The Taraba State Government has dismissed calls for the impeachment of Governor Darius Ishaku. Ishaku has been in Abuja since December and the government insists this did not in any way constitute an impeachable offence. Bala Abu, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Media, in a statement Thursday night, said the governor is staying […] Taraba breaks silence on calls for Ishaku’s sack as Gov spends 2 months Abuja

Justice Mohammed Mohammed of the Sokoto State High Court on Thursday, sentenced one Wakili Yusuf Oladapo to three years imprisonment for scamming two prospective National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), members to the tune of N120,000. He was prosecuted on amended one-count charge of obtaining by false pretence by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC. […] NYSC: Deployment scam lands man in jail after duping intending corpers

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, has condemned the statement by the Rivers State government that he and Minister of State for Petroleum, Timipre Sylva, “sponsored thugs” to attack the residence of former governor, Peter Odili over the Bayelsa saga. The government had warned Oshiomhole and Sylva to stop alleged […] Bayelsa judgement: Oshiomhole reacts as Rivers govt warns him, Sylva

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Thursday approached the Supreme Court seeking review of its earlier judgement that sacked David Lyon as the Bayelsa governor-elect a day to his swearing-in The party wants the apex court to reverse its judgment in an application filed by its team of lawyers led by Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN), […] David Lyon vs Diri: APC returns to Supreme Court, makes demands

The reported dirty fight in Aso Villa, Abuja, the seat of Nigeria’s government may do serious damage to the present administration of President Muhammadu Buhari if not checked on time. Already the unwarranted fight has created negative impressions among a cross section of Nigerians who now doubt the capacity of President Buhari to continue in […] Kwarans react as Abba Kyari/Monguno engage in power play

The Nigerian Government on Thursday urged the United States of America to consider the long standing relationship between the two countries and reverse its visa restrictions on the country. Ministry of Interior Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, made the call on Thursday, when the American Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Leonard, and her team paid him a […] Nigerian govt appeals to U.S over visa ban

Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has hit back at his former Barcelona for thanking UEFA for banning the Premier League Champions from the Champions League. Guardiola’s side were slammed a two-season ban been from the competition pending an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Guardiola insisted that the ‘truth will prevail’ taken aim […] Champions League: Guardiola hits back at Barcelona for thanking UEFA over ban on Man City

Paris Saint Germain forward Kylian Mbappé has chosen Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo over Barcelona ace, Lionel Messi as his role model. Mbappé said he can no longer aspire to be like Messi but added that he can attempt to follow in the footsteps of Ronaldo. Messi and Ronaldo are widely known as the best two […] Messi vs Ronaldo: Kylian Mbappé reveals his role model

Brazil legend, Kaka has chosen Liverpool Steven Gerrard legend over Chelsea’s Frank Lampard and former Manchester United star, Paul Scholes. Kaka said he admires Gerrard, who is now the manager at Scottish giants, Rangers. Kaka and Gerard locked horns in the 2005 and 2007 Champions League finals. Kaka, who spoke to Sport Bible as part […] Kaka chooses between Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Paul Scholes

On Thursday, a member of the House of Representatives, Nicholas Ossai accused the Deputy Senate President, Ovie Omo Agege of using his position to block his bill on establishment of a tertiary institution in his constituency. The lawmaker, who is also from Delta state as Omo-Agege, said that his bill was blocked because the Deputy […] ‘Omo-Agege using his office to trample on me’ – Delta Rep alleges

Kogi State Governor Alhaji Yahaya Bello has threatened to sanction any local government administrator who fails to remain in their respective Local Government Areas. DAILY POST learnt that the warning is coming as part of measures by the state government to tackle the security breaches at the grassroots. The commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy […] Kogi: Gov. Bello bars Local Government Administrators from traveling outside domain

CSL Stockbrokers Limited, a subsidiary of FCMB Group Plc, has emerged as the new stockbroker to the Federal Government of Nigeria. The appointment of the firm, as announced by the Debt Management Office (DMO) on February 18, 2020, followed an open competitive bidding process in which other Stockbrokers participated. With the appointment, CSL Stockbrokers now […] CSL Stockbrokers appointed new stockbroker to Nigerian Government

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday, queried the Federal Government’s delay in arresting the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, for openly inciting the attack on Justice Mary Odili, following the Supreme Court’s Judgment on the Bayelsa State governorship election. PDP said it was clear that the attack on Justice […] David Lyon’s sack: Again PDP asks IGP Adamu to arrest Oshiomhole, gives reasons

The statutory right of occupancy granted to a former Governor of Delta, James Ibori, in respect of a property on plot 103A Aiguobasimwin Crescent, old GRA, Benin City has been revoked by Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo State Obaseki explained that he revoked the property in exercise of the power conferred on him by Sections […] James Ibori loses property as Obaseki revokes C of O

The Coordinator, Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC), Maj.-Gen Bamidele Shafa, has debunked reports that repentant members of “Boko Haram” have been enrolled into the Nigeria military. Shafa in an interview with newsmen after a visit to the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, explained that the military is a professional body, which abides […] Boko Haram repentant members not recruited – Army

Unknown gunmen have kidnapped four officers of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, Kogi State command. DAILY POST recalls that 11 persons were abducted in the State on Monday, while six persons, including a law school student were kidnapped earlier on Sunday. DAILY POST gathered that the incident happened on Thursday afternoon when […] 4 Civil Defence Officers kidnapped in Kogi

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Thursday, disclosed his readiness to introduce an identification system for commercial motorcyclists operating within the state. He said that this is necessary in order to check crimes and the influx of bad elements into the state. Commissioner for Public Works, Infrastructure and Transport, Prof Raphael Afonja, who made […] Crime: Makinde introduces identification cards for commercial motorcyclists

The Kano State Fire Service confirmed on Thursday that 11 temporary shops and two permanent ones in a one-storey building were destroyed by an early morning fire at Singer Market on Ado Bayero road, in Kano metropolis. The Public Relations Officer of the Service, Alhaji Saidu Mohammed conformed this while speaking with newsmen on Thursday, […] Fire razes 13 shops in Kano Singer Market

Barcelona captain, Lionel Messi, has named the four “strongest” clubs that will rival Barcelona in the Champions League. The LaLiga champions play the first leg of their last-16 tie away at Napoli next week, as they look to win the competition for the first time since 2015. Barca suffered dramatic defeats in the knockout stages […] Messi names four clubs that will fight Barcelona for Champions League trophy

Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila says Nigeria has spent N620 on education. Although he didn’t give a time frame of the expenditure, the lawmaker said the House was ready to partner with stakeholders to reposition the sector. He spoke on Thursday while hosting the Finland Ambassador to Nigeria, Jyrki Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen had […] Nigeria spent N620bn on education – Gbajabiamila

Manchester United boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, has admitted he is not sure Marcus Rashford will play for the club this season. Solskjaer, speaking to the media ahead of their Europa League trip to Club Brugge, also suggested Rashford could miss this summer’s European Championships. The England striker has already missed a month, after suffering a […] Europa League: Solskjaer delivers bad news about Rashford injury ahead of Club Brugge tie

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has said he wants to stay at the club, whether or not they successfully appeal their two-season European ban from UEFA. There had been speculations that Guardiola and some of the players would seek to leave, if the verdict for breaching UEFA’s Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations stood. But speaking […] EPL: Guardiola’s speaks on his Man City’s future after 2-0 win over West Ham

Manchester City midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, has insisted his teammates are focused on winning trophies this season and are not thinking about their Champions League ban. City were handed a two-season ban from European football and fined £24.9million for breaching financial regulations. De Bruyne and the rest of the squad were enjoying their winter break […] Champions League: De Bruyne reveals how Man City players reacted to ban

Lionel Messi has insisted that Barcelona is “my home”, amid speculation linking him with a move away this summer. Messi has a clause in his contract, that allows him to walk away for nothing after this season, even though his deal runs until 2021. There have been suggestions the Argentine has been unhappy on and […] LaLiga: ‘I love Barcelona, although I miss Rosario’ – Messi

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers 1. The Bayelsa State House Assembly has elected Deputy Speaker, Abraham Ngobere, as the new Speaker of the Assembly. The Assembly Speaker, Monday Bubou-Obolo, stepped down to pave way for Abraham, because the newly inaugurated Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, is from the same Senatorial District […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Thursday Morning

The operatives of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) has nabbed two suspects for impersonating Security Officers at Oshodi, Lagos. Speaking on the incident, the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Olayinka Egbeyemi disclosed that while one of the suspects (Monday Job) impersonated a Police Officer using his commercial motorcycle to scout […] Okada/Keke ban: Taskforce nabs 2 fake uniformed operatives

US-based members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, under the aegis of PDP Diaspora Initiative, has commended the Supreme Court for the recent establishment of a panel to review the court’s January 14, 2020 judgment on Imo State governorship election. The January 14 ruling of the apex court sacked Governor Emeka Ihedioha and replaced him […] Ihedioha vs Uzodinma: PDP Diaspora commends Supreme Court

Totteham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has insisted his team could still qualify for the quarter-final of the Champions League, despite their 1-0 defeat to RB Leipzig. The Bundesliga side outplayed Spurs at White Hart Lane, to take back an advantage from the first leg of their last-16 clash. Timo Werner scored the only goal of […] Champions League: Mourinho reacts to Tottenham’s 1-0 defeat to Leipzig

Members of the Biafra Zionists Federation, BZF, on Wednesday, issued a fresh ultimatum to the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma. The pro-Biafra group said Uzodinma must quit the Imo Government House by March 9, 2020 for the sacked Hon. Emeka Ihedioha of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. This is also as they threatened to […] Imo: Uzodinma must quit Govt House March 9 – Biafra Zionists

Some prominent Yoruba elders have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to revamp the education sector, economy, security and other infrastructures, saying the country bleaks if the government refuses to do the needful urgently. The stakeholders, who spoke one after the other on Wednesday in Lagos, raised the alarm over the quality of education in Nigeria, […] Yoruba elders tell Buhari to save Nigeria by revamping education, security, others

The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr. Paul Enenche, has decried what he termed as the highest level of religious intolerance and insecurity in Nigeria. The fiery cleric said it was high time Nigerians rose with one voice and say no to the endless bloodshed, reign of terror and banditry in Nigeria. Enenche, […] Leah Sharibu: Enough of bloodshed, reign of terror in Nigeria – Paul Enenche

A 30-year-old woman, Zainab Abu of Makwalla community in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State gave birth to a set of quadruplets in the village without going for any antenatal care or medical check-up. According to the mother of 12, lack of facilities and the distance barrier coupled with inadequate transportation facilities in the […] 30-year-old mother of 12 gives birth to quadruplets at home in Kaduna

Preparations are in top gear for the maiden illustrious Award of Nigeria’s fastest growing media and magazine company; My Media Africa. The Illustrious award which is the first edition, for the company, promises to be the best of its kind. Already, the team members at My Media Africa head office located in the heart of […] My Media Africa set to hold Maiden illustrious Award

A 95 year-old man, Chief Anthony Maduafor on Thursday led a protest march to the Anambra state government house, Awka, over plans to issue a certificate of recognition to an indigene of the community, Mr Chike Maduka as the monarch of Isulo community of Orumba South Local Government Area. Chief Maduafor said he had to […] 95 year-old man leads protest to stop Obiano from installing alleged fraudulent monarch

Tottenham Hotspur manager, Jose Mourinho, has disclosed why midfielder, Dele Alli was angry after being substituted during their UEFA Champions League round of 16 first-leg 1-0 defeat against RB Leipzig on Wednesday night in London. Tottenham was defeated in front of their home fans after Timo Werner scored the only goal of the encounter from […] Champions League: Mourinho speaks on Delle Alli’s anger during Tottenham’s defeat to RB Leipzig

The family of late Laetitia Naankang Dagan, have fixed the burial of their daughter for Friday, February 21, 2020. Dagan, an Assistant Director of Administration in the State House, Abuja, was murdered Monday night. Dagan, who lived in a boys quarters on 22 Road, B Close, EFAB City Estate, Lokogoma, Abuja, was allegedly molested before […] Laetitia Dagan: Murdered Aso Rock director’s family announces burial

Former Education Minister, Oby Ezekwesili, has described President Muhammadu Buhari as “wicked”and a leader with no “compassion” Ezekwesili was reacting to the failure of the federal government to secure the release of Leah Sharibu from Boko Haram captivity after two years of her abduction in Dapchi, Yobe State. Recall that Boko Haram terrorists had in […] Leah Sharibu: ‘Buhari has no compassion’ – Oby Ezekwesili

Former Liverpool right-back, Glen Johnson has backed Chelsea to finish in the top-four position on the Premier League table this season despite their 2-0 loss to Manchester United last Monday. Chelsea is currently in the fourth position on the Premier League table with just a point ahead of fifth-place Tottenham Hotspur. But Johnson, who played […] EPL: Glen Johnson predicts Chelsea’s finishing spot after defeat to Man Utd

Popular Singer, Burna Boy has mourned the death of 20-year-old American rapper, Pop Smoke on social media, revealing details of his last conversation with the rapper. DAILY POST reported that Smoke was shot dead on Wednesday morning at his rented Hollywood home in Los Angeles. It was reported that some men in hoodies and masks […] Burna Boy mourns Pop Smoke, reveals last conversation with rapper

The apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has called on security agencies to arrest and question Aisha Yesufu, co-convener of the BringBackOurGirls campaign group over the source of a video she circulated on social media. Ohaneze is accusing Aisha of having privileged information about Boko Haram, alleging that her insinuations about the Minister of Transportation, […] Ohanaeze raises alarm over Amaechi’s life, calls for arrest, questioning, of Aisha Yesufu

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers 1. The Supreme Court has nullified the election of Bayelsa State governor-elect, David Lyon and his Deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo. The apex court led by Justice Mary Peter-Odili on Thursday directed the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC to withdraw the Certificate of Return issued to the All […] Nigerian Newspapers: 10 things you need to know this Friday morning

There was visible anger in Awka on Thursday when a video of officers of Operation Clean and Healthy Anambra, also known as Ocha Brigade, but most popular as Obiano Police surfaced on the social media showing destruction of traders’ wares and attacks on them. The video, which DAILY POST learnt was taken on Wednesday when […] Controversy in Awka as ‘Obiano Police’ attack traders with daggers, destroy wares [VIDEO]

Shehu Sani, a former lawmaker representing Kaduna Central district at the National Assembly has advised President Muhammadu Buhari not to cancel his earlier scheduled trip to Bayelsa for the swearing-in ceremony. The President had concluded plans to storm Bayelsa on Friday for the swearing-in of governor-elect, David Lyon of the All Progressives Congress, APC. But […] David Lyon’s sack: Buhari told not to cancel trip to Bayelsa for swearing-in

Two members of the House of Representatives, Rep. Paschal Obi and Rep. Kingsley Chima have given reasons for defecting from Action Alliance (AA) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) Obi speaking to journalists on Thursday in Abuja after announcing their defection on the floor of the House said he had to defect to APC due […] Two Imo lawmakers defect to APC, give reasons

Governor of Delta State, Ifeanyi Okowa, has congratulated the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) over Supreme Court Judgement sacking Bayelsa governor-elect, Mr David Lyon and his running mate, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo. The governor’s in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, in Asaba, said PDP has been writhing in pain on the loss of […] Supreme Court Judgement: PDP has been in pain over Bayelsa – Okowa

Governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have reacted to the Supreme Court ruling that sacked Bayelsa State governor-elect, David Lyon on Thursday. The court had also declared Senator Douye Diri of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, winner of the polls. The PDP Governors’ Forum congratulated Diri and his running mate, […] Lyon’s sack: PDP governors react to Supreme Court decision that favours Diri

Former Brazil striker, Pele, has dismissed talk he is depressed and reclusive on Thursday. Pele’s son, Edinho, in an interview on Monday, claimed that the three-time World Cup winner was depressed and reluctant to leave his house, because he cannot move properly due to hip problems. However, Pele has come out to insist that he […] Brazil legend, Pele breaks silence on suffering from ‘depression’

Chelsea defender, Kurt Zouma, has said Jose Mourinho once called him “rubbish” during their time together at the club. Mourinho brought Zouma as a 19-year-old to Stamford Bridge from St Etienne in 2014. Following a performance he was not impressed with, the Portuguese called Zouma into his office and gave him a dressing down. “I […] EPL: Mourinho told me I was rubbish – Chelsea defender, Zouma

Senator representing Benue North East Senatorial District, Gabriel Torwua Suswam has expressed frustration over lingering Boko Haram attacks in North East. Speaking on the floor of the Senate while contributing to a motion on Auno killings, the lawmaker and former governor of Benue State stressed that the Boko Haram battle had never been taken to […] Benue Senator, Suswam expresses frustration over Boko Haram attacks

Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) has apologised to the Commissioner of Police in Abia State, Eneh Okon over the threat on his children. During his live broadcast on Radio Biafra, Kanu had threatened to deal with the children of Okon should anything happen to any member of the IPOB […] ‘I was wrong’ – Nnamdi Kanu bows, apologises to Abia Police Commissioner, Okon

Juventus superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, has admitted that his side’s Coppa Italia semi-final first leg 1-1 draw against Zlatan Ibrahimović-led AC Milan on Thursday night at San Siro was ‘tough’. Ronaldo also urged his teammates to stay strong together when they play against AC Milan in the second leg on March 4 at Allianz. Ante Rebic’s […] Coppa Italia: Cristiano Ronaldo reacts as Juventus failed to beat Zlatan Ibrahimović’s AC Milan

The leader of the Boko Haram sect, Abubakar Shekau has given President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government conditions to release the remaining Chibok schoolgirls still in captivity. Shekau said the remaining Chibok schoolgirls would be released once the government frees Boko Haram members currently in detention. The sect leader made the demand in a video released […] Boko Haram: Shekau returns in new video, gives condition to release Chibok schoolgirls, threatens Buhari [VIDEO]

Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministeries, on Friday, reacted to the Supreme Court ruling which sacked David Lyon as Governor-elect of Bayelsa State. Suleman said politicians who failed during elections should be prepared to do well during court proceedings. Lyon whose election was nullified by the Supreme Court was scheduled to be inaugurated on […] David Lyon’s Sack: Apostle Johnson Suleman mocks Nigerian govt over Supreme Court ruling on Bayelsa

The Minister of Communications and Digital Economy, Dr. Isa Ali Ibrahim Pantami, has re-stated that the Federal Government is irrevocably committed to strengthening cybersecurity in the country. Pantami gave this assurance today (13/02/2020) while delivering a keynote address at the Annual Cyber Security Conference organised by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) at the Transcorp Hilton […] Pantami reiterates FG’s commitment to strengthening cybersecurity

The Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, has condemned the statement by Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, following the Supreme Court ruling on Bayelsa governorship election. Wike said Oshiomhole has no power to stop Diri Douye’s swearing-in as governor of Bayelsa State. Recall that the Supreme Court had yesterday sacked David […] Bayelsa: Oshiomhole can’t stop PDP’s Diri – Wike reacts to Supreme Court’s sack of Lyon

Islamic human rights organization, the Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, has told Nigerians that they should take a retrospective and comparative look at the issue of insecurity in Nigeria before casting blames. The group gave this advice in a press statement sent to DAILY POST on Friday, and signed by Professor Ishaq Akintola, its founder and […] Insecurity: Islamic group defends Buhari, chides Bishop Kukah, CAN over Borno killing

English Premier League (EPL) giants, Arsenal has confirmed that Nigerian defender, Joseph Olowu, has left the club to join Cork City on loan for the rest of the season. Olowu, 20, joined the Gunners from Charlton Athletic at aged 13. The player signed his first professional contract with Arsenal in December 2017. Arsenal disclosed this […] EPL: Arsenal confirm deal for Nigeria defender, Olowu

The outgoing Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, has reacted to the ruling of the Supreme Court that returned the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to power in the State. The apex court had yesterday nullified the election of David Lyon and his Deputy, Biobarakuma Degi-Eremienyo. The Apex court in a unanimous judgment sacked Lyon just […] Bayelsa: Supreme Court judgment is final – Gov Dickson reacts to sack of Lyon

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has declared that the Ogoni clean-up exercise can only succeed when the Federal Government stops playing politics with the programme. Speaking during a courtesy visit by the Minister of Environment, Dr Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar on Thursday at the Government House Port Harcourt, Governor Wike urged the Federal Government to […] Gov. Wike blasts Buhari govt

Former Arsenal playmaker, Santi Cazorla, has revealed he has received calls from people at the club, asking about two of his current team-mates. Cazorla left the Gunners after six years and returned to Villarreal in 2018. The Spaniard plays with defender, Pau Torres and winger, Samuel Chukwueze, who are both attracting interest from top clubs. […] EPL: Cazorla confirms Arsenal’s interest in Samuel Chukwueze