Author: David Great

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it stands by the reports received from its state offices in relation to the party primaries for the Akwa Ibom North West and Yobe North Senatorial Districts. The commission stated this in a statement issued by Festus Okoye, National Commissioner and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee, in Abuja on Saturday. Okoye said that the attention of the commission had been drawn to speculations circulating online on the outcome of some of the recent primaries conducted by political parties and related issues. He said that in particular, the allegations intended to impugn the…

Armed robbers number over 30 invaded a building with about 15 flats located at Agadez Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja, at the early hours of Friday and successfully robbed about 10 flats. The attack on the sets of flats comes three nights after 400 inmates mainly Boko Haram terrorists were freed from Kuje Medium Security Prison. According to an eyewitness, the armed robbers arrived the compound at about 2:30am and operated for several hours uninterrupted. “They disposed residents of phones, cash and lots of household items and they also injured those who refused to give in easily to their demands. For…

Southampton have completed the signing of Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo on a four-year contract. The 25-year-old Nigeria international joins for a fee reported to be about £6m, rising to £10m with add-ons. Aribo spent three seasons at Ibrox after moving from Charlton in 2019, helping Rangers win the Scottish Premiership in 2021 and scoring in last season’s Europa League final defeat. “It’s an amazing club with a lot of history here,” Joe Aribo said. How does it feel to reach the #PL, @J_Aribo19? ???? Watch our first interview with #SaintsFC’s fifth summer signing ???? — Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) July 9,…

Chelsea have agreed a fee with Manchester City for England winger Raheem Sterling. The deal is worth up to £50m including add-ons and Sterling is set to arrive at Stamford Bridge on a five-year contract with an option of further year. Sterling will need to complete a medical before the deal is announced. The 27-year-old has one year left on his contract at City and had attracted interest from major clubs overseas. City signed Sterling from Liverpool in a £49m deal in 2015 and he went on to score 131 goals in 339 games. Should the deal be completed, Sterling…

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has felicitated with Muslims as they celebrate this year’s Eid-El-Kabir. Osinbajo in a terse statement said, “I wish all our Muslim brothers and sisters across the country a joyful Eid celebration. “In this season, may the bonds of friendship, charity, the chords of love, service and commitment to our country be renewed and strengthened amongst all Nigerians.” I wish all our Muslim brothers and sisters across the country a joyful Eid celebration. In this season, may the bonds of friendship, charity, the chords of love, service and commitment to our country be renewed and strengthened amongst…

The duo of Fuji superstar, Abass Obesere, and Teni Apata will be on the bandstand as the Globacom-sponsored Ojude Oba Festival begins today in the ancient town of Ijebu Ode, Ogun State. Tagged “Ojude Oba Music Fiesta”, the musical jamboree which is one of the features of the telecommunications giant’s sponsorship of the festival will provide fun and entertainment to participants at the event where popular Comedian Bash will also entertain guests with rib-cracking jokes. The show is scheduled to hold at the Equity Resort along Erunwon Road, Ijebu Ode. In addition to this, a beauty pageant where a bevy…

Chelsea midfielders N’Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will miss the club’s pre-season tour of the United States because of their Covid vaccination status. The Blues travelled to Los Angeles on Saturday for a training camp. But travellers who are not fully vaccinated against coronavirus are not allowed to enter the United States. Currently only US citizens are allowed to enter the country if they are not fully vaccinated. “N’Golo Kante and Ruben Loftus-Cheek will not travel due to their Covid vaccination status,” Chelsea said in a statement. Chelsea are due to play three pre-season friendlies in the United States. Chelsea…

SuperSport viewers on DStv and GOtv can look forward to round 3 group stage action from the 2022 TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) currently holding in Morocco. The final round of Group B matches on Saturday 9 July will see Cameroon battle Tunisia on SuperSport GOtv Select 1 at 9:00pm, while Zambia challenges Togo on SuperSport GOtv Select 2 at 9:00pm. Shepolopolo are still learning to live with the absence of Barbara Banda, but coach Bruce Mwape insists they can cope without their star player and captain. Group C’s final matches on Sunday 10 July will see neighbours…

Globacom has congratulated Nigerian Muslims on the 2022 Eid-El-Kabir festival, urging them to celebrate with love and abide by the teachings of the Holy Quran. In a press statement released in Lagos on Saturday, Globacom enjoined Muslims to use the festive period to pray for the unity and development of the country, and to put the teachings of Prophet Mohamed on peace into practice. “We rejoice with the Muslim Ummah as they celebrate the Eid-El-Kabir festival. We call on them to use the occasion to continue to live up to the tenets of their faith through peaceful co-existence with their…

A motorcade carrying the body of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived at his home in the Japanese capital on Saturday, a day after he was assassinated by a lone gunman in a rare act of political violence that has shocked the country. Mourners gathered at his residence and at the scene of Friday’s attack in the western city of Nara, where Japan’s longest-serving modern leader was gunned down while making a campaign speech, a murder decried by the political establishment as an attack on democracy itself. Authorities are reviewing security arrangements at the event where Abe was shot from…