…to his team, De la Fuente named Argentina striker Julian Alvarez ahead of Brazil’s Vinicius and France’s Kylian Mbappe. He insisted that the Atletico Madrid star fits his style of play. “Which player would I sign from another national team? Julián Álvarez. He’s a fantastic player,” De la Fuente said (via @AlbicelesteTa…

Nigerian content creator, Jubril Oladapo Gbadamosi, popularly known as Officer Woos, has denied reports that he was arrested for drug trafficking. Reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, arrested Officer Woos for allegedly importing a substantial quantity of bread and brow…

…the Ogun State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, Eleweran, has apprehended three suspects for armed robbery and vehicle theft across Abeokuta and its environs. The suspects are 38-year-old Ismaila Israel Sokunbi, the suspected kingpin Kayode Adeyemi, aged 37, and Kola Taiwo, 55. In a statement made available to…

…to elect a new member to represent Zuru State Constituency in the Kebbi State House of Assembly following the death of the Speaker, Mohammed Usman Zuru, who represented the constituency until his death on April 6. According to information obtained by DAILY POST, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commissio…

…Electoral Commission, EKSIEC, with voters electing chairmen and councillors for the various councils. Several political parties are participating in the election, including the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, African Democratic Congress, ADC, Accord Party, Labour Party, New Nigeria…

Former Manchester City defender, Kyle Walker, has picked Argentina captain Lionel Messi as the best forward at the ongoing FIFA World Cup tournament. Walker believes Messi is by far ahead of the likes of England’s Harry Kane, France’s Kylian Mbappe and Norway’s Erling Haaland. Speaking during a session with talkSPORTS,…

…course. "May Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and give his family, friends and associates the fortitude to bear this great loss. Ameen," he prayed. Late Katagum is survived by his wife, children and other relatives. Ex-Bauchi Deputy Governor, Katagum is dead

Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has cast his vote at Polling Unit 1, St. David Primary School, Afao-Ekiti, Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government Area, in the ongoing governorship election in the state. Speaking with journalists shortly after voting, Fayose expressed confidence in the chances of Governor Biodu…

…across Owerri Federal Constituency. She emphasized that political leadership must remain service-driven and focused on delivering measurable impact, saying that her priority would be to listen closely to constituents and translate their concerns into legislative action. The former First Lady also addressed her earlier…

…EIB, led by its Vice President, Ambroise Fayolle, during a courtesy visit to Lagos House, Marina. The governor commended the EIB for supporting the Omi Eko Project, describing the initiative as a transformative investment that will improve the quality of life of Lagos residents and strengthen the state’s transportation…

…APC the voters cards that weren't picked up. “APC are now paying non-indigenes N20k to use those voters cards to vote for APC,” Fayose said. Watch video: Ekiti Decides: INEC distributing uncollected PVCs to APC – Fayose alleges [VIDEO]

Voters at some of the polling units in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State capital, are still awaiting the arrival of the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that accreditation and voting are supposed to begin by 8.30 a.m. in line with the Electoral Act. A visi…

…of voters had been processed more than an hour after polling commenced. Oluyede accused security operatives deployed to the area of intimidating voters, claiming some of them were operating in unofficial vehicles. He said he had documented the alleged incidents and would make the evidence available at an appropriate ti…

US President Donald Trump unveiled on Friday a replacement Air Force One aircraft gifted by Qatar, which he dubbed a “flying White House.” “This is considered the world’s most luxurious plane,” Trump said at a speech inside the plane’s hangar, praising the gulf emirate for being “so nice and providing” it. Qatar’s gift…

…at Umuokara village Hall in Orba, Udenu local government area of Enugu State. The suspect was identified as “Okadigbo” by people who said they knew him as a thug. But at the polling unit, the presiding officer denied the allegation, saying the result sheet was with them. However, materials were yet to arrive in some po…

By Musa Ubandawaki Troops of Sector 2 of the Joint Task Force North-West, Operation FANSAN YAMMA, have foiled coordinated kidnapping attempts by terrorists in Sokoto State and rescued 22 abducted persons in separate operations, reinforcing ongoing military efforts to restore security across the North-West region. The s…

…at major markets in the Ado-Ekiti metropolis displayed their wares and attended to customers.NAN reports that the Police Commissioner in charge of the Ekiti governorship election, Mr Abayomi Shogunle, had on Friday ordered restriction of vehicular movement from midnight on Friday till 6 p.m. on Saturday. Some of the ma…

US envoy Steve Witkoff was headed to Switzerland for talks, American media outlets reported Friday, after scheduled negotiations due to take place there between the United States and Iran were postponed. Witkoff was on his way to the Alpine nation on Friday, Axios said, citing an unnamed US official. His trip comes as…

…Local Government Area of Ekiti State, the centenarian said she turned out to vote because she wanted the most qualified candidate to emerge victorious in the governorship election. "I came out to vote because I want the best candidate to emerge," she said. Asked about the security situation in the country, Madam Oyedad…

…deal with Italian third-tier club Ravenna FC, more than a decade after bringing his illustrious playing career to an end. The 46-year-old, who retired after a brief spell with Brazilian side Fluminense in 2015, is set to be unveiled by Ravenna at an event in Miami next week. Ronaldinho’s arrival initially sparked specu…

…there is credibility. Reacting to the low voter turnout, he said, “Like I said, we are just commencing. You know, our people, with their agitational nature, they are always waiting for the commencement of the process. I want to believe that you have seen what is happening now and people are coming out to ensure that th…

…diligence and had taken action on all cases brought before it, irrespective of the status of the institutions involved. "There is no breach reported to us that we have not acted on, whether in government or private institutions. "For instance, INEC has been asked twice for its Records of Processing Activities. The matt…

…were moving freely, while commercial activities were ongoing as shops were opened for business. NAN also reports that many commercial motorists and Okada riders were busy picking passengers from one area to another without any restriction. Checks by NAN across major inter-state motor parks operating in Okitipupa reveal…

…Congress (APC) primary held about three weeks ago. According to him, the enthusiasm displayed by party members during the primary is an indication that voters will also come out in appreciable numbers for the by-election. "We expect a good turnout of the people even though it is a by-election. If you look at the candid…

…six weeks of road blockades and protests demanding his resignation, saying he had exhausted “all avenues of dialogue.” The decision came hours after Paz signed an agreement with the country’s main trade union federation, Bolivian Workers’ Central (COB), ending the protests sparked by Paz’s plans for the economy. But no…