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  Sports    File Image  The Board of Nigeria Football Federation has made a significant decision regarding the appointment of the new Head Coach for the Senior Men National Football Team, Super Eagles. The board has approved the recommendation of its Technical and Development Committee to appoint former ace winger Finidi George as the new Head Coach. Finidi George, who previously served as an assistant to José Santos Peseiro for 20 months, took charge of the squad in an interim capacity during two friendly matches in Morocco last month. In the first match, his squad managed to secure a 2-1 victory against Ghana, ending an 18-year winless streak against the Black Stars. However, in the second game, they suffered a 0-2 defeat against Mali. George, a prominent member of the 'Golden Generation' that won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations tournament in Tunisia, brings a wealth of experience to the role. He also represented Nigeria in the FIFA World Cup finals of 1994 and 1998, where the

  News    Photo: JAMB Logo  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has officially announced the release of the 2024 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) results. The highly anticipated results were made available to over 1.94 million candidates who registered and sat for the examination across the country. Conducted in 118 towns and over 700 examination centers nationwide, the 2024 UTME marked another significant milestone for JAMB. The board's Registrar, Prof Ishaq Oloyede, revealed the outcome of the examination during a press conference held at the JAMB headquarters in Bwari, Abuja on Monday. The release of the UTME results is a crucial step in the academic journey of these aspiring students. It opens the doors to various tertiary institutions across the country, granting them the opportunity to pursue higher education in their chosen fields. JAMB, being the sole body responsible for conducting the UTME, ensures a fair and transparent examination proces

  News    File Image  Nimbo community, situated in the Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State, once again faced aggression from suspected Fulani herdsmen, according to reports. The recent assault, occurring late Sunday evening, resulted in loss of lives and left many critically wounded.  Sources revealed that the assailants targeted mourners in the Ugwuijoro Nimbo community, leaving behind a scene of mourning and despair. Among the deceased were Okeh Simon Ugwu Oruku, Okeh Chukwuebuka, Julius Ogbonna Odiegwu, and Gabriel Ugwor Ezea. A distressing video, observed by DAILY POST on Monday morning, depicted a deserted community. The narrator in the video described how the attackers caught the villagers off guard, firing randomly at the mourners. The compound where the mourners had gathered was strewn with overturned tables and chairs, amidst the tragic sight of lifeless bodies lying in pools of blood. This latest incident echoes the 2016 attack on Nimbo, which resulted in numerous

  Lifestyle    File Image  Does your partner constantly share uplifting posts on their social media? Did they spend a lot of time on your first date listening to you and showing genuine interest? If so, you may have found yourself a keeper. Indeed, a really good person is guided by principles and positivity. They value the opinions and needs of others and are always ready to lend a hand when needed. Let’s dive into the traits that set these individuals apart, according to psychology. 1) They show genuine interest: Good people are often genuinely interested in others. In your relationship, perhaps your partner spends a lot of time asking about your day or expressing interest in your thoughts and feelings. Maybe they frequently appreciate your intellect or emphasize your common interests, even from the early stages of your relationship. According to Dr. John Gottman, a renowned relationship expert, good partners have a “love map” of their significant other’s world—an understanding of the

  Politics    Rt.Hon Cosmos Ndukwe  Former Deputy Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Mr Cosmos Ndukwe, has made a surprising move by resigning from his membership in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). In a resignation letter dated 26th April 2024, Ndukwe expressed his belief that leaving the party is the best decision he can make at this time. Ndukwe, known for his prominent role within the PDP, has been a significant figure in Abia politics. His decision to abandon the party has sparked speculation and raised eyebrows among political observers. As a former Councillor, Deputy Chairman Local Government, Chief of Staff to Executive Governor of Abia and Deputy Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly, Ndukwe's departure from the PDP comes as a shock to many. Although the reasons behind his resignation are not explicitly stated in the letter, political analysts are already speculating on the potential factors that may have influenced Ndukwe's decision. Some suggest th

  News    President Bola Ahmed Tinubu   As President Bola Tinubu's first year in office approaches on May 29, 2024, there are indications of an imminent reshuffle in his cabinet, causing panic among ministers. The latest reports suggest that Tinubu is planning to remove Adebayo Adelabu as the Minister of Power and reassign him to a different ministerial position. The decision to reshuffle the cabinet comes as a response to the deteriorating electricity situation in the country since Adelabu assumed office. Nigerians have been grappling with gas supply shortages and frequent electricity grid collapses, leading to a clamor for stable power supply. Rumors about Adelabu's potential removal have already started circulating, and Nigerians have taken to social media to express their dissatisfaction. Imran Muhammad, a prominent social media user, particularly in x formerly known as Twitter recently shared an exclusive update claiming that Adelabu will be removed from his position as th

  News    Naira Notes  In the foreign exchange market, the naira experienced a significant depreciation of N169.24 against the US dollar over the course of a week, according to FMDQ data. This marks the eighth consecutive decline in recent days, with the naira reaching N1339.23 per dollar on Friday, compared to N1309.88 on Thursday. This equates to a daily depreciation of N29.35. Furthermore, the parallel market section also witnessed a decline, as the naira dropped to N1,380 per dollar on Friday from N1,370 on Thursday. This represents a weekly slump of N210 from the N1,170 it stood at the previous Friday. Despite the efforts of the Central Bank of Nigeria, which released $10,000 to Bureau de Change (BDC) operators at a rate of N1,021 to a dollar, the depreciation of the naira continues. The BDCs have been instructed to sell at a maximum markup of 1.5 percent. Blame for the naira's recent depreciation against the dollar has been placed on peer-to-peer cryptocurrency platforms like

  News     Elder Erondu Uchenna Erondu  Nigerians across Abia state are lauding Erondu Uchenna Erondu Jnr, the dedicated representative of Obingwa-West State constituency in Abia state house of Assembly, for his instrumental role in halting the impending electricity tariff hike. This commendation comes as a result of Erondu Jnr's motion, which effectively suspended the tariff increase for a period of 10 months, sparing citizens from further financial strain. In a recent conversation with Mr. Chime Onyema, a prominent businessman in Aba, Abia state, he expressed his gratitude towards Erondu Jnr for his timely intervention. Onyema highlighted the potential economic distress Nigerians would have faced if the tariff hike had proceeded as scheduled, particularly amidst the ongoing challenges following the removal of fuel subsidies. "Nigerians would have suffered more economic hardship if the increase had taken place at the initial proposed date when the middle and lower class citiz

  News    File Image  FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, recently conducted an inspection of various road projects in Abuja. During the inspection, Wike revealed that President Tinubu would be commissioning multiple projects on his one-year anniversary in May. Some of the projects visited by Wike include the construction of the Southern Parkway from the Christian Centre to Ring Road 1, the full scope development of the Outer Southern Expressway (OSEX) from Villa Roundabout to Ring Road 1, and the construction of the Vice President's official residence. Additionally, Wike highlighted the completion of the B6 and B12 Circle Road, also known as Independence and Constitution Avenue, and the full scope development of the Arterial Road, N20 from Northern Parkway to Outer Northern Expressway. Furthermore, Wike assured that other ongoing projects in the FCT, such as the Wuye Interchange and the Guzape Lot II District Infrastructure, were progressing well and would be ready for commissioning by May