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The Senate has approved a payment of N6.7 billion to the Kebbi Government as a refund for repairs carried out on Federal Government roads in the state. This followed the adoption of the report of the Senate Committee on Local and Foreign Debts at Thursday’s plenary. The report was on “Promissory note and bond issuance as a refund to Kebbi State government for projects executed on behalf of the federal government.” The Chairman of the Committee, Sen. Clifford Ordia while presenting the report, said that the committee recommended N6.706 billion as promissory note and bond issuance. He said that the…

Chelsea have opened talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a possible deal for Neymar, according to Le10Sport. Neymar could be on the verge of leaving the Ligue 1 champions, following Lionel Messi out of the door. The Brazilian’s season ended early due to an ankle injury in February. By that time the forward had scored 18 goals and provided 17 assists in 29 appearances. However, Neymar has largely failed to live up to expectations with PSG and has become the target of criticism from the club’s supporters. Chelsea are the latest club to throw their hat in the ring by opening…

Chelsea midfielder, N’Golo Kante is close to leaving the Premier League, after being offered £172m to join Saudi club Al Ittihad, the Daily Mail reports. Kante has played seven seasons at Stamford Bridge, making 269 appearances for the Blues after he joined in a £32m move from Leicester City in 2016. During his time there, he has lifted the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup. Kante was however unable to make as much of an impact last season, with injuries limiting him to just seven league appearances. With his Chelsea deal set to expire this June, Kante has been…

The spokesman of the Northern Elders Forum, NEF, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, has described the Muslim-Muslim ticket as a fraud. Baba-Ahmed lamented that Nigerians have allowed politicians to poison their faith using religion. Featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today, the NEF spokesman said politicians are using religion to destroy Nigeria’s political system. Baba-Ahmed said, “We had a Muslim president for eight years in this country. The North has never been as bad as it. It did nothing to the North. “What did El-Rufai do for the Muslims? He demolished their houses on the very last day he was leaving, 95 percent of…

Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has been re-elected to lead the Lagos State House of Assembly as Speaker for the third consecutive time. The lawmakers also elected Hon. Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, representing Apapa Constituency 1, as the Deputy Speaker. Obasa was unanimously re-elected on Tuesday after a proclamation of the 10th Assembly by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Lagos helmsman was represented by Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, accompanied by top government officials. Obasa, the most ranking member of the House, was nominated by Hon. Temitope Adewale and seconded by Hon. Sylvester Ogunkelu. Deputy Majority Leader in the 9th Assembly, Hon. Noheem Adams,…

A chieftain of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, has said some people around President Bola Tinubu are against him releasing the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu. Isiguzoro said such people want Kanu to remain incarcerated beyond Tinubu’s administration. He lamented that these people want the IPOB leader detained alongside incarcerated Boko Haram members. Speaking with DAILY POST, the Secretary-General of the Chidi Ibeh-led Ohanaeze said they want to turn the Igbos against themselves and ensure that the Southeast is burnt down. According to Isiguzoro: “We have observed that there are persons who don’t wish Ndigbo well,…

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has given a tactical breakdown into how his team can defeat Inter Milan in the Champions League final on Saturday. The Serie A side stand in between City and winning the Treble this season. Although many observers feel Guardiola’s men are big favourites, the Spaniard has said it will not be an easy game. “Inter will be a team with a lot of difficulties. It’s not easy to attack the defensive system they use. We have to be with a lot of rhythm but be patient. We are not going to do it in three,…

Lobi Stars forward Barnabas Imenger has tasked his teammates to go for victory when they face Rivers United on Wednesday (today) in the Nigeria Premier League Super Six playoffs tie. The Makurdi-based outfit are bottom of the playoff table after suffering defeat in the last match against Enyimba. Imenger encouraged his teammates not to be deterred by the recent poor results but to continue to fight for a positive result. “We just need to be focused and continue to work hard for a positive result,” he told DAILY POST at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena. “Rivers United is another strong opponent.…

Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola has hailed Inter Milan goalkeeper, Andre Onana, as “one of the best in the world”. City are heavy favourites for this Saturday’s Champions League final in Istanbul. But Guardiola insists the Serie A team possesses “a lot of difficulties”. Onana has kept eight clean sheets in 12 Champions League games this season. This includes five defensive shut-outs in their six knock-out stage matches. “They are a team with a lot of history, they have done really well with the shape, it’s not just how good they defend. “It’s how good they are in transitions and…

President Bola Tinubu has sworn-in Senator George Akume as the new Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF. Akume was sworn in at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Wednesday. The former Minister of Interior took his oath of allegiance and oath of office at about 11:06 am in the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa. The event was witnessed by some serving and former Governors, Vice President Kashim Shettima and Senate President Ahmed Lawan. Others are Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq; Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr FolasadeYemi-Esan, and wife of the new SGF, Mrs Regina…