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The Ogun State Government has reacted to recent allegations made by Senator Gbenga Daniel against Governor Dapo Abiodun, accusing the former governor of criticising the same consensus political arrangement that facilitated his emergence as the Ogun East Senatorial candidate in 2023. The government said it was ironic that Daniel, who benefited from the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus process through the support and intervention of Governor Abiodun ahead of the 2023 elections, is now criticising the same party structure and collective decision-making process that secured his senatorial ticket. Daniel, while speaking during his Midterm Assessment and Empowerment Tour in Ijebu…
A high-level consensus committee on Party Harmonization and Aspirant’s Engagement has been constituted by Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna state, aimed at strengthening internal democracy, promote cohesion among stakeholders, and sustain party unity ahead of the forthcoming elections.The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Ahmed Maiyaki, in a statement on Wednesday, explained that the initiative is designed to deepen mediation and constructive engagement among aspirants across the state, as well as fostering mutual understanding, political stability, and consensus-building within the party in the state. Maiyaki also explained that the Committee would interface with aspirants, party leaders, and other critical stakeholders…
Security operatives in Katsina State have repelled an attempted attack on Gwarjo town in Matazu Local Government Area, forcing suspected bandits to flee, abandoning their weapons at the scene.The incident was contained in a post shared on X on Wednesday by security analyst, Bakatsine. According to the post, officers from the Musawa and Matazu Police Divisions responded swiftly after the bandits attempted to invade the community. A heavy exchange of fire reportedly followed, after which the attackers fled into nearby bushes. In the process, the bandits left behind a newly acquired motorcycle, two AK-49 rifles, ammunition, and a mobile phone.…
Brazil head coach, Carlo Ancelotti, has backed Jose Mourinho to do a good job if he returns as Real Madrid manager. Ancelotti, in an interview with The Athletic, said the 63-year-old is the right man to restore order at the Bernabeu. Mourinho is widely expected to leave Benfica this summer and rejoin Los Blancos. Ancelotti, who famously won Real’s ‘La Decima’ Champions League crown after replacing Mourinho in 2013, said: “To be back at Real Madrid, I will be really happy for him. “He can do a fantastic job, as he always did in all the clubs that he was…
Record producer and music executive Michael Collins Ajereh popularly known as Don Jazzy has revealed that parting ways with former Mavin Records artiste Di’Ja was one of the most difficult decisions of his career. Speaking during a recent episode of the Crea8torium podcast which started trending on Wednesday, the Mavin boss recounted the emotional moment, admitting that he struggled to handle the situation because he views all artistes signed to his label as family. “One of the most difficult decisions of my career was when I had to let Di’ja go. That was difficult, and I don’t think I will…
A two-year-old child suspected of being abducted has been rescued by the police in Warri, Delta State, and reunited with the parents. PUNCH Metro gathered that operatives of the Quick Response Squad, Warri, on May 10, 2026, at about 07:15 pm, successfully rescued the child and prevented the lynching of a suspect at Igbudu Market, Warri. Our correspondent gathered that the suspect, identified as Fejiro Obaduemu, aged 29, of Idesor Street, Isi Layout, Warri, was intercepted by residents while allegedly carrying the child concealed inside a sack bag, raising suspicion of child stealing. “Before the suspect could be mobbed, operatives…
The lawmaker representing Ede North/Ede South/Egbedore/ Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State at the National Assembly, Mr. Bamidele Salam, has donated 10 buses and 150 motorcycles for the re-election campaign of the state governor, Ademola Adeleke. This was contained in a statement personally signed by the Salam copy of which was obtained in Osogbo on Wednesday. Salam noted that logistics support were given to “Campaign coordinators that will work in Ede Federal Constituency to enable them deliver on the mandate of gathering maximum support for Adeleke in the August 15 governorship poll.” Presenting the mobility equipments during the official launch…
Man United interim coach Michael Carrick is expected to be recommended to minority owner Jim Ratcliffe as the club’s permanent manager following an impressive run as caretaker coach. As reported by BBC Sport on Wednesday, senior club executives, including chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox, are understood to have concluded that Carrick is the preferred candidate to replace Ruben Amorim, who was dismissed in January after a difficult spell in charge. According to reports first published by The Athletic, United are now preparing to present Carrick as their preferred option to Ratcliffe this week. If approved,…
Popular comedian and filmmaker, Ayo Makun, has paid an emotional tribute to late Nollywood actor, Alexx Ekubo, describing his death as a painful reminder that many public figures silently battle personal struggles behind their smiles. AY shared the tribute on his Instagram page on Wednesday, following reports of Ekubo’s death at the age of 40 after an alleged battle with cancer. In the lengthy post, the comedian said seeing the actor’s lifeless body left him emotional, noting that Ekubo appeared peaceful in death. “We lost Alexx Ekubo, a young man, a colleague, a brother, a talent, and someone many people…
The Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union has expressed concern over the Federal Government’s recent decision granting admission exemptions to candidates seeking entry into colleges of education. The National President of the union, Lawal Bazza, who made the position of the union known during a news conference on Wednesday in Abuja, said COEASU was not consulted before the policy was announced. Bazza stressed that major reforms affecting teacher education should involve critical stakeholders. According to the union leader, while efforts to increase enrollment into colleges of education are commendable, policy decisions must not undermine the quality of teacher training or…
