The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has published the final list of candidates for the February 3, 2024 by-election in Nigeria. In a statement on Wednesday, INEC National Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, said the bye-elections become necessary because of death or resignation of members of the National and State Houses of Assembly. “These elections will be…
National Broadcasting Commission (NBC) does not have the power to impose fines on broadcast stations in Nigeria for alleged breaches of the Nigeria Broadcasting Code. Justice Rita Ofili-Ajumogobia of the Federal High Court Abuja gave the ruling nullifying the power of the Commission to do so Delivering Judgement in a suit instituted by the Media…
Governor Seyi Makinde Of Oyo State said the Corporate Affairs Commission certificate of a mining company indicted for Tuesday’s explosion in the Bodija area of Oyo State showed some foreign names as owners. Makinde, who said this on a live television programme, also said the death toll in the unfortunate blast had risen to three…
The Federal Government has ordered an investigation into the explosion that rocked Ibadan Oyo State on Tuesday, claiming three lives and injuring 80 persons. Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, said this in a statement on Wednesday. The statement reads, “I am saddened with the news of explosion that occurred yesterday night in Ibadan, Oyo…
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is close to joining Ajax in a permanent move, with his contract at Saudi club Al-Ettifaq set to be terminated. Preparations are being made for his arrival in Amsterdam but no deal has yet been concluded. The midfielder signed a three-year contract worth a reported £700,000 a week with Al-Ettifaq when…
The second round of group games get under way on Thursday, with hosts Ivory Coast taking on Nigeria in a highly anticipated Group A encounter after Equatorial Guinea face Guinea Bissau earlier in the day. In Group B, Egypt and Ghana will both be looking to get their first win when they meet in Abidjan….
Zambia and DR Congo drew 1-1 as the opening round of group games at the Africa Cup of Nations came to a close. Against the run of play, Kings Kangwa made the most of a defensive mix-up to put Zambia ahead in the 23rd minute. Just four minutes later, the Leopards were level in the…
Tournament favourites Morocco began their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations campaign with a convincing 3-0 win over 10-man Tanzania in Group F. The Atlas Lions took the lead on the half hour before two second half goals put Tanzania out of the contest Tanzania had Novatus Miroshi sent off with 20 minutes left. Morocco won…
The Rivers State House of Assembly on Wednesday asked the nine commissioners who resigned their positions to ‘take a bow and go.’ On Monday, the House invited the commissioner-nominees for screening as part of the 8-point peace agenda signed by Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike following a meeting with…
Justice Abba Mohammed of the Court of Appeal Abuja has nullified the election of Honourable Emmanuel Ukpong-Udo, a member representing Ikono/Ini Federal Constituency of Akwa Ibom State in the House of Representatives. The Appellate Court declared that the declaration and return of Ukpong-Udo by the Independent National Electoral Commission was done in violation of clear…
