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An aspirant for Osun East Senatorial District on the platform of the Accord Party in the 2027 general elections, Samuel Oyedotun, has said the state governor, Ademola Adeleke, remains a popular political personality among the people. FILE: Adeleke Oyedotun said Adeleke’s popularity among the people has been a source of concern to the main opposition party, the All Progressives Congress. The Osun East Senatorial hopeful, who made this known in a statement obtained in Osogbo on Wednesday, said despite campaign of calumny against Adeleke administration by the opposition, the governor has continued to enjoy strong grassroots support across the state.…
Nigeria’s House of Representatives on Wednesday criticised the Nigerian Communications Commission over what lawmakers described as weak regulatory oversight, blaming the agency for the persistently poor quality of telecom services across the country. The lawmakers said the regulator had failed to effectively enforce standards that would compel service providers to deliver reliable connectivity, warning that the situation poses risks to lives and property, especially in emergencies. The resolution followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance moved by Ahmadu Jaha, who represents Chibok/Damboa/Gwoza Federal Constituency of Borno State. Speaking on the motion, Jaha stressed the central role telecommunications…
Nantes may be battling relegation in the Ligue 1, but Nigerian defender, Chidozie Awaziem, will have something to soothe his struggles temporarily, after being named in the Ligue 1 Team of the Week following a commanding display in their 3-0 victory over Olympique de Marseille last Saturday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian centre-back was one of the standout performers across the French top flight, earning recognition in the weekly selection compiled by Sofascore. Operating in a back three, Awaziem delivered a solid defensive display, recording eight clearances, winning six duels and completing 28 of his 32 passes. His positioning…
Aave Labs has liquidated the Kelp DAO attacker’s remaining rsETH positions on Ethereum and Arbitrum, moving one step closer to fully restoring rsETH backing and compensating affected users. This marks a “critical step” in the “DeFi United” recovery plan, Aave posted on X on Wednesday. It added that the liquidated collateral tied to the $293 million exploit on April 18 was transferred to Recovery Guardian, a multisignature wallet managed by DeFi United. DeFi United is now only about 10% short of the Ether (ETH) needed to restore the Kelp DAO restaked ETH (rsETH) token, according to Thaddeus Pinakiewicz, vice president of Galaxy…
Some celebs just get it when it comes to nailing a hot bikini moment. Take Kylie Jenner, who turned up the heat in January while rocking a gold set featuring a triangle cup top and halter straps. She teamed the piece with coordinating low-waisted bottoms that tied in bows on her hips. Jenner’s glam was just as perfect as her suit, including pink lips, long lashes and rosy cheeks. Her brunette hair was styled in her go-to bouncy blowout. Ashley Benson also showed off her toned bikini body while rocking a green set on March 28. She accessorized with stud…
The police, on Wednesday, arraigned a 20-year-old man, Haruna Musa, before the Ado-Ekiti Chief Magistrates’ Court, Ekiti State, over alleged illegal possession of two cows. The defendant, whose address was not stated, is standing trial on one count of unlawful possession of cows. He, however, pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, Akinwale Oriyomi, an assistant superintendent of police, told the court that the defendant committed the offence on 15 April at about 10:00 p.m. in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, He alleged that the defendant was found in possession of two cows reasonably suspected to have been stolen.…
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the temporary forfeiture of nine properties linked to former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva. Justice Obiora Egwuatu granted the order following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), moved by its counsel, Oluwaleke Atolagbe. In his ruling, the judge said: “An interim order of this honourable court is made forfeiting the properties being properties suspected to be proceeds of some unlawful activities pending the publication and hearing of the motion on notice for final forfeiture order.” The judge added: “An order is made directing the publication…
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Kenneth Okonkwo, on Wednesday declared that the National Assembly under Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, is dead. He was reacting to a remark by Akpabio where he described the ADC opposition coalition as dead. Akpabio made the comment during plenary following the defections of some lawmakers from ADC to other political parties. Reacting to Akpabio’s remark, Okonkwo in an interview with Arise Television, maintained that ADC is a progressive party. He said: “I will react to him simply, the only dead institution in Nigeria is the National Assembly that is supervised by the…
A United States lawmaker, Riley Moore, has called on the administration of President Donald Trump to take what he described as “forceful action” to protect Christians in Nigeria following renewed attacks in Plateau State. Moore made the call in a statement on Thursday while reacting to reports and videos from Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State, where gunmen attacked mourners during a mass burial on Wednesday. Several people were feared killed and many others injured after the assailants reportedly opened fire on residents gathered to bury seven people who had been killed earlier in the community. However, the…
Tragedy was narrowly averted on Tuesday night after a petroleum-laden tanker crashed and exploded along the Enugu–Onitsha Expressway, leaving commuters stranded for hours but with no loss of life. The incident occurred at the Ugwu-Onyeama area of the busy federal highway, triggering panic and forcing motorists to seek alternative routes as emergency responders battled the raging inferno. Confirming the development in a telephone interview with PUNCH Metro on Wednesday, the Enugu State Chief Fire Officer, Okwudili Ohaa, said the accident happened around 10 p.m., adding that the swift response of firefighters prevented casualties and limited damage. According to him, personnel…
