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Hon Enemona Anyebe has been elected as the Kogi State Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). He won with 1,632 votes. The election, which took place during the Kogi State PDP congress held in Lokoja, on Saturday, saw a former local government chairman, Alhaji Yahaya Karaku emerging as Deputy State Chairman. Chairman of the Kogi State PDP Congress Committee, Senator Istifanus Gyang from Plateau State, who announced the results, congratulated the newly elected members of the state executive committee following their victories at the State Congress. He said 2,898 accredited delegates from across the 21 local government areas in…

Good morning! Here is today’s summary from Nigerian Newspapers: 1. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has terminated the appointments of all executive directors at the Nigeria Incentive-Based Risk Sharing System for Agriculture Lending (NIRSAL). The decision, approved by CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso on Friday, marks the latest in a series of layoffs at the apex bank since his assumption of office last year. 2. The political crisis rocking Rivers State continued at the weekend following the parallel sittings of lawmakers led by Martins Amaewhule and those controlled by Victor Oko-Jumbo. While the Oko-Jumbo-led lawmakers sat at the Auditorium Administrative…

Chidimma Adetshina has emerged winner of Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 pageant. DAILY POST reported that Chidimma was forced to withdraw from South African beauty pageant. The 23-year-old law student came to Nigeria after accepting to participate in the competition. This followed her controversial withdrawal from Miss South Africa 2024 due to xenophobic backlash over her nationality. Guy Murray-Bruce, President of Silverbird Group, organisers of the competition, announced Adetshina as the winner at the grand finale which held at Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos, on Saturday night. The winner represented Taraba State in the keenly contested competition, which had a total…

Jadon Sancho’s loan move from Manchester United to Chelsea was confirmed on Saturday evening. The 24-year-old has joined the Blues until the end of the season. Speaking after his unveiling, Sancho said he wants to “bring excitement” to Stamford Bridge and emulate his Chelsea idols. “My idols growing up were Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard and now I have the opportunity to play for this club like them,” Sancho told Chelsea’s official website. “It’s a great feeling.” The loan also includes an obligation to buy Sancho for between £20-£25m next summer. EPL: Sancho names two Chelsea legends as his idols…

The Delta State governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has emphasised the importance of working together for the party’s continued growth and the overall development of the state. Speaking to journalists during the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Congress on Saturday, the governor described the event as peaceful and expressed gratitude for the unity within the party. He congratulated the newly elected members of the State Executive Committee of the PDP following their victories at the state congress. “You can see that the congress is peaceful. We also thank God for the good weather today. You can see that we are united in Delta…

Protests erupted in Ovwor, a community in Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State, over disagreement on the date for the community’s annual feast. The dispute which reportedly led to multiple casualties has drawn widespread attention to the handling of traditional disputes within the community. The newly appointed chief priest was said to have directed that the annual feast should be held in August, while a local chief disagreed and said that it should be postponed until December. The situation sparked outrage, particularly among the women of Ovwor, who took to the streets in protest against the actions taken against…

Rangers have blamed hard luck for their goalless draw against El-Kanemi Warriors in the opening fixture of the 2024-25 Nigeria Premier Football League season. The reigning NPFL champions played out a 0-0 draw against El-Kanemi Warriors at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Saturday. Fidelis Ilechukwu’s side missed goal scoring chances in the game. “All squared up at full time—hard luck as we couldn’t find a breakthrough, ” Rangers wrote on X. Other NPFL matchday one fixtures will be played next week. NPFL: Rangers blame hard luck for draw with El-Kanemi Warriors

Kwara United have appointed Ashifat Suleiman as their new assistant coach. Suleiman will work as assistant to the newly appointed technical adviser, Tunde Sanni. The club’s chairman, Kunbi Titiloye announced Suleiman’s appointment on Saturday. Suleiman is expected to resume duty with immediate effect. The Harmony Boys were forced to reshuffle their coaching crew following the departure of Kabiru Dogo from the club. Dogo is set to be announced as new head coach of Nasarawa United. Kwara United will face Niger Tornadoes in their opening fixture of the 2024/25 season in Ilorin on Saturday, September 7. Kwara United appoint Ashifat Suleiman…

Adewale Adebayo is the latest acquisition of Nigeria Premier Football League side Ikorodu City, DAILY POST reports. Adebayo moved to Ikorodu City from Platinum Stars Sporting Club. The defender signed a two-year contract with the newly promoted NPFL side. Adebayo previously played for Beninoise side, Avrankou Omnisports FC. Ikorodu City announced Adebayo’s signing on social media. “Welcome to Ikorodu City Adewale,” the club wrote on their website. “The right-back joined from Platinum Stars Sporting Club after last playing for Avrankou Omnisports FC of Benin Republic. “He joins on a two-year contract.” Ikorodu City sign Adewale Adebayo

The Ekiti State governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has warned the citizens against actions that could trigger internal unrests capable of creating divisions, as Oba Stephen Adegboyega Alabi was enthroned as the Olosi of Osi-Ekiti, in Ido-Osi Local Government Area of the state. The governor maintained that his government has been impartial in the installation of any monarch. The governor said these in Osi Ekiti, on Saturday, while presenting the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to Oba Alabi, a renowned broadcast journalist and lawyer, who ascended the throne. The coveted first class royal seat became vacant after the demise of…