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Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has congratulated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Akure South/North Federal Constituency Bye-Election, Otunba Mayokun Lawson Alade over his victory at the election. Governor Akeredolu also congratulated the APC for the good performance at the poll. He added that the victory has further confirmed that Ondo is an APC state. “I want to commend the people of Akure South/North Federal constituency for the peaceful conduct during yesterday’s election. The people voted the candidate of their choice without violence and rancor. “The beauty of democracy is what we have seen. Elections…

To talk on “The African Court and the Africa we want.” Hold bilateral meeting with Tanzanian Vice President Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will on Sunday depart Abuja for Arusha, Tanzania to attend the formal opening of the 2022 Judicial Year of the African Court for Human and Peoples’ Rights. Last year, at its 15th Anniversary, the court resolved that “as a means of enhancing its visibility and engaging as many stakeholders as possible, it will convene a solemn ceremony at the commencement of the first of its four sessions of each year to mark the official opening of the judicial…

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, operatives arrested a major drug kingpin operating the notorious Patey Lagos Island drug haven, in Lagos state, Mrs. Sherifat Kehinde Lawal. The agency’s spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, said she was arrested along with six other suspects and recovered 5,862 kilograms of assorted illicit drugs including ‘loud and codeine’. “Following credible intelligence and follow up surveillance on illicit drug dealing in Osho, Gambari, and Beecroft Streets, Patey Area of Lagos Island, anti-narcotic officers stormed the Gambari street base of the drug kingpin where they arrested her and six of her accomplices at 9:30am Saturday 26th Feb,”…

SWIFT preparing to comply with curbs on Russian banks Ukraine president says Russian forces being repelled Russia says its troops are advancing Russian forces have attacked oil and gas facilities in Ukraine, sparking huge explosions, officials said on Sunday, as Western allies prepared new sanctions, including banishing key Russia banks from the main global payments system. Ukrainian forces were holding off Russian troops advancing on the capital, Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said as the biggest assault on a European state since World War Two entered its fourth day. Russian missiles found their mark, including a strike that set an oil…

Isah Bayero, chief protocol officer of the Emir of Kano, has given Air Peace airline a 72-hour ultimatum to offer an apology for ‘disrespecting’ the Emir, Aminu Ado-Bayero, and causing a delay to his flight. Mr Bayero, popularly known as Isa Pilot, said this on Saturday while speaking in Kano with some journalists. He said the airline must also accept its mistake for not flying on schedule, which he said caused the delay and left the emir stranded in Lagos. In a petition earlier sent to Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Mr Bayero had said the airline delayed their Banjul…

Manchester City restored their six-point lead at the top of the Premier League after Phil Foden’s late goal gave them a vital victory over a spirited Everton side. It looked like the defending champions would drop points for a second successive week until some awful defending from the home side let Foden in to score from close range with eight minutes to go. There was more drama when City midfielder Rodri appeared to handle a dropping ball inside his area, but Everton were denied the chance to equalise from the penalty spot after a VAR check. That decision brought disbelief…

Chelsea’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich says he is “giving trustees of Chelsea’s charitable foundation the stewardship and care” of the club, a statement said. Abramovich, who took over at Chelsea in the 2003, has made the move amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The decision also comes a day before Chelsea play Liverpool in the League Cup final at Wembley. “I have always taken decisions with the club’s best interest at heart,” said Abramovich in a statement. “I remain committed to these values. That is why I am today giving trustees of Chelsea’s charitable Foundation the stewardship and care of Chelsea…

Several European nations have closed their airspace to Russian flights, as Moscow faces rising pressure over the invasion of Ukraine. Estonia, Latvia, Slovenia and Romania said on Saturday they were banning some flights from Russia. Russia earlier said it would close its airspace to flights from Bulgaria, Poland and the Czech Republic after they issued a ban on Russian jets. Meanwhile, Russian-owned planes can no longer enter UK airspace. Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas urged other European Union countries to issue similar restrictions on Twitter, adding: “There is no place for planes of the aggressor state in democratic skies.” Slovenian…

Manchester United dropped two more points in their quest for a Champions League place as they were held at home by relegation-threatened Watford. And the Red Devils left the field to boos after the goalless draw, despite dominating at Old Trafford. Manchester United had 22 shots against Roy Hodgson’s side but the only time they found the net, Cristiano Ronaldo was offside. Ronaldo also hit a post and struck team-mate Anthony Elanga with a goal-bound shot. Elanga also failed to provide the finish to a flowing move, while Bruno Fernandes was unable to capitalise on two excellent first-half opportunities. Watford…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Saturday announced that the 2023 Presidential election will hold on 25 February, 2023. The national assembly elections will hold on same date while the governorship and state assembly elections with both hold on 11 March, 2023. Announcing the timeline for the 2023 elections, INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu noted that campaigns will end a day before elections hold. He explained that with the Electoral Act, the 2023 elections is now 363 days away. During a press briefing, the INEC boss said that, “As you are aware, yesterday, Friday 25th February 2022, the President of…