Former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki, has expressed irregularities in the conduct of last Saturday’s Local Government elections held in Kwara State. He equally commended the people of the state for the courage they demonstrated, against all odds, in sending a clear signal of rejection to the ruling All Progressives Congress, under the Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq-led administration. The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission declared APC candidates as winners of the 16 LG council chairmanship and 193 wards councillors in the state in the election. Abdulrazaq, on Monday, swore in the newly elected chairpersons and vice chairpersons of the 16 LGs…
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Erik ten Hag slammed his Manchester United players after a costly mistake from Christian Eriksen condemned them to a 1-1 draw against FC Twente in their Europa League opener on Wednesday. Eriksen’s 35th-minute blast put United ahead, but the Danish midfielder gifted Twente their second-half equaliser at Old Trafford. Sam Lammers dispossessed Eriksen, who had made a risky turn under pressure and fired past André Onana in the 68th minute. United manager Ten Hag refused to single out Eriksen, instead insisting the whole team had to take responsibility for their failure to hold onto the lead. “We kept them alive;…
Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, said his government had taken several actions to lessen the burden on the residents of the state amid economic challenges facing the people. Makinde added that through these actions and his administration’s engagements with residents of the state, which he said, enabled them to have input in the state’s budgets, the economic landscape of the state had changed drastically over the last five years. The governor stated this at the Stakeholders’ Consultative Meeting on the 2025 Budget and the unveiling of the Oyo State Agenda 2040, held at the International Conference Centre,…
Raheem Sterling scored his first Arsenal goal and Jack Porter became the club’s youngest-ever starter in a 5-1 rout of Bolton in the League Cup on Wednesday. Sterling marked his maiden Arsenal start following his transfer deadline day move from Chelsea with a second-half strike in the third-round tie at the Emirates Stadium. The 29-year-old will hope his goal marks the start of a career revival after a disappointing two-year spell at Chelsea. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta had made seven changes from Sunday’s stormy 2-2 draw at Premier League champions Manchester City, including giving goalkeeper Porter his record-breaking debut in…
A coalition consisting of several civil society organisations, including Yiaga Africa, the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre, and others, has proposed 37 recommendations as priority areas in need of immediate action to be incorporated into the nation’s electoral system. The recommendations were made following the National Assembly’s preparation to embark on another round of electoral reforms. The recommendations, which were contained in a comprehensive Citizens’ Memorandum on Electoral Reforms released by the coalition on Wednesday in Abuja, aim to address the long-standing challenges the nation’s electoral framework has been facing, as well as restore public confidence in the electoral system…
The Federal Government has approved the increase of corps members’ monthly allowance to N77,000 with effect from July 2024. According to a statement signed by the NYSC’s Acting Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, on Wednesday, the approval was contained in a letter from the National Salaries, Incomes and Wages Commission, dated September 25 2024 and signed by the Chairman, Mr. Ekpo Nta, in line with the enactment of the National Minimum Wage (Amendment) Act 2024. Before the increase, corps members were paid a monthly allowance of N33,000 following an upward review of minimum wage to N30,000 in…
Benin prosecutors said Wednesday that three prominent men including a presidential guard commander have been arrested on suspicion of planning a “coup d’etat” in the small West African nation. The other two accused of attempting a putsch are a former sports minister and a businessman close to President Patrice Talon. Elonm Mario Metonou, the special prosecutor at Benin’s court for financial crimes and terrorism, said the alleged coup was planned to take place on Friday. “It appears the Republican Guard commander in charge of the president’s security was engaged by the minister Oswald Homeky and Olivier Boko in order to…
The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has denied allegations that a US District Court authorised Louis E. Williams to seize $21 million from Nigeria’s account with JP Morgan. In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry of Justice, signed by the AGF, clarified that the claims, initially published by an online media platform (not The Punch), are entirely false. The AGF criticised the reports for failing to seek the Ministry’s response and challenged the media outlets to provide a copy of any US Court order related to the alleged seizure. According to the Ministry,…
The Labour Party’s candidate in the recent Edo State Governorship election, Olumide Akpata, has attributed the party’s third-place result to a deeply flawed electoral process. On Sunday, the Independent National Electoral Commission declared Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress as the winner of the Edo State Governorship election. Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes, defeating the PDP’s Asue Ighodalo, who garnered 247,274 votes, and the Labour Party candidate, who finished third with 22,763 votes. In the election, the APC won in 10 of the state’s 18 Local Government Areas, while the PDP emerged victorious in the remaining 8. During an…
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency on Wednesday advocated for physical exercise as a tool to promote healthcare and prevent drug abuse among youths in Nigeria. Speaking at a pre-walk press conference organised by Fit Africa Nigeria in collaboration with the NDLEA, the Federal Ministry of Health, the Federal Ministry of Justice, the Lagos State Ministry of Health, and others, the Assistant Commander of Narcotics at the NDLEA highlighted the alarming rise in substance abuse. Njoku stated that physical exercise is a potent tool in preventing drug abuse as it reduces cravings, improves mood, and enhances overall well-being. “We urge…