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Ogun State Government, on Monday, dismissed the allegation that it stopped the constituency projects being executed by Gbenga Daniel, the senator representing Ogun East in the National Assembly, out of spite. It declared that Daniel’s projects in some areas were stopped because they were substandard and did not meet Federal Government specifications, adding that the government has a constitutional right to ensure that projects were done appropriately and in consonance with standards. The government, which made this declaration in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Strategy, Hon Kayode Akinmade, said the contractors doing…

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has emphasized that his achievements, not propaganda, would speak for him in 2027.‎‎Speaking during a media parley in Umuahia, Otti vowed never to be distracted by those seeking attention.‎‎He expressed regret over opponents using malicious propaganda against his administration due to their desperation for power.‎‎The governor said since taking office, he has issued over 10,562 Certificates of Occupancy to property owners. ‎He also noted that his administration plans extensive road construction and reconstruction, with mandates for completion before the dry season ends.‎‎Otti said: “We will continue to pay attention to governance. And governance is…

The Northern States Governors’ Forum and Northern Traditional Leaders Council are currently in an emergency meeting at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Kaduna, amid escalating security concerns across the region. The leaders are deliberating on the surge in banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, and farmer-herder clashes that have claimed hundreds of lives and displaced thousands in recent months. The closed-door session, chaired by the Forum’s Chairman and Gombe State Governor, Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya, and Sultan of Sokoto, Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar III, on the traditional side is focused almost entirely on the deteriorating security situation in Northern Nigeria. DAILY POST reports that insecurity in…

Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Foreign Affairs and Protocol, Ademola Oshodi, has defended his principal’s list of ambassadorial nominees. Oshodi cited the cases of US President, Donald Trump and the British government also making controversial decisions. He insisted that Tinubu’s select reflect what he believes is best for Nigeria. Oshodi made these comments while speaking on Channels Television’s programme, Morning Brief, on Monday. He said: “Whether it’s Donald Trump sending his friends as ambassadors, or the British government posting Peter Mandelson to Washington despite controversies, it is the nature of the business. “I’m not saying we should…

The Presidency has criticised former President, Olusegun Obasanjo and other government critics, accusing them of trying to undermine President Bola Tinubu’s efforts to tackle terrorism. Sunday Dare, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, issued a statement on Sunday titled, “Between Tinubu’s Capability and the Ignobility of Pseudo Statesmanship.” He said Obasanjo and “habitual presidential aspirants” were wrongly portraying the Tinubu administration as unable to protect Nigerians. Dare said their criticisms ignore how widespread terrorist threats are and described their comments as capitulation” rather than true statesmanship. In recent weeks, Obasanjo, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, and other…

Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca has singled out the likes of Robert Sanchez and Reece James for putting in a ‘special performance’ against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday. Maresca watched as Chelsea earned a hard-fought point against the Gunners at Stamford Bridge. Maresca’s side started the game as the better of the two teams, but suffered a huge blow before the break as they were reduced to ten men following Moises Caicedo’s red card. However, Maresca was pleased with both Sanchez and James for their very good display against Mikel Arteta’s side. Goals from Trevor Chalobah and Mikel Merino…

Wikki Tourists technical adviser, Abdullahi Maikaba, says that his team will learn from their defeat to Bendel Insurance. The Bauchi Elephants lost 3-0 to Bendel Insurance at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium on Saturday. Chinedu Nwosu, Dung Emmanuel and Emmanuel Akpan grabbed the goals for Bendel Insurance. “After each game there are winners and learners, we will use this as a learning opportunity,” Maikaba remarked. Wikki Tourists dropped to 12th position on the league table with 20 points. They will be up against with Ikorodu City at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium next weekend.

Crown FC head coach, Raheem Tajudeen, has commended Abia Comets display despite their narrow loss in Ogbomosho. The visitors suffered a 1-0 defeat to Crown FC at the Soun Stadium on Saturday. Tajudeen admitted that Abia Comets gave his team a tough run in the game. “They have a very good team. Last season, they drew us here, but this season, by God’s grace, we won,” Tajudeen told OyoSportsNews. “We have trained during this type of weather before, and the players are used to it. That’s why we were able to contain the pressure.” Crown FC will take on Beyond…

Chelsea boss, Enzo Maresca has claimed that his team is better than last season. According to the Italian gaffer, the Blues are closer in terms of the Premier League title race this season. Maresca, who spoke at his post-match interview after Chelsea’s Premier League 1-1 draw with Arsenal on Sunday, said the Premier League west London club is in the right direction. Recall that two goals from Trevor Chalobah and Mikel Arteta ensured both Chelsea and Arsenal played a draw at Stamford Bridge. “We are better than last season. We are closer,” Maresca said after the game. “We will see…

Villagers in Maikujera and Gidan Boy communities of Sokoto State confronted a group of bandits on Friday, killing two of them and recovering stolen livestock. The gunmen had earlier rustled cattle from Kabunga village in Kware Local Government Area and were moving toward Bakura town in Zamfara State when the villagers intercepted them. According to the report, brave youths from the two communities engaged the bandits in what was described as a “fierce gun battle,” managing to recover cattle, rams and camels. Some of the bandits were killed, while others escaped with gunshot wounds. The recovered animals were handed over…