Adekimi Ojo, Kwara State Commissioner of Police, has confirmed the arrest of 42 illegal miners after the abduction of Oba Salman Olátúnjí Aweda, of Olayinka […]
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NPFL: Mangut relieved as Nasarawa United halt winless streak
Nasarawa United technical adviser Mbwas Mangut was relieved to see his side return to winning ways in the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, DAILY POST reports.
The Solid Miners put an end to their three-game winless streak with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Warri Wolves at the Lafia City Stadium on Sunday.
Chimezie Victor gave the hosts the lead from the spot three minutes before the break.
Substitute Ngei Oluka-Efor and Habibu Alakija added two more goals for the hosts in the second half.
“Congratulations to all of us in the team. It’s somewhat a relief for us because we brought ourselves to this situation, even though this is not where we wanted to be,” Mangut told the club’s media.
Nasarawa United remain in sixth position on the table despite the win.
The Lafia club will return to action against Shooting Stars at the Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasinga, Ibadan this weekend.
NPFL: Mangut relieved as Nasarawa United halt winless streak
Boko Haram Issues 72-Hour Ultimatum, Threatens To Execute 416 Captives In Borno, Mostly Women And Children
The terrorists also cautioned against any military rescue attempt, warning it would worsen the situation.
LaLiga: Lookman set for scan after injury in Copa del Rey final
Ademola Lookman will undergo medical tests on Monday (today) to ascertain the severity of the injury he sustained in Atletico Madrid’s Copa del Rey final defeat to Real Sociedad, DAILY POST reports.
Lookman, who was on target for Atletico in the game, was substituted in the 62nd minute for what has been identified as an adductor problem.
According to popular Spanish publication, Marca, Marcos Llorente and Alexander Sorloth also picked up knocks in the game.
Atletico Madrid will hope the Nigeria international avoids a serious injury with the club still challenging for the UEFA Champions League title.
The Red and Whites will face Arsenal in the semi-final later this month.
Lookman joined Diego Simeone’s side from Serie A club Atalanta during the winter transfer window.
The 28-year-old has already registered seven goals, and four assists in 18 appearances across all competitions for Atletico.
LaLiga: Lookman set for scan after injury in Copa del Rey final
‘Rivalry keeping Wizkid, Davido relevant’ – Blaqbonez
Nigerian rapper, Blaqbonez has claimed that rivalry between fans is one of the reasons Afrobeats megastars Wizkid and Davido have remained relevant in the music industry for about two decades.
Speaking in an interview with YouTuber Korty EO, Blaqbonez said artists can love each other but rivalry between fans shouldn’t be discouraged.
He claimed that without rivalry Wizkid and Davido would lose their relevance.
“Wizkid and Davido can never fade. That hatred is the reason why they will be relevant forever. When they love each other, it is over. Love is for children. Artists can love each other, but the fans should never love each other,” he expressed.
According to Blaqbonez, rivalry between fanbases keeps artists trending.
The rapper said he is competitive and welcomes rivalry.
NPFL: Deutsch satisfied with Enyimba’s performance in defeat to Rangers
Enyimba technical adviser, Emmanuel Deutsch, has reacted to his team’s oriental derby defeat to Rangers, DAILY POST reports.
The People’s Elephant went down 2- 1 to Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Enugu, on Sunday night.
Enyimba took the lead through Wonah Williams in the 44th minute.
Chidozie Iwundu and Ifeanyi Onyebuchi, however, scored for Rangers in the second half to seal the maximum points.
Deutsch claimed that losing the derby wasn’t bad for his team.
“Losing such a derby game away isn’t that bad. It wasn’t a bad game, we scored the first goal, they equalised and scored the second. They needed the victory the way we needed it,” the Cameroonian was quoted by the NPFL media.
Rangers reclaimed top spot on the table following the win, while Enyimba dropped to 13th position.
NPFL: Deutsch satisfied with Enyimba’s performance in defeat to Rangers
Why I pay my tithe to street, not church – Zubby Michael
Nollywood actor, Zubby Michael has claimed that he recently gave N10.2 million to the needy on the street as “tithe.”
Speaking in an interview with Broadway TV, Michael explained that the donation was 10 per cent of the N102 million he made from movie roles recently.
He further explained that he made the donation to the needy because he doesn’t go to church.
Michael said he doesn’t believe in paying tithe to the church.
“Not to brag but I am the richest actor. The last time I checked my book, I realised that I have made N102 million from artist’s fee lately. Not in my whole career but just of recent.
“I donated N10.2 million, which is 10 per cent of the money to the needy on the street.
“I don’t pay tithe to the church. I don’t go to the church. I don’t believe in paying tithe to the church,” he explained.
‘We Drank Dirty Water, Ate Garri With Salt’: Rescued Benue Kidnap Victims Narrate 4-Day Torture In Captivity
The victims were abducted on Wednesday along the Taraku–Otukpo Road in Otukpo Local Government Area when gunmen attacked a Benue Links vehicle conveying passengers.
NMA: Governance, welfare disputes trigger leadership change in Lagos
An analysis of the documents by PREMIUM TIMES indicates that disagreements had been building over several days, with members raising concerns about governance processes and internal decision-making
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Offa robbery: Kwara APC, PDP spar as DPP report clears Saraki
Kwara’s APC and PDP clash over new charges linking Bukola Saraki to the 2018 Offa robbery, despite a federal DPP report previously clearing him.
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