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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in Kogi governorship election, Mr Musa Wada has rejected results so far released by Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the election. Addressing newsmen in Lokoja on Sunday, Wada said that the results were doctored to favour Governor Yahaya Bello of APC. He alleged that the APC massively rigged the election in Kogi Central where the governor came from. Wike praises Osinbajo for success, impact of SIPs “The result is not a true reflection of what happened. The people of the state voted for PDP but APC changed the result to favour them. “Results…

Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State has praised Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for the successes recorded by the Buhari government Social Investment Programmes (SIPs) in empowering the poor and improving the welfare of beneficiaries. Governor Wike who was represented by Rivers State deputy governor, Dr. Mrs. Ipalibo Harry-Banigo commended the Vice President for the great work he is doing for the nation. The encomiums by the Rivers governor comes weeks after the Emir of Daura, Alhaji Faruk Umar, commended Prof. Osinbajo for being the most trustworthy Vice President who has Nigeria’s best interest at heart. He also lauded the Vice…

Cristiano Ronaldo was made to wait for his 100th international goal as defending champions Portugal edged past Luxembourg to qualify for Euro 2020. Fernando Santos’ 2016 winners required victory to confirm second spot in Group B and finish three points clear of Serbia, who drew 2-2 against Ukraine. Ronaldo tapped in his 99th goal to seal victory with four minutes remaining. Bernardo Silva’s ball over the top had allowed Bruno Fernandes to fire the visitors ahead after 39 minutes. Ronaldo must wait until the next international break in March for the chance to become just the second male player to…

England concluded their successful Euro 2020 qualifying campaign with a victory over Kosovo that ensures they will be among the top six seeds in next summer’s tournament. Despite the emphatic scoreline, it was an unconvincing performance by Gareth Southgate’s side but they were still able to end as comfortable winners in a remarkable atmosphere in Pristina. It was a celebratory occasion where the visitors’ received a heroes’ welcome as icons in this country and for the part the United Kingdom played in its 1999 liberation following the Kosovo war. Needing to avoid defeat to make sure they are in the top…

Nigeria’s Super Eagles came from a goal down on Sunday to demolish Lesotho 4-2 in the African Cup of Nation’s qualifier played in Maseru, Lesotho. Lesotho took a shocking lead on 11 minutes through Nkoto, but the Eagles battled back through Alex Iwobi, who equalised for Nigeria on 26th minute. Victor Osimhen had charged towards the Lesotho defense, collected the ball and passed to Iwobi who slotted home. On 38th minute, Chukwueze scored Nigeria’s second goal after a great assist from Osimhen. Osmhen then got on the score sheet on 75th minute. Nigeria broke through when Ola Aina found Osimhen…

National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) says it has sealed 22 bakeries and 25 “sachet water” factories during routine inspection in Maiduguri. The agency’s Coordinator in Borno, Nasiru Mato, disclosed this in an interview with NAN shortly after a raid in Maiduguri on Sunday. Mato said some of the shut factories did not meet the minimum requirements to operate, while others were not registered with the agency. He added that “we have done a lot in terms of surveillance, investigative inspections and prompt response to consumer complaints and alerts. The Objective is to ensure that the health…

An Air Namibia plane collided with a Korean Air jet after landing at Frankfurt airport on Saturday evening, officials said, adding that no one was injured. Both aircraft were damaged in what Air Namibia on Sunday called “a minor accident”. A spokeswoman for Frankfurt airport said the incident happened at around 6:00 pm (1700 GMT) on Saturday. She said no one was injured and the reasons for the crash remain unclear. “The left-wing of an Air Namibia plane collided with the horizontal stabiliser of Korean Air flight KE905 as it was waiting on the taxiway after landing,” Korean Air said…

Former Attorney General of the Federation, Mohammed Bello Adoke has been arrested in Dubai, UAE by Interpol despite a Nigerian court order against his arrest. It is not clear from where Mr. Adoke flew into Dubai but some reports claim that he arrived Dubai from China or Rwanda. It would be recalled that a FCT high court in Abuja had issued a warrant of arrest against Adoke and four others on April 17, 2019 following a request by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) over the controversial OPL 245 deal executed by the federal government in 2011. However, following…

Governor Yahaya Bello of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has stretched his lead in the ongoing governorship election held in Kogi on November 16. At the collating centre reports that the results of seven lock governments had so far been released with APC and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in close race. Meanwhile, the commission has announced the death of one ad hoc staff at Ibaji Local Government. The state Resident Electoral Commissioner, Prof. James Apam who announced this said that the staff died when the boat in which they were travelling capsized. He said that the staff was a student…

West African Boxing Union (WABU) welterweight champion, Rilwan “Baby Face” Babatunde, and rising female super featherweight boxer, Cynthia “Bobby Girl” Ogunsemilore were the standout performers at the maiden edition of GOtv Boxing Night Mini, which held on Saturday at the Rowe Park Sports Complex in Lagos. Baby Face was all menace and speed, knocking out Saheed Lawal in the third of their eight-round national challenge duel. Lawal, who was a replacement for Dennis “The Range” Mbat, who pulled out on account of an accident, gave a good account of himself in terms of defiance. But the WABU champion’s volume punching…