The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission has issued certificates of return to newly elected local government chairmen. After an exercise held amid heightened tension on Saturday, the Action People’s Party won 22 out of 23 chairmanship positions, while the Action Alliance candidate, won one seat. The Chairman of the Commission, Adolphus Enebeli issued the certificates to the chairmen at the RSIEC headquarters in Port Harcourt, the state capital. With the certificates of return now in their possession, the chairmen are expected to be sworn in by Governor Siminalayi Fubara to enable them to assume office and begin their three-year tenure.…
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Arsenal defeated Southampton 3-1 in a Premier League clash on Saturday, extending their unbeaten run this season. Fresh from a commanding win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, Arsenal were expected to easily dispatch winless Southampton. However, the Saints shocked the Emirates 10 minutes into the second half when Cameron Archer netted his first Premier League goal since his summer move from Aston Villa. The lead only lasted three minutes before Kai Havertz scored in his seventh consecutive home game.Gabriel Martinelli was introduced after an hour and made an impact within eight minutes, volleying home from Bukayo Saka’s cross.…
The Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has stated that the embattled Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, remains impeached. Obaseki made this statement on Friday in reaction to a comment credited to Shaibu, warning Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies to guard against attempts by political appointees to loot government properties. In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, Obaseki told Edo workers to disregard what he described as “infantile ramblings,” asserting that Shaibu remains impeached until the court’s determination and therefore lacks the power and authority to issue directives or warnings to…
The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun on Thursday emphasised the deliberate deployment of Public Relations mechanisms to shift discouraging and negative perceptions about the practice of agriculture in Nigeria. Abiodun said the move is necessary to remove every obstacle that is making the agricultural practice less desirable and thereby fuelling the food crisis the country is currently grappling with. The governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Bolu Owotomo made this call on Thursday at the Annual Colloquium of the state chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations held at the Cinema Hall…
The national leader of the New Nigeria People’s Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso, on Monday, described the Peoples Democratic Party as a “dead party.” He also criticised the ruling All Progressives Congress, saying it was out of touch with the current realities Nigerians are grappling with, which include escalating insecurity, abject poverty, and widespread hunger. Kwankwaso, who spoke in Kano during NNPP’s National Executive Committee meeting, emphasised that despite the numerous challenges confronting the party, the NNPP was the fastest-growing political movement in Nigeria. He thanked the party’s supporters for their dedication and commitment, expressing confidence in the party’s future and describing…
Former Nigerian striker, Jonathan Akpoborie, recently recounted an unusual and unexpected call-up to the Super Eagles during a game against Togo. In an interview with Elegbete TV Sports, Akpoborie shared how he found himself on the pitch after watching the match from the stands, following a hearty meal of pounded yam at the home of Honourable Nduka Irabor. Akpoborie He said, “I was at Nduka’s house and we had pounded yam. He convinced me that we should go and watch the game. I said Area Boys won’t let me rest but he said we should just go to the stadium.”…
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the greatest footballers of all time, has dropped his biggest hint yet that retirement is on the horizon. The 39-year-old Portuguese superstar, who currently plays for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, admitted he is nearing the end of his illustrious career after scoring his latest goal in a 2-1 victory over Al-Rayyan in the AFC Champions League. Speaking after the match, Ronaldo acknowledged that his time on the field is limited. “I’m just enjoying playing football now as I know I don’t have much time left on the pitch. It is not important to me now to…
Residents of Plateau State on Tuesday ignored the protests slated across the country to mark the nation’s 64th independence. The October 1, 2024, protest, tagged “FearlessInOctober,” had witnessed massive mobilisation, especially on social media during the past months. There were fears that the Independence Day protests would take the pattern of the August 1 EndBadGovernance in Nigeria protest in the state, where aggrieved youths took to the streets of Jos, demanding an end to economic hardship as well as a reversal of the petrol subsidy removal and electricity tariff increase. However, our correspondent, who monitored the situation in Jos on…
It follows reports in French media that the 27-year-old winger had a heated exchange with Luis Enrique following PSG’s 3-1 win against Rennes on Friday, in which Dembele was substituted late on. Dembele has been one of the team’s stand-out players so far this season and featured in PSG’s Champions League win against Girona earlier this month. But Luis Enrique, speaking at the Emirates in London on Monday, said the France international had not travelled with the squad from Paris. “If someone doesn’t comply or respect the expectations of the team, it means they are not prepared to play,” he…
Chieftain of the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere, Abagun Kole Omololu, shares his insights with Peter Dada on various national issues, particularly those impacting the South-West region Recently, the Senate passed the South West Development Commission Bill. How important is this to the region? The South West Development Commission, as passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, is a welcome addition to the extensive and impressive collection of development tools for the rapid economic growth of our region. It is a welcome policy as long as the unitary constitution we are operating under is still in force. For me,…