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Wolves manager Gary O’Neil has shared his thoughts on Mauricio Pochettino’s unexpected departure from Chelsea, expressing confidence in the Blues’ resurgence next season. Pochettino, who took the helm at Chelsea for the 2023-24 season, left the club on Tuesday after leading them to a respectable sixth-place finish. Reports indicate that the split was amicable, with no lingering animosity between the parties. Reflecting on the situation, O’Neil expressed surprise at Pochettino’s exit, acknowledging the solid foundation the Argentine had built during his tenure. He believes that Chelsea will thrive under new leadership next season. Speaking to Sky Sports, O’Neil remarked, “You…
The price of Automotive Gas Oil, popularly called diesel, produced by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has increased from N940/litre to N1,100/litre due to the crash of the naira against the United States dollar, it was gathered on Tuesday. Recall that on April 24, 2024, The PUNCH reported that the Dangote refinery announced a further reduction in the prices of diesel and aviation fuel to N940/litre and N980/litre respectively. Earlier, precisely on April 17, The PUNCH reported that the Dangote refinery listened to the calls of oil marketers regarding a reduction in the price of diesel, as the refinery…
A combined team of security men in Kwara State have rescued 12 people, among whom is a two-year-old child. It was gathered that 11 market women, who went to Oke-Ode market in Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State last Wednesday, were waylaid and abducted at Oyi Bridge in Yaaru/Olayinka village by kidnappers along Ajase-ipo/Oke-Ode Road, while they were returning from the market. Oyin-Zubair said: “The gallantry and steadfastness of hunters/vigilante on the successful rescue of all abductees in last Wednesday’s kidnapping along Ajassepo/Okeode Rd by Oyi Bridge between Yaru-Olayinka in Ifelodun council of the state is commendable State…
Activist and political analyst Atiku Abubakar has said that President Bola Tinubu inherited a nation in disarray, economically, politically and security-wise. He said this during an interview on Arise Television’s News Day, insisting the president is on track and requires time to address the issues inherited from the previous administration. According to him: “The President, in my opinion, has done well. This is because he met a country in disarray, economically, politically and security-wise. But he has been able to put things in proper perspective, even though we expect him to do some more. But in my opinion, the…
Operatives of the Kwara State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, have arrested 31 suspects for alleged drug-related offences. The command also recovered 270 kilograms of different types of drugs during a three-day operation. The state commander of the agency, Mohammed Ibrahim, disclosed this while addressing operatives of the command to commence the second phase of the special operation tagged “Operation Gbalumo/Operation Tap Root” at the command’s headquarters in Ilọrin. He said the command, in collaboration with the state government, had commenced the special operation to ensure drug demand and supply were reduced to the minimum. Ibrahim…
A former National Vice Chairman, Northwest, of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Salihu Moh. Lukman, has blasted his party for dashing the hopes of Nigerians in the last nine years. In a statement on Tuesday, while restating his membership of the party, Lukman said the worst part of the situation is that “we have elected governments, virtually at all levels, performing worse than military rulers.” He noted that 25 years after the advent of democracy in 1999, the welfare condition of Nigerians is unarguably worse, while unemployment and poverty indices have increased. His words, “Poor management of national resources…
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused Labour Party, LP, and Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidates in the 2023 election, Peter Obi and Atiku Abubakar, of desperation, following their recent meeting. This was disclosed in a statement signed by APC national publicity secretary Felix Morka, on Tuesday. Reacting to several speculations concerning Obi’s recent visit to Atiku, the party stated that the duo are united by their mutual desperation to be President of Nigeria and their ignoble disdain for President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The statement reads in part, “Atiku and Obi are united by their mutual desperation to be…
The 1 Division Nigerian Army says its troops have neutralised seven insurgents and recovered weapons and motorcycles in Kaduna. This is contained in a statement issued by Lt-Col. Musa Yahaya, the Acting Deputy Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Division Nigerian Army, on Monday in Kaduna. Yahaya said, “Troops of 1 Division Nigerian Army deployed at a blocking position at Udawa carried out a fighting patrol along Udawa – Kurebe road on May 19.” According to him, during the aggressive patrol, troops made contact with insurgents and terrorists’ elements and engaged them with a heavy volume of fire leading to the…
The guava tree, scientifically known as Psidium guajava L., is native to Latin America. However, many tropical and subtropical regions worldwide have embraced the goodness of guava and now grow the fruit tree in their area. Guava trees bear a vibrant fruit rich in fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants.1 These vital nutrients offer several evidence-based health benefits through their role in blood sugar control, heart health, weight management, and immunity. Guava fruits have an oval shape and are light green or yellow. Their leaves are often used in herbal teas and dietary supplements, but they also contain edible seeds. Many people…
Amedical doctor and founder of MedContour Services Ltd., Dr. Anuoluwapo Adepoju, who conducted a failed plastic surgery that resulted in the death of one Nneka Onwuzuligbo in 2020, has been convicted by the Federal High Court sitting in Lagos. Former Director-General of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Babatunde Irukera, who disclosed this in a tweet yesterday, wrote: “Today is a day of pride for me that I personally prosecuted Anu Adepoju and her medical practice. Though I’ve left, the case has ended in a conviction strengthening the accountability framework for all in society, professionals or otherwise. This…