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Chairmen and councilors elected in the February 22, 2025 Osun local government election on Friday resumed duties in some council secretariats across the state, a development that triggered tension in parts of the state. The Deputy Spokesperson to the Osun State Governor, Oladele Bamiji, said the resumption followed a judgment of the Federal High Court, which, according to him, affirmed the tenure of the current local government chairmen in the state. Bamiji said PDP chairmen resumed in Ede North, Ede South, Iwo, Boripe and Ila local government areas. At the entrance of the Olorunda Local Government Secretariat in Igbona, Osogbo,…
A Federal High Court sitting in Kano has convicted and sentenced a woman, Raya Haruna, to ten years imprisonment for transporting arms and ammunition to bandits operating in some part of Northern Nigeria. The Presiding Judge, Justice Simon Amobeda, delivered the judgment on Friday after finding the defendant guilty on a three-count charges bordering on the unlawful transportation of firearms and the provision of logistical support to criminal elements. The charges were brought under the Firearms Act and the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022, which criminalize the unlawful possession, movement and supply of firearms, as well as the provision…
Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze could be on his way out of AC Milan this summer, with the Serie A club reportedly viewing the Nigerian as one of their most sellable assets ahead of the new season, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigerian international has returned to Milan following the end of his loan spell at Fulham, but uncertainty continues to surround his future at the San Siro. Fulham opted against activating the €26m purchase option included in the loan agreement despite Chukwueze’s encouraging performances in the Premier League. The winger scored three goals and provided four assists in 23…
Wisconsin Representative Bryan Steil, who chairs the House subcommittee on digital assets, introduced a law to prevent certain public officials from “wagering on public policy issues and political outcomes,” notably without mentioning lawmakers in the White House.In a Thursday notice, Steil said he had introduced the Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act, which could bar “members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children” from using policy-aligned event contracts on prediction markets platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket. The bill proposed that elected officials in violation pay a $2,000 fee or 10% of the value of the prohibited bets on the platforms.Source: Committee…
Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Reece Weaver explained why she decided to hang up her iconic boots after becoming a fan favorite on Netflix’s America’s Sweethearts. “Going into season 3, my third year on the team, I just had so much gratitude,” Weaver, 24, exclusively told Us Weekly. “My cup was filled to the brim even going into this year. I had that in the back of my mind. I was excited and looking forward to year three and what it brought. But my cup was getting really, really full. I went into my last game not thinking and knowing it was…
The Enugu State Commissioner for Health, George Ugwu, has raised an alarm over the circulation of counterfeit Augmentin 625mg tablets in the country, including their possible presence in the state. Mr Ugwu, a professor, alerted the public about the development in a statement issued in Enugu by the Public Relations Officer of the ministry, Chidiogo Ugodu, and made available to reporters on Thursday. He stated that available intelligence indicated the fake products had the same Batch Number, AC3N, as the genuine product from GlaxoSmithKline. He, however, noted that the fake tablets bore inconsistent manufacturing and expiry dates: September 2025 and…
The Federal Government has intensified efforts to improve revenue collection and reduce leakages by engaging commercial banks to implement the Revenue Optimisation Assurance Platform (RevOp), a digital system designed to enhance transparency and accountability in public finance management. The initiative was the focus of a sensitisation workshop organised by the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF) in Abuja on Friday. Speaking at the event, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Taiwo Oyedele, represented by the Permanent Secretary for Special Duties, Mohammed Danjuma, said the platform was introduced to modernise government revenue administration and address…
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful All praise be to Allah, who saves us from great afflictions with His mercy, and removes severe hardships with His kindness. I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and messenger. May Allah exalt and send blessings to him, his family, and his companions. To proceed: Dear brothers and sisters! There’s a believing nation, weakened, oppressed and ruled by a tyrannical corrupt leader, Fir’aun (Pharaoh), who enslaves people, slaughters children, and spares women. The Mighty…
Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has described the death of a renowned Nollywood actor, Alex Ekubo, as a profound loss to Abia, Nigeria’s entertainment industry, and millions of admirers worldwide. Mr Otti stated this on Thursday during the funeral service held in honour of the late actor at the Mary Slessor Technical College Ground in Arochukwu Local Government Area of the state. The governor, represented by his Chief of Staff, Caleb Ajagba, said the late actor was more than an entertainer, noting that he served as a cultural ambassador who projected the image of the state and nation on…
Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has mourned the death of a member of the Obidient Movement from Edo State, Comrade Benedict Inaede. Obi, in a post on X on Friday, described Inaede’s death as a painful and irreplaceable loss to the Obidient family. “I have just received the sad news of the death of one of our Obidient family members from Edo State, Comrade Benedict Inaede,” Obi wrote. He extended condolences to Inaede’s family on behalf of himself and the entire Obidient Movement. “On behalf of my family and the Obidient Movement family, I sincerely condole with his…
