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The Senate on Wednesday re-amended the Electoral Act (Amendment) Bill, 2021, passed by the National Assembly on November 18, 2021. Accordingly, the chamber in Clause 84(2) of the report approved direct, indirect primaries or consensus as procedure for the nomination of candidates by political parties for the various elective positions. It also approved the recommended Clause 84(3) that “a political party that adopts the direct primaries procedure shall ensure that all aspirants are given equal opportunity of being voted for by members of the party and shall adopt the procedure outlined below: (a) In the case of Presidential Primaries, all…

US prosecutors have charged three policemen with an eight-year-old girl’s death, dropping a murder case against two teenagers who were initially held. The officers opened fire on a vehicle outside a high school football game near Philadelphia on 27 August 2021 after hearing gunshots a block away. The police thought armed suspects were in the car, but it was Fanta Bility. Prosecutors had argued the tragedy was caused by two teens who fired at each other nearby moments beforehand. The district attorney filed first-degree murder charges against the two young men in November. Prosecutors said the pair – aged 16…

Morocco drew 2-2 with Gabon in Yaounde in one of the best games of the Africa Cup of Nations so far as both sides progressed from Group C. The Atlas Lions fell behind in the first half as Gabon’s Jim Allevinah slid past the onrushing keeper. Morocco’s equaliser from the penalty spot by Sofiane Boufal after 74 minutes sparked a thrilling finale. First, Gabon forced Nayef Aguerd into scoring an own goal before Achraf Hakimi curled home a free-kick. Morocco will stay in the Cameroonian capital for their next game, against the best third-placed side from either Group A, B…

Ghana suffered a humiliating group-stage exit at the Africa Cup of Nations after the four-time champions were beaten by debutants Comoros. El Fardou Ben Nabouhane put the islanders ahead early on, and Ghana then went down to 10 men when Andre Ayew was shown a straight red card. Ahmed Mogni doubled the lead before the Black Stars fought back to make it 2-2. However, Mogni tapped in his second in the 85th minute to inflict Ghana’s first group-stage exit since 2006. The result in Group C will go down as one of the biggest shocks in Nations Cup history as…

Describes Sardauna as a servant leader How traditional institutions can promote peace, security & unity in Nigeria VP pays condolence visits to families of late Dr Tofa, Sheikh Bamba, Alhaji Naif Vice President Yemi Osinbajo says even though “the soul of the North, and of Nigeria by extension, is being contested by some of the most destructive and evil forces in contemporary history,” the Buhari administration is firmly resolved to resist and defeat them. He stated this as a Special Guest of Honour at the 8th Sir Ahmadu Bello Foundation Memorial Lecture on Tuesday in Kano. Prof. Osinbajo did not…

Saudi authorities have warned that anyone spreading “baseless” rumours on social media could face up to five years in prison and a huge fine. It comes after a cancelled concert in Riyadh led to reports online that young women were being sexually harassed as they tried to make their way home. Some of the women have told the BBC of their fears over posting about what happened after the event. The Saudi entertainment chief appeared to mock their claims in several tweets. This is the latest development in the cultural and social clash that the opening up of Saudi Arabia…

Roma boss Jose Mourinho, 58, says he is committed to the club and has distanced himself from the Everton job after emerging as a candidate to replace Rafael Benitez. (Sky Sports) Newcastle are considering signing Adana Demirspor and Italy forward Mario Balotelli, 31, according to the Turkish club’s president Murat Sancak. (Inside Futbol via Star) Paris St-Germain are in talks with France midfielder Paul Pogba, 28, and Ivory Coast international midfielder Franck Kessie, 25, from Manchester United and AC Milan respectively. The moves are also aimed at convincing France striker Kylian Mbappe, 23, to stay at the club amid interest…

…raises alarm over displacement of 151,380 persons in two years The Senate has called on the Federal Government to, as a matter of urgency, declare full fledged war against elements involved in terrorist activities in the country. This was just as the upper chamber called on the government to establish a military base at Shiroro and Kaima communities in Niger State to restore confidence in the security and safety of the affected communities. According to the Senate, doing so would also safeguard the Shiroro Hydro-electric Power Dam, a National Asset located within the area. These formed part of resolutions reached…

Brighton provided another huge blow to Chelsea’s dwindling hopes of winning this season’s Premier League title by coming from behind to claim a well-deserved draw at the Amex Stadium. Adam Webster found all the space he needed to head in from a corner in the second half and give the home side a point to reward a display full of energy and endeavour. Thomas Tuchel’s side started poorly and lacked authority throughout, opening the scoring against the run of play through Hakim Ziyech’s well-struck low drive from outside the box. But they failed to build on the moment, never looking…

Senate President Ahmad Lawan has assured that the chamber would expedite action on the Electoral Act Amendment Bill having concluded all consultations on the President’s response. Lawan gave the hint on Tuesday in an address delivered at the start of plenary to welcome Senators back from the Christmas and New Year break. He recalled that the Senate postponed discussions on the consideration of the response of President Muhammadu Buhari on the Electoral Act 2010 Amendment Bill in December last year. He said this became imperative to enable the chamber consult with its counterparts in the House of Representatives and their…