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Nigeria: Gov. Samuel Ortom Defects from APC

16Jul

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Nigeria: Gov. Samuel Ortom Defects from APC

Benue state governor Samuel Ortom has defected from the APC. Ortom announced his departure from the party on Sunday at the government house while he was swearing in his new Special Adviser on Local Government and Cheftaincy Affairs, Jerome Torshimbe. According to the governor, APC had given him the red card, leaving him outside the pitch. He said "I’ve been given the red card and I’m now outside the pitch. So, if I have been given the red card and I’m standing outside, that means I’m a free man." He however did not disclose which party he was moving over to. He simply said "I don’t know what will happen next, but I’m waiting. If others approach me, then I will tell the Benue people that I’m joining another football club." He went on to encourage the people of Benue to remain unite...

Nigeria: Pst Chris Okotie Declares Intention to Contest the 2019 Presidency

15Jul

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Nigeria: Pst Chris Okotie Declares Intention to Contest the 2019 Presidency

Popular Nigerian Pastor, Chris Okotie has officially declared his intention to contest for the 2019 Presidency. Speaking in his Church today, he said his decision was based on the obvious need for intelligent and capable leadership in the country. He added that it was time to save the Nigerian dream from further worsening. On the issue of the party he would be contesting on, he said he had written to the ruling party APC and the main opposition party the PDP to adopt him as their candidate. He said "In sincere consideration I humbly and sincerely ask that the APC adopt me as the presidential candidate. I have extended the same gesture to the APC too. This is the time to demonstrate our love for this country."

World Cup: Modric Wins 2018 FIFA World Cup MVP

15Jul

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World Cup: Modric Wins 2018 FIFA World Cup MVP

For his massive contributions to the success of Croatia, Luka Modric most deservedly won the Adidas Golden Ball Award as the Most Valuable Player of the tournament. He won the award ahead of Eden Hazard of Belgium who came second and Antoine Griezmann of France who came third Other awards that were presented include the Adidas Golden Boot Award for the highest goal scorer of the tournament which went to England's Harry Kane who scored a total of 6 goals in the tournament. He won this award ahead of France's Antoine Griezmann and Belgium's Romelu Lukaku. Belgium's Thibaut Courtois won the Adidas Golden Glove Award for the tournament's best goal keeper while France's 19 year old Kylian Mbappe clinched the FIFA Young Player Award. The Spanish team were awarded the tournament's Fair P...

World Cup: France Lifts the 2018 FIFA World Cup

15Jul

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World Cup: France Lifts the 2018 FIFA World Cup

France has won the 2018 FIFA World Cup after defeating Croatia 4:2. In a match that saw Croatia having about 61% of the ball possession, the French took the lead through an 18th minute own goal, off a Mandzukic header. Croatia equalized in the 28th minute off a Perisic shot. Ten minutes later, France took the lead through a VAR awarded penalty which was converted by Antoine Griezmann. France increased their lead in the 59th minute when Pogba fired in a shot from the edge of the box. While Croatia continued to enjoy more possession, France went further ahead with a 65th goal scored by Mbappe. Croatia got another goal through Mandzukic, courtesy of a goalkeeper error. That was however all they could achieve by way of a come back. 20 years after wining the trophy in France 1998, t...

Nigeria: APC’s Fayemi Wins Ekiti Gubernatorial Elections

15Jul

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Nigeria: APC’s Fayemi Wins Ekiti Gubernatorial Elections

The keenly contested battle between APC and PDP in the just concluded gubernatorial elections in Ekiti state of Nigeria has been won by the ruling party, APC. For many months before the elections, it was clear that the battle for Ekiti's government house was regarded as a do or die affair by the two leading parties. According to the returning officer for the election and Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Idowu Olayinka, Kayode Fayemi of APC won the election with 197,459 votes while his PDP opponent, Professor Olusola Eleka got 178,121 votes. Of the 16 local government areas, APC won in 13 while PDP won in only 3. With this win, Fayemi returns to Ekiti government house for a second tenure. He had lost to Fayose after his first term which ran from 2010 to 2014.

Nigeria: Ekiti Elections – Party Agents Arrested for Sharing Money at Polling Stations

14Jul

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Nigeria: Ekiti Elections – Party Agents Arrested for Sharing Money at Polling Stations

Security operatives arrested at least five party agents who were sharing monetary incentives at different polling stations in the gubernatorial elections in Ekiti today. Some of them were arrested at Jonathan memorial School, Ajilosun in Ado Ekiti. Two gubernatorial candidates had raised alarm, accusing APC and PDP agents of openly sharing money without any intervention by security operatives. According to Bisi Omoyeni, the candidate for Mega party, people were being openly given money to vote. He said "some political parties had been buying votes by giving money to voters openly.but said he was confident of winning despite this because he was the best of all the candidates. "My expectation is that I will win this election despite vote-buying. Ekiti people do not want those ones, ...

World Cup: Belgium Wins Third Place, Beats England 2:0

14Jul

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World Cup: Belgium Wins Third Place, Beats England 2:0

Belgium won the third place position this evening after beating England 2:0. The Belgians showed their intent with a 4th minute goal tapped in by Meunier. This score was maintained for much of the match as the Belgians appeared satisfied to sit back, maintain possession of the ball and try quick forays into the territory of the English. The English team did not pose too much of a threat to the Belgian aside from a few scares. Belgium doubled their lead in the 82nd minute through an Eden Hazard goal, sealing their third place position in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. https://youtu.be/x_5SJPKMHAA After the match, the Belgian Coach, Roberto Martinez said "We wanted to win it. When you beat Brazil and get into the semi-final, the focus has to be to try to win the World Cup. But you need...

World Cup: Croatia Through to the Finals, Wins England 2:1

11Jul

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World Cup: Croatia Through to the Finals, Wins England 2:1

Croatia this evening sailed into the finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup after winning England 2:1 after extra time. Despite taking an early lead through a 5th minute Trippier goal, England gave up their lead in 68th minute when Perisic stabbed in Croatia's equalizer from a cross. After the game was levelled, Croatia had more chances to bury the game, with Ivan Perisic's shot hitting the inside of the upright. The game continued into extra time and in the 109th minute, Mandzukic scored the winner for Croatia. Englad tried but could do nothing in the remaining minutes, thereby confirming Croatia's place in the finals. Belgium will now take on England in the third place match on the 14th of July at Saint Petersburg Stadium St. Petersburg while Croatia will take on France in the finals o...

Fulani Herdsmen: About 50 Killed in Fresh Attacks at Adamawa

11Jul

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Fulani Herdsmen: About 50 Killed in Fresh Attacks at Adamawa

About 50 persons have been reportedly killed in fresh attacks in Adamawa state. The attack which was reportedly carried out by armed fulani herdsmen took place in Gojefa, Bujum Yashi, Bujum Waya, Sabon layi and Bujum Kasuwa, all vilages in Numan Local Government Area of the state. The attack also affected the following communities in Taraba state: Anguwan Bishop Yotti, Todung, Budon, Bunzum and Bamga Dutse. According to reports, the attacks took place on Monday night. One of the residents of Sabon Layi who managed to escape narrated their ordeal. He said "The people who attacked us are Fulani. They came when we were in the market because it’s market day. They suddenly entered our village and started shooting. We ran and crossed over the river; they followed us and kept on shooting. R...

Premiership: Mahrez Finally Join ManCity for £60 million

11Jul

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Premiership: Mahrez Finally Join ManCity for £60 million

Premiership champions Manchester City has finally signed Riyad Mahrez from Leicester for £60 million on a 5-year deal. This amount is about €68m or $80m. The signing finally put to rest the transfer saga that started in January which even saw the player boycotting some training sessions for his now former club. Speaking after his signing, Mahrez said "I am so pleased to have joined City, a side playing great football under Pep Guardiola." Mahrez becomes ManCity's first big-money signing this season.