Battle of the Titans, Super Eagles beat Jamaica 5-4 on penalties to win Unity Cup Nigeria’s Super Eagles emerged victorious on Saturday evening after defeating Jamaica 5–4 on penalties to clinch the 2025 Unity Cup at the Gtech Community Stadium in Brentford, England. The tightly contested final ended 2–2 in regulation time. Moses Simon opened the scoring for Nigeria in the 9th minute, just outside the six-yard box. However, Jamaica responded almost immediately through Kaheim Dixon, who converted a low cross from Cephas after a brilliant run down the left. Samuel Chukwueze restored Nigeria’s lead in the 53rd minute with…
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Two dead, 559 arrested during Champions League final celebrations Two people died in France and 559 were arrested during celebrations after Paris Saint Germain’s stunning Champions League final victory over Inter Milan, the French interior ministry said on Sunday. A 17-year-old was stabbed to death in the southwestern town of Dax during a gathering to celebrate the Parisians’ victory, while a woman riding a scooter died after she was hit by a car in the southwest of Paris, the ministry said, adding that 559 people were arrested, including 491 in the capital
Dr Title, not Exclusive Right of Physicians, Pharmacist Tells NARD The recent release by the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) against other health professions, particularly Pharmacy, Physiotherapy and Optometry, raises serious concerns on whether the NARD is truly in touch with reality or simply chooses to be mischievous. There is thus a need for clarification to be made. The prefix Dr Is not the personal property of any profession. Tracing history, the Dr title is from the Latin word _docere_, which is reserved for scholars. Specifically, it is linked more to PhD holders and not 1st degree holders like…
NNPCL reduces fuel pump price The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, has reduced the pump price of premium motor spirit, PMS. DAILY POST correspondent who went round NNPCL filling stations at Kubwa Expressway, Central Business District, and Wuse Zone 4, Abuja, on Saturday gathered that the state-owned oil firm has slashed its petrol price to N895 per litre from N910. This showed that NNPCL reduced its fuel pump by N15. Reacting to the petrol price cut, a motorist, Muhammad Ibrahim, said the development is expected as it would avail Nigerians more competitive prices. “It is long expected because other…
Kano Approves ₦22 Million Support to Families of Athletes Killed in Auto Crash The Kano State Government has announced a financial assistance package of ₦1 million for each family of the 22 young athletes who lost their lives in a tragic road accident while returning from the 2025 National Sports Festival held in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Deputy Governor Aminu Gwarzo announced on Saturday during a condolence visit to the Nasarawa Hospital in Kano, where the remains of the deceased athletes were deposited. Speaking on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Gwarzo described the incident as a painful loss not…
President Tinubu Commissions First Phase Of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway And Other Projects. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to local content, technology transfer, and the empowerment of Nigerians as he commissioned the first phase of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and several major road projects nationwide. At the ceremony in Lagos on Saturday 31, May 2025, President Tinubu directed the Minister of Works, David Umahi, and other ministers overseeing projects across the country to ensure full compliance with the laws on local content, training of Nigerians and technology transfer. He emphasised that the government will no longer…
NASFAT Mourns Kano Accident Victims. The Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT)has extended its deepest condolences to the Government and people of Kano State over the tragic road accident at Dakatsalle, ♦♦which claimed the lives of 21 young athletes and accompanying officials. This heartbreaking incident occurred as the athletes were returning from proudly representing Kano at the recently concluded National Sports Festival in Abeokuta. In his message of sympathy signed by the National Public Relation Secretary, Alhaji Shamsideen Owolabi Oseni,the President of NASFAT, Alhaji Ayodeji AbdulWahid AbdulRauf, expressed sorrow and solidarity with the affected families and the Kano State Government. He described the…
No unconditional reopening of drug markets – NAFDAC …Payment of Investigative Charges Remains Non-Negotiable The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has refuted online claims suggesting it has unconditionally reopened Nigeria’s open drug markets, describing the reports as misleading. Speaking during a press conference in Lagos on Friday, NAFDAC Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, reiterated that all reopenings remain conditional on compliance with regulatory requirements and the payment of investigative charges by affected shop owners. “There is no unconditional opening of any market or shop,” Adeyeye asserted. “NAFDAC is standing strong. We are not caving in. It…
Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom Is Dead The Olu of Epe Kingdom, Oba Shefiu Ọlatunji Adewale Eshilokun I, has passed away at 86 years old. The 86-year-old monarch reportedly died in the early hours of Saturday, 31st May 2025. The 19th ruler of Epe will be laid to rest today under Islamic rites. Confirming the death to PUNCH, High Chief Odedeogboro Balogun of Epe Kingdom, Musiliu Adeniyi said the king’s passing was true and he will be buried today. “The news is true. It was this morning. “He will be buried 4’O o’clock today,” Adeniyi said The late monarch, known for…
Police Arrest 41 Suspects In Connection With DPO’s Murder In Kano Kano State Police Command has arrested 41 suspects, including key individuals, in connection with the gruesome killing of the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, of Rano Division, CSP Baba Ali. In a statement issued yesterday by its Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Kiyawa, the police described the killing as a “grave attack on the fabric of the society”. They vowed to ensure that justice is served. The late CSP Ali was reportedly murdered while on active duty in Rano, an incident that has drawn widespread condemnation from within and…