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The Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has vehemently refuted claims of considering leaving the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC to another political party. In a statement signed on Saturday by the Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo, Governor Ododo denounced his purported plans to defect to another party after the Supreme Court affirmed him as the duly elected winner of the November 11th 2023 Governorship election in the state. The Governor described the purported planned defection to another party as baseless, urging the general public to ignore the mischief-makers spreading falsehoods. According to the statement, “the…

Josh Maja was the hero as West Bromwich Albion recorded an excellent 2-1 win over Stoke City in a pulsating Sky Bet Championship clash on Saturday. Karlan Grant put West Brom in control in the 18th minute. The home team, however, equalised through Lewis Koumas 11 minutes later. Maja scored the winning goal a minute before the half hour mark. It was Nigerian’s third goal of the campaign for the Baggies. The 25-year-old was in action for the entire duration of the game. The forward’s compatriot, Semi Ajayi, also featured for 90 minutes. Championship: Maja helps West Brom beat Stoke…

Shop owners along Egbu, Awaka and Emekuku in Owerri North LGA Imo State have lamented the wanton destruction of their shops and wares by the Imo State Government following a road expansion project going on in the area. Speaking with our correspondent some of the shop owners whose shops were affected cried out that their entire means of livelihood have just ended within a twinkle of an eye. They complained that the demolition exercise came to them as a surprise as they didn’t envisage such happening immediately even when the government claimed that there was prior information regarding that. A…

Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has said there is no link between the state and the donation of N1bn to the Cherubim and Seraphim Church by his brother Deji Adeleke. Reacting through a statement by his Spokesperson on Saturday, Governor Adeleke said the donation of the said sum was a private philanthropic gesture by his business mogul elder brother. DAILY POST had reported that the All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state had criticised the donation of N1bn by the governor, Ademola Adeleke and his siblings to the Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Lagos. The party in a statement…

As campaigns by political parties gather momentum ahead of the September 21, 2024 governorship election in Edo State, the candidate of African Action Congress, AAC, Udoh Oberaifo has raised an alarm, alleging three kidnap attempts on his life. DAILY POST reports that Oberaifo alleged that he escaped three kidnap attempts in the course of his campaigns for the governorship election. The AAC governorship candidate, who made the allegations at a press briefing on Saturday in Benin City also alleged that security agencies have withdrawn security personnel attached to him. He also alleged that an instruction had been issued for his…

A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted applications filed by the police to remand 124 arrested EndBadGovernance protesters for 60 days pending the conclusion of investigations. In separate rulings on ex-parte motions moved by Ibrahim Mohammed, counsel for the Inspector-General of Police, Justice Emeka Nwite granted the interim order to remand the suspects until the conclusion of investigations. Justice Nwite equally ordered that the suspects who are minors in the applications be remanded in Borstal Home of the correctional centre. In the first motion ex-parte marked: FHC/ABJ/CS/1154/2024 moved by Mohammed on Aug 14, a certified true copy (CTC) of…

Cyriel Dessers continued his impressive scoring form as Rangers thrashed Ross County 6-0 in a Scottish Premiership game on Saturday. Dessers opened scoring for the Light Blues in the 18th minute. The 29-year-old netted his second goal of the game two minutes before the hour mark. The Nigerian has now scored four goals in three league appearances for Philippe Clement’s side this season. The striker featured for 66 minutes in the encounter. The former Feyenoord player was replaced by Danilo. Dessers’ compatriot Leon Balogun was in action for 45 minutes. Scotland: Dessers grabs brace as Rangers thrash Ross County

Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the abduction, torture and brutal killing of Isa Bawa, the Sarkin Gobir of Gatawa, Sabon Local Government, Sokoto State. The National Secretary of MACBAN, Malam Bello Aliyu-Gotomo, made the condemnation in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Aliyu-Gotomo said the killing of the traditional ruler was not only traumatic but it symbolised the barbarity of the perpetrators. According to him, there is no justification for the activities of these murderous gangs. ” MACBAN condoles the Government of Sokoto State, the Sultan of Sokoto, the family of the slain Emir as…

Alex Iwobi scored the winning goal as Fulham defeated Leicester City 2-1 at the Craven Cottage on Saturday. It was Iwobi’s 225th Premier League appearance. The Nigeria international fired home the decisive goal 20 minutes from time with Antonee Robinson providing the assist. The versatile midfielder was in action for the entire duration of the keenly contested encounter. His international teammate, Calvin Bassey also saw full action for Fulham. Leicester City paraded another Nigerian Wilfred Ndidi for 90 minutes. EPL: Iwobi inspires Fulham’s win over Leicester City

Three Barcelona players are all set to leave the Blaugrana this summer transfer window. They are Clement Lenglet, Mika Faye and Vitor Roque. According to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Lenglet and Roque will join Atletico Madrid and Real Betis, respectively on loans, while Faye will join Rennes on a permanent transfer. “Barça confirm several outgoings ahead of the final 6 days of the summer transfer window. “Clement Lenglet, joining Atlético on loan. “Mika Faye, joining Rennes on a permanent deal with a buy-back clause. “Vitor Roque, joining Betis with final details of the loan being fixed,” Romano wrote on…