Mauritania’s Sidi Ould Tah has been elected as the ninth President of the African Development Bank (AfDB). His election was announced on the website of the AfDB on Thursday. Tah, who headed the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) for 10 years, secured 72.37 percent of African votes. Tah takes over from Nigeria’s
The naira bounced back, appreciating against the dollar at the official foreign exchange market on Thursday. Central Bank of Nigeria exchange rate data indicated that the naira strengthened to N1586.15 per dollar on Thursday from N1590.74 on Wednesday. This means that the naira recorded a N4.59 gain against the dollar on a day-to-day basis. Meanwhile
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
Real Madrid youngster, Endrick will wear Kylian Mbappe’s no.9 shirt from next season. AS reports that the club are set to offer Mbappe the club’s No. 10 jersey previously won by Luka Modric. Modric has announced his decision to depart the Spanish giants this summer. Mbappe’s No. 9 jersey will be handed over to Brazilian
Chelsea are keen to rival Arsenal in the race to sign Real Madrid winger, Rodrygo for their manager Enzo Maresca this summer, according to AS. This is coming after Chelsea reached a deal to sign Liam Delap from Ipswich Town. Rodrygo’s future with Real Madrid remains unclear with reports in Spain claiming the 24-year-old has
Nigeria’s Flying Eagles have been drawn in Group F with Colombia, Saudi Arabia and Norway for the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup The draw ceremony took place in Santiago, Chile in the early hours of Friday. The Flying Eagles were placed in Pot 2 for the draw. The top two teams in the group will
Former Super Eagles forward, Brown Ideye has penned an emotional farewell message to Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) side, Enyimba. Ideye parted ways with the People’s Elephant following the conclusion of the 2024-25 NPFL season. The 36-year-old appreciated the club’s hierarchy for giving him the opportunity to represent them. The veteran forward scored four goals
Brentford defender, Benjamin Frederick has replaced Christantus Uche in Super Eagles’ squad for the Unity Cup invitational tournament. Uche failed to secure entry visa to the United Kingdom for the competition. The Getafe striker is now expected to link up with the Super Eagles for the international friendly against Russia next week Friday. His replacement
Super Eagles captain, Ahmed Musa, has left the team’s camp for the Unity Cup in London due to personal reasons. Musa only returned to the national team for the first time since the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations last year. After the AFCON, the winger stopped playing for Sivasspor and his lack of fitness meant
Chelsea target, Emanuel Emegha has decided to pledge his commitment to the Netherlands national team over Nigeria and Togo, respectively. The 22-year-old, who currently plays for Strasbourg, is eligible to represent his country of birth Netherlands, and Nigeria and Togo through his parents. Emegha, however, expressed confidence he will make an impact at senior level
