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A coalition of civil society groups based in Osun State, The Osun Masterminds, on Monday, accused Governor Ademola Adeleke of indiscriminate appointment of aides. The coalition also warned the governor against giving assent to a recently passed bill, proposing an increase in salary for public officeholders in the state. Addressing journalists in Osogbo, the Executive Director of the group, Prof Wasiu Oyedokun-Alli, said he was disappointed with the large retinue of governor’s aides. He said the fact that the state House of Assembly would still consider increasing the salaries of political officeholders, especially when the revenue available to the government…

Enzo Maresca, Kieran McKenna and Thomas Frank have all won promotion to the Premier League as managersChelsea have drawn up an early shortlist of managerial options, which includes Ipswich Town’s Kieran McKenna, Leicester City’s Enzo Maresca and Brentford’s Thomas Frank.The Blues are in search of a replacement for Mauricio Pochettino after he left the club by mutual consent on Tuesday.Contact has been made with McKenna, 38 – who won promotion from the Championship with Ipswich Town this season – but there is competition from Brighton, who are looking to replace Roberto de Zerbi.Manchester United are also reportedly interested in McKenna,…

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The Independent National Electoral Commission, on Monday, resumed continuous voter registration in Edo and Ondo states, in preparation for the off-cycle governorship elections. The elections are scheduled for September 21, 2024, in Edo and November 16, 2024, in Ondo. The National Commissioner and Chairman of the Information and Voter Education Committee, INEC, Sam Olumekun, in a statement on Monday, announced that the CVR began at 397 centres across the two states on Monday. The PUNCH reports that following the severe flooding at the INEC headquarters in Edo State, after the rain on Friday, May 24, the commission announced a change…

BBC Teach > Super Movers > KS1 MathsThis video can not be playedThe Queens Park Football Club mascot, Webster the Spider has a song and movement routine to help students learn the 10 times table.This is a great refresher and will get them physically active too.The 5 Times Table. videoThe 5 Times TableThe Posh Pooch has a song and movement routine to help students learn the 5 times table.The 6 Times Table with Fred the Red. videoThe 6 Times Table with Fred the RedManchester United's mascot, Fred the Red has a song and movement routine to help students learn the…

Inter Miami welcome Atlanta United as they aim to extend their unbeaten run, so let’s look at some Inter Miami vs Atlanta United predictions. The hosts have only lost twice in the league and remain top of the MLS Eastern Conference, thanks to last Sunday’s 2-1 over Vancouver Whitecaps. Atlanta are winless in the last five games and need to bounce back after their home defeat against Los Angeles FC. Read our tips and predictions for Thursday’s game at the ‘Lockhart Stadium’. Inter Miami vs Atlanta United Predictions & Tips Inter Miami Asian Handicap  -1 – 1.82 with bet365 Under…

Manchester City are the holders of the Champions LeagueThe Premier League seems likely to pick up a fifth Champions League spot next season thanks to West Ham's victory over Freiburg in the Europa League last 16.David Moyes' team lost the first leg 1-0 but thrashed the German side 5-0 at London Stadium in a result which could boost several of their Premier League rivals as well as themselves.Aston Villa and Tottenham now seem more likely to book a Champions League spot, while further down the table Brighton, Wolves, Newcastle and Chelsea have renewed hope of a European place – with…

This video can not be playedPhil Foden tells BBC sports editor Dan Roan he always trusted the Man City processManchester City star Phil Foden says it “would be really sad” if manager Pep Guardiola were to leave the club next year.Having steered his side to a record fourth successive title, Guardiola raised the prospect that he will depart when his contract expires at the end of next season, saying “the reality is I am closer to leaving than staying”.“I’ve not known any other thing apart from him, so it’ll be strange when he does go,” Foden – the newly crowned…

Nearly six months after the Nigeria Police Force demolished the market on May 31, 2023, the displaced traders of the Police Officers’ Wives Association Shopping Complex are still seeking justice. PUNCH Metro reported on January 1, 2024, that witnesses said no fewer than four bulldozers, manned by armed police officers, were at the complex during the demolition. The demolition, according to the Force Public Relations Officer Muyiwa Adejobi, was necessary to make way for the start of building a contemporary retail complex on the same property. Adejobi added that specialists’ recommendations —which indicated that the complex posed a serious environmental…

The Premier League's top two teams meet at Anfield on Saturday but will it be Liverpool or Arsenal who make a statement about their title ambitions?BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton said: "Arsenal went 2-0 up in this game at the end of last season, but didn't hold their nerve and it finished 2-2."A lot of people think it will end up in another draw this time, but I really like the look of Liverpool this season – and I would not be surprised if Mohamed Salah has a say in the outcome."Sutton is making predictions for all 380 Premier…