Author: Adejuyigbe Francis

Atiku Abubakar, the Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and his running mate, Ifeanyi Okowa, are currently leading a protest to the national headquarters of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, in Abuja. Chairman of the PDP, Sen. Iyorchia Ayu, and other leaders and supporters of the party gathered at the Legacy House, Maitama, to start their protest march to the INEC National Headquarters. This is coming less than a few days after INEC announced the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, as President-elect. Tinubu had defeated Atiku and Labour Party’s Peter Obi during the Feb.…

Liverpool ace, Mohammed Salah, has reacted to becoming Liverpool’s all-time top Premier League scorer. Salah achieved the feat after scoring a brace in Liverpool’s 7-0 win over Manchester United on Sunday. The Egyptian international said it was very special for him to become the club’s all-time top scorer in the Premier League, adding that it cannot lie. His first goal in the 66th minute drew him level with Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler’s tally of 128 goals, before his second strike took him clear of the former striker whose record had stood since 2007. Reacting, Salah told Sky Sports after the…

Gov. Ademola Adeleke of Osun on Sunday in Osogbo appealed to residents of the state to avoid violence at the March 11, House of Assembly elections. He said in a statement issued by his media aide, Malam Olawale Rasheed that elections should not be about killing and maiming. “I appeal for a violence-free election. Election is not about killing and maiming. “It is about the exercise of electoral choice. Mobilise peacefully and cast your votes for candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP),’’ the governor said in the statement. Adeleke thanked Osun residents for their support at the July 16,…

Mr. Kelvin Chibuzor Chukwu, younger brother of late Oyibo Chukwu, has been elected the Labour Party (LP) candidate for Enugu East Senatorial Zone in the March 11 rescheduled senatorial election. Recall that Barr. Oyibo Chukwu was allegedly assassinated by unknown assailants along Amaechi-Agbani Road within the Enugu metropolis on February 22, barely two days before the elections on February 25. Kelvin Chukwu defeated his rivals, Mr Uchenna Ogbodo, Mr Chinedu Nneji and Chief Christian Onyeni, with 223 votes to emerge winner. The Chairman of the Labour Party in Enugu State, Chief Casmir Agbo, praised the 231 delegates drawn from the…

Real Madrid have fallen nine points behind LaLiga leaders, Barcelona. This follows their drab 0-0 draw at Real Betis on Sunday night. Carlo Ancelotti’s men have endured a tough week, after they lost 1-0 at home to Barca in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg. Although the Spanish champions dominated the game against Betis, they squandered the chances that fell their way. The result means Real now have 53 points after 24 league fixtures. Barcelona are top on 62 points, while Betis are fifth with 41 points, three points off the Champions League places.

Liverpool delivered the complete performance and Mohamed Salah became the club’s record Premier League goalscorer as Manchester United were overwhelmed at a joyous Anfield. United’s renaissance under manager Erik ten Hag already has the tangible reward of the Carabao Cup but Liverpool unleashed a brutal reality check on their progress with a severe thrashing. Liverpool took control of what had been a tight game, with Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford missing presentable chances, when former Old Trafford target Cody Gakpo applied a smooth finish to Andy Robertson’s perfect pass two minutes before the break. The second half was a tale…

The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Frank Mba, has said he would investigate why Governor Dapo Abiodun visited the polling unit of his opponent, Ladi Adebutu, during last Saturday’s presidential election. Abiodun and Adebutu, both indigenes of Iperu, Ikenne Local Government Area of Ogun State, are contesting for the post of the governor under the platforms of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), respectively. DAILY POST reported that Abiodun had, during the last election, stormed Adebutu’s polling unit inside Wesley Primary School, Iperu, after he had cast his vote. The purpose of the visit was unknown…

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo socio-political organization has cautioned the President-elect, Bola Tinubu against victimizing the Igbos who did not vote him during the just concluded presidential election. Ohanaeze also urged Tinubu not to victimize other sections of the country that did not vote him during the election. In a statement signed by his Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, Ohanaeze urged Tinubu to consider Igbos in the distribution of amenities. According to Isiguzoro: “Ndigbo urges the President-Elect not to victimize any section of the country who voted against him but as the new Political leader of the Country, he should ensure that Nigerians, especially…

Both Chelsea and Leeds have recruited new managers since the two met earlier in the season. A 3-0 defeat at Elland Road last August contributed to Thomas Tuchel being replaced by Graham Potter the following month, while Javi Gracia took over from Jesse Marsch 11 days ago. Potter’s men desperately need to end a torrid run of two wins from 15 matches, while the Whites are still in a relegation dogfight despite a 1-0 victory over Southampton in Gracia’s first game at the helm. Ahead of Saturday’s encounter at Stamford Bridge, we put the two bosses under the spotlight. Potter,…

The gubernatorial candidate of the Accord party in Oyo State, Adebayo Adelabu has maintained he is not stepping down for anyone in the forthcoming election. Adelabu made this declaration in a statement issued by Bayo Adelabu Campaign Organisation (BACO) on Saturday. Adelabu in the statement made available to DAILY POST on Saturday insisted there was no time he met with anyone where he said that he would step down for anyone. He described the rumour that he has stepped down in the forthcoming election as fake and unfortunate, saying those spreading the rumour were enemies of the state. Adding that…

President Muhammadu Buhari will on Saturday leave for the 5th United Nations Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LCDs) in Doha, the capital city of Qatar. Malam Garba Shehu, the President’s spokesman in a statement on Saturday in Abuja, said this development followed an invitation by the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. The conference, which is from March 5 to 9, under the theme: “From Potential to Prosperity,” holds once in a decade. It provides an opportunity to garner the support of the international community for accelerating sustainable development in the LDCs as well as assist…

The Labour Party’s vice-presidential candidate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, has expressed reservations about his party’s chances of winning its election petition in court. The party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has already commenced legal action to challenge the result of the February 25 election that produced Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as president-elect. Obi, a former Anambra State governor, finished third behind Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but has rejected the result and accused the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of rigging the election. He announced at a press conference on Thursday, March 2, 2023 that he’ll prove the election was rigged and reclaim his…