The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on Friday inaugurated the Caretaker Committee members of the State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, with the assurance that the party will reclaim its stolen mandate from the All Progressives Congress, APC. DAILY POST reports that Governor Obaseki who inaugurated the caretaker committee members five days to the end of his administration said they were set up by the party’s National Working Committee, NWC. He said the committee was to run the party’s affairs pending the election of new executives. According to him, the Committee set up under Section 29(2)(b) of PDP’s…
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French football journalist, Daniel Riolo, has claimed that France’s national team coach, Didier Deschamps, dropped Kylian Mbappe from his squad as a punishment. Mbappe had, since breaking into the France first team, in March 2017, played 86 games for Les Bleus, scoring 48 goals and providing 35 assists. He won the World Cup with France in 2018 and reached the final in 2022. However, despite earning the captain’s armband, his regular presence in the national team squad has taken a hit. Mbappe was not named in France’s squad in October and it was widely expected that he would return to…
Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has appointed the former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Shuaib Oba Abdulraheem, as the pro-chancellor and chairman of the Governing Council for the Kwara State University of Education, KWSUED. A statement by the spokesman to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye, in Ilorin announced the appointment on Friday. Prof. Oba will lead a team of other senior citizens, administrators, and academics to ensure a smooth transmutation and take-off of the school. Other members of the governing council are, Mrs. Opaleke Bukoĺa Iyabo; Hajia Risikat Lawal; Rotimi Samuel Olujide; Prof. Umar Gunu, and Engr. Saad…
Determined to put an end to the lingering kingship and land ownership disputes within Ogwashi-Uku in Aniocha south and its neighbouring communities in Delta State, the Commission of Inquiry set up by the state government to look into the crisis has received 30 memoranda. The Commission which will commence sitting next week has assured communities and stakeholders of its resolve to be fair, neutral and impartial in the conduct of its assignment. The Chairman of the Commission, Justice Ejiro Emudaino gave the assurance while addressing representatives of the various communities and their legal teams at the inaugural sitting of the…
The outgoing Governor of Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, on Friday, dissolved his cabinet ahead of the November 12, 2024 swearing-in of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, APC, as the new governor of the state. DAILY POST reports that Governor Obaseki dissolved his cabinet, five days to the end of his eight years of two tenures as governor of the state. He dissolved the Exco, shortly after a valedictory session held at the Government House, Benin City. The motion for the dissolution of the State Executive Council for 2020-2024 was moved by the Deputy Governor, Godwins Omobayo…
France Football, the organizers of the Ballon d’Or award, has revealed the final voting numbers of the 2024 awards. This has confirmed the margin by which Manchester City midfielder Rodri controversially beat Real Madrid’s Vinícius Júnior to the prize. It has now emerged that Rodri came top of the voting with 1170 points, 41 more than Vinícius (1129). Vinícius and Madrid players, coaches and executives refused to attend the ceremony in Paris on October 28, after they found out that Rodri had won. The voting report released on Friday, details that each of the 99 judges for the men’s award…
Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta, has said he is hopeful of having Kai Havertz and Mikel Merino available to face Chelsea in the Premier League this Sunday. Both players failed to complete 90 minutes against Inter Milan in the Champions League in midweek. “[We have to] wait to see how they react. Kai’s was quite a nasty cut. “Mikel wasn’t feeling great and we decided to substitute him at half-time,” Arteta told reporters on Friday. Arsenal were boosted by the sight of Martin Odegaard making a return as a late substitute in the same match. Odegaard had missed 12 games since…
The Kano State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has detained a suspect for alleged armed robbery. The Corps Public Relations Officer in the state, Ibrahim Idris-Abdullahi, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Kano. Idris-Abdullahi said the suspect, Amir Mohammed, 24, of Ja’en Quarters, in Gwale Local Government Area, was arrested on November 7, by a team of the Corps personnel on security duty at Sharada Federal Housing Estate, Kano. “The suspect forcefully broke into the house of one Mustafa Abubakar, stabbed him and his family severally on various parts of their bodies, leaving…
The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) and Access Bank have displayed commitment to ensure that renewable energy issues are brought to the front burner. This was demonstrated at REAN’s Renewable Energy Conference 2024 with the theme, “Unlocking affordable energy for all.” Speaking at the event, Ayo Ademilua, President of Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN), noted that the association was honoured to have Access Bank as a partner in the quest to promote renewable agenda. “We are glad that Access Bank is in this with us. The renewed drive demonstrated by Access bank in recent weeks, concerning our industry,…
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike has appointed Mr Olalere James Olayinka as the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media, effective immediately. A statement signed by Anthony Ogunleye, Director of Press, described Olayinka, as a seasoned media and communications professional who brings over 20 years of experience in journalism, public relations, and media management. He has held a wide range of roles in both the public and private sectors. According to the statement, Mr Olayinka has held various positions “As Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication and New Media, Mr Olayinka will oversee…