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Atiku: Tinubu now distancing himself from APC’s failures

NewsDeskNgFeb 2, 2023February 2, 20230

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has said his counterpart from the All Progressives Congress, APC, Bola Tinubu was trying to distance himself from the failures of President Muhammadu Buhari’s government. Atiku said Tinubu’s recent criticisms against Buhari’s government was an attempt to distance himself from the...

Some APC members may be working for Atiku — Fani-Kayode

NewsDeskNgFeb 2, 2023February 2, 20230

The spokesperson for the All Progressive Congress, APC, presidential Campaign Council, Femi Fani-Kayode has disclosed that some members of the ruling party may be working for the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, flagbearer, Atiku Abubakar. The former minister made this known on Wednesday, during the special election programme, ‘The 2023 Verdict’...

Ensure political saboteurs do not flood Enugu – HURIWA to Gov UgwuanyiV

NewsDeskNgFeb 1, 2023February 1, 20230

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria, (HURIWA) on Wednesday called on the Enugu State Governor not to spare resources and manpower to ensure that political saboteurs do not flood Enugu with foreign criminal elements to foment trouble, cause insecurity and attempt to rubbish the heritage of sustainable peace in the...

INEC to deploy 3,508 BVAS in Kogi for mock accreditation

NewsDeskNgFeb 1, 2023February 1, 20230

The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has deployed no fewer than 3,508 Bimodal Voter Accreditation System, (BVAS) for the 2023 general election in Kogi State. The electoral body subsequently announced Saturday, February 4th 2023 for the conduct of mock accreditation of voters using BVAS across three Senatorial Districts in Kogi...

Buhari to Nigerians: Embrace new technology to solve your problems

NewsDeskNgFeb 1, 2023February 1, 20230

President Muhammad Buhari has advised Nigerians, especially industrialists and entrepreneurs to adopt the use of technology to complement governments’ efforts in solving problems facing industrial development in the country. Buhari gave the advice on Tuesday while speaking at the unveiling of 50.3 metres d Tallest Flag in Africa at Malam...

Supreme Court fixes date to rule on suit against Ahmad Lawan’s senatorial candidacy

NewsDeskNgFeb 1, 2023February 1, 20230

The Supreme Court on Wednesday fixed February 6 for final judgment in the long-drawn legal battle over the authenticity of the Senatorial candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC for Yobe North Senatorial District. Entangled in the legal battle for the Senatorial ticket are the incumbent Senate President, Ahmad Ibrahim...

Chelsea to remove one of Felix, Mudryk, Enzo Fernandez from Champions League squad

NewsDeskNgFeb 1, 2023February 1, 20230

Chelsea will have to exclude one of their big-name signings this January from their Champions League squad. The Blues will play Borussia Dortmund in the last-16, with the first leg in Germany on February 15 and the return leg at home on March 7. Owner Todd Boehly completed a splurge...

We played good football without him – Benfica coach slams Enzo Fernandez

NewsDeskNgFeb 1, 2023February 1, 20230

Benfica manager, Roger Schmidt, has hit out at Enzo Fernandez over his British record move to Chelsea. The 22-year-old has signed for the Blues in a sensational £107 million deal. Fernandez has put pen to paper on an eight-and-a-half-year deal until June 2031. Schmidt left Fernandez out of their squad...

Conte undergoes emergency surgery

NewsDeskNgFeb 1, 2023February 1, 20230

Tottenham Hotspur boss, Antonio Conte, has been given a leave of absence by the club as he is set to undergo emergency surgery today to remove his gallbladder. Tottenham confirmed this in a brief statement via its website. Conte fell ill earlier this week and complained of severe abdominal pain....

We will submit evidence of those carrying out killings to embassies – CUPP

NewsDeskNgFeb 1, 2023February 1, 20230

The Coalition of United Political Parties, CUPP, has claimed it has evidence of those sponsoring and perpetrating the killings in Imo State. CUPP says beginning from Wednesday, it would submit the alleged evidence to the embassies of the international communities in the country. The group, in a press conference addressed...