The re-run House of Assembly elections in Kaduna State are ongoing in Giwa West, Kudan, Kauru and Sanga constituencies. Reports in the affected constituencies, according to xandertech indings, showed that the election is generally peaceful. In Kauru Local Government Area, the election in two polling units of Kwassam and Kauru East wards witnessed the presence … Read more
There was serious tension at the Gusau zonal office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, as the agents of the All Progressives Congress, APC, caused serious trouble after the returning officer declared Gusau Local Government result in the rerun election. One of the APC agents, popularly known as Doctor, sensed that his party had … Read more
Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea has agreed terms on a new contract with the club and is expected to sign shortly, the UK Telegraph reports. The 32-year-old’s current deal expires this summer, although United have the option to extend it for another 12 months. No goalkeeper has more Premier League clean sheets than De … Read more
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday fixed July 4, 2023, for continuation of hearing in the charges filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) against Ali Bello and another defendant. At the resumed hearing of the matter, Justice James Omotosho, held that he would be minded to adjourn the matter rather … Read more
Chelsea is closing in on the appointment of former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino as the club’s next permanent manager that will take over from caretaker coach Frank Lampard after more positive talks with the Argentine. According to The Guardian, there is now ‘growing confidence’ that talks with Pochettino will end in a successful conclusion. … Read more
Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) have filed a lawsuit against President Muhammadu Buhari, asking the court to “declare arbitrary, illegal and unconstitutional the N5million fine imposed on Channels Television over a recent interview with the Labour Party vice-presidential candidate, Datti Baba-Ahmed.” Joined in the suit as … Read more
Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila said he was sorry he didn’t sign a warrant for the arrest of Godwin Emefiele, the head of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). Gbajabiamila also said that if the CBN didn’t fix the problems Nigerians are having because of the currency swap policy, the House would … Read more
At least 834 Nigerians stranded in conflict-ridden Sudan on Sunday arrived at the pilgrims terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. NAN reports that the airport terminal witnessed a huge turnout of parents, as well as relatives of the returnees, welcoming them with joy. Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs, Sani Gwarzo, while … Read more
Kwara United goalkeeper Dele Aiyenugba is full of praise for Remo Stars Team B goalkeeper Daniel Aiyenugba for helping his team secure promotion to the Nigeria National League (NNL). Remo Stars B, popularly called Beyond Limit, defeated First Bank 4-0 in one of the playoff matches in Nationwide League One at the Osogbo Township Stadium. … Read more
The Labour Party’s nominee for president in this year’s elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has pledged to turn the North into the nation’s crown jewel. Obi and his running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmad, noted that with proper utilization of the vast arable land in the North, the untapped resources would make Nigeria a production country and … Read more