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Osun State Government has rejected calls by a group identifying itself as local government vice chairmen elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, APC, to account for council allocations spanning more than a year. The group, operating under the name Forum of Local Government Vice Chairmen, had accused the state government of failing to transparently utilise funds reportedly released to councils between December 2023 and January 2025. In a statement circulated to journalists in Osogbo, the forum’s chairman, Victor Fatoki, claimed that local governments in the state received over N200 billion within the period under review. According to…

The executives and members of the Labour Party Kaduna State Chapter, has hailed the Supreme Court judgment that recognized Senator Esther Nenadi Usman as the National chairperson of the party.A statement issued by its Kaduna state chairman of the party, Elder Yusuf Solomon Danbaki said, “This triumph marks the end of a challenging journey and the beginning of a renewed era for our great party.” He added, “We have always known you as a gentle, patient, yet resilient fighter who plays the game strictly within the rules. Your unwavering commitment to justice, fairness, and due process has been an inspiration…

Chelsea, on Friday night, announced that youngster, Kendry Paez has left the Blues to join River Plate on loan for the remainder of the season. The Premier League west London club had recalled Paez from Strasbourg before the player joined the Argentine side. An agreement was reached for the 18-year-old to end his spell at the French Ligue 1 side. Paez scored once in 15 Ligue 1 matches in the first half of the campaign for Strasbourg. He also played five times for them in the UEFA Conference League this season. Paez has seven years remaining on his Chelsea contract…

A social media user with the X handle, _elite_girl, has apologised to Nigerian influencer, Priscilla Ojo, after falsely attributing to her an insensitive remark on postpartum depression, a claim that sparked backlash across social media. The controversy began on Thursday when the user wrote on X that Priscilla said she never experienced postpartum depression after childbirth because her love for her husband had “tripled,” adding that postpartum depression was “an illusion caused by poverty.” The post read, “Priscilla Ojo was asked about marriage after childbirth. She said she never experienced postpartum depression; instead, her love for her husband tripled. “She…

Super Eagles stars including Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman, Ola Aina, Kelechi Iheanacho and Raphael Onyedika have discovered their opponents in European competitions following the UEFA Champions League and Europa League knockout draws on Friday, PUNCH Sports Extra reports. The Nigeria internationals featured for their respective clubs during the league phase of the competitions, earning qualification for the knockout rounds. In the UEFA Champions League, Osimhen’s Galatasaray have been drawn against Italian giants Juventus. The Turkish champions finished 20th in the league phase and now face a stern test against the Serie A side. Osimhen, who has been in impressive form…

United Kingdom-based gospel singer Adebola Akinola has re-released her song, ‘Wonderful God’, on major digital streaming platforms worldwide. The worship song, which was initially released exclusively on Boomplay in April 2022, has continued to resonate with listeners through its message of gratitude, faith, and reverence. Since its first release, it has garnered over 8,000 listeners on Boomplay, a milestone that reflects its steady growth and impact among gospel music audiences. Rising demand for the song has now prompted its global release on platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Boomplay, and other leading digital services. A statement shared with Saturday…

A Delaware judge has allowed a shareholder lawsuit accusing several Coinbase directors of insider trading to proceed, despite an internal investigation that cleared the executives of wrongdoing.The case, filed by a Coinbase shareholder in 2023, alleges that company directors, including CEO Brian Armstrong and board member Marc Andreessen, used confidential information to sidestep more than $1 billion in losses by selling shares around the company’s public debut in 2021. According to the complaint, insiders sold more than $2.9 billion worth of stock, with Armstrong personally offloading about $291.8 million.On Friday, Delaware Chancery Court Judge Kathaleen St. J. McCormick rejected a…

Catherine O’Hara reportedly experienced breathing issues before her death at age 71. According to 911 dispatch audio obtained by Page Six on Friday, January 30, O’Hara suffered from “breathing difficulty” before being taken to the hospital. A Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson confirmed to Us Weekly on Friday that paramedics were called to O’Hara’s Brentwood home at 4:48 a.m. that morning for a medical aid call. O’Hara was then transported to a hospital in “serious condition.” The Creative Arts Agency, who represented O’Hara, confirmed on Friday that the actress died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness.”…

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Olufemi Oluyede, has reiterated the Armed Forces’ resolve to continue supporting peace-building and stabilisation initiatives in Benue State and across Nigeria. General Oluyede gave the assurance while hosting the Governor of Benue State, Reverend Father Hyacinth Alia, who paid him a courtesy visit at the Defence Headquarters in Abuja. According to a statement issued by the Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, Governor Alia congratulated the CDS on his appointment and praised the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) for their sustained operations aimed at improving security in Benue. The governor observed…

The Caretaker Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State has enjoined the faction of the party led by Tanimu Turaki to seek reconciliation rather than pursuing futile legal battle. Chairman of the caretaker committee, Professor Abdulrahman Akinoso made this declaration via a statement made available to DAILY POST Friday evening. DAILY POST reports that a Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, had on Friday nullified the Turaki-led PDP National convention. The convention was held in Ibadan between 15 and 16 November last year. Our correspondent gathered that the court, led by Justice Uche Agomoh, ruled that the…