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The Jigawa State Independent Electoral Commission (JISIEC) has declared the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of all 27 local government chairmanship elections. This was disclosed in a statement issued to DAILY POST by JISIEC spokesman Habibu Yarima. He stated that the election results were declared at the respective local government headquarters and ward collation centers across the 27 local government areas of the state. According to him, “The All Progressives Congress (APC) has won all 27 chairmanship elections and 281 out of 287 councillorship positions contested by 11 political parties in the local government council elections held last…

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom State has refuted reports suggesting that his first daughter, Mrs. Helen Obareki, was appointed as the First Lady of the state. He clarified that his daughter was appointed as the Coordinator of the Office of the First Lady, a point he made clear to Senator Oluremi Tinubu during her condolence visit. Speaking at the All Nations Christian Ministry International, Eket, on Sunday, the governor explained that his decision was a natural outcome, not one motivated by political considerations. He maintained that first ladies are not appointed. However, following the passing of his wife, it…

Organizers of the Big Brother Naija show, have released a chart, showing how Kellyrae won the ‘No loose guard season. Recall that Kellyrae was on Sunday crowned the winner of the show. He was announced winner by the host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. The married man walked away with N100 million worth of prizes. There were eight finalists; namely Sooj, Anita, Nelly, Onyeka, Wanni, Victoria, Ozee and Kellyrae. Here is how viewers voted. BBNaija: How viewers voted Kellyrae winner

Chelsea will be without Marc Cucurella and Wesley Fofana for their next Premier League clash at Liverpool. Cucurella and Fofana picked up their fifth bookings of this season during the 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest. This automatically triggers a one-match ban for both players. During the game at Stamford Bridge, there was a 20-man brawl. James Ward-Prowse was sent off for Forest, while the Blues had six of their own players booked. It could also see Chelsea face another £25,000 fine for failing to control their players. EPL: Two Chelsea players banned for Liverpool clash

Kellyrae, Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate, has been crowned winner of the season. Kellyrae was announced with on the 71st day of the show. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, host of the show, Ebuka, announced the winner on Sunday. The eight housemates who made it to the finals were Soj, Anita, Nelly, Onyeka, Wanni, Victoria and Ozee. As the competition winner, Kellyrae goes home with N100m of prizes. BREAKING: Kellyrae emerges winner of BBNaija ‘No Loose Guard’

Lobi Stars have announced the appointment of Daniel Amokachi as their new technical adviser. The Makurdi club took the decision following the sacking of erstwhile handler of the team, Eugene Agagbe. Agagbe was relieved of his duties following Lobi Stars’ poor start to the season. Lobi recorded one win, one draw and three defeats from their opening five games. Additionally, the remaining backroom staff have been sacked and instructed to reapply if they wish to continue with the club. The club also announced that Amokachi will resume work immediately as they seek improved performance on the field. NPFL: Amokachi appointed…

Former Manchester United striker, Dimitar Berbatov, has hit out at the current set of players, claiming “everybody on the pitch” should be “ashamed” after their 0-0 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday. This comes after Jonny Evans won the man-of-the-match award. Evans was a surprise starter in the centre of defence alongside Harry Maguire, instead of Matthijs de Ligt and Lisandro Martinez. But injuries to Maguire and Noussair Mazraoui forced manager Erik ten Hag to shake things up again at the halfway stage as De Ligt and Victor Lindelof were both introduced. Now 36 years of age, Evans never looked…

Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ Onyeka contestants, has been evicted from the reality show. She was evicted on Sunday during the grand finale. Earlier, Soj, Anita, Ozee and Nelly were evicted from the show. There are now two housemates to battling for the N100 million grand prize. They are Kellyrae and Wanni. BBNaija: Onyeka evicted from reality show

Victoria has been evicted from the Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ show. She was shown the exit door from the game during the final live show after nine weeks. Following her eviction, the show is left with the top three housemates. The top three are Onyeka, Wanni and Kellyrae. The show ran for 10 weeks, with the finale today, October 6, 2024. BBNaija S9 finale: Victoria evicted from reality show

Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State has approved Monday, October 7, 2024, as a public holiday for teachers in the state. The gesture, according to a statement by the state Commissioner for Education and Human Capital Development, Hajia Sa’adatu Moddibo Kawu, is in honor of World Teachers’ Day (WTD). The governor commended the teachers for their role in advancing human progress through quality teaching and the nurturing of minds. “The governor directs that this holiday be enjoyed by teachers in the public and private sectors as a mark of appreciation for what they do,” the statement said. “He wishes them…