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The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, Sam Amadi, has urged the election petition tribunals to declare unelected candidates with fake certificates. Amadi claimed that the nation is dying under the weight of fake certificates being paraded by politicians, including professors, lawyers and doctors. He argued that it is in the national interest to remove from office any person who forged any certificate. In a post via his Twitter handle on Wednesday, the social… Read the full article here
Chaos was averted during the traditional Eid prayers at the Osogbo Eid praying ground on Wednesday. According to information made available to DAILY POST, the stage was set for the prayers which was a traditional part which marks the beginning of the festival. It was gathered that the Chief Imam leading the prayers would stay in the front, while other dignitaries would occupy the second row. The second row is always reserved for the Ataoja of Osogbo, Oba Jimoh Olanipekun, the governor and… Read the full article here
Players and officials of Enyimba will be hosted by Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Thursday. The ceremony is to celebrate the team’s record ninth Nigeria Premier League title. The event will take place at the Banquet Hall of the Abia State Government House. The team will be led by chairman Felix Anyansi-Agwu and head coach, Finidi George. Governor Otti is expected to announce a cash donation to the players and officials. The Peoples’ Elephant claimed the 2022/23 NPL title at the… Read the full article here
Another successful rescue operation for SOS Méditérranée. The Ocean Viking, an ambulance vessel chartered by the NGO, rescued 86 people in distress off the coast of Libya on Tuesday as they tried to reach Europe on a makeshift boat, according to a press release. Sources say 80% of the rescues are believed to be minors who attempted this perilous crossing unaccompanied by their families. … Read the full article here
Bio, 59, returns for a second term at the helm of the West African nation, which has been pummelled by multiple challenges since the end of a 1991-2002 civil war, including an Ebola epidemic and now a crippling economic crisis.The electoral commission announced he had won 56% of the vote, while his main challenger Samura Kamara came second with 41%.“I categorically reject the outcome so announced by the electoral commission,” he said on Twitter.Vote tallying had already… Read the full article here
In his sermon at the Iwo praying ground in Iwo, Osun State, on Wednesday during this year’s Eid el Kabir prayers, the Otun Imam of Iwo, Sheikh Asimiyu Ejalonibu, warned Nigerians against plotting against leaders of government and traditional institutions to avoid negative consequences. Ejalonibu, who spoke in Yoruba, said people in positions of authority should be supported in prayers for them to lead with the fear of God and prayed for peace to reign in Osun… Read the full article here
The Ondo State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of three persons in connection with the alleged killing of a naval officer identified as Akingbohunmi. It was gathered that some hoodlums in the town attacked the deceased on Monday after he had an argument with a commercial motorcyclist, also known as an Okada rider. After the attack, the late naval officer was said to have been rushed to the hospital in the town, where he was confirmed dead by the… Read the full article here
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, said that he would roll out the names of some new appointees very soon. He made this known while playing host to Muslim leaders in the government and the Peoples Democratic Party in the state, who visited him in his house on the occasion of Eid-el-Kabir. Makinde appreciated the Muslim community in the state for standing by his administration, promising to double its pace on the path to attaining sustainable… Read the full article here
Edouard Mendy joined Al-Ahli on Wednesday as the Senegal goalkeeper became the third player to leave Chelsea for Saudi Arabia since the end of the season. Mendy is reported to have cost Al-Ahli around £16 million ($20 million) after he opted to leave the Premier League club having lost his place to Kepa Arrizabalaga in the second half of last term. “Welcome Mendy… best goalkeeper in the world,” Al-Ahli posted on social media accompanied by a video clip of the 31-year-old putting pen… Read the full article here
Joe Root took two wickets in an over to lift England after Australia had dominated the first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s.Steve Smith (85*) and Travis Head (77) looked as though they were set to put Australia in a commanding position as they took the score to 300/3.However, Root had Head stumped and then Cameron Green caught for a duck three balls later.CricketTongue replaces Ali in only England change for second Ashes TestYESTERDAY AT 10:22Australia finished the day on… Read the full article here
