Sweden manager, Graham Potter has sent out a message of encouragement to Arsenal striker, Viktor Gyokeres following the player’s challenging start to the 2026-27. Potter emphasised that top players such as Gyokeres face heightened scrutiny when their performance declines. The 51-year-old manager proceeded to commend Gyokeres’ recent contributions to the Swedish national team. He further directed attention to the critics by highlighting Gyokeres’ substantial goal-scoring record, which significantly contributed to Arsenal’s Premier League championship victory in the previous season. Recommended Potter stated via Metro, “Things happen. Things go up and down, just like life does. He’s a Premier League winner.…
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Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has confirmed that the trio of Vristhian Mosquera, Piero Hincapie and Ben White are all in contention for their Premier League trip to Brighton. The Champions take on the Seagulls, looking to maintain their perfect start to the campaign. Arteta’s are looking to make it 10 straight wins in all competitions before the international break. And the availability of the defensive trio, who missed the Carabao Cup win at Ipswich Town, will be a big boost. Recommended When asked about Mosquera, Timber, Ben White and Hincapié’s availability, Arteta replied: Everyone is fine. We still have another…
The Bauchi State Police Command has announced the deployment of security personnel and operational equipment ahead of Saturday’s bye-elections in Disina and Sakwa state constituencies.The elections, organised by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), are scheduled for September 19, 2026, in Disina State Constituency of Shira Local Government Area and Sakwa State Constituency of Zaki Local Government Area. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, said the Commissioner of Police, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, ordered the deployment as part of measures to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process. “The Commissioner of Police, Bauchi State…
A 400-level student of Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, IBBU, Lapai, Niger State, has reportedly been killed by a stray bullet during a military operation in Wawa community, Borgu Local Government Area of the state. The deceased, identified as Ismail Ishaq Magaji, a student of Public Administration, was said to have been caught in sporadic gunfire following a reported communal dispute over land in the community. The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, September 17, 2026, amid a military response to the clash in the area. According to reports from the community, personnel attached to a military task force operating in New…
Falconets captain, Christianah Uzoma has said determination pushed the team through their Round of 16 encounter against England. Moses Aduku’s side thrashed the Young Lionesses 3-0 to book a spot in the quarter-finals of the ongoing 2026 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup on Thursday. Tosin Rafiu, Janet Akekoromowei and Mary Mamudu scored the goals for the West Africans. Uzoma said the Falconets’ target is to reach the final. Recommended “We hope to get to the final. Our hope is to win the World Cup,” Uzoma told FIFA. “Our performance was good, and we told ourselves that we were not going to…
The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has ordered the removal of the Niger State Commandant of the corps and directed a full-scale, transparent and unhindered investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of illegal miners in the custody of the Niger State Command. The heads of Operations, Mining, Legal, Intelligence and Investigation have also been invited for thorough investigation. DAILY POST recalls that over 30 arrested illegal miners in the custody of the Niger State Command died mysteriously. Assistant Commandant of Corps, Babawale Afolabi, National Public Relations Officer of the…
Five farmers have reportedly been killed by suspected bandits while working on their farmlands in Wasagu communities, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The development was disclosed in a post on Thursday by crisis reporter and security analyst, Bakatsine via his X handle. According to Bakatsine, the armed attackers invaded farmlands where the farmers were working and opened fire on them, killing five people and abducting others. He also reported that a resident identified as Alhaji Ummaru was killed along the Ayu–Wasagu road in Wasagu town. Recommended Bakatsine said the attackers also abducted children who were travelling with Ummaru on a…
Former Minority Leader of the House Of Representatives and an All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain, Farouk Aliyu, says the party will not tolerate the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, calling their governors ‘lazy 419ers.’ Aliyu gave the warning on Thursday while fielding questions in an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today. He was reacting to the recent feud between the minister and the APC governors. Recall that the APC governors through their chairman, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, had rejected any alliance that threaten the re-election bid of President Bola Tinubu in the forthcoming 2027 general elections and vowed loyalty to the…
The Obi-Kwankwaso Movement has released a 59-member Presidential Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 general elections. This is contained in a statement by the National Secretary of the Presidential Campaign Council, Saadatu Sani, on Thursday. According to the statement, the council comprises zonal and state coordinators as well as directors for mobilisation, women affairs, strategy, security, legal affairs and other key directorates. The statement revealed the Director-General of the Movement, John Ughulu, will serve as Director-General of the Campaign Council, while the National Secretary, Saadatu Sani, is also listed in the campaign leadership. Recommended It further disclosed that the council consists…
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle has named a 24-man squad for Nigeria’s international friendly against Russia. The three-time African champions will take on Russia at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium on Tuesday, October 6. Captain Wilfred Ndidi will lead the squad, alongside key players including Moses Simon, goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali, defenders Bright Osayi-Samuel and Benjamin Fredricks, midfielder Raphael Onyedika, and forwards Kelechi Iheanacho and Akor Adams. Finland-based goalkeeper, Samuel James and Switzerland-based defender, Victory Akpe are among the players called up to the senior national team for the first time. Recommended Six midfielders and three forwards will also join the…