Misconception by some parents in parts of the country has  been identified as the major factor militating against   the smooth eradication of Polio in Nigeria.

STRONG indications emerged yesterday that approval for the N189billion budget proposal made by the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC) to conduct the 2019 general elections has suffered a major set back at the National Assembly It became very clear yesterday that senators and members of the House of Representatives were in a dilemma whether to approve the N189bn made by the electoral commission or the N143bn requested for that purpose this year by President Muhammadu Buhari.

THE United Progressive Party, UPP, on Friday said that the National Executive Committee, NEC of the party has approved the exemption of the payment of nomination fees for youths from 30 years downwards, women and physically challenged for all elective offices.

Life is an adventure. For Peter Oboh, it has been one long road to the unknown. Yet the end has been very rewarding, and endearing too. In his about 18 years sojourn in Europe, Oboh has transformed to become one of Britain’s most accomplished boxers.

Technically, Nigeria is now in a position where no decision can be taken in continental and global football without inputs of Nigeria due to the strategic positions Mr Amaju Pinnick has placed Nigerians in both CAF and FIFA. Apart from Amaju Pinnick who is the first Vice President of CAF and a member of its Executive Committee, there are 17 Other eminent Nigerians occupying key positions in CAF Committees.

The crisis rocking the Rivers State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, APC,  took another twist yesterday as the faction of the party loyal to Senator Magnus Abe, opened a parallel secretariat in the state.

Following the shocking retirement announcement by Victor Moses at the age of 27 years, five other Super Eagles players have been tipped to follow the footstep of the Chelsea FC star player by announcing their international retirement in the near future.

Former Super Eagles assistant coach, Sylvanus Okpala has expressed regret that Victor Moses, 27 retired so young from international duty.

The oldest man and spiritual head of Ogrute, Enugu Ezike, headquarters of Igbo Eze North Local Government in Enugu State,  Onyishi  Eze Nwaonu, has been allegedly murdered by his step-son.

The high point of the second round of Premier League matches in the 2018/19 season will be the London derby between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge this evening.