Author: David Great

Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, a Catholic priest, has emerged the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Benue. Rev. Fr. Alia, Catholic priest of Gboko Diocese, scored 526,807 votes to emerge as the party’s candidate at the primary election held on Saturday in Makurdi. Chairman of the election committee, Dr Peter Ojie, said 13 aspirants participated at the election. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bishop of the diocese, Most Rev. Williams Avanya had before Saturday suspended the priest for his involvement in partisan politics. Ojie said APC had 868,010 registered members in Benue, 817,472…

Former Anambra governor, Peter Obi, has urged his supporters to stop attacking other candidates and aspirants, stressing that, they must imbibe the spirit of sportsmanship. Obi, who recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party to Labour Party. In a series of tweets on Sunday, Obi said the aim of their campaign should be targeted towards common good of Nigeria. “It has been brought to my attention, and I have also observed that some of my numerous supporters are making personal attacks on other aspirants/candidates. “Whilst thanking you for your support, which I sincerely value and appreciate, I humbly appeal that…

The police have arrested 10 suspected pickpockets at the Saturday’s Special Convention of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abuja. A police officer, Insp. Maina Gambo told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the gate D of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, that most of the suspected were arrested after they were caught red-handed by their victims. “I think we arrested more than 10 suspects because even at this gate we got up to seven, most of them were caught stealing cell phones of delegates. “This happens usually when people are rushing trying to get into the stadium. “There…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, says he’s honoured to be the candidate of the party in 2023. The former Vice President of Nigeria says it’s time to rebuild Nigeria, stressing that, he will take the message of hope and unity across the country. In a tweet after he was announced winner, he said, “Today, the battle to rebuild and unite our great country moves forward. I’m honoured to be named the PDP candidate. “I look forward to speaking with Nigerians across the country, taking the message of hope and unity as we build one future for…

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has emerged the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate after a keenly contest election at the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abuja on Saturday. He defeated Governor Nyesom Wike of River State who was his closest rival in the race. The governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal stepped down for Atiku en route his victory at the party primaries. Chronicle  NG reports that former Senate President, Pius Anyim polled 14 votes while Governor Udom Emmanuel garnered 38 votes and his Bauchi counterpart, Bala Muhammed, managed 20 votes. Former Kwara governor Bukola Saraki got 70 votes with…

Liverpool’s bid to claim the Champions League trophy for the seventh time ended in bitter disappointment as Vinicius Jr’s second-half winner gave Real Madrid victory in Paris. Jurgen Klopp’s side ran into a one-man wall of defiance as Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois produced one of the great individual performances to thwart Liverpool time and again. Mohamed Salah, seeking revenge for his early departure through injury in the 2018 final against Real, was denied six times by Courtois who was simply unbeatable. The victory also sees Carlo Ancelotti make history by becoming the first coach to win a fourth Champions League…

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Oyo State Command, has warned parents and motorists in the state to stop putting children below 12 years in the front seat of vehicles. The FRSC Sector Commander in the state, Uche Chukwurah, gave the warning during the Children’s Day celebration organised by the command at its office in Eleyele on Friday in Ibadan. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of the celebration is: “A Greater Future For Every Child”. According to the FRSC, it is against the law to put children under the age of 12 in front seat…

The Federal High Court in Lagos on Thursday declared illegal the 6th edition of the National Broadcasting Code issued by the National Broadcasting Commission (NBC). In reaching his decision Justice Ambrose Lewis-Allagoa said the proposed amendments 6th Edition of the National Broadcasting Code is ultra vires, incompetent null, and void and perpetually restrained the NBC from implementing the document. The court equally declared that NBC does not have the power to prohibit exclusivity on and compel sub-licensing of privately acquired rights to television content as such is against the constitution and the copyright act. The ruling was in a suit…

Sevilla have no intention of accepting less than 65m euros (£55m) for 23-year-old French defender Jules Kounde, with Chelsea expected to make their opening bid soon. (Fabrizio Romano) However, Chelsea are hopeful that a bid in the region of £42 million with the possibility of add-ons will be enough to land the Frenchman. (Telegraph – subscription required) Manchester United are on the verge of making a final push to sign Wolves’ Portuguese forward Ruben Neves, 25, although they face competition from Barcelona. (Sun) The Red Devils fear being priced out of a move for Darwin Nunez with Benfica having told United it will cost them about £100m to sign the 22-year-old Uruguay international. (Star)…

The All Progressives Congress (APC) on Friday evening postponed its presidential primaries to June 6. The decision by the ruling party to postpone its presidential primaries comes after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced a one week extension. Chronicle NG reports that the APC had earlier scheduled its primaries for May 29 to 30 but has now rescheduled to allow aspirants undergo their screening. In a terse statement, the APC said, “Following INEC extension of deadline for the submission of candidate’s list by political parties, APC hereby postpones its Special Convention for Presidential Primary from 29th-30th May, 2022 to…