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• Says Uzodimma has failed• We have delivered, state govt maintains Imo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) said it recognises Samuel Anyanwu as the National Secretary and the state leader of the party. This was disclosed yesterday by the State Publicity Secretary of the party, Lancelot Obiaku, after the meeting of the State Working Committee (SWC) held at the state secretariat, Okigwe Road, Owerri. Accompanied by the State Secretary, Jerry Ogoke, the women leaders, Edith Nwachi, the Organising Secretary, Amb Felix Nwosu, among others, Obiaku, maintained that some persons parading as the interim executive council members of…

Super Eagles defender Kenneth Omeruo has made a passionate appeal for Victor Osimhen to snub Arsenal in favour of a move to Chelsea this summer, insisting Stamford Bridge would offer the striker a better chance of silverware, Soccernet.ng reports. With Osimhen hotly tipped for a big-money move away from Galatasaray, interest from Europe’s elite is mounting. Both Arsenal and Chelsea are among the top Premier League clubs reportedly monitoring the Nigerian hitman, alongside Manchester United, Juventus, and PSG. Nigeria Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen. Photo Credit X However, Omeruo — who previously played for Chelsea — firmly believes…

As President Bola Tinubu celebrates his second year in office, a report by Amnesty International Nigeria seems to cast a shadow on celebrations, as it shows that at least 10,217 people have been killed since he assumed office in 2023. The human rights organisation stated that the deaths were caused by attacks from gunmen, bandits and other armed groups, with Benue, Edo, Katsina, Kebbi, Plateau, Sokoto and Zamfara affected. It said Benue State accounts for the highest death toll of 6,896, followed by Plateau State, where 2,630 people were killed. The organisation said the failure of the Nigerian government to…

• Cautions Warri constituents against unguarded utterances on ward delineation Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has earmarked 42 road projects for inauguration in celebration of his administration’s second year in office. During his State-of-the-State address at the House of Assembly in Asaba yesterday, Oborevwori unveiled several of the projects, including the 46-kilometre dualisation of the Ughelli–Asaba Road (Sectors C1 and C2), the Isheagu/Ewulu Road, and the Phase I bridge. Other projects include the rehabilitation and asphalt overlay of Mariere Street in Boji-Boji Agbor, the construction of the Kwale–Beneku bridge and approach roads, and the reconstruction of Orhorhor, Chechester, and Benjamin…

The Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has declared that no amount of blackmail would stop him from enforcing the law on ground rents and taxes in the territory, even as he disclosed that the charges for ground rents might be increased soon. Wike, who made the remarks yesterday during an inspection tour of ongoing infrastructural projects ahead of their commissioning by President Bola Tinubu, stated that the refusal of property owners, particularly the elite, to pay ground rents and other statutory taxes remained a major challenge to sustainable development in the territory. “Let nobody think that blackmail or whatever…

Wale Akinselure A child-centred organisation, Margaret Modinat Foundation, has called on the government and philanthropists to support efforts aimed at improving the lives of children with disabilities in Nigeria. The appeal was made by the foundation’s Founder and Chief Executive, Olanrewaju Osibote, during a Children’s Day celebration held in Lagos for public school pupils in Agege Local Government Area. Speaking at the event, Osibote emphasised the importance of frequent celebrations and empowerment initiatives for vulnerable children, not just during the annual May 27 Children’s Day observance. “We are here to celebrate the children in need. We did it last year—our…

Chelsea defender Tosin Adarabioyo has finally opened up about his international future, confirming that he is ready to make a long-awaited decision on whether to represent Nigeria, Soccernet.ng reports. The towering centre-back, who was born in London to Nigerian parents, remains eligible to play for both England and Nigeria. Having featured for England at youth level — racking up appearances from the U16 to U19 age groups — Adarabioyo appeared destined for the Three Lions. Nigeria and Chelsea star Tosin Adarabioyo. Photo by IMAGO However, his last outing in an England shirt came in 2015, and despite consistent performances at…

The emerging political frenzy over President Bola Tinubu’s second term plan in the South-East geopolitical zone, especially in the light of high stakes defections to the All Progressives Congress (APC), has brought the activities of Governor Hope Uzodimma and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives into contrasting attention, LEO SOBECHI reports. They are like the two tracks of a railway line over the South-East region. Although both belong to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), their styles and political outlooks are diametrically opposed. One is the Chairman of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF), while the other is the…

• Says it’s publicity stunt to promote new songThe Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (LSDSVA) and the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) have commenced investigations into controversial rapper Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, following a viral Instagram Live video in which he claimed to have defiled a 15-year-old girl. In the video, which surfaced on social media, Darlington narrated in Igbo his alleged encounter with a 15-year-old virgin, which he said resulted in bloodied sheets in an unnamed hotel. Reacting to the video, LSDSVA condemned the incident, describing it as disturbing…

Ex-Super Eagles and Chelsea midfielder, John Mikel Obi, has praised Enzo Maresca for helping his former club side qualify for the UEFA Champions League, Soccernet.ng reports. The Blues finished in 6th place last season under Mauricio Pochettino, and that could only secure them a place in the UEFA Conference League. A year later, the two-time UEFA Europa League winners are in the UEFA Conference League final, and have qualified for the UEFA Champions League next term after sealing a 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on the final day of the English Premier League season, ending in 4th place. Nuno Espirito…