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Abe dares Wike, says ‘you lack powers to declare my supporters wanted’

Abe dares Wike, says ‘you lack powers to declare my supporters wanted’

The Governorship Candidate of the Social Democratic Party, Magnus Abe, has dared the Governor of Rivers State, Chief Nyesom Wike, over his declaration of 28 supporters of opposition parties in the state wanted, noting that Wike lacked the constitutional right to declare anyone wanted.

Lionel Messi is happy at PSG — Christopher Galtier

Lionel Messi is happy at PSG — Christopher Galtier

By Seyifunmi Awobiyi Paris Saint Germain manager Christopher Galtier has hinted at Lionel Messi’s stay at the club despite controversies about him possibly moving away. The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner’s contract is set to be outdated come the end of the season and the French champions have been at their best to make him sign […]

<strong>Biden celebrates St Patrick’s Day with Irish PM</strong>

Biden celebrates St Patrick’s Day with Irish PM

President Joe Biden and Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar painted the town green Friday, celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day — and touting Biden’s expected visit to Ireland and Northern Ireland to mark the anniversary of the Good Friday peace accords. The Taoiseach’s annual White House visit is a cherished tradition on the Irish national holiday. That […]

Shi’ites vow court action over 5 members allegedly killed in Kaduna

Shi’ites vow court action over 5 members allegedly killed in Kaduna

Barely 24 hours after a clash between members of the Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky-led Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN) and security operatives attached to Governor El-Rufai’s convoy left no fewer than 5 Shiites dead, their leaders in Kaduna have threatened to drag the state government to court. 

APC denies zoning key positions of 10th National Assembly

APC denies zoning key positions of 10th National Assembly

 The All Progressives Congress (APC) says it has yet to take decision on zoning of positions or offices of the 10th National Assembly as speculated in the social media. Mr Felix Morka, the APC National Publicity Secretary said this in a statement in Abuja. “The attention of the APC has been drawn to a report […]

Polls: Hate speeches on the increase, NHRC laments

Polls: Hate speeches on the increase, NHRC laments

Ahead of the impending Governorship and State Assembly elections, the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, on Friday, said it was worried over the increased use of hate speeches by politicians and their supporters.

Tension in Imo as LP alleges APC plotting to conduct separate election

Tension in Imo as LP alleges APC plotting to conduct separate election

Ahead of Saturday’s, Houses of Assembly elections in Imo state, the Leadership of the Labour Party, LP, in Imo, on Friday alleged that the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, in the state, has perfected a plan to conduct a separate election in the premises of some local government headquarters using insecurity as an excuse.

<strong>Governorship polls: No excuse for INEC, says CDD</strong>

Governorship polls: No excuse for INEC, says CDD

THE Centre for Democracy and Development, CDD, has said the Independent National Electoral Commission has no excuse to give as far as the conduct of credible governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections is concerned

Joint military airstrikes consume scores of ISWAP members in Borno

Joint military airstrikes consume scores of ISWAP members in Borno

The Islamic State of West Africa Province ( ISWAP) suffered another devastating loss of its top leadership and foot soldiers at Kusuma, Jibularam and Kwalaram in the North East of Marte local government area in Borno after a multiple airstikes conducted by joint military taskforce.