Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has dismissed speculations surrounding the recent cabinet reshuffle, describing the decision as a strategic move made in good faith and in the best interest of the state. The reshuffle, which affected the Chief of Staff, the Secretary to the State Government, and five commissioners, has sparked political debates. However, addressing journalists during the state executive council meeting on Wednesday at the Government House, Yusuf refuted claims that the shake-up was politically motivated. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Sanusi Bature, the governor clarified that the changes were aimed at reinvigorating his administration to deliver…
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The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has condemned the suspension of the 18 local government chairmen and their deputies by the state House of Assembly over alleged insubordination on Tuesday. In a statement by the state Caretaker chairman, Tony Aziegbemi, the party said that the chairmen and their deputies were not allowed to defend themselves, describing the suspension as unconstitutional. The statement reads, “The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party condemns in the strongest terms the illegal suspension of the Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Areas of Edo State by the Edo State House…
The Japanese tech titan SoftBank will invest $100 billion in the United States, creating at least 100,000 jobs, US President-elect Donald Trump said Monday, in a boost to his incoming administration. “This historic investment is a monumental demonstration of confidence in America’s future,” Trump said during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. “It will help ensure that artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and other industries of tomorrow are built, created and grown right here in the USA,” added Trump, who takes office from US President Joe Biden next month. Speaking alongside Trump, SoftBank’s chief executive Masayoshi Son confirmed…
As the Peoples Democratic Party candidates in the recent Edo and Ondo states off-cycle governorship elections challenge the results of the polls at the election petition tribunals, IMOLEAYO OYEDEYI examines the legal hurdles before them and what may likely truncate their chances of victory Edo and Ondo states are set to witness another round of battles following the petitions filed by the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party, Agboola Ajayi (Ondo) and Asue Ighodalo (Edo) who are challenging the results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission for the September 21 and November 16 governorship elections held in the two…
Personal care brand, NIVEA, has sensitised Nigerian students on the importance of personal hygiene, especially as they approach adulthood. A statement made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday, quoted the Marketing Activation Manager, Oluwadamilola Adeyemi, to have said that the company emphasised the significance of maintaining good health during its just-concluded SABI Personal Hygiene Drive, an initiative designed to educate high school students on the importance of personal hygiene. According to Adeyemi, the campaign which targeted 190,000 students, was aimed at empowering teenagers aged 13 to 18 years, with the knowledge and tools to maintain proper hygiene. She disclosed that…
The Peoples Redemption Party has confirmed that it has initiated discussions with another opposition party, the African Democratic Congress, on a potential merger ahead of the 2027 general elections. The National Chairman of the PRP, Falalu Bello, disclosed this at a joint conference with his ADC counterpart, Ralph Nwosu, in Abuja on Friday. The move comes three days after the ruling All Progressives Congress warned that no merger of the opposition leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi, can unseat President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. The APC was reacting to the statement made…
Chelsea made it five wins in five Europa Conference League outings on Thursday with a 3-1 victory against Astana in Almaty. A much-changed Chelsea side battled the frigid conditions in Kazakhstan and won to all but guarantee a top-eight finish in the league phase, which would ensure automatic qualification to the round of 16. Chelsea sit top of the standings on 15 points, three ahead of Legia Warsaw who are the only other side to boast a perfect record in the competition. The Polish side will seek to draw level with Chelsea when they host Lugano of Switzerland later on…
The Abia State chapter of the Labour Party on Monday explained why it re-emphasized its confidence in the governor of Abia State, Alex Otti through a vote of confidence in him. Abia State LP chairman, Emmanuel Nweze Otti, explained that the state governor deserved that having performed well beyond expectations. This was also as the party explained that Governor Otti has not been giving appointments to non-party faithful. Recall that during the weekend, the party held an enlarged stakeholder meeting where the party passed a vote of confidence in the governor. Speaking at the stakeholders meeting with the party’s State…
Napoli manager, Antonio Conte, has hinted at a possible return for Victor Osimhen as the Italian giants continue to struggle in front of goal with current striker Romelu Lukaku underperforming. The Partenopei suffered a double blow last week, getting knocked out of the Copa Italia after a 3-1 defeat to Lazio before losing 1-0 to the same opponents in Serie A, consequently surrendering their lead at the top of the table to Atalanta. Lukaku, who has managed just five goals in 15 appearances this season, has faced criticism from fans and seemingly lost the confidence of his manager, who openly…
The National President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero, on Tuesday, said the congress struggled to get some state governors to pay the “paltry” sum of N70,000 as minimum wage despite the harsh economic situation in the country. Ajaero who lamented the rising cost of food and other amenities in the country said the harsh realities in the country cannot be sugar-coated. The NLC leaders said this during the 2024 delegates conference of the youth council of the NLC which was held in Abuja. He said, “ The harsh realities of our country cannot be sugar-coated. We live in…