Author: Olukayode Oke

Ondo State House of Assembly says it has given the state Deputy Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, a seven-day ultimatum to respond to the corruption allegations against him. The Chairman, Ondo State House of Assembly Committee on Information, Oshati Olatunji, stated this during an interview on Channels TV’s Politics Today. The House of Assembly had said that it had begun the process of removing the deputy governor. The House accused Lucky Aiyedatiwa of gross misconduct while in office as the acting governor when Governor Rotimi Akeredolu was on three-month sick leave abroad. Olatunji said, “There are allegations against the deputy governor bordering…

The Lagos State Police Command on Friday disclosed that it had an agreement with the organisers of the candlelight procession for the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji popularly called MohBad, to end the event at 8 pm. The command was reacting to accusations making the rounds that it dispersed Nigerians who converged to honour the deceased singer with tear gas. But the command in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Ben Hundeyin said the organisers ended the candlelight procession that was held at Muri Okunola, Victoria Island, as agreed. “It was clearly stated for the avoidance of doubt that in…

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has signed a new five-year contract. The Norway midfielder, 24, has scored 27 goals and contributed 15 assists in 112 appearances for the Gunners. Odegaard joined the club from Real Madrid permanently in August 2021 for about £30m following an initial loan. “Signing a new contract was a really easy decision for me for lots of reasons,” Odegaard said. “Mainly what we are doing right now as a club is special, and I want to be a part of that. “I’m really excited for what’s to come here. I’ve found a place where I can be really settled…

Bandits on Friday morning abducted an unspecified number of students from the Federal University of Gusau. The bandits in large numbers were also said to have invaded the Sabon-Gida community of the Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Daily Trust gathered that three students’ hostels were attacked and all the students were carted away by the bandits during the attack. The bandits were said to have been engaged by troops of the Nigerian Army in a fierce gun battle, but they escaped with the victims. Sources in Sabon-Gida told Channels TV that the gunmen invaded the community around 3…

Mohammed Kudus scored his first West Ham goal as the Europa Conference League holders came from behind to beat Serbian side Backa Topola in the opening game of their Europa League group campaign. The Hammers enjoyed one of the finest nights in their history back in June when they beat Fiorentina in Prague to win the Conference League. But they were given an early taste of the challenge facing them following their elevation to the continent’s second-tier competition. The visitors, also known as TSC, were disciplined, determined and handed the chance of a famous win by an awful error from…

Liverpool came from behind to beat LASK Linz as they made a winning start to their Europa League campaign. LASK midfielder Florian Flecker struck a brilliant opener from the edge of the area on 19 minutes for the Austrians. Darwin Nunez equalised from the penalty spot after Luis Diaz was fouled, before Diaz himself scored the winner from debutant Ryan Gravenberch’s cross. Second half substitute Mohamed Salah added a third goal late on for Jurgen Klopp’s side to seal victory. Klopp made 11 changes to the Liverpool team which started against Wolves in their previous fixture. The impact of those…

Liverpool are back in unfamiliar territory on Thursday evening as they take on LASK in Austria to begin their Europa League journey. A disappointing Premier League campaign for the Reds last time out saw them finish fifth which means they’ll be competing in the Europa League for the first time since Jurgen Klopp’s debut season on Merseyside. LASK have started the season brightly, although they are very much expected to compete with Sturm Gruz for ‘best of the rest’ status behind dominant RB Salzburg in the Austrian Bundesliga. A play-off victory over Bosnian outfit Zrinjski Mostar ensured LASK progressed into…

Lagos State Police has arrested the nurse who allegedly gave late Nigerian musician Ilerioluwa Olademeji Aloba, aka MohBad, an injection before his death. According to a police source, investigators discovered that the musician was beaten by the same persons who constantly harassed and threatened him after his show at Ikorodu. He was alleged to have suffered injuries as a result of the beating, prompting him to seek the care of a nurse at home. MohBad began convulsing after receiving injections, one of which was said to be an anti-tetanus shot. A tetanus shot is a toxoid vaccine that protects against tetanus, a potentially fatal bacterial infection. When he returned home, he complained of stomach pains, so a nurse was summoned to treat him.” One of the injections he received was an anti-tetanus shot. After the treatment, he began…

The Lagos State Police Command along with some health officials have concluded the exhumation of the corpse of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba popularly known as Mohbad. The singer died on September 12, 2023, and was buried in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, the next day. His death had elicited outcry from his fans who had since taken to the streets in Lagos, Ogun States and other parts of the country, urging the police to fish out his killers. After his death, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, ordered a forensic Investigation to unravel cause of the death. Following the…

The Abia State government has issued a directive mandating the retirement of permanent secretaries, directors, and heads of departments after serving a maximum of eight years in their respective offices. The announcement, contained in a circular issued by the Head of Service, Joy Maduka, signifies a significant step in the government’s ongoing reforms aimed at revitalising the state’s public service. Titled “Tenure of office for permanent secretaries, directors, and heads of non-ministerial departments,” the directive takes immediate effect, superseding all previous circulars on the matter. According to the circular, the responsibility for adhering to this new policy falls upon the affected officers,…

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has admitted the Reds are looking to win the Europa League, confessing they “did not deserve” a spot in this season’s Champions League. A bitterly disappointing 2022/23 campaign saw Liverpool fail to qualify for the Champions League for the first time since 2016/17, forcing Jurgen Klopp’s side to accept a place in the Europa League – a competition which brings famously gruelling travel schedules and an increased number of games. Their campaign kicks off against Austrian side LASK on Thursday, before which Van Dijk made it clear Liverpool are looking to go all the way. “We all…

Super Eagles of Nigeria dropped from 39th to 40th place in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola world ranking. The latest ranking was released on Thursday, 21 September on FIFA’s website. Despite hammering Sao Tome and Principe 6-0, in their final 2023 AFCON qualifier, the result did not have any positive effect on the ranking. In Africa, the Eagles are currently sixth behind Morocco (1st), Senegal (2nd), Tunisia (3rd), Algeria (4th) and Egypt (5th). Following a 1-0 triumph over Ecuador and 3-0 away success against Bolivia in their opening FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, Argentina tighten their grip at the summit of…