At least 21 people were reported dead on Monday by European Union election observers, who noted that intimidation, violence, and low turnout characterised Nigeria’s gubernatorial and state legislative elections. On Saturday, Nigerians cast ballots for state governors in 28 of the country’s 36 states. On Monday, results were still anticipated from a number of states, Read More…
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Putin cosies up with Xi as ‘dear friends’ meet in the Kremlin
Vladimir Putin had tea with his “dear friend” Xi Jinping in the Kremlin on Monday, demonstrating his rapport with his most powerful ally just days after an international court ordered his arrest for war crimes in Ukraine. US condemned Xi’s visit, claiming that the timing demonstrated that China was helping Moscow with “diplomatic cover” to Read More…
Normalcy returns to troubled Abule Ado after intra-community clash
Police in Lagos State say normalcy has returned to the Abule-Ado area of the state following an intra-community clash. The intra-community conflict that erupted on Sunday resulted in the destruction of property. But a police statement said that no life or property was lost or destroyed as reported because of the timely intervention of the Read More…
Alcaraz defeats Medvedev in Indian Wells final to retake No 1 rank
With a 6-3 6-2 demolition in the Indian Wells final on Sunday, top seed Carlos Alcaraz ended Daniil Medvedev’s 19-match winning streak. With this victory, Alcaraz will overtake Novak Djokovic and reclaim the top spot in the global rankings. Alcaraz played in six matches and did not lose a set during the competition. His accomplishment Read More…
Sanwoolu re-elected in victory for APC [Updated]
The results of the Saturday governorship elections have been certified by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), with Lagos State’s Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu declared the victor. This was revealed on Monday in Lagos by Prof. Adenike Oladiji, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, (FUTA) Akure, who is also the Returning Officer. According to her, Read More…
Serie A overwhelming favourite Napoli defeats Torino 4-0 away
Victor Osimhen scored twice and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Tanguy Ndombele also scored as Serie A leaders Napoli hammered Torino 4-0 away on Sunday to edge closer to the championship. The Naples team leads Inter Milan, who is in second position and plays Juventus later on Sunday, by 21 points. “The players showed great hunger,” coach Read More…
Arsenal moves eight points clear after Saka’s brace against Palace
Bukayo Saka scored twice as Arsenal defeated Crystal Palace 4-1 at home on Sunday, putting them eight points in front in the Premier League standings going into the international break. Gabriel Martinelli opened scoring for Arsenal, and Granit Xhaka added another goal, taking full advantage of the fact that rival Manchester City was elsewhere occupied Read More…
Voters flee for safety as thugs fling out ballot materials
While thugs pushed voters away at Unit 078, Ward F5, Okeafa, Ilamose Estate, Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 2, voting was abruptly suspended at 10.52 a.m. After visiting polling places in Oshodi-Isolo Constituency 2’s Okeafa, Ilamose Estate, a News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent noticed that some thugs had arrived and were starting to throw bottles and stones Read More…
Buhari assents to constitutional changes giving states authority to generate, transmit and distribute power
President Muhammadu Buhari has assented to key historic changes of the 1999 Nigerian Constitution. This was announced on Friday in Abuja by Rep. Ahmed Wase, the deputy speaker of the House of Representatives, who also serves as the Chairman of the Special Ad-Hoc Committee on the Revision of the 1999 Constitution. Congratulating the president for Read More…
Court directs INEC to paste and send Saturday’s voting results electronically
Following a previous judgement given in Lagos on March 8, a Federal High Court in Abuja issued an injunction on Friday directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Akwa Ibom State to electronically transfer the results of the gubernatorial and house of assembly elections held on Saturday in conformity with its rules and policies. Read More…