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Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has declared the September 21 governorship election a “do-or-die” affair, warning that the poll must not be rigged. Obaseki made the call as the acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, Ilia Damagun, vowed that party members would defend their votes “with blood.” Obaseki and Damagun spoke on Saturday during the grand finale of the PDP’s campaign for its governorship candidate in Edo State, Asue Ighodalo. Twelve PDP governors and the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, attended the event. Speaking at the rally which was held at Garrick Memorial Secondary School in Benin,…

Super Eagles midfielder Wilfred Ndidi was at the heart of Leicester City’s hard-fought 2-2 Premier League draw with at Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon, Soccernet.ng reports. The Nigeria international was the creative mastermind behind the Foxes’ impressive display as he provided the assists to his side’s two goals. Manager Steve Cooper started Wilfred Ndidi, traditionally a defensive midfielder, in the attacking midfield role right behind centre-forward Jamie Vardy, and the two players combined for the first goal of the game. Showing he is a surprisingly good playmaker, Ndidi threaded a through ball that brought Dean Henderson out of his goal…

…..Gynaecologists lament rising trend Maternal health experts are worried about the pronouncements of some pastors and their activities in health matters relating to pregnancy and delivery. These have denied a lot of pregnant women access to specialist care and have led to the death of women during childbirth, CHIJIOKE IREMEKA reports Late Bucky Adebowale was hale and hearty during her first trimester until hypertension set in at the late stage of her pregnancy. According to her elder sister, Sola Osundare who was still grieving her demise, Adebowale was eagerly awaiting the birth of her first baby, but it was just…

Britain’s Sonay Kartal is set for a new career-high ranking after reaching her first WTA Tour semi-final. The 22-year-old beat Ukraine’s Yuliia Starodubtseva 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 at the Jasmin Open in Tunisia to set up a meeting with Germany’s Eva Lys in the last four. Kartal was a break down in the opening set before winning on a tie-break and then took control of the match. It meant she was able to get past an opponent who had beaten her in the final round of US Open qualifying just a few weeks ago. Brighton’s Kartal, the British number four, reached…

Vice President Kashim Shettima on Saturday led a delegation of top APC leaders to Benin, the Edo capital, for the final push ahead of the governorship election slated for September 21. Among APC top notchers who attended the rally were Senate President Godswill Akpabio, National Chairman Abdullahi Ganduje, state governors and many others. In his address, Shettima described the APC candidate, Monday Okpebholo, as a seasoned leader with a proven track record of excellence. According to him, Okpebholo is the right man to take Edo to the next level. He stressed the importance of unity and peace in achieving progress,…

Finidi George came out on top in the much-anticipated clash of Super Eagles legends, as Rivers United secured a thrilling 3-1 win over Heartland FC in the Nigeria Professional Football League on Saturday, Soccernet.ng reports. Rivers United coach Finidi knew only a win would solidify his credentials as the superior tactician on a day when his former Super Eagles teammate, Emmanuel Amunike, guided Heartland FC to Port Harcourt. The two former internationals were both part of Nigeria’s victorious 1994 Africa Cup of Nations squad and are widely regarded as two of the best wingers in the country’s footballing history. They…

President Bola Tinubu will return to Abuja on Sunday following his official visit to China and the United Kingdom. This was revealed by the Special Adviser Information and Strategy to the President, Bayo Onanuga, in a post on his X handle on Saturday. In the post, Onanuga gave details on what transpired during the President’s official visit to China and the UK. “President Tinubu left Abuja for Beijing, China, on 29 August. He stopped in Dubai, UAE, and arrived in Beijing on Sunday, 1 September, for his official visit,” Onanuga wrote. “He started his official visit on Tuesday, September 2,…

Acting National Chairman of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Umar Damagum has observed that the Edo governorship election holding on Sept. 21 will be a test for the nation’s democracy. Damagum made this observation during the grand finale campaign rally of the party in Benin. He urged security agencies to ensure professionalism and uphold justice during and after the election. “From our campaign trains, the people of Edo have accepted our candidate. “I want to use this opportunity to tell our security agencies that you are paid with taxpayers’ money. “You must uphold the values for which you were created”, Damagum…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe The Lagos State Government has launched a free limb deformity corrective surgery programme, offering life-changing surgeries and rehabilitation for 50 children with lower limb deformities. The initiative aims to alleviate the physical and emotional burden on affected children and their families, enhancing their ability to function normally in society. Since its inception in 2007, the programme has helped over 6,000 children, focusing on conditions like bow legs and clubfoot that impede mobility. The recent phase included screenings at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital, with qualified candidates receiving surgery at the Gbagada General Hospital, along with physiotherapy, nutrition counselling,…

7 hours ago The Anambra State government has said it decided to outlaw and ban the activities of street corner iron mongers, popularly known as “iron condemned,” because they are being used for crimes. These scavengers, who usually shout “iron kwandem” to announce their presence in any area, have allegedly been found deeply involved in criminal activities, including… 7 hours ago An unconfirmed number of students of the University of Benin have been trapped in the rubbles of a three-storey building located on Ekhator Street in Ekosodin, which collapsed on Saturday. The building is said to have been a popular…