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APC wins Imo north bye-election
From Stanley Uzoaru, Owerri The All Progressive Congress (APC) has been declared winner of the Imo north senatorial bye-election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). However, the Returning Officer Hakeem Adikum who announced the result declined to announce the name of the candidate who won on the platform. After announcing the figures scored by …
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Car wash-man who stole vehicle in Lagos nabbed in Ogun
Laide Raheem, Abeokuta Police in Ogun State have arrested a worker at a car wash centre for allegedly stealing a car at the centre, located in Akowonjo Area of Lagos State. The suspect, Idris Ayotunde, was arrested on the morning of December 4, by men of the Ogun State Police Command, at Alakija Village via …
The Sun Nigeria.
BREAKING: Sen Kalu endorses Obiozor for Ohanaeze Ndigbo President
The Chief Whip of the Senate and former Governor of Abia state, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has endorsed a former Nigeria’s Ambassador to the United States, Prof George Obiozor, as candidate for Ohanaeze Ndigbo President General. This is even as the Abia North Senator called on ImeObi Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the organisation’s highest organ to …
The Sun Nigeria.
INEC declares APC winner of Imo North senatorial bye-election
From George Onyejiuwa, Owerri The Imo State All progressives Congress (APC) has been declared the winner of the Imo North senatorial bye-election conducted on Saturday by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Curiously, no candidate of the party was returned as the winner of polls. Mr Hakeem Adikum, Returning Officer of the senatorial polls, who …
The Sun Nigeria.
Lagos East bye-election: My victory, measure of public trust in APC – Abiru
(From Bolaji Buhari, NAN) Winner of Saturday’s Lagos East Senatorial bye-election, Mr Tokunbo Abiru, has described his victory as proof of public trust in his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos. Abiru, a former Managing Director of Polaris Bank, said this on Sunday in a “Victory Speech” after the declaration of the election …
The Sun Nigeria.
Authorities impose travel ban on former DR Congo President Joseph Kabila
(PANA/NAN) The flight of Joseph Kabila, former President of the DRC and leader of the Common Front for Congo (FCC) party, to Lubumbashi, in the Haut-Katanga province, on Saturday, was stopped for unexplained reasons. According to airport sources, the flight plans of two planes chartered for this trip were also not signed, therefore blocking the …
The Sun Nigeria.
ACORN Initiative donates to Internally Displaced Persons in Benue
From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi Bothered by the deplorable plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Benue State, a United Kingdom (UK) based Benue indigene, John Igoche, has donated a borehole as well as food and non-food items to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) at Ichwa Primary School, along the UniAgric Road, Makurdi, the State capital. Igoche, …
The Sun Nigeria.
Man United suffer double injury blow against West Ham
(Reuters/NAN) Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said both Edinson Cavani and Anthony Martial were substituted during Saturday’s 3-1 win over West Ham United because of muscle injuries. Uruguayan striker Cavani, who scored twice as a substitute against Southampton last weekend, was operating as the central striker against West Ham but did not come out …
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Arteta savours ‘special’ Mourinho in Spurs documentary
(Reuters/NAN) Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said he is a huge admirer of Tottenham Hotspur counterpart Jose Mourinho’s management style and was able to learn from the Portuguese by watching Spurs’ all-access documentary series. The Amazon Prime documentary ‘All or Nothing: Tottenham Hotspur’ followed the club during the 2019-20 season, during which Mourinho replaced Mauricio Pochettino …
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Army will miss Domkat Bali’s advice on fighting insecurity – Lalong
From Gyang Bere, Jos Plateau State Governor and Chairman of Northern Governors Forum Simon Bako Lalong says the Nigerian Army would miss the professional guidance of former Minister of Defence, late General Domkat Bali, on the fight against insecurity in the country. The Governor said that he was in touch with the retired general before …
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JUST IN: Female lecturer wins Plateau South by-election, defeats former Speaker
Musa Pam, Jos The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC ) has declared a Professor of French from University of Jos and the Candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Nora Daduut winner of the Plateau South Senatorial District by-election conducted on Saturday. The senatorial seat had become vacant following the death of Senator Ignatius …
Imo North by-election: INEC declares APC winner, returns no candidate
Steve Uzoechi, Owerri The Imo North Senatorial by-election ended on Saturday without a Senator emerging for the district. Announcing the outcome of the election at the state Secretariat of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Owerri, the Returning Officer for the election, Hakeem Adikum, declared the All Progressives Congress (APC), the winner of …
Abiru: My victory, indication of APC’s popularity
Muritala Ayinla Winner of the just concluded Lagos East Senatorial by-election, Mr. Adetokunbo Mukhail Abiru has described his victory as indication of the popularity of the All Progressive Congress (APC). According to the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Abiru polled a total of 89,204 votes while Babatunde Gbadamosi, his Peoples …
Okopidos’ funerals: I pray God gives us another Godswill as gov – Akpabio
Tony Anichebe, Uyo The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs, Senator Godswill Akpabio has said that his prayer has always been that God should give Akwa Ibom State another person that will resemble him to ensure rapid development in the state and the improvement of the living conditions of the people. Akpabio made the statement …
Bundesliga: Resilient Bayern stay top after 3-3 draw with Leipzig
German champions Bayern Munich clung on to the Bundesliga’s top spot after holding closest rivals RB Leipzig to a thrilling 3-3 home draw, with Thomas Mueller scoring twice in a rip-roaring contest on Saturday. The result left Bayern on 23 points from 10 games, two more than Leipzig and four ahead of third-placed Borussia …
I had COVID-19, Blatter reveals
Banned former FIFA President Sepp Blatter has revealed he has recovered from COVID-19 after testing positive last month. Blatter, serving a six-year suspension from football for a “disloyal payment” he made to ex-UEFA President Michel Platini, told The Athletic he had contracted coronavirus in November. The 84-year-old said he went to hospital in Switzerland after returning …
Report: Lufthansa will have shed 29,000 staff by year’s end
Lufthansa will have shed 29,000 staff by the end of the year and the German airline will cut another 10,000 jobs in its home country next year as it struggles to cope with the coronavirus, a newspaper reported on Sunday. The airline and its subsidiaries, Eurowings, Swiss, Austrian and Brussels Airlines, have slashed …
Allegri rules out Inter, PSG; wants Premier League move
Max Allegri is clear where he wants to manage next. The former Juventus coach wants to manage in the Premier League and has ruled out other interesting offers. Allegri is one of the best coaches without a club at the moment. That has made him be linked with a move to other European clubs. …
EPL: Solskjaer hails United’s away consistency, Moyes upset with decision
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised his team’s consistent form away from home after they maintained their 100 percent record on the road with a 3-1 Premier League win at West Ham United on Saturday. United have won all five away trips this season, coming from behind to secure victory in each match, …
‘Micronutrient deficiency affects 2bn people globally’
…as CS-SUNN seeks intervention of govts for rapid progress Appolonia Adeyemi Executive Secretary of the Civil Society- Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria (CS-SUNN), Mrs Beatrice Eluaka has raised the alarm over the impact of micronutrient deficiency (MND), saying it affects about two billion people globally and that Nigeria has an alarming prevalence that has persisted for decades. To this …
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