be allowed to operate within the state. Speaking during an advocacy visit by the ITTMS team to the Operation Rainbow headquarters in Jos, the state capital, Brig. Gen. Gagji Shipi (retd), coordinator of the agency, said,…
Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti has said the late former President Muhammadu Buhari “dealt and damaged” his family. Seun, a son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, claimed that the late leader caused more damage in his family than any other family in Nigeria during his tenure as Head of State. He, however, stated that Buhari’s death isn’t justice for the crimes he allegedly committed against his family. He regretted that his father and uncles, whom he claimed were unjustly persecuted by Buhari, died long before the former president. Kuti said his only consolation is that the trio would gang up against…
Nigerian singer, Burna Boy, has apologised for downgrading Afrobeats and distancing himself from the genre. DAILY POST recalls that Burna Boy sparked controversy in 2023 after saying Afrobeats has no lyrical substance and disassociated himself from the genre. In a recent interview with BBC’s Eddie Kadi, Burna Boy explained that he didn’t realise back then that African artists need Afrobeats as an umbrella genre to thrive. He explained that he chose to call his style Afrofusion because he didn’t think he could fit in into Afrobeats category in the early days of his career. The ‘Last Last’ crooner stated that…
The Abia State government has lifted the ban it had placed on the operations of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, NURTW, in the state. Abia State Commissioner for Transport Chimezie Isaac Ukaegbu, announced this on Tuesday following a meeting held with the NURTW delegation from both the state and national levels. The commissioner stated that the lifting of the ban was as a result of the state government’s commitment to fairness and the creation of a better transport environment. He noted that Governor Alex Otti remains committed to providing a convenient system of transportation in Abia. In his…
Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State has recounted a conversation he had with the late President, Muhammadu Buhari. Radda recalled how Buhari told him he pitied President Bola Tinubu for being brave enough to remove the subsidy on fuel. Buhari passed away on Sunday at a London clinic at the age of 82 and was buried on Tuesday at his Daura residence with full military honours. Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of Buhari’s burial in Daura, the governor said: “Let me use his words: ‘I pity Bola (President Tinubu) for what he is doing. He is a brave man…
Hammola FC, E-World FC and Ikorodu City FA have all gained promotion to the Nigeria National League, NNL. Hammola FC defeated Karim Adeyemi FC 3–1 in their final group match at the Gateway International Stadium in Sagamu. They finished top of the group with six points from three matches. E-World FC recorded an unbeaten run in their group as they beat Ahudiyannem FC 2–1 at the Sharks Stadium in Port Harcourt. Ikorodu City FA secured a 4–1 victory over Franceex FC to top their group on superior goal difference ahead of Magic Stars. They, alongside Magic Stars FC, garnered seven…