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The Ajumose Marines, a body of political appointees who served under the late former Governor of Oyo State, Abiola Ajimobi, between 2011 and 2019, have expressed their condolences to the Ajimobi and Kola-Daisi families over Bisola Kola-Daisi’s death. The PUNCH reports that Bisola died on Thursday morning at the age of 42 in the United Kingdom during a brief illness. The former Secretary to the State Government, Olalekan Alli, in a statement by the former Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Toye Arulogun in Ibadan, the state capital, further expressed the pervading shock and dismay amongst members upon hearing the sad news. Speaking on behalf…

The Lesotho Football Association have reportedly withdrawals their complaint to FIFA about South Africa fielding an ineligible player for their 2026 World Cup Qualifiers last Friday.  South Africa have been doing well in the World Cup Qualifiers as they sit first in Group C with 13 points, five points ahead of Rwanda, who sit second. However, they appear to have hit a snag, as it was discovered that in their game against Lesotho, they used Teboho Mokoena – who was supposed to be ineligible – due to an accumulation of yellow cards. According to a previous report from Soccernet.ng, Lesotho…

Chima Azubuike The Saif Advocacy Foundation has raised concerns over the high rate of maternal and neonatal deaths in Gombe State, attributing it to the lack of access to antenatal care for pregnant women. Speaking on Wednesday, the foundation’s Programme Officer, Farida Mohammed, harped on the need for men to support their wives to benefit from ANC. Mohammed, who spoke during a media parley on community engagement on maternal newborn health and sexual reproductive health, funded by the Clinton Health Access Initiative, called for collaboration between religious and traditional leaders to spread the importance. She said, “It’s unfortunate the project…

In a bid to ensure a safe and peaceful Eid-el-Fitr celebration, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Kwara State Command, has deployed 2,800 personnel across the state to protect critical national assets and ensure public safety. In a statement on Thursday by the Public Relations Officer of NSCDC Kwara Command, ASC Ayoola Michael, the Kwara State Commandant, Dr Umar Mohammed, stated, “The personnel have been strategically deployed across all 16 local government areas, with priority given to high-risk zones, including black spots, flashpoints, vulnerable locations, and areas prone to criminal activities. “The specialised tactical teams and intelligence operatives have…

Few rivalries in Turkish football carry the weight of Galatasaray vs. Besiktas. When these two Istanbul giants clash, the stakes are always high, but this Saturday’s showdown at the Tüpraş Stadyumu comes with an added layer of intrigue. Two of the league’s most lethal strikers — Victor Osimhen and Ciro Immobile — will go head-to-head, each carrying the hopes of their respective teams. Osimhen, Galatasaray’s Nigerian goal machine, is in unstoppable form, leading the Süper Lig scoring charts with 20 goals. Meanwhile, Besiktas’ Italian hitman, Immobile, remains a clinical presence despite his advancing years, having found the net 11 times…

Activist politician and former African Action Congress, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore on Thursday, said he rejected the offer to work with former president, Goodluck Jonathan. According to him, he rejected the offer due to the calibre of people under Jonathan’s administration. He disclosed this in an interview on ‘State of the Nation’ with Leadership TV. “When Goodluck became president, he sent a man to come look for me in Breton with money, but I declined, telling him I cannot work with the people under his administration,” Sowore said. He explained that he had been close to a friend who was…

Senate President Godswill Akpabio says President Bola Ahmed Tinubu can rest assured that his second term in office is guaranteed, notwithstanding the ongoing plot by the opposition to unseat him in the 2027 poll. Speaking during the special Iftar/Lent dinner organized by the Progressive Governors Forum (PGF) aimed at strengthening fellowship and deepening bonds of unity among governors, National Assembly members, ministers, top government functionaries, and the leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja on Wednesday night, he expressed optimism that the APC would also sweep more elective seats across the country in the 2027 poll.…

A bill seeking to return Nigeria to the parliamentary system of government passed second reading at the House of Representatives on Thursday. The bill seeks to establish the office of the Prime Minister as Head of Government and the President as Head of State. The proposed legislation was among the 32 constitutional amendment bills passed by the lawmakers during a plenary session presided over by Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda and 59 others, seeks to alter the 1999 Constitution to introduce a parliamentary framework that will shift executive authority from the…

Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has taken full responsibility for his error that led to Zimbabwe’s dramatic late equaliser in Nigeria’s 1-1 draw on Tuesday, Soccernet.ng reports. The result, which leaves Nigeria’s qualification hopes in jeopardy, has sparked criticism of the experienced centre-back, who was caught out of position in the build-up to Zimbabwe’s goal. The Al-Kholood defender struggled to contain Zimbabwe’s attack, and his lapse in concentration left goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali with no chance as the visitors snatched a vital point. Nigeria Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong. Photo by IMAGO Zimbabwe substitute Tawanda Chirewa ghosted past Troost-Ekong in stoppage…

Lara Adejoro To reduce the rising cases of hypertension among Nigerians, the Federal Government has launched the National Guideline for Sodium Reduction to prevent the adverse health consequences of excessive sodium intake. Speaking at the launch in Abuja on Wednesday, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Salako, said the guideline is timely as research shows that the average salt intake in Nigeria far exceeds the World Health Organisation’s recommended limit. Salako, who was represented by the Director, Food and Drug Services Department at the ministry, Olubunmi Aribeana, stated that excessive consumption of sodium is directly…