As Osun State marks its 33rd anniversary, Wale Adebayo, a former Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in the state, has called for an end to the stifling of local government administration. In a personally signed statement, Adebayo reflected on the journey of the state under successive governments, noting the highs and lows, and the ongoing battles over critical issues like local government autonomy. He expressed concern over the tendency of state executives to exert control over the legislative and judicial arms of government, undermining democracy and the separation of powers. The public affairs analyst also decried the disconnect…
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Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, Manuel Ugarte, is set to fly to UK to undergo his medicals ahead of a move to Manchester United. The two clubs reached an agreement on a fee on Monday night. United’s Jason Wilcox flew to Paris to finalise negotiations and was joined by Matt Hargreaves, director of player negotiations. The deal is worth £42million plus a further £8.4m in add-ons for the Uruguay international. United made their move after Scott McTominay closed in on a £26m move to Napoli and Hannibal Mejbri joined Burnley in a deal worth up to £9.5m. McTominay is expected to travel…
Chelsea are willing to open the door for banished defender Trevoh Chalobah to return to the squad. But this will only happen if Axel Disasi ends up joining for rivals Newcastle United this summer. The Athletic reports that With just a few days left before the summer transfer window closes, the Blues are busy trying to wrap things up in the market. Recent reports said Chalobah was excluded from the Chelsea’s squad for the pre-season this summer and barred from using the club’s facilities. This was done as the Blues tried to offload the England player among others. However, there…
Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas have confirmed the signing of Felix Uduokhai, reports DAILY POST. The centre-back joined Besiktas on loan with an option to purchase him permanently at the end of the season. Uduokhai was previously linked with TSG Hoffenheim and Eintracht Frankfurt but will now play for the 16-time Super Lig champions. The defender spent all his career in Germany, playing for TSV 1860 Munich, VfL Wolfsburg and most recently Augsburg. Uduokhai has represented Germany at the youth level. He is however still eligible to play for Nigeria at the senior level. Transfer: Uduokhai joins Turkish club Besiktas…
The Palestinian Ministry of Health on Tuesday confirmed that no fewer than five people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike in the northern West Bank. The Israeli Army announced that a control room belonging to Palestinian militants in the refugee camp of Nur Shams had been bombed. According to Palestinian reports, a drone fired several shells at a group of people during the incident late on Monday evening. Separately, an Israeli Arab has reportedly been shot dead after Israeli settlers entered a Palestinian village in the southern West Bank. There were conflicting reports about the exact sequence of events…
Edo Queens have been rewarded with N100 million for winning the 2024 WAFU B CAF Women’s Champions League qualifiers. Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, made the announcement during a grand reception for the team in Benin City. “You have all done well. For me, this is our season of celebration. Today, Edo will be 33 years old,” Obaseki said in his address to the players. “When I look at the present you have come to give me, I am so glad. “Before we came into power, there was no respect for Edo women; nobody gave them a chance, but thank…
The Jigawa State Police Command have arrested three suspected cattle rustlers. Spokesman of the command, DSP Lawan Shiisu Adam, confirmed the arrest in a statement issued to DAILY POST on Tuesday. According to him, “On 13/08/2024 at about 2005hrs, a distress call was received that, hoodlums numbering about three (3) with their operational motor vehicle Golf 3 Waggon, green in color with registration number BWR 198 AM, stole two (2) cows from Gubusun village in Kirika Samma LGA” “Upon receiving the report, a team of Police Officers from Kirika Samma Division, led by the Divisional Police Officer, swiftly mounted a…
Nigerians residing in the Belegete community of Obanliku LGA, Cross River State, who were attacked by Cameroonian Ambazonian separatists, have received relief items from the state government. The distribution of the relief items was carried out by the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). In December 2023, the Ambazonia insurgents crossed into the Belegete community, raped women, hoisted their flag, burned houses, and killed many, including the community head, Chief Francis. They occupied the inaccessible Belegete for upwards of two weeks before Nigerian soldiers intervened and forced them out. The Deputy Governor…
Cheersway E-Commerce Ltd., known for its innovation and leadership in the e-commerce sector, has announced an ambitious expansion plan today. This plan aims to cover every state in Nigeria and extend to other African countries. This move showcases Cheersway’s forward-thinking approach and its strong commitment to improving the quality of life and economic standards across Africa. Future Vision As a pioneer in the industry, Cheersway is dedicated to driving sustainable social and economic development in Africa through innovative e-commerce solutions. Over the next five years, the company will focus on three key areas: technological innovation, market expansion, and social responsibility.…
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, has charged Air Component Commanders to continue hitting criminals harder until they are no more. Air Vice Marshal Edward Gabkwet, Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, stated this in a statement on Tuesday. According to him, the CAS made this call while addressing all Air Component Commanders during a virtual meeting held on 26 August 2024. He further directed the Air Component Commanders to intensify their efforts in ongoing operations. While commending the Commanders for their outstanding performance, the CAS highlighted the critical role…