By Segun Olatunji The flurry of multiple interventions and demands by Muslim groups in Ogun State for a governor of the Islamic faith in 2027, this past week, did not come as a surprise. The Muslims, just like the people of other faiths, have the right to agitate to occupy the number one political office in Ogun State. They’re part and parcel of the Ogun State environment and marginalising them or any other group in any form is both anti-democratic and anti-development. Of course, this is the time for politicking and all sorts of interests see this period as an…
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The Oyo State governorship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, on Sunday reaffirmed that his ambition to serve the people of Oyo State is driven by a desire to sustain the developmental strides of Governor Seyi Makinde, whom he described as a “talk-and-do leader.” He made this known while hosting executive members of the Secretary Forum from the 33 local government areas of the state at his residence in Ibadan. “Governor Seyi Makinde has done well for Oyo State. I aspire to ensure continuity of this good governance and build on the solid foundation already laid,”…
Veteran Nollywood actor, Patrick Doyle has announced the heartbreaking loss of his newborn daughter, Omayinuwa Harriet. In a post shared on his Facebook page on Sunday, Doyle revealed that the baby passed away on Saturday at about 4:15 p.m just a day after her birth. “Omayinuwa visited us briefly at about 10:40 am on Friday 10th April and returned to heaven on Saturday 11th of April at about 4:15 pm,” he wrote. “Her stay was short but it brought great joy with it. We would have wished for a longer stay, but alas, heaven thought otherwise. “This much we know…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, as claimed it would be difficult to beat Arsenal twice within weeks. Guardiola was speaking after his side thrashed Chelsea 3-0 on Sunday, to go within six points of the Gunners. The top two teams will face each other at the Etihad next Sunday, with City looking to repeat the 2-0 success over Mikel Arteta’s men in the Carabao Cup final. “Beating Arsenal once is so difficult, imagine beating them twice in a few weeks,” Guardiola told reporters. “So we have to rest, prepare and read exactly what we have to do. But I would…
Manchester United legend, Gary Neville, has predicted that Arsenal will still win the Premier League title this season. Speaking on Sky Sports, Neville claimed Mikel Arteta’s men will “crawl over the line”. The Gunners are now only six points clear at the top, after they lost 2-1 to Bournemouth and Pep Guardiola’s men thrashed Chelsea 3-0. Neville has now said that Arsenal are only nervous about winning their first title in a long time. He said: “Arsenal will crawl over the line. I don’t think they’ll get over the line easily, they might even lose next week, but I do…
Manchester City manager, Pep Guardiola, has hailed Arsenal as the best team in England and Europe. Guardiola was speaking to BBC Radio 5 Live, after watching his team dismantle Chelsea 3-0 on Sunday. City pulled off a crucial result in the Premier League title race, thanks to goals from Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guehi and Jeremy Doku. Ahead of Arsenal’s visit this Sunday, City are now six points behind the leaders with a game in hand. But Guardiola has warned that it won’t be an easy match. He said: “We have to talk about what we have to do against a…
Manchester City attacking midfielder, Rayan Cherki, on Sunday, surpassed Manchester United captain, Bruno Fernandes’ double-plus assists this season. The 22-year-old achieved this feat after his impressive display for Manchester City against Chelsea. According to OptaJoe, Cherki has assisted two plus goals in four different matches this season, the most of any Premier League player across all competitions. The France international is one ahead of Fernandes, who has assisted two goals in three different matches for the Red Devils. Also, Cherki is the first player to reach 10 plus assists in his debut Premier League season since former West Ham star…
Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola, has given a reason his team is doing so well at the end of the season. The Premier League season will end next month, and Man City have picked up good form. Guardiola’s side is yet to concede a goal in their last three matches across all competitions. They defeated Arsenal 2-0 in the Carabao Cup final, thrashed Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup quarter-final and also defeated Chelsea 3-0 in the Premier League on Sunday. The Cityzens are six points behind Arsenal on the Premier League table with a game in hand. Speaking on…
Former Manchester United striker, Michael Owen, has made a fresh Premier League title prediction involving Arsenal and Manchester City. Owen believes the Gunners will still win the Premier League tie ahead of Man City despite their recent defeat against Bournemouth. Recall that Arsenal were defeated 2-1 against Bournemouth at Emirates Stadium at the weekend, while Man City thrashed Chelsea 3-0. Mikel Arteta’s side are now six points ahead of City, who have a game in hand. “I think Manchester City have got the slightly more difficult games. They have got Bournemouth away, they have got Everton away,” Owen said as…
Former presidential aspirant, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has joined the African Democratic Congress, citing worsening economic hardship and insecurity in Nigeria. Hayatu-Deen, in a statement on Sunday by his media office, said his decision was driven by growing concerns over the rising cost of living and what he described as a decline in the country’s democratic space. “Like many Nigerians, I want a safer and more prosperous future, but the nation faces fundamental problems that are being ignored,” he said. The former presidential aspirant noted that the hopes of many Nigerians have not been met in recent years. “Every day I hear…