With the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) timetable setting April 23 to May 30 for party primaries nationwide, the contest for the Lagos State governorship ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has entered a critical phase, with consultations, alignments and quiet power plays gathering pace. Ahead of the primary next month, among those read more Ambode’s…
Nigeria’s electoral commission (INEC) has announced a new deadline for political campaigning ahead of the Osun state governorship election, after the vote itself was pushed back by a week.The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) confirmed on Thursday that campaigns must now wrap up by midnight on 13 August 2026 — 24 hours before polling day read more INEC…
…Says his administration is building infrastructure to make Abia first choice for national, international conferences … Expresses readiness to partner with NIESV in the development of the state Governor Alex Otti of Abia has said that his administration is gradually putting in place the necessary infrastructure, including the Enyimba Radisson Blu Hotel, Aba, and the read more Otti…
The humanitarian medical organisation Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) and the Borno State Government have completed a vaccination campaign against diphtheria targeting children up to 14 years old in the Maiduguri Metropolitan Council in the state. This was contained in a statement by Abdulkareem Yakubu, Field Communication Officer, Médecins Sans Frontières, to Journalists in Maiduguri on read more Borno…
The national leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has dismissed the purported suspension of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Babachir Lawal, describing it as invalid and of no consequence. The party said the group behind the announcement lacks the constitutional authority to take such read more Atiku,…
The Special Adviser to the Senator Joel Onowakpo Thomas representing Delta South Senatorial District on Sports Development, and Convener of the Delta Senators U-19 Unifier Cup, Ambassador Omagufi, has lauded the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Tantita Security Services Nigeria Limited, High Chief Engr. Kestin Pondi, for sponsoring the grassroots football tournament aimed at uniting young talents…
ASFAR head coach Alexandre Santos has praised his team’s performance in their first-leg clash against RS Berkane but insists the tie remains wide open ahead of the return fixture. ASFAR secured a positive result in a tightly contested encounter, with their attacking efficiency proving decisive on the night. However, Santos has moved quickly to temper expectations, warning his players…
RS Berkane head coach Mouin Chaabani has insisted that his side are still firmly in the race for a place in the final despite suffering a disappointing result in the first leg of their tie against ASFAR. The Moroccan club were left frustrated after failing to protect key moments in a closely contested encounter, but Chaabani believes the tie…
A fierce all-Moroccan rivalry is set to reach boiling point on Saturday night as RS Berkane welcome ASFAR to the Berkane Municipal Stadium for the decisive second leg of their CAF Champions League semifinal tie. Kick-off is scheduled for 9pm CAT, with a place in the final firmly on the line. ASFAR carry a commanding 2-0 advantage into the…
Trabzonspor have been handed a timely boost with Nigerian striker Paul Onuachu expected to return to full training today (Thursday) following a minor injury setback. The towering forward was absent during Trabzonspor’s 1-1 draw against Alanyaspor last weekend, a result that dented the club’s title ambitions in the Turkish Super Lig. The Black Sea Storm now trail league leaders…
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