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The Osun State Government has warned that local government chairmen elected under the All Progressives Congress (APC) platform, who claim possession of all local government secretariats in the state, will be held accountable for any missing items from the council offices. The warning was issued by the State Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, during a radio programme on Saturday monitored by The Guardian in Osogbo. Alimi accused the APC chairmen, who reportedly occupy the local government secretariats, of removing government property and stressed that the government would compel them to account for every missing item. He further…

The last time that Trabzonspor won the Turkish Super Lig, they were led by Super Eagles forward Anthony Nwakaeme, and this summer, they are looking to sign another Super Eagles star to spearhead their push for the title next season, Soccernet.ng reports. Nwakaeme contributed 13 goals and 10 assists to help Trabzonspor win the league in 2022. But since then, things have gone downhill for them. They have finished 6th, 3rd, and 7th in the Super Lig in the past three seasons, as Galatasaray have dominated all three. However, the Black Sea Storm are looking to switch things up next…

Idowu Abdullahi The Consumer Advocacy for Food Safety and Nutrition Initiative has called for the deployment of scientific tools and evidence-based practices to tackle the growing challenge of food safety in Nigeria. CAFSANI made the call in a statement on Saturday to commemorate the 2025 World Food Safety Day, themed “Food Safety: Science in Action.” The event is marked globally every June 7 to raise awareness about the importance of safe food in protecting public health. CAFSANI, in the statement signed by its Founder and President, Professor Olugbenga Ogunmoyela, noted that this year’s theme highlights the critical role that science,…

Head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Eric Chelle, has lauded relentless Super Eagles and FC Nantes attacker, Moses Simon, Soccernet.ng reports. The 29-year-old made his 81st appearance for Nigeria in the friendly clash against Russia yesterday evening. He’s scored 10 goals and provided 15 assists for the Super Eagles. Moses Simon’s feat is no child’s play, and drew praise from Eric Chelle who described the fleet-footed winger as someone who always does his best to help the team. Nigeria defender Benjamin Fredrick and Moses Simon celebrate after winning the Unity Cup after the final match between Jamaica and…

The Cross River State Government has decried the illegal occupation of public assets in Ikom and pledged immediate and decisive action. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Asset Management and Recovery, Barr. Gilbert Agbor, led a high-level inspection tour of several government facilities across the Ikom Local Government Area, expressing strong disapproval over the unauthorized takeover of public lands and buildings.According to Agbor, the encroachments were carried out by individuals who had previously worked in the establishments they now illegally occupy. “This is not just a violation of the law—it is a betrayal of public trust,” Barr. Agbor stated.…

The Abia State Chairman of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Mr. Don Norman Obinna, has called on Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party to quickly join the new coalition of political parties being formed in the country. He stated that the ADC has officially been adopted as the platform for the coalition. He made this known at a weekend meeting in Umuahia, the Abia state capital, tagged the “ADC Convergence of Coalition Partners,” themed “StrengtheningAlliances for a Better Nigeria,” where he served as the Chief Convener. The banner listed Senator for Abia Central, Chief Austin Akobundu of the PDP,…

Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman now has a new coach at Atalanta, following the departure of Gian Pero Gasperini at the end of the season, Soccernet.ng reports. Gasperini just exited Atalanta at the end of his contract after an impressive eight-year stint that saw him raise the level of the club from a mid-table club to consistent European football contenders. La Dea tried to get him to get him to pen an extension, but he ultimately chose to join Serie A rivals Roma. However, Atalanta have now announced Ivan Juric is their new manager. Although he was just sacked from…

In SummaryA country’s healthcare and social situation can be judged by how high or low its infant mortality rates are. They track the number of infants who die before turning one year old, every 1,000 births which tells us about the health challenges for newborns and their families.Some African countries face serious childhood mortality because they have poor health care which is linked to continued conflict or political troubles.While Northern and Southern countries have managed to considerably decrease the number of infant deaths in the last few years, Central and West African countries are majorly the ones leading this.Deep Dive!!The…

• Commissioner ResignsAkwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, on Friday, finally decamped from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) at an event held with media restriction in Uyo, saying he took the decision to provide support for Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who is from the state, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The event was witnessed by the Senate President, represented by his wife, Mrs. Ekaette Unoma Akpabio; Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Governors’ Forum and Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodinma, and his Cross River State counterpart, Governor Bassey Otu. It was gathered…

Lara Adejoro The Governing Board of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria has approved the appointment of Prof. Temitope Esan, as the eight College Registrar of the National Postgraduate College of Nigeria. The appointment is for a four-year term, according to the information on the college’s website on Saturday. Esan is a Professor of Prosthodontics at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and holds a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (B.ChD, 1992) from OAU, and a Fellowship in Dental Surgery (FMCDS, 2001) from the NPMCN. “His pursuit of advanced clinical training led him to Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan, where he undertook…