Today's Headlines: No private meeting between Governor Adeleke, Makinde – Osun gov’s aide, Family head shot dead in Cross River community over alleged killing of youth.
No private meeting between Governor Adeleke, Makinde – Osun gov’s aide
According to Daily Post, The Osun State Government has denied that there was a private meeting between Governor Ademola Adeleke and his Oyo State counterpart, Seyi Makinde in Abuja.
It also added that the interactions between both men were in public and that insinuations of infighting among functionaries of both governments were the handiwork of those profiting from the lack of substantive leadership for the party in the zone.
The state government in a signed statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed on Monday revealed that at no point did Governor Adeleke have any private talk with his Oyo State counterpart.
According to the statement, “Governor Adeleke had visited the Oyo State Governor’s lodge to see the newly renovated Oyo State Government House, as Osun State government is embarking on a similar renovation of Osun Government House located within Asokoro.
“It was also an opportunity for both leaders to review the states’ relationship and chart a path to strengthen the Peoples Democratic Party within the South West zone including the issue of filling the vacancy existing within the party zonal leadership.
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Family head shot dead in Cross River community over alleged killing of youth.
According to Daily Post, Young men said to be leaders of Ipong Youths Council led by one Sunday Aniah have shot dead Adie Ungwugwaye, the family head of Bebuatswan village in Obudu LGA, in Cross River State.
The incident happened, Sunday afternoon.
The youth leaders alleged that the elders were responsible for the death of one youth, Richard Unimke from the same community.
Sunday Aniah, who is said to be the vice president of Ipong Youth Council came all the way from neighbouring Kakum village.
The young man, Richard Unimke was said to be riding his bike around his neighbourhood in Bebuatswan village on July 31, 2023, but collided with a herd of cattle.
He was rushed to a nearby private hospital and was discharged after some days.
His condition was reported to have deteriorated on getting home and he was taken back to the same hospital on Sunday, where he reportedly died.
Sources in the community disclosed that young men, possibly friends to the deceased, said to be leaders of Ipong Youths Council from neighbouring Kakum village suspected that Unimke was killed diabolically.
BREAKING: Confusion hits Senate over Keyamo’s ministerial screening.
According to Daily Post, The Senate has been hit by controversy over the screening of Festus Keyamo, a ministerial nominee.
The confusion has led the Chamber to dissolve into executive session after the Senate leader, Senator Bamidele Opeyemi moved the motion
Before the pandemonium, the nominee was asked to address the Chamber to explain his profile and give reasons why he should be a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
After his address, Senator Darlington Nwokocha (Labour Party) representing Abia Central Senatorial District raised a point of Order.
He drew the attention of the Senate to some infractions by the Ministerial nominee against the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, when he was the Minister of State for Employment, Labour and Productivity.
The Lawmaker explained how the nominee blocked the Reps Committee from carrying out its oversight function on the sum of N52 billion released to his Ministry.
2023 WWC: England coach Wiegman reflects on tough win against Super Falcons.
According to Daily Post, England head coach, Sarina Wiegman has acknowledged the Super Falcons made things difficult for her side but praised their enduring spirit in the game.
The Three Lionesses were pinned back for most of the game.
Their task was made more difficult after Lauren James was sent off on 87 minutes.
Wiegman’s side rarely threatened their opponent in extra time but put up a resolute display at the back.
In the end, it was the European champions that claimed a 4-2 penalty shootout win.
The Dutchman hailed his players for their strong character in the game.
“Lots of things are going through my head but the first thing is we stuck together as a team. It was a very, very hard game, then we had a red card and made it through extra time and then penalties, and how we did that as a team, we just kept going,” Wiegman was quoted by FIFA.com.
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