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Nigerian Senators from both Southern and Northern regions have expressed differing views over the agitation for the return to a regional system of government. They shared their opinions at the sidelines of a two-day retreat on the amendments to the 1999 Constitution, organized by the Senate Committee on Constitution Review in collaboration with the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) in Kano. While senators from the northern region vehemently opposed the idea, those from southern… Read the full article here
Evicted Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemates, Damilola, Rhuthee and Chinwe reportedly received N3 million each for their return to the house. Wanni made this known in a viral video on Saturday. DAILY POST recalls that Damilola, Rhuthee and Chinwe made a surprise return to the ongoing show on Thursday. The show’s financial aspect ignited controversy, after Wanni, during a conversation with Anita and Nelly, disclosed the amount paid for the trio return. In response, Anita… Read the full article here
Arsenal have been installed as the new favourites to win the 2024/2025 Premier League title by Betfair. This comes after Manchester City dropped points at Newcastle United in their first fixture without the injured Rodri. City took the lead through Josko Gvardiol, but the Magpies levelled thanks to Anthony Gordon’s second-half penalty. The Gunners took advantage of the champions dropping points, claiming a 4-2 victory over Leicester City. Betfair are now offering 11/8 odds for Arsenal to… Read the full article here
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has stated that increasing crude oil production from the current 1.7 million barrels per day to three million barrels is achievable. Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPCL, Olufemi Soneye, announced this during a stakeholders’ engagement session with journalists covering the National Assembly on Saturday. He attributed the potential for increased production to the political will… Read the full article here
Football fans have a thrilling Sunday ahead, with key fixtures including a Madrid derby among others scheduled across Europe’s top leagues. In the Premier League, Ipswich Town will face Aston Villa at 14:00. Villa, coming in as the favourites, will aim to secure an important away win. The spotlight later shifts to a much-anticipated clash between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at 16:30, in what promises to be an intense… Read the full article here
US retailers, automakers and other businesses face ballooning freight rates as they make contingency plans for a strike that threatens to close nearly three dozen ports next week. The International Longshoremen’s Association, which represents 25,000 dockworkers at ports between Maine and Texas, said it planned to walk off the job early Tuesday unless port operators agreed to substantially raise their wages and limit automation. The strike would close east coast and gulf coast ports that… Read the full article here
BlackRock, ARK 21Shares and Fidelity’s Bitcoin products led the way with $499 million, $289.5 million and $206.1 million in inflows, respectively. Read the full article here
Dancing With the Stars alum Lindsay Arnold is weighing in on her order from Swig after the soda-shop gained attention on The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. “Come to Swig with us,” Arnold, 30, began in a Friday, September 27, TikTok video, with daughter Sage, 3, visible in the backseat. (Arnold shares Sage and 16-month-old daughter June with husband Sam Cusick.) Arnold recorded herself ordering from the menu, purchasing mini pumpkin cookies, pretzel bites… Read the full article here
Victor Osimhen finally opened his goal account as Galatasaray were held to a 3-3 draw by Kasimpasa at the RAMS Park. Osimhen scored twice within eight minutes to help Okan Buruk’s side maintain their unbeaten streak in the Turkish Super Lig this season The 25-year-old opened scoring for the home team after 20 minutes. The Nigeria international added the second in the 28th minute. Argentina international Mauro Icardi added the third for Galatasaray six minutes later. Mamadou Fall and… Read the full article here
Dignitaries, prominent clerics, friends and family members celebrated with the founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo on September 27, as he marked his 70th birthday. The birthday celebration was held at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, and the auditorium was filled to the brim as guests all dressed in white and blue attires rejoiced with the popular cleric. Although before… Read the full article here
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