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A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, Otunba Segun Showunmi, has cautioned the Ogun State Government and stakeholders against framing oil exploration in the state as a contest between Tongeji Island in Ipokia Local Government Area and Eba Community in Ogun Waterside Local Government Area, warning that such a narrative could create avoidable political and social tension. In an open letter on his official X handle on Sunday, and addressed to Governor Dapo Abiodun and other political leaders, traditional rulers and community representatives across the state, Showunmi said the growing public conversation around oil exploration was taking “a direction that…
Enugu Rangers technical adviser Fidelis Ilechukwu has outlined a long-term vision for the club amid questions over his future, emphasising the importance of building a strong foundation through the academy while addressing speculation surrounding his contract, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. Speaking at a pre-match conference ahead of Sunday’s Nigeria Premier Football League clash against Warri Wolves at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium, Ilechukwu was asked about reports of a possible four-year contract extension following his current one-year deal, which is set to expire in May. He declined to comment directly on the rumours, saying, “Is it not better to talk about…
The NBA has postponed a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors, which was scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 24. The league released a statement shortly before gametime to confirm that the Timberwolves and the Warriors would not be playing on Saturday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis, as originally scheduled. The decision was taken following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis on Saturday morning, according to The New York Times. “The National Basketball Association game scheduled for today between the Golden State Warriors and…
The Kano State Commissioner for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Yusuf Kofarmata, has resigned his appointment with immediate effect. In a formal letter addressed to Governor Abba Yusuf, Mr Kofarmata cited the state’s “prevailing political turmoil” as the primary reason for his resignation. In his resignation letter, Mr Kofarmata stated that the current political climate threatens the independence and impartiality essential to his role in the cabinet. He added that the credibility of his office hinges on its ability to function free from external interference. “The integrity of the State Commissioner’s role rests on the ability to act without undue influence,…
Businessman and philanthropist Olakunle Churchill has reacted after his ex-wife, actress Tonto Dikeh, announced their reconciliation on social media. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the actress described their reunion as a divine restoration following years of public conflict and separation. Dikeh and Mr Churchill separated in 2017, two years after their 2015 marriage. The former couple share a son, King Andre. Responding to the development, the founder of the Churchill Group and Churchill Foundation said in a statement posted on his Instagram page on Sunday that they had put their past conflicts behind them. Sharing photos of Dikeh with their son,…
The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, has reacted to threats by Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, to sanction civil servants in the state who fail to come to work as a result of the Monday sit-at-home in the South-East. DAILY POST reports that Soludo had warned that civil servants who fail to report to work on Mondays will lose salaries. However, in a statement on Sunday by its spokesman, Emma Powerful, IPOB dismissed the Anambra governor’s threat, insisting that the sit-at-home is a legal, peaceful civil protest embarked on by the people to show solidarity with Nnamdi Kanu. Parts…
Some Kwankwasiyya-affiliated youth groups in Kano State have declared their readiness to align politically with Governor Abba Yusuf, provided the administration addresses what they describe as marginalisation and exclusion from governance. At an engagement forum in Kano, held amid ongoing political realignments in the state, the youths made their position known on Saturday, stating that they were not opposed to Governor Yusuf as an individual but were dissatisfied with what they termed the lack of inclusion of young people in government programmes and decision-making. Speaking on behalf of the groups, Aminu Abdullahi, popularly known as Alhaji Warkal, explained that many…
Security operatives in Niger State have foiled an attempted kidnapping in Mashegu Local Government Area. The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Sunday by security analyst Zagazola Makama. According to the post, the attempted abduction occurred in the early hours of Saturday, at about 2:00 am, when unidentified armed men invaded the residence of Alhaji Abdullahi in Kusoko village. The attackers reportedly attempted to abduct two of his sons, identified as Abubakar Audu and Alhaji Saidu Audu. Makama said the victims raised an alarm during the attack, forcing the assailants to abandon their mission and flee…
Ifeanyi Onyebuchi has rejoined Nigeria Premier Football League, NPFL, side Rangers, DAILY POST reports. Onyebuchi rejoined the Flying Antelopes for the remainder of the season. The experienced defender is in contention to face Warri Wolves this weekend. Rangers will do battle with Warri Wolves at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Stadium on Sunday (today). Onyebuchi first joined the eight-time NPFL champions in 2023. He won the NPFL title with Rangers in his first season.
The battle over ownership of the oil-rich Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve in Akwa Ibom State is far from over, as the Ibeno Elders Council has accused the Ekid people of Esit Eket Local Government Area of attempting to rewrite history through propaganda rather than law to claim control of the reserve. The Ekid people have maintained control over the reserve for decades, citing the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ruling of 1918 to support their claim. They also submitted documents showing that the 1998 compensation confirmed their ownership of the Stubbs Creek Forest Reserve. However, the State Government, through…
