Reinstated Deputy Governor of Edo State, Philip Shaibu says the outcome of the just concluded governorship election in the state justified his claims that the incumbent Governor, Goodwin Obaseki was unpopular. Shaibu, who spoke on Monday during a program on Arise TV, claimed that Obaseki has never won any election by himself, stressing that the governor was always helped to victory. DAILY POST reports that the Deputy governor, who fell out with his boss following his ambition to contest for the 2024 gubernatorial election supported the candidate of the All Progressives Congress. Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC…
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A coalition of over 100 civil society actors, farmers, scientists, legal practitioners and academics representing 100 million Nigerian consumers have demanded a discontinuation of plans to introduce genetically modified potatoes by the Nigerian government. They have also called for the outright ban of Genetically Modified Organisms, GMOs in the country, insisting they violate fundamental human rights and degrade the country’s food system. This demand is contained in a press statement by the coalition in reaction to the announcement that the federal government plans to release a report on clinical trials of genetically modified, GM potatoes. The statement signed by Nnimmo…
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria has revealed that its members will be meeting with Dangote Refinery this week over the direct lifting of Premium Motor Spirit(Petrol) and its price reduction. The Spokesperson of IPMAN, Chief Chinedu Ukadike disclosed this in a recent statement explaining that the members are optimistic about commencing the direct lifting of Dangote Petrol soon. According to him, adequate distribution of petrol has remained an enigma in the country’s oil and gas sector even after the commencement of Dangote Petrol distribution. “There is a meeting scheduled for this week between Dangote and IPMAN. We are…
Popular American streamer and content creator, Kai Cenat, has announced that he’s quitting streaming. The YouTuber announced to his fans via X on Sunday that he’s giving up streaming for a new career. He revealed that he wants to become a professional basketball player. He wrote, “I’m quitting streaming and becoming a professional basketball player. Goodbye.” Kai Cenat made headlines earlier this year when he met Afrobeats singer Davido during his visit to Nigeria. He donated for the renovation of a school in the Makoko community in Lagos State and promised to return to the country in December. Popular Nigerian…
Ahead of the October 5, 2024, Local Governments Elections in Jigawa State, the State Independent Electoral Commission, has Inaugurated a 13-man Elections Malpractices Tribunal. The Commission said creating the Tribunal is to clearly spell out its readiness to conduct a free and fair election. A statement signed by the Commission’s Public Relations Officer, Mallam Habibu Yusuf, said the Tribunal would be an impartial umpire that would diligently work to safeguard the interests of those who feel duped during the LG elections. The statement added that the State Chief Judge, Justice Umar Mai Gari, administered the oath on the tribunal judges…
Maduka Okoye has declared that it is important for Udinese to move on from the away defeat at Udinese on Sunday. The Zebras were totally outplayed by their hosts, who handed them a 3-0 defeat. It was Udinese’s first defeat in Serie A this season. It was also the first time Okoye conceded three goals in an Italian top-flight game in the current campaign. Okoye expressed disappointment with the defeat but claimed they must not dwell on it too much. “We started the season well, but today was a difficult match. We played against a great team,” he told the…
President of the Ninth Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan, has congratulated Governor-Elect Monday Okpebholo on his victory at the just concluded Edo State Governorship election. Senator Lawan, in a statement issued on Monday, described Okpebholo’s victory as a well-deserved win for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The former Senate President, who represents Yobe North Senatorial District in the National Assembly, lauded security agencies for ensuring the peaceful conduct of the election. He commended the determination of stakeholders and voters to make their voices heard through the ballot box. Senator Lawan applauded the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC for conducting a…
Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta has heaped praise on defender, Ben White over his display against Manchester City in the Premier League on Sunday. Arteta said the right-back could run through a brick wall for the club, adding that he wanted to protect the 26-year-old by not playing him against Man City. According to the Spaniard, the England international performed very well against Pep Guardiola’s side at the Etihad Stadium. “I spoke to Ben yesterday, I wanted to protect him and he’s not going to ever tell you that he is not fit,” Arteta said at his post-match press conference. “He…
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress, APC on his emergence as the winner of the just concluded Governorship election in Edo State. Okpebholo polled 291,667 votes to beat his closest opponent, Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP who scored 247,274 votes in the September 21 governorship election results declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC on Sunday evening. Governor Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, made available to journalists on Monday, hailed the people of Edo State for reposing confidence in…
Sixteen people were injured in a Russian airstrike on the southern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhya on Monday morning, the local authorities said. It was reportedly the first time that the city had been targeted with so-called glide bombs, according to Ukrainian media reports. The overnight attack damaged 13 residential buildings, two kindergartens and several cars, the Ukrainian police confirmed. The city is located about 60 kilometres from the Zaporizhzhya nuclear power plant, which is occupied by the Russian military. Reports say Russian fighter jets drop the glide bombs near the front lines. The munitions are then guided to their targets…