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The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Working Committee, NWC, loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, has approved the appointment of a Caretaker Committee in Oyo State. A statement by Umar Bature, the National Organising Secretary of the Caretaker Committee, named Prof Abdulrahman Akinoso as Chairman and Biola Olanipekun as Secretary. The statement titled: “Appointment of Oyo State Caretaker Committee,” said: “The National Working Committee (NWC) of our great Party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has approved the appointment of the following as OYO STate Caretaker Committee. “Accordingly, the assignment takes effect from December 24th…

Sporting Supreme have been expelled from the Nigeria National League, NNL, DAILY POST reports. The league body confirmed Sporting Supreme expulsion in a statement on its official website. According to the statement, the disqualification was necessitated after Sporting Supreme failed to honour two consecutive matches against Jigawa Golden Stars and Ranchers Bees respectively. Sporting Supreme breached the NNL rules with consequences of expulsion and a fine of N10m. All the matches involving Sporting Supreme has been cancelled, points for and against are also annulled with a 5-year ban for its management from NNL activities. It would be recalled that Sporting…

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, has urged the Office of the Head of the Civil Service to prioritise capacity-building for ministers and civil servants to ensure the success of Nigeria’s push towards a fully digital public service. Lokpobiri made the call on Wednesday in Abuja during the flag-off of the Enterprise Content Management System at the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, warning that many public officials still operate in “analogue” mode despite the Federal Government’s digitalisation drive. Lokpobiri’s call for comprehensive training comes just hours after the Minister of Works, David Umahi, publicly admitted at a…

As the festive travel season reaches its peak across the country’s airports, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has called on all aviation stakeholders to work collaboratively to ensure a seamless and pleasant experience for passengers. The appeal was made on Monday by FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mr Henry Agbebire, who described airports as the nation’s “first impression” during the heavy passenger influx traditionally associated with the “Detty December” period. Agbebire noted that major international gateways, particularly the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, require exceptional service delivery as traffic…

Captain Riyad Mahrez scored in each half as 2019 champions Algeria eased to a 3-0 win over 10-man Sudan in their opening game at the Africa Cup of Nations on Wednesday. Mahrez got the opener after just 82 seconds to the delight of the Algerian fans who made up the vast majority of the 16,115 crowd at the Moulay El Hassan Stadium in Rabat. The former Manchester City winger, now with Al-Ahli of Saudi Arabia, got his and his team’s second goal just after the hour mark, and Ibrahim Maza wrapped up the win late on as Algeria started in…

Nigerian singer Simi has set social media buzzing after showing off her baby bump in her husband Adekunle Gold’s newly released music video titled, _my Love Is The Same_. In the heart-warming visuals aired on Wednesday, Simi is seen sharing intimate family moments with Adekunle Gold alongside their daughter, Deja. The video celebrates love, growth and family, with fans describing it as emotional and beautifully put together. The appearance of the pregnant singer quickly drew massive reactions online, with fans praising Adekunle Gold’s artistry and musical journey. One of their fans on YouTube, Manny OG, described the singer as a…

Offchain Labs, the primary developer behind Arbitrum, has purchased additional ARB tokens, signaling long-term conviction in the network at a time when sentiment across the sector has weakened, and governance token prices have faced sustained pressure.In a post on X this week, Offchain Labs said it remains “committed to growing the Arbitrum ecosystem in a meaningful way,” adding that it has increased its direct exposure to Arbitrum (ARB) under an approved purchase plan. The development company said the move reflects its intention to continue “doubling down on the development of Arbitrum in all respects.” Source: Offchain LabsArbitrum is an Ethereum layer-2…

As Stranger Things comes to an end with its fifth and final season, how long is each episode? Created by Matt and Ross Duffer, Stranger Things focuses on a fictional town where a series of supernatural events take place and cause mystery and mayhem. The hit Netflix series has catapulted its cast members — Finn Wolfhard, Noah Schnapp, Millie Bobby Brown, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton and Joe Keery — to stardom since it premiered in 2016. While Stranger Things has become a pop-culture phenomenon, it is also known for long gaps between filming and lengthy episode…

Ghanaian security agencies have arrested 48 suspected cyber criminals in a coordinated, intelligence-led operation in the Greater Accra Region. The arrests were carried out by the Cyber Security Authority (CSA) in collaboration with the National Security and the Ghana Police Service during a nighttime operation at the Dawhenya part of Ghana. CSA said the operation was conducted in the early hours of Wednesday and covered four locations within the Dawhenya enclave. 48 suspected Nigerian cyber criminals Authorities said the suspects comprise 46 males and two females who are believed, based on preliminary interrogation, to be Nigerian nationals. “They are linked…

Superstar Wizkid is set to headline one of the most significant music events of the year, with his highly anticipated G.O.A.T Experience scheduled for 28 December. The singer’s presence is expected to add extra flavour to a festive season packed with concerts, parties, and cultural celebrations across Nigeria. December in Nigeria has become synonymous with music and entertainment, marked by back-to-back concerts, block parties, and citywide festivities that define the Detty December experience. This year, Pepsi is again at the centre of the season, supporting events that showcase the energy and creativity of young Nigerians. Pepsi has been one of…