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Tinubu Consensus Network Hails Tegbe’s Appointment As Minister
A frontline Support Group for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has lauded the nomination of Chief Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe, as a Minister from Oyo State.
Tinubu had on Thursday, sent the name of Chief Tegbe as the ministerial nominee from Oyo State, to replace Hon. Adebayo Adelabu.
Adelabu had resigned as Minister of Power a week ago, to enable him run for the governorship of Oyo State.
In a statement signed on Friday by the National President, Mr. Gideon Oche Onazi, and the Secretary, Alhaji Muhammad Kudu, the Tinubu Consensus Network (TCN) said the appointment of Chief Tegbe was “a good step in the right direction”.
The group, a cardinal think-thank forum amongst the national support groups of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), said, with Chief Tegbe been empowered as a Minister, the votes of Oyo State would swell for APC across boards.
“He has done it before. He has been doing it when he was just a private person, how much more now that he is going to be a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria? The votes from Oyo State will swell double for our dear President and all our APC candidates in Oyo State”, the statement read.
The TCN reminisced the role played by Chief Tegbe in the last general elections, especially during the Presidential and National Assembly elections, where he mobilized party stakeholders in his local government area and other areas financially, to give APC the victory it had, “even in a state controlled by the PDP”.
“Our Coordinator in Oyo State, Alhaji Wasiu Akanbi, has records of the wonderful contributions Chief Joseph Olasunkanmi Tegbe made towards the success of our party in Oyo State in 2023, and he did send the report.
“In fact, he collapsed his governorship campaign structure of 2019 into the APC Support Group and instructed and mandated all of them to deliver APC allround. We are pleased with the news of his appointment and we can’t thank the President enough, for this great honour done to a man who is loved by the people”, the group added.
On the capability of the nominee, the TCN extolled the capacity of Chief Tegbe, adding that, his scorecard in places he has work, stands him out as an astute technocrat.
“His work in the private sector has been stellar. He has been the lead partner and adviser on several national level development reforms across several industries including: Housing and Infrastructure; Trade and Investment; Financing; Skills Development; Information Technology; Telecommunications; and Social Security.
“Through his career, he has worked to improve his capacity to provide solutions into increasingly diverse areas with formal and informal training courses.
“Chief Tegbe, no doubt, has more than three decades of experience spanning consulting, fiscal policy and institutional reform. He is a former Senior Partner at KPMG, who led advisory services across Africa, working on governance, regulatory frameworks and large-scale transformation projects.
“The man also has engagements with key institutions in Nigeria’s power sector, including the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission and the Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Company. He is very versatile and can serve Nigeria in any sector”, the statement added.
Until his nomination, Tegbe was a director-general of the Nigeria-China Strategic Partnership, where he coordinated development cooperation initiatives and investment engagements between Abuja and Beijing. He also chairs Nigeria’s tax implementation committee, underscoring his role in shaping broader economic policy.
Tegbe’s appointment comes at a critical juncture for Africa’s most populous economy, where persistent electricity shortages continue to weigh on growth, industrial output and investor confidence.
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Bosnia Crushed By A Merciless Switzerland Machine
Switzerland were in imperious form today as they blew Bosnia away in the group stage game of the World Cup in what was a dominant and uncompromising offensive masterclass from the Swiss. Switzerland played at a frightening speed, executed a crisp passing game and proved ruthlessly efficient in front of goal.
Switzerland began in the ascendancy and looked eager to press and control the game from the start, and after only two minutes had Bosnia backed into a corner of their own half.
They kept the ball well and at speed, and the Swiss looked eager to push the Bosnia defence wider as the game started. Within the first 15 minutes, Switzerland had already tested the Bosnian goalkeeper with two powerful shots.
The breakthrough came after halftime. With an attack moving quickly, the Bosnian back line is open, leaving the Swiss attacker in a clear scoring position.
The ball slides calmly to the net to give the Swiss a much-deserved lead. It was a game where Bosnia was struggling deep in their own territory as they were being pushed to the limit.
A counterattack was their goal, but it fell flat as they tried to do something but couldn’t get it right. They’ve isolated their forwards, and the midfield has failed to connect up the game. A long-range shot was their closest call, but the Swiss goalie wasn’t going to do it then and there.
Their inability to generate consistent pressure against Switzerland made them play from a defensive mindset. The double-goal advantage came just before the half as Switzerland was in top-notch form with another incisive approach that will make all opponents fear them.
With a pass from the left, their winger managed to score an ideal goal and also showing that any of their forwards are available to find the open space and punish you against defensive error.
The Swiss reached the break, well deserved of it, and mentally depleted from the opponent as Bosnia’s score reached 0 goals for their team. The Swiss were ready to continue this show.
They played like nothing was about to change and continued with their forward aggression. Switzerland’s offense began to work relentlessly, generating forced errors and, consequently, chances to create another goal for them.
Three goal came via another header, which smashed Bosnia’s defence to send the ball home. After Bosnia had their fourth goal scored against them, the game became so one sided as the Swiss were simply walking through the Bosnian team’s defence without issue. Bosnia seemed unable to match their opponents for any level of performance.
After the game reached its conclusion and Switzerland was victorious, the Swiss have many good performers to recognize. The team’s captain was influential as he seemed to control the whole pitch from his central midfield role. He was vocal, directed plays, and seemed to pump his teammates up with great performance throughout. For the Bosnia team, the keeper may be recognized. Although there may have been many goals scored against his team he seemed to be playing very well to be stopping every other chance by a Swiss attacking team.
They played from a back foot throughout the game as if all their play was being played as if it were defense but when a chance to attack came, they failed. The Swiss may well deserve the win as they showed a complete game.
The Swiss coach was at his best on the sidelines as he made the appropriate personnel changes and substitutions throughout the game that help Switzerland find success and continue their winning ways in the tournament. The group implications seem fairly obvious. Switzerland have improved their standings and appear to be in a strong position to qualify from their group.
Bosnia’s hopes look a lot less favorable and they really have to pick it up. Overall it seems Switzerland dominated Bosnia and a 4–0 defeat was entirely deserved from the Bosnian team.
Switzerland came ready for this game and put it on display through skillful passing, a powerful forward attack, and some incredible play on both ends of the pitch and as their Coach did in the press conference, this was a statement.
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Judicial Battle Reboots Kwara ADC’s 2027 Election Machinery
The Kwara State chapter of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has converted a recent legal threat into a political launchpad. Following an appellate court victory that halted an attempt to deregister the party, the Kwara ADC has declared its full readiness to contest the 2027 general elections.
A Federal High Court judgment by Justice Peter Lifu originally ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to deregister the ADC along with four other opposition parties.
The decision was met with an outcry by opposition coalition who alleged the judicial action was another manipulative scheme to cripple opposition politics in the nation and give an unearned leap to ruling parties for the 2027 election cycle.
The “threat however, disappeared into thin air as the Court of Appeal in Abuja swung into action and delivered a strong rebuff on the lower court. A stay of execution of the deregistration order was issued by the Court of Appeal.
Experts and political leaders in opposition said the lower court’s ruling had contravened judicial hierarchy as courts above had already issued a stay of proceedings. It has returned to status quo, following the successful legal defence as the Kwara State chapter of the ADC has called an emergency State Executive Committee meeting at its State Secretariat, Ilorin.
Party stakeholders have already turned the page from the legal battle to an intensive grassroots mobilisation as party structures have been instructed to get set for the next election cycle.
“This issue, while appearing like a setback, has only united us more than before,” said the Kwara State Chairman of ADC, Babatunde Muhammed, who assured that “
The Court of Appeal intervention in our case has revived my confidence in the country’s judicial system, and that you cannot simply rubbish an existing political movement because you have access to some judges.
We remain unruffled” he added. Consequently, all ADC Candidates and ward executives in Kwara State have been tasked to commence voter outreach immediately with a unit-by-unit grassroots mobilisation plan that aims to put the current ruling party on the defensive by articulating how the ADC platform and agenda contrast with the performance of the incumbent administration.
The new approach of Kwara ADC will focus primarily on local security issues, fiscal and economic management and ensuring a free and fair electoral system in 2027 election.
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Late Goal Seals Win For Czechia
Czechia secured a dramatic victory over South Africa in today’s World Cup group stage match, scoring a decisive late goal that broke the deadlock and earned them all three points.
The opening half was evenly contested. Czechia controlled possession but struggled to break through South Africa’s compact defense. South Africa relied on counterattacks, using pace on the wings to test Czechia’s backline. Both sides created half-chances, but neither found the finishing touch.
South Africa showed determination, pressing aggressively and forcing Czechia into errors. Their goalkeeper produced key saves, including a reflex stop from a close-range header. The defensive unit remained disciplined, frustrating Czechia’s forwards and keeping the score level at halftime.
After the break, Czechia increased the tempo. Their midfielders dictated play, recycling possession and stretching South Africa’s defense. A series of corners and free kicks kept the pressure on, but South Africa’s backline held firm.
The breakthrough came in the final minutes. Czechia’s substitute forward latched onto a low cross, sliding the ball past the South African goalkeeper. The goal sparked celebrations in the Czech camp and left South Africa with little time to respond.
South Africa attempted a late rally, pushing men forward in search of an equalizer. A long-range shot forced Czechia’s goalkeeper into action, but the effort was parried away. The final whistle confirmed Czechia’s narrow but crucial win.
Czechia’s captain led with composure, controlling midfield battles and setting the rhythm. The late goal scorer proved decisive, turning the match in his team’s favor. South Africa’s goalkeeper stood out despite defeat, keeping his side in contention until the final moments.
Czechia’s coach made effective substitutions, introducing fresh legs that ultimately delivered the winning goal. South Africa’s tactical plan of containment and counterattack worked for most of the match but faltered under late pressure.
The victory strengthens Czechia’s position in the group, giving them momentum for upcoming fixtures. South Africa, meanwhile, face an uphill task, needing points in their next matches to stay in contention for the knockout stages.
Czechia’s late strike sealed a hard-fought win over South Africa, underlining the fine margins that define World Cup football. The match showcased resilience, tactical battles, and the drama of a decisive goal in the closing stages. For Czechia, it was a statement of determination; for South Africa, a reminder of the challenges ahead.
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