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Osun State Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi, has appealed to politicians and youths across the state to avoid actions capable of disturbing public peace and unity. Adewusi made the appeal on Saturday during the grand finale of the annual Olojo Cultural Festival held in Ile-Ife, Osun State. The event climaxed with the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, adorning the sacred Are Crown. The Ooni, who wears the Are Crown only once a year, was accompanied by a large crowd from his Enuwa Palace to Oke Mogun, where he performed traditional rites replicating the symbolic journey of Oduduwa to the Ogun…

In a spectacular display of global diplomacy, Nigeria’s side event at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) captivated the attention of VVIPs and thought leaders in New York. The event, aptly themed “UNGA 80: Global Partnerships, Local Prosperity: Unlocking Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Blueprint for Sustainable Growth,” was a masterclass in showcasing Nigeria’s achievements and vision for the future. A United Front Chief Emeka Molokwu, Chairman of Renewed Hope USA, set the tone for the event with a stellar welcome address, highlighting the significance of unity between Nigeria’s Diaspora and home-based leadership. Amb. J. K. Adebola, Global Chairman of Renewed Hope…

The recent revelation by the World Health Organisation, WHO, Global Status Report on Road Safety 2023, that Nigeria has one of the highest road crash-related death rates in Africa, at 21.4 deaths per 100,000 population is worrisome. Founder of Kwapda’as Road Safety Demand (KRSD), Justice Monica Dongban Mensem, who cited the report at a press briefing in Abuja, said the country should stem the tide. Mensem also announced that she would host the maiden International Road Crash Victims Africa Conference (IRCVAC) in November to give a stronger voice to Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) victims and their families. “Nigeria has been…

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has ordered a 50 per cent reduction in transport fares for all persons with disabilities using the state-owned Benue Links Nigeria Ltd. Announcing the directive in Makurdi over the weekend, the company’s General Manager, Comrade Alexander Fanafa, said the policy takes effect immediately. The move follows the governor’s recent domestication of the national Disability Act in Benue. Fanafa highlighted the administration’s swift response to the needs of commuters, noting that “the Governor has been responsive and proactive in attending to the transportation needs of the people of Benue and by extension Nigerians who patronise…

Paul Onuachu bagged a brace as Trabzonspor defeated Fatih Karagumruk 4-3 in a thrilling Turkish Super Lig clash on Saturday. It was Trabzonspor’s first win in their last four league encounter. Onuachu scored the Black Sea Storm’s second and third goal of the game. The 31-year-old has so far registered five goals in seven league appearances for Trabzonspor this season. He joined the former Turkish Super Lig champions from Southampton in the summer. Trabzonspor moved to second on the Super Lig standings with 14 points, seven adrift leaders Galatasaray.

Yobe State Police Command said it has arrested four suspected criminals for committing various offences in different parts of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Dungus Abdulkarim, stated this in a statement released on Saturday, indicating that among the suspects was a serial rapist. According to the statement, the 19-year-old suspected serial rapist, Dahiru Ali, specialised in luring his victims with candies. “The Potiskum Divisional Police Headquarters arrested Dahiru Ali, 19, of Hayin Kwari for the alleged defilement of a three-year-old girl in the Mutawassada area of Potiskum. “Further investigation revealed that the suspect had earlier committed a…

Dangote Refinery has resumed sales of Premium Motor Spirit in naira after the intervention of the Federal Government. This was disclosed in an email to customers sighted by DAILY POST on Saturday. The refinery stressed that the development followed the intervention of the Naira for Crude Technical Committee Chairman. “Dear Valued Customer, following the intervention of the Naira for Crude Technical Committee chairman, we are pleased to inform you of the resumption of PMS sales in Naira commencing immediately. “You may kindly proceed to place your orders in Naira for both self-collection and free delivery of PMS to the earlier…

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has suggested why his team defeated Liverpool 2-1 in the Premier League on Saturday. Glasner watched as goals from Ismaïla Sarr and Eddie Nketiah gave Crystal Palace the win over the Reds. Liverpool’s only goal was scored by Federico Chiesa for Arne Slot’s men at Selhurst Park. Speaking in his post-match interview after the game, Glasner said Palace defeated the Premier League champions because his players put in a great performance against the visitors. “We played the best first half since I arrived. We were 1-0 up but teams like Liverpool are able to strike…

Crystal Palace ended Liverpool’s perfect start to this season with a thrilling 2-1 victory on Saturday. The Reds came into the game having won five games on the bounce since the start of the season. But the Premier League champions were overwhelmed in the first half by Palace, who should have scored up to four goals. Instead, Oliver Glasner’s men had only Ismaila Sarr’s goal to show for it at the break. After the break, they failed to double their advantage, before Federico Chiesa came off the bench to level for Liverpool. However, there was late drama, as Eddie Nketiah…

Former Manchester City defender, Micah Richards has blamed two Manchester United players following the Red Devils’ Premier League 3-1 defeat to Brentford on Saturday. Richards also slammed Man United manager, Ruben Amorim over his formation, describing the Portuguese as a ‘stubborn’ manager. Goals from Igor Thiago and Mathias Jensen gave Brentford the victory against United at the Gtech Community Stadium. Benjamin Sesko did score against the hosts as Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty. “It was shambolic,” Richards told BBC Sport. “I still think the system is hampering them. They are not sure where they are meant to be. “In terms…