The chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Mahmud Yakubu has indicated that up to 80 political parties may participate in next year’s general elections. Advertisements
Month: March 2018
UPDATED! Nigeria Police Declare Senator Melaye Wanted, Alert Interpol
The Kogi State Police Command has declared the senator representing the Kogi West Senatorial District, Dino Melaye, wanted.
North Korea Pledged Denuclearisation During Friendly Visit, China says
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to denuclearise and meet U.S. officials, China said on Wednesday after an historic meeting with President Xi Jinping, who promised China would uphold its friendship with its isolated neighbour.
N. Korea’s Kim Shows Unity With China’s Xi In First Foreign Trip
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was treated to a lavish welcome by Chinese President Xi Jinping during a secretive trip to Beijing as both sides seek to repair frayed ties ahead of landmark summits with Seoul and Washington.
Trump Gives Liberians One Year To Leave US
US President Donald Trump decided Tuesday to end the protected status of thousands of Liberian migrants to the United States and gave them a year to leave the country.
US Open Champion, Stephens Crushes Kerber To Crack Top 10
American Sloane Stephens had cause for a double celebration Tuesday after beating Germany’s Angelique Kerber 6-1, 6-2 to set up a Miami Open semi-final clash with former world number one Victoria Azarenka.
Super Eagles Go Down at The Hive Against Serbia
Serbia have defeated the Super Eagles of Nigeria 2-0 in a friendly played on Tuesday at The Hive stadium, London.
Nigeria, ECOWAS And The Morocco Question, By Reuben Abati
I was in Morocco recently, about 20 years after I last visited Timbuktu, Marrakech, Casablanca, Rabat and Laayoune. I was quite impressed to see how Morocco, with its colour-coded cities, remains very much an organised, efficient and a comparatively competitive… Read More ›
UEFA Introduces Fourth Substitution In Extra-Time
Teams will be allowed to make a fourth substitution in Champions League and Europa League matches that go to extra-time from next season, UEFA announced on Tuesday amid other changes.
Son Of Nigerian Politician Shot Dead In London
The graduate son of a Nigerian politician was shot dead near his family’s London home in the latest round of bloodshed in the capital.
INEC Suspends 205 Staff Over Unwholesome Roles In 2015 Elections
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has suspended 205 staff over various unwholesome roles in the 2015 general elections.
Buhari Urges APC NEC To Reverse Tenure Elongation For Oyegun, Others
President Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday urged the National Executive Committee of the ruling party, All Progressives Congress, APC, to reverse its decision granting a tenure extension to party chairman, John Oyegun and other executives at all levels.
