2023 polls: Candidates from 10 parties file 436 petitions
Dissatisfied with the conduct of the 2023 general elections, no fewer than 10 of the 18 political parties have filed 431 petitions at the various election tribunals in 27 states of the country to quash the victories of those the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared winners.
Dalai Lama apologises for asking boy to suck his tongue
The Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama apologised on Monday after a video which showed him asking a boy to suck his tongue triggered a backlash on social media. The video, which has gone viral, shows the Dalai Lama, 87, planting a kiss on the boy’s lips as he leaned in to pay his respects. […]
Buhari’s 8-month sickness setback for his administration – Femi Adesina
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina said President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight-month sickness in 2017 caused a setback for the current administration.
Why 10th Senate Presidency should go to South-East – Senator
Sen. Osita Izunaso (APC-Imo) says he is most qualified for the Senate Presidency of the 10th National Assembly, going by situations on ground. Izunaso said this when he spoke in Abuja on Monday, saying that the South-East should be allowed to produce the Senate President for the 10th Assembly for justice, fairness and equity. He […]
Ex NUC boss, Abdulkadir dies at 79
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo The Chairman Board of Trustees of Zaria Education Development Association (ZEDA), Professor Idris Abdulkadir who was Executive Secretary of the NUC, has died in Abuja at age 79. Mohammed Bello Habib, spokesperson of the ZEDA who confirmed the death in a statement, explained that the deceased’s family said Prof. Abdulkadir died in […]
Super Falcons seek to prove point against New Zealand
The Super Falcons will seek victory over World Cup co-hosts New Zealand in Turkey on Tuesday to prove that their recent wins over Costa Rica and Haiti were no flukes, according to team captain Onome Ebi. Goals by Esther Okoronkwo and Asisat Oshoala steered the nine-time African champions past Haiti in Antalya on Thursday, for […]
