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Enyimba forward, Ezekiel Edidiong has called for fans support ahead of the Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, clash against Remo Stars. The People’s Elephant will be up against the reigning NPFL champions, Remo Stars in a promising encounter in Aba on Sunday. Edidiong said that they will aim for the maximum points against the Sky Blue Stars. “I want to call on the esteemed fans of Enyimba to turn up in their numbers and support us as we go for a non-negotiable three points against Remo Stars,” he told Enyimba media. DAILY POST recalls that Edidiong was on the books…
Nigeria’s largest carrier, Air Peace Limited, has clarified the circumstances surrounding the disruption of its London Gatwick–Lagos service on May 1, 2026, insisting that passengers were not abandoned and that safety considerations informed its actions. In a statement issued by its management via its official X handle on Saturday, the airline said a circulating social media video alleging that passengers were left stranded without communication or care “does not accurately reflect the full circumstances surrounding the disruption.” According to the airline, the flight was affected by a bird strike, a situation it described as a “recognised force majeure event in…
The Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has condemned the extrajudicial killing of a 28-year-old musician, Oghenemine Ogidi, by a police officer in Effurun. Oborevwori, in a statement issued on Thursday by his Chief Press Secretary, Festus Ahon, said he received news of the killing with deep shock, stressing that no citizen deserves to be subjected to such brutality. He described the act as barbaric and a grave violation of the sanctity of human life. “The killing of Mena Ogidi by ASP Nuhu Usman is unwarranted, unprovoked and barbaric. It is unlawful and a grave violation of the sanctity of human…
As the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) ends, the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) is stepping in. In the next few days, candidates will be sitting the English paper in the WAEC’s ageless exam. In both (the UTME and WASSCE), English is central. Passing them is key for anyone dreaming of entering a university or other higher institution. Therefore, the question of “What do we need English for?” or “Who English (h)elp?” is nothing but an expensive joke. While English is often believed to be tough, the daughter of a friend of mine gloriously surprised herself in…
A former member of the House of Representatives and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Gbenga Makanjuola, has picked the party’s nomination form to contest the Kwara South Senatorial seat ahead of the 2027 general elections. Makanjuola made his intention known during a visit to the APC state secretariat in Ilorin on Friday, where he met with members of the State Working Committee led by the party chairman, Sunday Fagbemi, and formally submitted his letter of intent. He said, “I am here by the grace of God to indicate my interest to represent Kwara South in the next dispensation. Whatever…
The President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Mohammed Magaji, has raised concerns over limited access to agricultural financing, blaming commercial banks for their reluctance to support farmers despite the existence of the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund. Speaking on the issue, Magaji told Saturday PUNCH that the scheme does not directly disburse funds to farmers. “ACGSF is not the one giving the money; they are only guaranteeing. That’s why they call it the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund. So the commercial banks are not willing.” He lamented that a vast majority of commercial banks are unwilling to lend…
Diagnostic accuracy among clinical health workers in Nigeria’s public health facilities has declined, dropping from 56.2 per cent in 2023 to 46.1 per cent in 2025, a new report shows. The findings are from the National Health Facility Survey released by the National Bureau of Statistics in Abuja on Wednesday, providing updated data on service quality and healthcare delivery nationwide overall. The report assessed diagnostic accuracy using vignettes across five priority diseases, diarrhoea, pneumonia, malaria, postpartum haemorrhage and asphyxia, and highlighted persistent gaps in healthcare delivery and clinical decision-making across the country in Nigeria. It showed the North-East recorded the…
World Athletics has identified Nigeria as one of the leading contenders in the mixed 4x100m relay ahead of the World Relays in Gaborone today, citing the country’s recent record-breaking performance as evidence of its medal potential. The global governing body noted that the discipline, which made its debut last year, will return at the World Athletics Relays scheduled for May 2 to 3 in Botswana, where 24 federations are set to compete for qualification places and honours in what is expected to be a fiercely contested event. According to World Athletics, the stakes are high, with the top six teams…
Veteran actress, Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, remains one of the few entertainers who have built a lasting brand while staying grounded and consistent through the years. Famous for her unforgettable portrayals of domineering mothers and strong-willed characters in Nollywood classics of the 90s, the screen icon has continued to prove that relevance is sustained through talent, discipline and reinvention. From acting to music, she has shown that entertainment thrives when one keeps evolving. Though regarded as one of the pioneers of Nollywood, Ozokwor has shown no signs of slowing down. Even as she advances in age, she…
The Kwara State University, Malete, has formalised a strategic partnership with CRC Credit Bureau Limited aimed at enhancing access to credit and driving economic growth through data-driven research and financial infrastructure development. The Memorandum of Understanding, announced on Monday during a collaborative lecture at the university’s Mini Convocation Arena, will enable the university to access anonymised credit data to support research and policy innovation. The event, jointly organised by the Faculty of Management and Social Sciences and the Centre for Advancement and Industrial Collaboration, brought together academics, students and industry experts to examine the intersection of finance, entrepreneurship and data-driven…
