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Kogi State Deputy Governor, Comrade Joel Salifu, has distanced himself from allegations that thugs loyal to him attacked members of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) in Ejule, Ofu Local Government Area. The accusation came from Omera Opaluwa, an SDP member, who claimed that the assault occurred during a political meeting in Ejule. Reacting in a statement from Lokoja, the Deputy Governor’s Press Secretary, Unubi Emmanuel, described the allegations as “unfounded and baseless.” Emmanuel stressed that the Deputy Governor is fully occupied with state affairs and is not involved in “petty issues of conflicts.” The statement called on SDP supporters to…

Super Eagles and Nottingham Forest forward, Michael Taiwo Awoniyi, has broken silence after he was in a coma due to a surgical operation, Soccernet.ng reports. The 27-year-old collided with the woodwork in Forest’s 2-2 clash against Leicester City and tried to continue. Upon further checks, it was discovered that the situation was critical and he was required to undergo an emergency surgical operation on a ruptured intestine. Awoniyi was then placed into an induced coma, which he’s thankfully now out of, and he’s on his way to full recovery, although it’s highly unlikely he’ll still play this season. Taiwo Awoniyi…

Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command, at the weekend, rescued a middle-aged man, Semiu Ogunniyi, from the den of kidnappers a few days after his abduction in Ikare-Akoko, headquarters of the Akoko North-East Local Council Area of the state. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Wilfred Afolabi, who disclosed this, revealed that one of the suspected kidnappers involved in the abduction of Ogunniyi, Muhammed Babuga, was arrested in the course of the rescue operation, which also involved local hunters in the community. According to Afolabi, the kidnappers had demanded a ransom of ₦14 million for the release of…

The Tinubu Support Group (TSG) and the BATs 4/4 Renewed Hope Agenda movement have pledged to work in synergy to advance President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and galvanise grassroots mobilisation nationwide in support of his 2027 re-election bid. The groups emphasised that unity among supporters of President Tinubu would help counter opposition tactics and deliver optimal results ahead of the next election cycle. Director of the Tinubu Support Group, Dr. Umar Tanko Yakasai, disclosed this in Abuja while receiving the Director-General of the BAT’s 4/4 Renewed Hope Agenda, Elder Daniel Ohiomoba, on a courtesy visit. The visit, themed…

Politics   By Suliyat Tella The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Somolu Local Council, Lagos State, faces heightened tension as party loyalists and stakeholders call on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to intervene in what they describe as an unjust chairmanship selection process. At the centre of the dispute is Bowale Sosimi, a grassroots politician and long-time APC loyalist, who was initially endorsed as the consensus candidate by the local party. However, his name was suddenly dropped in favor of another aspirant, sparking anger and allegations of manipulation. This is not the first time Sosimi has been sidelined. In 2017, his…

Welcome to Soccernet.ng’s live coverage of Nigeria’s U20 Africa Cup of Nations third-place game against the hosts, Egypt, as both sides battle it out for a bronze medal. The 30 June Stadium in Cairo, Egypt, is the venue as the Flying Eagles of Nigeria look to bow out of the AFCON U-20 tournament as the third-highest ranked team in Africa. Aliyu Zubairu’s team have conceded three goals this tournament. The team’s youngest player, Ebenezer Harcourt, who’s also the goalkeeper, was Nigeria’s hero in the quarter-final against Senegal as he saved two penalty kicks in the shootout. Harcourt was subbed off…

Sodiq Ojuroungbe  Public health experts have cautioned against the unhealthy practice of sharing bath towels among family members, warning that it increases the risk of transmitting infectious diseases. They noted that while towel-sharing may seem convenient or harmless, it can become a silent channel for the spread of fungi, bacteria, and viruses, some of which can linger for days in damp, contaminated fabric. Speaking with PUNCH Healthwise, the physicians explained that towels are ideal carriers of microbes because they frequently retain moisture, warmth, dead skin cells, and bodily fluids. They also warned that sharing towels can lead to skin infections and diseases. Dr…

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Mr. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has advised opposition parties to resolve their internal conflicts and anti-democratic practices instead of blaming President Bola Tinubu for recent defections. Speaking in Osogbo on Sunday, Oyintiloye, a former lawmaker representing Obokun State Constituency in the Osun State House of Assembly, predicted that defections from opposition parties, particularly the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), into the APC would continue. He urged opposition parties to focus on internal reforms to prevent further loss of members, saying, “So many defectors claimed that they were sidelined, undermined, unfairly treated by…

Super Eagles and Galatasaray striker, Victor James Osimhen, will be joining a club in the English Premier League after his loan spell in the Turkish Super Lig, Soccernet.ng reports. The 26-year-old left Napoli on a season-long loan to join Okan Buruk’s side after he attempted to force a move way from Antiono Conte’s side. Osimhen’s stint in Galatasaray has yielded positive results as he’s scored 35 goals and provided eight assists in 39 games for the Cim Bom Aslan. He’s currently the most-sought after striker in European football. Craven Cottage, April 20th 2025: Players of Chelsea huddle prior to kick…

The Ward 5 Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ose Local Council Area of Ondo State, Nelson Adepoyigi, who was kidnapped a few days ago, has been killed by his abductors. Adepoyigi, who was shot by the kidnappers over the weekend, had been abducted last Monday at the gate of his residence while returning home.Following his abduction, the kidnappers initially demanded a ₦100 million ransom, but after several rounds of negotiation and pleas, the amount was reduced to ₦5 million. Tragically, Adepoyigi was killed after two community members, Bayode Loco and Isimeri, who volunteered to deliver the ₦5…