The Osun State Government has approved the appointment of Prince Kazeem Oyekunle as the new Olokinni of Okinni in Egbedore local government area. His appointment was confirmed by the Osun State Executive Council, a statement by the Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi revealed on Sunday. The appointment is part of the decisions taken at the 8th Meeting of the State Executive Council chaired by Governor Ademola Adeleke. The statement as ratified by the Council further indicated that the appointment came to the fore sequel to the demise, on April 2, 2023, of Oba Akadiri Ookanola Olawale, the…
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Kano Pillars technical adviser, Usman Abdallah, has heaped praises on the Nigerian Premier Football League, NPFL for ensuring effective competitions among teams. Abdallah also commended the referees for officiating matches fairly, which has empowered away teams to compete without fear. DAILY POST recalls that Kano Pillars suffered their first defeat at home in a matchday three encounter against Remo Stars last weekend. “Kudos to the organisers of the league for putting in so much effort to see that we are where we are right now,” Abdallah stated to Kano Pillars media. “This is the best thing to ever happen to…
No fewer than five people have reportedly lost their lives after eating during a feast in one of the churches in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital. Many church worshippers who also ate from the food prepared were admitted to the Infectious Disease Centre in the Olodo area of Ibadan. DAILY POST gathered on Sunday that the incident occurred last week Sunday. It was learned that scores of the worshippers ate from the food prepared for the celebration. Our correspondent learned that five people reportedly lost their lives after eating from the food. Our correspondent gathered that about 50 of the…
The Ekiti State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Erelu Tosin Aluko-Ajisafe, has warned residents of the state to refrain from assaulting environmental health officers while on duty. The commissioner gave the warning and expressed her displeasure during the September edition of the state’s Environmental Sanitation Exercise in Ado-Ekiti, stressing the importance of respecting environmental regulations and supporting the efforts of environmental health officers in creating a cleaner and healthier Ekiti State. “The protection of our environment is a collective responsibility, and we must all play our part in maintaining a clean and safe Ekiti State,” Aluko-Ajisafe stated. She singled…
Former Super Eagles head coach, Sunday Oliseh, is rooting for Chelsea to make a big impact in the English Premier League this season. Enzo Maresca’s side defeated Brighton 4-2 in a thrilling encounter at the Stamford Bridge on Saturday. It was the Blues third consecutive victory in the English top-flight this season. Oliseh believed the West London side would do great things this season. “So far, I am having so much fun watching this Chelsea side play this season. Full of movement, goals, well structured off the ball and better organised networking. They could do something this year. Don’t bet…
A lion at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Wildlife Park in Abeokuta, Ogun State, has killed its handler, Babaji Daule. Daule, 35, was reported killed at about 7:40 a.m. while approaching the cage to feed the lion on Saturday. The deceased, who was a trained handler of a male lion at the Zoological Garden in OOPL, was said to have neglected to secure the locks and barricade of the lion’s enclosure. Confirming the incident to newsmen on Sunday, police spokesperson Omolola Odutola said the lion attacked the handler, resulting in fatal injuries to his neck, which eventually led to his…
Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, cannot seem to buy a win these days. This season, the Red Devils have won only two matches and drawn one. They sit in 11th place ahead of the visit of Tottenham Hotspur on Super Sunday. In the last week, Ten Hag’s men have recorded back-to-back wins – a 0-0 at Crystal Palace in the Premier League and 1-1 at home against Twente. This has undoubtedly left the Dutchman under intense pressure with the October international week looming. It is a situation he is well aware of. “Yeah, first of all, respect the criticism,”…
Senator Ali Ndume has decried the level of corruption in Nigeria, saying the trend is a major challenge facing the nation. Ndume stated this during an interactive session with newsmen in Kano on Saturday. “Our major challenge in this country is corruption.Uptill now, we have no law that can proactively or reactively address the issue of corruption in the country. “If you see somebody in our system, especially in politics or government,and he is not corrupt,then he is lucky that he is God-fearing. “Otherwise,it is only in Nigeria that you steal money and you walk freely and you are celebrated.…
Former Arsenal defender, Martin Keown, has hailed the club’s forward, Leandro Trossard after their 4-2 win against Leicester City on Saturday. According to him, Trossard was a good signing for the north London outfit. Arsenal returned to winning ways in the Premier League after a 2-2 draw against Manchester City away last weekend. The Gunners secured a nervy victory against Leicester City at the Emirates to continue their unbeaten start of the season. Gabriel Martinelli put Arsenal ahead in the 20th minute and Leandro Trossard doubled the lead. However, Leicester restored parity in the second half with James Justin scoring…
The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, popularly known as North Korea, is expanding its list of crimes punishable by death, according to reports. According to Fox News, citing Yonhap News Agency, Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un’s regime expanded the list of offenses warranting the death penalty from 11 to 16 via revisions of criminal law. The report listed new offenses warranting execution as a punishment to include: anti-state propaganda and agitation acts, illegal manufacturing, and the illicit use of weapons are included in the new codes. Other “reactionary” behavior that warrants punishment reportedly includes the wearing of outside fashion such…