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Plateau by-election: Don’t short-change PDP, Bauchi gov warns INEC, security agencies
Musa Pam, Jos The Governor of Bauchi State Sen. Bala Mohammed has called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies to ensure that his party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is not short-changed in the Plateau State by-election, scheduled for Saturday. The governor, who is the Co-Chairman of the PDP Campaign
Court convicts Evans, two others of kidnapping
It was judgement day for Chukwudimeme Onwuamadike (alias Evans) on Friday as an Ikeja High Court, Lagos, presided over by Justice Hakeem Oshodi, convicted him and two others on the charge of kidnapping. Justice Hakeem Oshodi convicted Evans and the two others for conspiracy and kidnapping of a businessman, Donatus Dùru. Justice
At last, Buhari signs Electoral Act Bill, says, ‘It’s gratifying’
President Muhammadu Buhari has finally put to rest the apprehension surrounding the Electoral Act amendment bill by signing it into law, on Friday. The President while performing the signing ritual at the State House, Abuja, said: “It is gratifying to note that the current Bill comes with a great deal of improvement from the
Ukraine crisis: Why Turkey cannot stop Russian warships accessing Black Sea – Foreign Minister
Turkey cannot stop Russian warships accessing the Black Sea via its straits, as Ukraine has requested, due to a clause in an international pact that allows vessels to return to their home base, the Turkish foreign minister said on Friday. Ukraine has appealed to Turkey to block Russian warships from passing through the Dardanelles
JUST IN: Seplat Energy set to acquire Mobil Nigeria
Chris Ugwu Seplat Energy Plc listed on the Nigerian Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire the entire share capital of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited (MPNU) from Exxon Mobil Corporation, Delaware, USA. Completion of the Transaction is subject to Ministerial Consent and other required
JUST IN: Russian forces in capital, says Ukraine
…as Russia bans British airlines from its airspace The Russian forces who have reportedly entered the Ukrainian capital are seemingly centred around the northern district of Obolon. The heavily residential area is just 9km north of Kyiv’s parliament and the city centre, reports the BBC. And in another development, British airlines have been banned from
JUST IN-Ukraine crisis: UEFA moves Champions League final from Russia to Paris
The 2022 Champions League final will be played in Paris after Russia was stripped of the match following the nation’s invasion of Ukraine. The final of Europe’s most prestigious club competition was due to be played in St Petersburg on May 28, reports the BBC. Following a meeting on Friday, UEFA confirmed the match
Europa League: Barca crush Napoli, Rangers oust Dortmund
Barcelona’s January signings shone as a 4-2 win at Napoli booked their place in the Europa League last 16, while Rangers held off a Borussia Dortmund fightback to progress after a 2-2 draw in Glasgow. For the first time in 17 years, Barca are not involved in the knockout stages of the Champions League
Leicester cruise, Celtic crash out of Conference League
Leicester eased into the last 16 of the Europa Conference League with a 3-1 win over Danish side Randers as Celtic crashed out to Norwegian champions Bodo Glimt on Thursday. Already leading 4-1 from the first leg last week, Leicester were never in danger once Harvey Barnes opened the scoring after just two minutes.
Defiant Ukrainian President vows to remain in capital as Russian invaders approach
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy vowed on Friday to stay in Kyiv as his troops battled Russian invaders advancing toward the capital in the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two. Russia launched its invasion by land, air and sea on Thursday following a declaration of war by President Vladimir Putin. An estimated 100,000 people fled
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