Headlines Today Wednesday, 22nd March 2023

Adamawa APC Suspends SGF Boss Mustapha Indefinitely For Losing Polling Unit To PDP

  The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Adamawa State has suspended the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, for losing his polling unit to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the presidential and governorship polls. The party disclosed that the SGF did not contribute to the victory of its presidential and governorship […]

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FG Set To Install Facial Recognition Technology At Major Airports

The Federal Government has revealed its plans to install facial recognition technology at major airports across the country. Clem Agba, the Honourable Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, made this known on Wednesday when he hosted the Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Matsunaga Kazuyoshi, and a team from NEC Corporation, an information technology company in […]

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BREAKING: PDP’s Peter Mbah declared winner of Enugu guber polls

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, candidate, Barr. Peter Mbah has been declared winner of the governorship election in Enugu State. Mbah’s declaration came after days of controversy over the results from Nkanu East Local Government Area. According to the Returning Officer, Prof. Maduebibisi Iwe, collation was taken over by the INEC national headquarters in Abuja […]

BREAKING: PDP’s Peter Mbah declared winner of Enugu guber polls

EPL: There’s fresh air now, I’m better man – Ronaldo takes dig at Man Utd

Former Manchester United forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, has aimed a sly dig at his former club after coming through a ‘bad phase’ of his career during his second spell at Old Trafford. Ronaldo, who currently plays for Saudi Arabia side Al-Nassr, left Man United last year after his explosive interview with British broadcaster Piers Morgan in […]

EPL: There’s fresh air now, I’m better man – Ronaldo takes dig at Man Utd

EPL: I’m just proud of you – Van Persie hails Man United player

Arsenal legend and former Manchester United star Robin van Persie has hailed Tyrell Malacia, saying he is proud of the young right-back. Van Persie said that Malacia is giving hope to other young Dutch players. Malacia joined Manchester United from Feyenoord in the summer of 2022 in a deal worth £13million. The left-back is having […]

EPL: I’m just proud of you – Van Persie hails Man United player

Man who drank from gutter water to celebrate Buhari’s victory in 2019 dumps APC for PDP in Bauchi

The Bauchi man who bathed and drank gutter water to celebrate President Muhammadu Buhari’s victory in the 2019 presidential election, Aliyu Mohammed Sani, has dumped the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Speaking at the secretariat of the Correspondents Chapel of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Bauchi on […]

Man who drank from gutter water to celebrate Buhari’s victory in 2019 dumps APC for PDP in Bauchi

Rivers Man Sentenced To Death By Hanging For Armed Robbery, Child Theft

o Justice Sika Henry-Aprioku of a Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has convicted and sentenced a man identified as Promise Thompson to death by hanging for armed robbery. Thompson and his accomplice, Beatrice Ogbunka were standing trial on three counts of armed robbery, kidnapping, child theft and for shooting one Chidiebere Ogbugu […]

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INEC Declares Labour Party’s Alex Otti Winner Of Abia Guber Election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has declared Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP), winner of the March 18 Abia State governorship election. The State’s Returning Officer, Nnenna Nnannaya-Oti, who announced the results in Umuahia, said Otti polled 175,467 votes to defeat his closest rival, Okey Ahiwe of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and […]

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EPL: Emmanuel Frimpong names four Arsenal players better than Ozil

Former Arsenal player, Emmanuel Frimpong, has named four Gunners stars in the ‘Arsenal Emirates era’ who were better than playmaker Mesut Ozil at the Gunners. Ozil, who scored 44 goals and 79 assists across 254 games for Arsenal between 2013 and 2021 and won four FA Cups, announced his retirement from playing football on Wednesday. […]

EPL: Emmanuel Frimpong names four Arsenal players better than Ozil

Buhari redesignates State House Clinic into Medical Clinics

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the re-designation of the State House Clinic back to the Medical Centre. Permanent Secretary of State House, Tijjani Umar, disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja after a pre-commissioning inspection of the new Presidential (VIP) Wing of the State House Medical Centre. The commissioning was done by Boss Mustapha, Secretary to […]

Buhari redesignates State House Clinic into Medical Clinics

EPL: The team has belief – Cascarino names club to win title

Former Chelsea striker, Tony Cascarino, has given his predictions for this Premier League title race. Arsenal are currently top of the table and are five points clear of second-placed Manchester City. The Gunners are seeking to become champions for the first time since 2004. After the international break, Mikel Arteta’s men face a trip to […]

EPL: The team has belief – Cascarino names club to win title

EPL: He’ll be super signing – Murphy tells ‘perfect’ midfielder to leave Man Utd

Former Liverpool player Danny Murphy has told Scott McTominay to leave Manchester United. Murphy wants the Scotland international to join Newcastle United in the summer. The midfielder is reportedly looking forward to leaving Old Trafford for Newcastle in the summer having seen his playing time reduced following Erik ten Hag’s arrival. The 26-year-old has spent […]

EPL: He’ll be super signing – Murphy tells ‘perfect’ midfielder to leave Man Utd

EPL: Manchester United striker responds after being called worst player ever

Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst has responded to being called the worst player in Erik ten Hag’s squad. The Netherlands international insisted that he is ‘doing a good job’ for the club and has earned the trust of the manager. The striker, who joined the Red Devils in January to provide cover to injury prone […]

EPL: Manchester United striker responds after being called worst player ever

EPL: Chelsea told to sell, Mason Mount, Pulisic, sign ‘most dangerous player’

Former Premier League star Frank Leboeuf has told Chelsea to sell Mason Mount and Christian Pulisic to fund a summer move for Joao Felix. Chelsea brought in Felix on loan from Atletico Madrid in January in a deal that does not have an option to buy the Portuguese permanently. Felix has even signed a one-year […]

EPL: Chelsea told to sell, Mason Mount, Pulisic, sign ‘most dangerous player’

BREAKING: Sultan of Sokoto announces commencement of Ramadan fasting

The Sultan of Sokoto and President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA, Mohammed Abubakar, has announced the commencement of Ramadan fasting. Abubakar said the crescent for the commencement of the Ramadan fasting has been sighted. In a broadcast on NTA on Wednesday night, the Sultan said Muslims in the country should commence fasting […]

BREAKING: Sultan of Sokoto announces commencement of Ramadan fasting

Nigerian Man Arrested In India For Allegedly Smuggling Crystal Meth Five Months After He Was Released On Bail

The narcotics intelligence bureau of the CID has arrested a 32-year-old Nigerian man for smuggling Methamphetamine (crystal meth) in Chennai, India. The accused, identified as Grant Victor Ikenna, was arrested for illegal trafficking under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, Times of India reported on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. A special team led […]

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Nigeria election: UK to issue visa ban on vote buyers, anti-democratic individuals

The British High Commission in Nigeria has condemned the use of inflammatory ethno-religious language by some public and political figures during gubernatorial and state assembly elections on March 18. A statement it issued on its Twitter page on Wednesday said the UK observed violence, and voter suppression in numerous voting locations. ”We witnessed and received […]

Nigeria election: UK to issue visa ban on vote buyers, anti-democratic individuals

“I Never Told Anyone I’ll Die Soon” – Prophet Odumeje

Chukwuemeka Ohanaemere, popularly known as Prophet Odumeje, the founder of Mountain of Holy Ghost Intervention and Deliverance Ministry, Onitsha, Anambra State, has said he never told anyone he will die soon. Speaking with The Nation on phone, Odumeje’s aide, Amaka Okoye said the prophet did not make such statement. Recall that the controversial cleric had […]

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EPL: Cascarino predicts teams to finish in top four

Former Chelsea striker, Tony Cascarino has predicted the teams that will finish in the Premier League top four this season. Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur currently occupy the Champions League spots on the table. After the international break, the run-in begins in the league, with at least 10 rounds of fixtures remaining. […]

EPL: Cascarino predicts teams to finish in top four

37 Cross River communities benefitting from $20m USAID water fund

No fewer than 137 communities have begun to benefit from a $20 million fund meant to provide clean water and related infrastructure to 24, 592 households and 200, 000 people. Country Director of Wildlife Conservation Society, Andrew Dunn, disclosed this at Watershed Protection for Safe and Sustainable Water Supply Workshop tagged “Waterfall” for stakeholders in […]

37 Cross River communities benefitting from $20m USAID water fund

Celebration galore in Umuahia as Alex Otti wins Abia guber election

There was massive celebration on the streets of Umuahia on Wednesday evening after the candidate of the Labour Party, Dr Alex Otti, was declared the winner of Abia State governorship election. Otti scored 175, 465 votes to defeat Ambrose Okey Ahaiwe of Peoples Democratic Party who had 88,529 votes. Otti was declared the winner by […]

Celebration galore in Umuahia as Alex Otti wins Abia guber election

2023 AFCONQ: Guinea-Bissau arrive Abuja for Super Eagles clash

The Djurtus of Guinea-Bissau arrived Nigeria’s capital, Abuja on Wednesday night ahead of Friday’s 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying fixture against the Super Eagles. 25 players, technical crew members, officials of the Guinea-Bissau Football Federation and journalists made the trip to Nigeria. Baciro Cande’s men left Bissau on Tuesday morning and had stopovers in […]

2023 AFCONQ: Guinea-Bissau arrive Abuja for Super Eagles clash

Abia: Obidients have received consolation prize – Doyin Okupe congratulates Alex Otti

Former Director General of the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Organisation, Doyin Okupe, has congratulated Alex Otti for emerging winner of Abia State governorship election. DAILY POST had reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, on Wednesday declared Otti winner of the poll on Wednesday. Otti, candidate of the Labour Party, polled 175,467 votes to […]

Abia: Obidients have received consolation prize – Doyin Okupe congratulates Alex Otti

Edo Man Kills Inlaw In Defence Of Younger Sister

A man identified as Mr Scott Eguabor has been accused of killing his brother-in-law, Mr Sunday Okoro with a punch in an attempt to settle a marital misunderstanding between his immediate younger sister and her husband. According to a report on INDEPENDENT NEWSPAPER, have it that the incident happened on March 19, at Erie Street, […]

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There cannot be healing without justice – Rhodes-Vivour replies President-elect Tinubu

The governorship candidate of the Labour Party in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has decried the violence unleashed by supporters of the Progressives Congress, APC, during the March 18 election. Rhodes-Vivour noted that the actions of leaders of the ruling party could lead to genocide like what happened in Rwanda in 1994. In a statement on […]

There cannot be healing without justice – Rhodes-Vivour replies President-elect Tinubu

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note series favourite among Nigerian youths, latest edition out soon

Xiaomi has steadily grown its presence, dominating the smartphone industry in Nigeria with its popular Redmi Note series. The hype for the upcoming Redmi Note 12 series is only getting stronger. With impressive specs and a sleek design, the Redmi Note 12 series is set to continue the success of predecessors. It has been a […]

Xiaomi’s Redmi Note series favourite among Nigerian youths, latest edition out soon

IPAC commends INEC, voters for peaceful polls in Yobe

Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and voters in Yobe State for the peaceful conduct of the general elections. The council’s chairman in Yobe State, Comrade Bala Muhammad gave the commendation while speaking to newsmen in Damaturu on the general conduct of the national exercise. According to IPAC the […]

IPAC commends INEC, voters for peaceful polls in Yobe

My Wife Is 21 Years Old, Not 11 Years Old – 60-Year-Old Man Accused Of Marrying Underage Girl Says

Aminu Danmaliki, 60-year-old man, accused of marrying an 11-year-old girl in Kano State, has reacted to condemnations after his wedding video and picture went viral. The video had varied reactions social media, with people condemning and adjudicating that underage girls should be protected rather than married off to old men. However, Danmaliki, via his Facebook […]

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Abia guber: Alex Otti reacts as INEC declares him governor-elect

The Abia State Governor-elect, Alex Otti has reacted to his victory in last Saturday’s governorship election. The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Otti the winner of the poll . Otti, the candidate of the Labour Party, defeated his closest rival, Okey Ahiwe of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to emerge winner. The Labour […]

Abia guber: Alex Otti reacts as INEC declares him governor-elect

Ajebo Hustlers Drop New Single Titled ‘You Go Know’

Nigerian music duo, comprising of Knowledge (Isaiah Precious) and Piego (George Dandeson), popularly known as Ajebo Hustlers, has released a brand new single that is sure to get you moving and grooving. The song, titled “You Go Know”, is a masterpiece sound that showcases the artist’s unique style and sound. “You Go Know” produced by […]

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Tinubu out of country to rest, plan his transition programme

President-elect, Bola Tinubu has travelled abroad to plan his transition programme ahead of May 29, 2023 inauguration. The Office of President-elect in a statement issued Wednesday and signed by Tunde Rahman said the travelling became imperative to have the much needed rest after a very exhaustive campaign and election seasons. Rahman revealed that the President-elect […]

Tinubu out of country to rest, plan his transition programme

Naira Scarcity: NLC Declares Nationwide Strike, Directs Workers To Shut Down CBN Offices Nationwide

The Leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has directed workers to shut down all of the Central Bank of Nigeria’s offices nationwide starting the next week in protest of the nation’s ongoing cash crunch. The directive was given by NLC President, Joe Ajaero on Wednesday during a press conference in Abuja. READ ALSO: Finally, CBN […]

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Protesters storm National Assembly, insist on annulment of presidential election

Some protesters on Wednesday stormed the National Assembly in Abuja to register their displeasure over the outcome of the February 25 presidential election in Nigeria. The protesters who carried placards with various inscriptions such as “Save our Democracy,” “Politicians are killing our Democracy,” and “INEC killing the Nigerian Democracy,” among others, reiterated their earlier call […]

Protesters storm National Assembly, insist on annulment of presidential election

Actress Olayinka Solomon speaks amid cheating allegations with MC Oluomo

Popular Yoruba actress Olayinka Solomon, better known as Ogo Mushin, has broken her silence amid cheating allegations with former Lagos State National Union of Road Transport Workers NURTW chairman Musiliu Akinsanya, better known as MC Oluomo. The mother of three in a post shared on her Instagram page on Wednesday, wrote: “Your life is as […]

Actress Olayinka Solomon speaks amid cheating allegations with MC Oluomo

Wike Issues 48-Hour Quit Notice To AIT/Raypower, Orders Demolition Of Buildings In Rivers

Rivers State governor, Nyesom Wike has issued a quit notice to Daar Communications, owner of African Independent Television (AIT) and Raypower radio station to remove its housing facilities at Ozuoba area of Port Harcourt, else it will be demolished. The notice, signed by Ebere Dennis Emenike, Permanent Secretary of the Rivers Ministry of Works Government […]

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2023 Election: Tinubu’s Call For Healing Can’t Happen Without Justice – Rhodes-Vivour

The Governorship candidate of the Labour Party of Saturday’s governorship election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivou has said President-Elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s call for healing after the elections cannot happen without justice to all the alleged infractions that happened during the electoral process that is now nearing completion. The candidate also said the party will explore all available […]

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Benue journalists set agenda for Governor-elect Alia

The Conference of Benue Journalists (CBJ) has urged Governor-elect Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Allia of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to work towards providing good governance to improve the lives of the people, particularly in salary payment. This is contained in a statement issued by CBJ President, Dr Anule Emmanuel, on Wednesday in Abuja. He congratulated […]

Benue journalists set agenda for Governor-elect Alia

U-23 AFCONQ: ‘We’re Here To Shock Nigeria’ In Front Of Their Fans – Guinea Coach

Head coach of Guinea’s national U-23 national football team, Morlaye Cisse, has boasted that they are in Nigeria to win Wednesday’s 2023 AFCON qualifying match against the Olympic Eagles at Moshood Abiola National Stadium Abuja. Speaking after the U-23 Syli National’s training session at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium on Tuesday evening, Cisse stated that […]

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Former Real Madrid, Arsenal Midfielder Ozil Retires From Football

Former Arsenal, Real Madrid and Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil has retired from football at the age of 34. Ozil won nine trophies during his club career including four FA Cups and the Spanish La Liga title in 2012. He also won 92 caps for Germany and was part of the team that lifted the 2014 […]

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After N500m bail, Doguwa appears at House of Representatives plenary

The embattled majority leader of the House of Representatives, Alhassan Doguwa attended plenary on Wednesday amidst his ongoing murder trial. It will be recalled that Doguwa, who represents Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency of Kano State, was granted bail by a Federal High Court in Kano. He was accused of causing the death of three persons […]

After N500m bail, Doguwa appears at House of Representatives plenary

Dentist Arrested For Poisoning Wife’s Milk Shake, Killing Her To ‘Start New Life With His Mistress’

James Toliver Craig, a dentist in Colorado, United States of America has been arrested after allegedly poisoning his wife’s morning protein shakes with arsenic. Craig, 45, was arrested on Sunday morning, March 19 for what police called a ‘heinous, complex, and calculated murder’ of his wife Angela Craig, 43. As his 43-year-old spouse lay dying […]

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Akwa Ibom elections: Police promise investigation of genuine criminal infractions

Akwa Ibom State Police Command has promised to investigate and prosecute all the criminal infractions witnessed during the February 25 presidential and National Assembly elections and March 18 governorship and state House of Assembly elections. This was contained in a statement signed by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Odiko Macdon and made available to newsmen […]

Akwa Ibom elections: Police promise investigation of genuine criminal infractions

Despite war, FG imports wheat, potassium from Ukraine, Russia

The Federal Government has disclosed that it is expecting no less than 25,000 metric tonnes of wheat from war-torn Ukraine. Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mohammad Mahmood Abubakar made the disclosure on Wednesday, after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Beyond the wheat […]

Despite war, FG imports wheat, potassium from Ukraine, Russia

Chude Nnamdi: Police updates on LP supporter who tweeted against Soludo, APGA

The Nigeria Police Force on Wednesday provided the latest update on Nnamdi Chude, a fervent supporter of the Labour Party (LP). The police, in a statement by CSP Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force’s Public Relations Officer, said Chude is being investigated for cyberstalking. The statement read in part, “The Nigeria Police hereby confirms that one Mr. […]

Chude Nnamdi: Police updates on LP supporter who tweeted against Soludo, APGA

I’m the most experienced – Barau Jibrin declares senate presidency ambition

Senator Barau Jibrin, the Chairman Senate Committee on Appropriation, Wednesday declared his ambition to contest for the position of the Senate President in the 10th National Assembly. Barau, representing Kano Central Senatorial District, promised to kick start his campaign in the coming weeks officially. Speaking with journalists on Wednesday, the senator stated that he is […]

I’m the most experienced – Barau Jibrin declares senate presidency ambition

75% Of Electricity Used In Nigerian Are From Generators

  About 75 per cent of electricity consumed in Nigeria comes from diesel and petrol-powered generators, findings have revealed. This was according to the latest reports released on Monday by the Society for Planet and Prosperity, GCA Capital Partners and Climate Advisers Network. The finding by the coalition indicated that about 25,000 megawatts of power […]

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Yoruba vs Igbo: Lagos Archbishop condemns ethnic profiling, calls for peace, tolerance

The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos State, Most Rev. Alfred Adewale Martins, on Wednesday condemned all forms of ethnic profiling, utterances and violence witnessed in some parts of the state before, during and after the recent elections. In a statement signed by the Director of Social Communications, Rev. Fr. Anthony Godonu Martins urged the Lagos State […]

Yoruba vs Igbo: Lagos Archbishop condemns ethnic profiling, calls for peace, tolerance

Serie A: Napoli demands whopping £150m for Osimhen

Serie A leaders, Napoli will demand £150m for their talismanic forward, Victor Osimhen. European giants, Chelsea, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are chasing the Nigeria international. Osimhen is one of the most sought-after strikers in the world at the moment and has turned heads with his clinical displays for the Partenopei . The 24-year-old has […]

Serie A: Napoli demands whopping £150m for Osimhen

Why I’m happy about smear campaign against Peter obi – Aisha Yesufu

Aisha Yesufu, a social critic and strong supporter of Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has disclosed why she is not worried about a coordinated smear campaign against her principal. Yesufu, who revealed this on Wednesday in a post via her verified Twitter handle, claimed that the people attacking Obi had been rattled […]

Why I’m happy about smear campaign against Peter obi – Aisha Yesufu

BREAKING: INEC reveals fresh decision on collation of Abia, Enugu guber electioin results

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has announced the resumption of collation of governorship election results in Abia and Enugu States This was contained in a statement made available to reporters in Abuja on Wednesday by Festus Okoye, the National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee. Okoye said the reason for the suspension […]

BREAKING: INEC reveals fresh decision on collation of Abia, Enugu guber electioin results

Your campaign pictures part of your battle scars – Yul Edochie to Funke Akindele

Famous Nigerian actor and director Yul Edochie has written an open letter to Nollywood actress-turned-politician, Funke Akindele following her defeat at the March 18 gubernatorial election. Akindele, the running mate to the Lagos State Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, governorship candidate, Abdulazeez Adediran, popularly called Jandor, lost to the incumbent governor, Babajide Sanwo Olu of the […]

Your campaign pictures part of your battle scars – Yul Edochie to Funke Akindele

2023 elections show Ayu is politically irrelevant, I won’t leave PDP – Wike

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has described the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu, as irrelevant to the party. Wike said the outcome of the 2023 general election indicated that Ayu has brought no political value to the party. Speaking during a media chat in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the governor vowed […]

2023 elections show Ayu is politically irrelevant, I won’t leave PDP – Wike

EPL, FIFA, De Bruyne, others react to Mesut Ozil’s retirement from football

Premier League, FIFA, Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne, and former Crystal Palace star, Yannick Bolasie, have reacted to former Arsenal and Real Madrid playmaker Mesut Ozil’s retirement from football. Ozil announced his retirement from football in a post via his Twitter handle on Wednesday. He explained that he took the decision because of the recent […]

EPL, FIFA, De Bruyne, others react to Mesut Ozil’s retirement from football

BREAKING: Protesters storm national assembly, calls for annulment of presidential election

Some protesters have stormed the national assembly in Abuja over the just concluded presidential election in Nigeria. The protesters carried placards with the inscriptions such as ‘Save our Democracy’, “INEC + Corruption, Politicians are killing our Democracy,” and “INEC killing the Nigerian Democracy.” DAILY POST reports that some of the women were crying and laying […]

BREAKING: Protesters storm national assembly, calls for annulment of presidential election

Poll: Delta governorship candidate vows to take evidence to international community against INEC

The Delta State governorship candidate of the Young Progressive Congress, YPP, Dr Sunny Ofehe has vowed to take evidence gathered from Saturday’s governorship and State Assembly elections to the International Community for appropriate action against Nigeria. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Abuja, Dr Ofehe claimed that the election in Delta which he […]

Poll: Delta governorship candidate vows to take evidence to international community against INEC

Ogun Ex-Permanent Secretary, Wife Found Dead In Lagos Home

The family of an ex-permanent secretary in Ogun State, Adefemi Egbeoluwa, and his wife, Oluwafunmilayo, have been grieving after their lifeless bodies were found at their residence around Allen Avenue, in the Ikeja area of Lagos State. According to The Punch, the couple were at home with their domestic worker on the day of the […]

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PDP, APC At Loggerheads As Protesters Storm INEC Office Over Ogun Guber Result

The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ladi Adebutu, on Tuesday, led protesters in Ogun State to the office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), over allegations of foul play in the declaration of the State’s governorship winner. Aggrieved by what they described as ‘a sham’, the protesters insisted that INEC completely […]

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INEC Failed To Upload My Name — Lagos Assembly LP Candidate, Olumide Oworu

Labour Party candidate for Surulere 1 Constituency, Olumide Oworu, has blamed the Independent National Electoral Commission for failing to include his name on the final list of House of Assembly candidates in the recently concluded election. He made this known in a statement released via his Instagram page on Tuesday. Oworu, who lost the election […]

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Father of six bags one year jail term for illegal mining in Kwara

A 37-year-old father of six, Buba Muhammed, has bagged one year jail term for illegal possession of solid minerals without lawful authority. Buba Muhammed, a truck driver was convicted by a Federal High court sitting in Ilorin presided by Justice Muhammed Sani. The trial judge also ordered the forfeiture of the truck used as means […]

Father of six bags one year jail term for illegal mining in Kwara

FG urged to make wildlife trafficking unattractive

The Federal government of Nigeria has been called upon to make wildlife hunting and trafficking unattractive. There are widespread reports that illegal wildlife trafficking is now a multimillion dollars business and has been on the upscale in forest communities of Cross River State. The counter widelife trafficking advisor, Wildlife Conservative Society of Nigeria (WCS), Elisha […]

FG urged to make wildlife trafficking unattractive

Court Dismisses Abba Kyari, Others’ Request To Quash Charge

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has dismissed an application filed by the suspended Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari and three others asking that the charge against them be quashed. Kyari and others had argued that the charge against them was premature, insisting that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) ought to […]

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Abia Govt. Demands Removal Of Alex Otti’s ‘Cousin’ As Returning Officer

The Abia State Government has told the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to immediately remove the state Returning Officer, Mrs Nnenna Otti, over alleged familial ties to the Labour Party governorship candidate, Alex Otti. The Government also tackled Otti over his allegation that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Governor Okezie Ikpeazu are plotting to […]

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G-5: Why history will be kind to Ortom, Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi – Wike

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike has said history would be kind to members of the G-5 governors for standing for equity, justice and fairness despite their losses during the February 25 election. DAILY POST reports that some of the governors elected under the Peoples Democratic Party who named themselves G-5 lost their senatorial bids during […]

G-5: Why history will be kind to Ortom, Ikpeazu, Ugwuanyi – Wike

I’m Certain Adamawa People Will Vote For Me Massively – Fintiri

Re-election seeking governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has said that he is not disturbed by the inconclusive declaration of the governorship election in the State. He expressed confidence that “Almighty Allah” would make the people of Adamawa State come out to vote him. Speaking in an interview with the British Broadcasting Corporation, Hausa […]

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PDP Certifies Diri For Bayelsa Governorship Election

Bayelsa State governor, Douye Diri has on Tuesday passed the screening of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the November 11, 2023 governorship election in the State. The PDP Governorship Screening Committee for the State cleared him during the screening at the Party’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday and was revealed in a statement by […]

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You’ll Become Governor, President One Day – Yul Edochie Consoles Funke Akindele

Yul Edochie, Nollywood actor cum politician, on Tuesday wrote an open letter via Instagram to his colleague, Funke Akindele, encouraging her not to give up, following her loss at the just concluded Lagos State governorship election. In the letter, the father of five saluted Akindele’s bravery to participate in the electoral process while encouraging her […]

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It’s Best To Perform Surgical Operation To Remove Entire Genes – Keyamo Tells Diasporans Destroying Nigerian Passport

Festus Keyamo, chief spokesman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign council, has reacted to videos of some Nigerians in diaspora, destroying their passport following the outcome of the 2023 elections. Information Nigeria earlier reported that in videos that surfaced on social media, the aggrieved Nigerians described the country as irredeemable and a failed […]

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2023 Election: Atiku Heads To Tribunal To Challenge Tinubu’s Victory

The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has approached the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal to contest the declaration of Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as President-elect. The filing was confirmed by a member of the Atiku Legal Team, Silas Joseph Onu, on Tuesday evening. READ MORE: Atiku Condemns INEC […]

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