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target=_blank>Niger: PDP chairmanship candidate alleges NSIEC delaying election documents
The lawyer representing the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, chairmanship candidate in Rijau Local Government, Umar Buda Abubakar, has accused the Niger State Independent Electoral Commission, NSIEC, of employing delaying tactics in releasing certified true copies of election materials needed to file a petition. According to Barrister Emmanuel Egbonoje, a formal letter requesting the documents was
Niger: PDP chairmanship candidate alleges NSIEC delaying election documents
target=_blank>Delta APC acting chairman Felix Idisi shot dead
Gunmen on Sunday shot dead the acting chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State, Felix Ese Idisi. Details regarding the motive behind the killing were still sketchy at the time of this report. Meanwhile, former Deputy President of the Senate, Sen. Omo-Agege, condemned the murder in a post
Delta APC acting chairman Felix Idisi shot dead
target=_blank>Gov Kefas orders immediate payment of outstanding pensions in Taraba
Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State on Sunday signed an executive order directing the immediate commencement and completion of all outstanding pension and gratuity payments to verified retirees across the state. According to a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary, Yusuf Sanda, the directive underscores the governor’s commitment to the welfare of senior citizens
Gov Kefas orders immediate payment of outstanding pensions in Taraba
target=_blank>2025 CAF Player of the Year: Osimhen, Hakimi, Salah in final three
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, on Sunday unveiled the finalists for its 2025 awards. In the Player of the Year (Men) category, the last three standing are Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray/Nigeria), Mohamed Salah (Liverpool/Egypt) and Achraf Hakimi (PSG/Morocco). Osimhen won the prestigious award in 2023, while his Super Eagles teammate Ademola Lookman took it home
2025 CAF Player of the Year: Osimhen, Hakimi, Salah in final three
target=_blank>Imo ADC Youth holds strategic meeting of 27 LGAs ahead 2027 elections
Youth leaders of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, in Imo State have held a strategic meeting across the 27 LGAs aimed at strengthening the party’s structure ahead of the 2027 general elections and the off-cycle governorship election in 2028. The meeting, convened by the State Youth Leader, Chika Emedo, brought together the 27 local government
Imo ADC Youth holds strategic meeting of 27 LGAs ahead 2027 elections
target=_blank>2026 WCQ playoff final: Live updates from Nigeria vs DR Congo clash
Nigeria will be hoping to clinch Africa’s ticket to the intercontinental playoff final when they take on the Democratic Republic of Congo on Sunday night. The two countries saw off Gabon and Cameroon, respectively, in their semi-final matches. But Eric Chelle’s men come into this game as slight favourites to win the game in Rabat,
2026 WCQ playoff final: Live updates from Nigeria vs DR Congo clash
target=_blank>Henry predicts ‘interesting’ north London derby as Arsenal host Spurs
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has said that the Gunners’ Premier League clash against north London rivals Tottenham Hotspur will be an interesting one. Arsenal and Tottenham meet at the Emirates Stadium after the international break. Henry aimed a dig at the Lilywhites, insisting the encounter would be an intriguing affair. The Gunners sit at the
Henry predicts ‘interesting’ north London derby as Arsenal host Spurs
target=_blank>Nigeria announces plan for fresh 500 CNG stations
Nigeria has announced plans to build an additional 500 Compressed Natural Gas, CNG, stations across the country. This was disclosed in a recent report by the Midstream and Downstream Gas Infrastructure Fund, MDGIF. According to MDGIF, the project will be executed in partnership with the Chinese manufacturer Endurance Group over the next three years. The
Nigeria announces plan for fresh 500 CNG stations
target=_blank>2026 WCQ playoffs: Chelle unveils Super Eagles’ starting XI vs Congo
Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle has named his starting line-up for tonight’s 2026 FIFA World Cup playoffs final against the Democratic Republic of Congo. Chippa United’s Stanley Nwabali passed a late fitness test and will start in goal. Young defender Benjamin Fredrick has been deployed at right-back, while Zaidu Sanusi will take up the
2026 WCQ playoffs: Chelle unveils Super Eagles’ starting XI vs Congo
target=_blank>EPL: Maresca returns Disasi to Chelsea’s first team
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca has restored Axel Disasi to the first team in a dramatic U-turn, having previously consigned the Frenchman to a ‘bomb squad’ for much of the season. According to Sky Sports, the defender is set to resume first-team training. Maresca had maintained that the 27-year-old centre-back was not part of his plans
EPL: Maresca returns Disasi to Chelsea’s first team
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