•Tinubu/VP issue linked to Uzodinma PGF saga•How moves may affect Fubara’s second term chances THIS week has been tagged a crucial week for the Presidency and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who is expected to finally make public his choice of a running mate for the 2027 presidential election. Sources said last week that the dust […]
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Manchester City midfielder, Rodri, has admitted he and his team-mates are waiting for Arsenal to drop points in the Premier League title race.
According to Rodri, they will pounce if the Gunners slip.
With two fixtures to play each, Mikel Arteta’s men sit two points clear of City.
Arsenal host Burnley, before City travel to Bournemouth on Tuesday.
On the last day of the season, Pep Guardiola’s men will welcome Aston Villa and Arsenal are away to Crystal Palace.
“Everything can happen, it’s just we need them [Arsenal] to drop points, it can happen in the next game or in the last game,” Rodri told reporters at Wembley.
“But if I was in their position it is not easy to finish the task. We have to be there pushing until the end.”
EPL: We’re waiting for Arsenal to drop points – Rodri admits
IT still looks like yesterday when, in 1971, the outgoing military governor of the then Western State, Brigadier Robert Adeyinka Adebayo, performed the foundation laying ceremony of the Owo General Hospital which, today, has grown into what is now known and called the Federal Medical Centre, Owo. Adebayo, who ruled over the Western State between […]
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Most results of the All Progressives Congress, APC, House of Representatives primary elections have been announced in Kaduna State.
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen and the son of former Vice Chancellor of Ahmadu Bello University, Prof. Ango Abdullahi emerged winners in the primary elections in their constituents.
Announcing the results at the APC state Secretariat in Kaduna, Chairman of the House of Representatives Primary Election Committee, Yakubu Hosseini, explained that the exercise was conducted in line with the constitution and guidelines of the party.
According to him, “In Zaria Federal Constituency, Abbas Tajuddeen emerged unopposed with 930 votes.”
Hosseini stated that Abbas Tajuddeen, having satisfied the requirements of APC constitution and guidelines and scored the highest number of votes, “is hereby declared the winner of the primary election and is returned elected as the party’s House of Representatives candidate for Zaria Federal Constituency.”
In Kaduna North Federal Constituency, he announced that Samaila Abdul Suleiman emerged victorious with 3,049 votes, thereby defeating Abdulaziz Abubakar Kaka that scored 65 votes and Abubakar Mahmoud who polled 96 votes respectively.
Hosseini announced that, “Samaila Abdul Suleiman, having satisfied the requirements of APC constitutions and guidelines and scored the highest number of votes, is hereby declared the winner of the primary election.”
He stated that Mr. Amos Gwamna Magaji, member representing Zangon Kataf/Jaba Federal Constituency emerged through consensus after polling 1,930 votes.
In Kaura Federal Constituency, he explained that Benjamin Gugong defeated Donatus Mathieu after polling 1,085 votes against 255 votes.
In Kauru Federal Constituency, Hosseini said that Mukhtar Zakari Chawai emerged victorious through consensus with a total votes of 1,750.
For Chikun/Kajuru Federal Constituency, Felix Joseph Bagudu emerged winner with 1,580 votes.
He went further to announce that in Kagarko/Kachia Federal Constituency, Gabriel Salle also emerged victorious after satisfying the requirements of the party, while Daniel Amos was declared winner for Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency.
The emergence of Sadiq Ango Abdullahi, son of elder statesman, Prof. Ango Abdullahi, who scored 920 votes in his constituency’s contest was announced during the exercise.
Other contestants announced included Muhammad Jallo, who scored 1,171 votes, and Bashir Suleiman Juntu, who secured 1,787 votes in their respective constituencies.
Meanwhile, the Kaduna State APC Chairman, Atiku Sanke, formally accepted the results and declared the exercise concluded.
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were also present at the venue with to monitor the exercise. They also confirmed the collated results from the various constituencies.
Abbas, Abdullahi, others emerge victorious as APC concludes House of Reps primaries in Kaduna
Police in Gujarat’s Morbi district, India, have arrested a labourer and his landlord over allegations involving the abuse of the worker’s wife and underage daughter in connection with unpaid house rent.
According to police reports, the family moved to Morbi about six months ago in search of better economic opportunities and rented an apartment for Rs 2,000 monthly.
Investigators said the family later experienced financial hardship and struggled to meet rental obligations.
Authorities alleged that the landlord took advantage of the situation by demanding sexual favours from the labourer’s wife in exchange for waiving the outstanding rent.
Police claimed the husband agreed to the arrangement, after which the landlord repeatedly assaulted the woman.
The investigation further revealed that the abuse later extended to the couple’s minor daughter.
According to local media reports, the child was allegedly taken to different locations, including a property in Tankara, where she was abused by the landlord and another suspect.
The case reportedly came to light after the woman’s maternal grandfather learned about the situation and lodged a complaint with the authorities.
Following the complaint, Morbi Police registered a case under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, BNS, and launched an investigation.
Both the labourer and the landlord were subsequently arrested. Police said the labourer had been remanded in prison custody, while the landlord was placed in one-day police custody for further questioning.
Authorities also confirmed that a third suspect linked to the case remains at large, adding that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the individual, according to India Today.
Indian man allegedly allows landlord abuse wife, minor daughter over unpaid rent
Professor Julius Ihonvbere, the Majority Leader of the House of Representatives, has been defeated in the Progressives Congress House of Representatives primary election for the Owan Federal Constituency.
The election conducted on Saturday had former Commissioner for Mining, Hon Andrew Ijegbai as winner.
The result was announced shortly after the exercise by the returning officer is the election, Kelvin Muhammed.
According to Vanguard, the former commissioner scored 3695 votes to defeat the incumbent lawmaker, who scored 1,005 votes.
In his response, Ijegbai commended the party executive for embarking on a transparent exercise and promised to represent the people well if elected at the general election.
“The scores are as follows, Honorable Andrew Ijegbia scored 3,695 votes. Honorable Abdul Oroh scored 1,740 votes while Professor Julius Ihonvbere scored 1,005 votes.
“Honourable Folly scored 505 votes. Barrister Scot scored 642 votes. Total vote cast is 7,587 and the winner of this contest which is the primary is Hon. Andrew Ijegbai”, the returning officer said.
Ogun State Commissioner for Women’s Affairs Hon Adijat Adeleye on Saturday secured APC nomination to contest the 2027 House of Representatives election
Here is her thank you message to her Constituency on the nomination
“My heart is filled with gratitude as I sincerely appreciate all our Apex Leaders, party elders, ward executives, women, youths, and all loyal party faithfuls across Ifo and Ewekoro Local Government Areas for the overwhelming support, love, and unity displayed during today’s affirmation exercise.
The peaceful and successful outcome of the exercise is a reflection of our shared believe in unity, fairness, progress, and the enduring strength of our great party, All Progressives Congress (APC). Your sacrifices, prayers, encouragement, and commitment to this journey remain deeply valued and appreciated.
I am truly humbled by the trust and confidence reposed in me and I do not take this rare show of solidarity for granted. I sincerely appreciate our respected leaders and stakeholders who stood firmly for peace, cohesion, and the collective interest of Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency.
As we move into the next phase together, I urge us all to remain united, hopeful, peaceful, and steadfast in our shared commitment to building a Constituency where every voice is heard and every community feels represented.
May God continue to bless and reward you all abundantly.”
MEN in Russia are voluntarily mutilating their ears to get the so-called ‘cauliflower’ look associated with MMA fighters to instill fear in others, the country’s media reported. Cauliflower ear (auricular hematoma) is a well-documented permanent deformity commonly associated with blunt trauma from contact and combat sports like boxing, MMA, wrestling, or rugby. It occurs when […]
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TUNBOSUN OGUNDARE in this report feels the pulse of parents, education experts and psychologist on the impact of children being overloaded with too homework by their teachers. TO see parents taking to their social media handles to rant and accuse teachers of giving their children excess homework is not new. The practice indeed, has become […]
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Spain international, Marc Cucurella may depart from Chelsea prior to Xabi Alonso’s appointment as the manager of the Blues.
According to reports from Spain, Barcelona intends to intensify discussions regarding the acquisition of the left-back.
Cucurella is nearing the conclusion of his fourth season at Chelsea, having transferred from Brighton in 2022 for a fee of £60 million.
The 27-year-old, who developed through Espanyol’s academy before his move to Barcelona, has emerged as one of Chelsea’s key players during a challenging season in which the team risks missing out on European competition entirely.
Chelsea has now finalized an agreement to hire Xabi Alonso as their new manager, with the 44-year-old set to assume his role in July.
Nevertheless, Metro reports that Alonso might be without one of Chelsea’s experienced players in the locker room next season, as Barcelona is expected to negotiate a deal for Cucurella in the coming week.
During an appearance on the Solo para Cules podcast, El Chiringuito’s Jota Jordi suggested that Cucurella is likely to return to La Liga this summer, with Barcelona and Atletico Madrid identified as the defender’s two potential destinations.
EPL: Chelsea’s standout player to leave Stamford Bridge before Alonso’s arrival