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Mikel Obi hints at return to Chelsea

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Mikel Obi hints at return to Chelsea 2017/10/10 16:32:09dailypost.ng Super Eagles captain, John Obi Mikel, has hinted at a possible return to Chelsea. Mikel Obi spent ten and a half seasons at Stamford Bridge, before he left for Chinese Super League outfit, Tianjin TEDA, in January this year. Although the 31-year-old insists he is enjoying life in Asia, he has refused to rule out a return to the Blues. “I didn’t have the chance to say goodbye on the pitch to the fans who stood by me for over ten…

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Sadio Mane: Liverpool forward out for up to six weeks with hamstring injury

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Liverpool forward Sadio Mane could be out for up to six weeks with a hamstring injury picked up on international duty with Senegal. Mane, 25, was substituted in the 89th minute of a 2-0 World Cup qualifying win over Cape Verde on Saturday. He is set to miss Premier League games against Manchester United and Tottenham and both Champions League group fixtures against Maribor. Mane has scored three goals in five league appearances so far this season. Senegal, who are top of their World Cup qualifying group, face two crucial…

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Why My Father Is Not Aware Of Poor State Of Aso Rock Clinic –Zahra Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari’s daughter, Zahra, has explained why her father may not be aware of the deteriorating state of the Aso Villa clinic. Just yesterday, Wife of the President, Aisha Buhari ”flamed” up over the state of the hospital which according to her is shameful. But before then, Zahra had on September 29th called out the permanent secretary of the state house over the poor condition of the hospital. Zahra asked why the hospital lacked basic items such as a syringe even when it has a N3. 2 billion budgetary…

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DJ Olu Abiodun’s Family Conducts Autopsy. Releases Statement On His Death

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Family of Late Davido’s Friend DJ Olu has released an Official statement concerning the death of the 25year old, The Abiodun family in the statement said an Autopsy report is yet to be released, until then the media should let them grieve in silent.. ”The Abiodun family confirms the tragic and regrettable demise of our beloved son, Olugbemiga. We know there are many questions as to how or why such tragedy would happen to such great individual but still, God is in control. The past few days have been most…

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Female corps member kidnapped in Nasarawa regains freedom

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Blessing Nwapa, the kidnapped Batch A Stream 1 female youth corps member who was recently abducted has been released and this was confirmed by the National Youth Service Corps coordinator in Nasarawa State. The NYSC Coordinator in the State, Hajiya Zainab Isah, confirmed the release of the corps member in Lafia on Tuesday. Isah said that Nwapa from Abia State, who was kidnapped on Friday, Oct. 6, in Udege Mbeki community of Kokona Local Government Area was released on Sunday. “She was kidnapped on Friday on her way from the…

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Lagos City Marathon: Access Bank gets First IAAF Bronze Label in West Africa

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The International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) Road Race Bronze Label to Access Bank Lagos City Marathon makes the Lagos marathon the first full marathon in West Africa to get an IAAF label. The IAAF accreditation which was announced last week ahead of the 3rd edition of the marathon in February 2018, was the outcome of a successful measurement and certification of the marathon course in line with the Federation’s technical standards. This is a landmark achievement for the city of Lagos and Nigeria at large as it marks the…

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UNILAG Denies Rusticating Student For Dancing

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The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has denied rusticating one of its students for dancing. This is according to its spokesman, Toyin Adebule. A video was circulated online showing a student dancing with the statue of the late UNILAG Vice-Chancellor, Professor Babatunde Sofoluwe, this then prompted some social media users to allege that she had been rusticated for 4 semesters over that. The student who appeared in the video is said to be a law student. It is claimed that the video was taken about two months ago…

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World Cup 2018: Iceland qualify for the first time

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Iceland has qualified for the World Cup for the first time on Monday following a 2-0 win over Kosovo less than 18 months after sensationally knocking England out of Euro 2016. Needing victory to guarantee top spot in European qualifying Group I, goals from Everton star Gylfi Sigurdsson and Johann Gudmundsson ensured Iceland would be on the plane to Russia 2018. “I thought after Euro 2016 that the hardest thing would be to motivate ourselves again,” admitted Iceland coach Heimir Hallgrimsson. “The first beer after a party is not the…

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Aisha Buhari laments lack of syringe, poor services in Aso Rock clinic

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Wife of Nigeria President, Aisha Buhari, laments on the poor state of management of the Aso Rock clinic, asking the authorities to give account of the huge budgetary allocation to the hospital. The development came as the presidency announced plans to commercialise the State House Medical Centre (SHMC) for better health delivery system amidst mounting allegations of misappropriation and withholding of funds meant for medical supplies. The centre currently offers free medical services to patients. It provides medical services to the president, vice president and their families, aides, members of…

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Davido Loses Yet Another Crew Member

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Davido, Nigerian music superstar has lost another friend, DJ Olu. Olu was reportedly found dead in his car. The deceased was billionaire Dapo Abiodun’s son. His passing occurred barely after the death of another crew member, Tagbo. ​ Davido had on his snapchat page denied involvement in Tagbo’s demise. His reaction followed an allegation by former actress, Caroline Danjuma, who accused the artiste of negligence. “People are just wicked this what I get for treating everyone like my brother”, Davido wrote. “I was deeply saddened to hear of the sudden…

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