Vinales celebrates after his win AFP Maverick Vinales (29) overcame a horror start from pole on his Aprilia to claw his way back and win the Grand Prix of the Americas MotoGP in Texas on Sunday. Exciting teenage rookie Pedro Acosta took second with Enea Bastianini completing the podium of the third race weekend of the season. Vinales, who had dropped back to 11th after a disastrous run from pole to the first corner, wrote his name into motorcycling history as the first rider to win a MotoGP race with three different teams – Suzuki, Yamaha, and now Aprilia. “Thank you guys, I was…
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Operations conducted by the air component of Operation Delta Safe have led to the destruction of seven illegal refining sites at different locations in Rivers State. Equally, a total of four boats loaded with illegally refined products heading southwards were bombed by military aircraft deployed for the operations. In a statement on Sunday, the Director of Public Relations and Information for the Nigerian Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, stated that the operations were conducted on April 12 and 13, 2024, in Idama, Ogbomkiri, Arugbana, Ivy Island, and Samkiri communities in River State. He said, “Air strikes by the…
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Bode George has described the invasion of the Oyo State House of Assembly complex by the Yoruba Nation agitators as an act of treason. George stated this in an interview on Arise Television on Monday. The PDP chieftain stressed that the agitators can not take up arms against their government. He said, “You don’t just go and take up arms against your government, it’s treason. That they called Amotekun and the police is something; if it were people from my old profession, they would have seen them as enemies and fired at…
The apex Igbo socio-cultural orgnanisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, on Sunday, lauded the 700km Lagos-Calabar coastal road project estimated to cost N15trn. The organisation, in a statement by its Secretary-General, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, however, called on the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, and other key players to focus on the positive economic impact that the project will have on Nigerians, rather than engaging in endless debates about it. Atiku had earlier alleged that the award of the Lagos-Calabar Project did not adhere to the necessary standards of due process. In the statement titled: ‘Lagos-Calabar coastal road and the…
In the wake of Iran‘s first-ever direct assault on Israeli territory, the White House has expressed its desire to avoid further escalation in the Middle East. The spokesperson for the White House National Security Council, John Kirby, emphasized the U.S. stance in an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday. “We don’t want to see this escalate,” Kirby stated, underscoring that the United States is not seeking a broader war with Iran. This comment came after a significant escalation in tensions following Iran’s massive missile and drone attack on Israel, which was in retaliation for an Israeli strike on Tehran’s…
Workers under the Federal Workers Forum, FWF, have advised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Federal Government against devaluing the naira after implementing the new national minimum wage. Naija News reports that the forum made the statement during a meeting convened on Sunday. The meeting concluded with a communique signed and provided to DAILY POST by the National Coordinator of the forum, Comrade Andrew Emelieze. The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, has been advocating for a new national minimum wage since the removal of subsidy on Premium Motor Spirit, PMS. While applauding the Federal Government for introducing wage awards, the forum emphasized dissatisfaction with the…
Liverpool next travel to face Atalanta on Thursday Reuters Liverpool cannot afford any more slip-ups if they are to keep their title hopes alive, defender Andy Robertson (30) said after Sunday’s 1-0 Premier League home defeat by Crystal Palace. Eberechi Eze scored the only goal of the game in the 14th minute to leave Jurgen Klopp’s side third on 71 points, level with second-placed Arsenal, who were stunned 2-0 at home by Aston Villa. Manchester City lead on 73 points with six games left. Liverpool, who were held 2-2 by Manchester United in their previous league game, also face an uphill task in the Europa League…
The fans of Bayer Leverkusen before the decisive home game against Werder Bremen Profimedia After an impressive 5-0 victory over Werder Bremen, it’s official: Bayer Leverkusen are champions of Germany for the first time. After eleven years of continuous dominance by Bayern Munich, this is an absolute milestone for the whole of German football. However, Xabi Alonso (42) and his team have more big plans and could yet revolutionise modern football. When Xabi Alonso coached his first match as a Bundesliga coach in October 2022, the whole of Germany was looking at the BayArena in Leverkusen. That doesn’t happen often. Because Bayer is…
The nation’s national grid has collapsed once again. The development left homes and businesses without power supply for several hours yesterday. This is the second time the grid has collapsed in less than one month. The latest collapse came barely a week after the controversial review of Band A power consumers increased tariffs by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC). The last collapse occurred on Thursday, March 28, 2024, for the second time in less than one month. Data supplied by the National System Operator, a semi-autonomous unit in the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), showed that the grid collapsed around 3…
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has ordered a painstaking investigation into the death of a hotel manager in Abia State, Achimugu Etubi. Some personnel of the Nigerian Army were said to have brutally tortured Etubi, which resulted in his death. This was after a Nigerian Air Force cadet, Emmanuel Onyemereche, reportedly drowned in the hotel’s swimming pool. The Army, in a statement on Sunday by Director Army Public Relations, Maj. Gen. Onyema Nwachukwu, said the service was concerned about the allegations reported in the news against its men. He added that as a result, the Chief…
Manchester City were the big winners of the Premier League weekend as shock defeats for Arsenal and Liverpool put the defending champions on course for history. No side has ever won four consecutive English top-flight titles, but City are closing in on that feat after a 5-1 victory over Luton moved them two points clear of their title rivals with six games to play. Aston Villa’s 2-0 win at Arsenal also had major ramifications in the battle for Champions League football next season as they move three points clear of Tottenham, who were thrashed 4-0 at Newcastle. AFP Sports looks at three talking points from the Premier League weekend.…
The rivalry between the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, Atiku Abubakar, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesome Wike, has become heightened ahead of the 98th National Executive Committee meeting of the party. One of the major issues likely to take centre stage at the NEC meeting scheduled for Thursday, April 18, is the question of whether the party’s acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, should remain in office or be replaced. There have been calls to remove Damagum and choose a substantive Chairman. Damagum, formerly PDP National Deputy Chairman (North), became the party’s acting National…
JT has cleared a fan, with the quickness, who thought it a good idea to come for Lil Uzi Vert‘s recent dance performance at Coachella. Taking to the stage on Saturday (April 13), the rapper almost immediately went viral for their moves, and while most fans were appreciative of the talent, some were misguided enough to roast them for the performance. “Wait wait wait Lil Uzi was vogueing last night,” wrote one fan. “And he did the death drop! Now @ThegirlJT we need answers ma ma.” “You actually need edges,” replied the City Girl. “Y’all obsession with someone you don’t have to deal…
The Edo State government demolished the security post at the residence of former Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, on Sunday. Officials of the Edo State Network and members of the Public Works Volunteers in the Government Reservation Area, Benin, took this action. Shaibu, who was impeached last Monday by the Edo State House of Assembly over allegations of leaking official secrets and perjury, has seen his privileges swiftly rescinded following the impeachment. The demolition is part of a series of repercussions Shaibu faced after his removal from office. The Assembly’s decision was based on the findings of a seven-man panel set up by…
Nelly has announced a return of Apple Bottoms in 2024, though he doesn’t want anyone to “call it a comeback.” The MC took to Instagram on Saturday (April 13) to share sketches of upcoming looks from the brand, which he originally founded in 2003. He shared a photo of women in the jeans and captioned the post: “2024 DON’T CALL IT A COMEBACK..!! [two bicep flexing emojis] ..http://Applebottoms.com.” Check out the post below. https://www.instagram.com/p/C5tFu66OKrK The “Hot In Herre” MC was in the news earlier this week, when Joyner Lucasbroke his silence about rumors of a 2020 romance with Ashanti, sparked after the two teamed up…
Organised Labour, comprising the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has asked the federal government to announce a new minimum wage on Workers’ Day, May 1, 2024. The National Vice President of the TUC, Tommy Etim, stated this on Sunday in an interview. Organised Labour, comprising the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC), has asked the federal government to announce a new minimum wage on Workers’ Day, May 1, 2024. The National Vice President of the TUC, Tommy Etim, stated this on Sunday in an interview. According to Etim, the announcement of the new…
The Kibaku Area Development Association has asked the Borno State Government to allow the Chibok schoolgirls so far rescued from Boko Haram to reunite with their families. The community made the demand at a press conference held at the Unity Fountain in Abuja on Sunday in commemoration of the 10th anniversary of the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls in April 2014. On the night of April 14, 276 female students of the Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, aged 16 to 18 and mostly Christians, were kidnapped by the fundamentalist group, Boko Haram. Before the raid, the school had…
Shaboozey has channeled the classic J-Kwon hit “Tipsy” on the country star’s first single after appearing on Beyoncé’sCowboy Carter. The Fairfax, VA-born artist shared a new acoustic guitar-driven jam entitled “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” on Friday (April 12). The track features an interpolation of the J-Kwon 2004 smash, repurposing some of the lyrics as part of the pre-chorus. Shaboozey recites: “One, here comes the two, to the three, to the four/ Tell ’em ‘Bring another round,’ we need plenty more/ Two steppin’ on the table, she don’t need a dance floor/ Oh my, good Lord.” Check out the new track and its sonic inspiration.…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders have a crucial meeting this week, which could either exacerbate or mend the crisis rocking the opposition camp. Naija News understands that the PDP’s National Executive Council (NEC) meeting is slated for Thursday, April 18, 2023, barring any unforeseen changes. The meeting will be preceded by a caucus meeting on Tuesday, April 16, followed by a gathering of the members of the Board of Trustees, BoT, on Wednesday, April 17. Insights from certain party leaders indicate that the agenda for the meeting will cover various contentious issues such as party discipline, preparations for the Edo…
Busta Rhymes had shed some light on the verse on one of his songs, which hears Biggie took shots at 2Pac, in the midst of their infamous feud. During a recent episode of the All The Smoke podcast, Bus-A-Bus revealed the backstory behind Biggie’s verse on “Dangerous MC’s,” explaining how it came together without Big actually putting pen to paper. “We had another session. We in the same studio. No Big. Interestingly, I don’t know if anybody wrote their rhyme or even a piece of it. But, nobody laid their shit because motherfuckas wanted to see what Biggie was going to do,” he began. “Never…