Inec Charman Mahmood Yakubu The Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec) on Thursday said court order would not stop it from conducting the Adamawa supplementary election in 44 polling units. The Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in the state, Barrister Kassim Gana Gaidam, stated while fielding questions from newsmen. Advertise With Us He …
Read More »Injured Kalu to miss Nigeria’s next two matches
Soccer Football – Europa League – Group Stage – Group C – Bordeaux v Copenhagen – Matmut Atlantique, Bordeaux, France – October 4, 2018 Bordeaux’s Samuel Kalu in action REUTERS/Regis Duvignau The Super Eagles play the Seychelles in their last Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on March 22 then take …
Read More »Benue Rerun: What We Expect From Politicians – Traditional Rulers
Some traditional rulers in Benue State has called on politicians to eschew violence during the governorship rerun election on March 23rd. Advertise With Us Concise News understands that Benue, Kano, and Plateau, among others will take part in the rerun, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec). The traditional …
Read More »N10 earns Nigerian N1 million in betPawa jackpot
Michael Arowosegbe has become a millionaire after he played the emPawa 13 Jackpot with a stake of just N10 and correctly predicted 13 out of 13 games. Michael’s BIG win of N1,000,000 sees him become the first Nigerian of the year to win either the emPawa 13 or emPawa 17 …
Read More »What Obasanjo Told Atiku, Makinde In Abeokuta
Obasanjo meets Atiku, Makinde. Twitter Former President Olusegun Obasanjo on Thursday advised the governor-elect of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde against running a selfish government. Obasanjo gave the advice when he held a closed-door meeting with Makinde at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Advertise With Us “Please, run a government that …
Read More »Nigerians fighting their way to glory outside of Nigeria
Boxing – Anthony Joshua vs Joseph Parker – World Heavyweight Title Unification Fight – Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Britain – March 31, 2018 Anthony Joshua celebrates with the belts after winning the fight Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge Nigeria has always had a history when it comes to combat sports. The …
Read More »List Of Winners Of House Of Assembly Seats In Oyo State
Oyo Assembly. Photo credit: Premium Times. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released winners of the Oyo State assembly election held on Saturday, March 9, 2019. The State INEC Resident Commissioner, Barrister Mutiu Agboke, stated that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, won 26 seats, the All Progressives Congress, APC, …
Read More »Hooliganism in Nigerian football: Whose benefit; who is to blame?
MFCMFC Lagos Hooliganism between supporters of rival football clubs is not unique to Nigeria. But its destructive effect seems to be more visible in the nation’s league. In the glorious days of football, players, football administrators and the fans adored referees. All over the world, referees are major actors in …
Read More »Archers converge on Abuja as federation holds officiating workshop
[FILES] FCT, Abuja Archers drawn from across the country will converge on Abuja for the first phase of the Nigerian Archery Federation Game Clinic, Coaching and Officiating Workshop holding from Sunday to March 28 at the multi-purpose indoor Sports hall of the National Stadium. According to the President of the …
Read More »Pomp as Nigerian football bids Ogunjobi final farewell
There was pomp, colour and essence as actors and actresses in Nigerian football put out all the stops in honouring former international defender, former Secretary General of then NFA and one–time member of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) board, Chief Taiwo Joseph Ogunjobi ahead of the final interment of his …
Read More »UEFA may switch Man United’s tie as Champions League draws hold today
Manchester City’s Brazilian striker Gabriel Jesus celebrates with teammates after scoring their seventh goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 second leg football match between Manchester City and Schalke 04 at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on March 12, 2019. – Manchester City won the …
Read More »Benue Rerun: Mark, Ortom, Suswam, Others To Serve As Polling Agents For PDP
Benue Governor Samuel Ortom The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Benue State has announced names of its polling agents and returning officers ahead of the upcoming governorship rerun election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec) had announced March 23 for the supplementary election. Advertise With Us Benue is among the six states …
Read More »Dalung identifies states’ poor budget allocations as sports sector’s bane
Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung Sports Minister, Solomon Dalung has called on state governors to change their attitude towards Nigeria’s sport development by making adequate budgetary provisions for the sector. He said the experiences of some sport directors during the 19th National Sports Festival in Abuja was very pathetic as most …
Read More »FIFA to take final decision on 48-team 2022 World Cup in June
(FILES) In this file photo taken on February 27, 2019 FIFA President Gianni Infantino poses during a press conference at the end of the FIFA Executive Football Summit in Rome. – FIFA chiefs will decide on March 15. 2019 whether to back an expansion of the 2022 World Cup to …
Read More »PwC, Zenith Bank, more corporate organisations sign for DOAMF Charity tourney
PWC More corporate organisations are signing up to support the ninth edition of the Daniel Ogechi Akujobi Memorial (DOAM) Foundation Charity Golf Tournament, the final of which is set to hold on March 30 at the Golf Section of Ikoyi Club 1938 in Lagos. PricewaterhouseCoopers, Zenith Bank Plc, Diamond Bank Plc, …
Read More »Pixels explains support for IGC ladies’ tournaments
CEO, Pixels Digital Photo Lab, Omolaraeni Olaosebikan (left); Lady captain, Ibadan Golf Club, Dr. Tope Farombi, and former Lady Captain and member planning committee 2019 Ladies Open Tournament, Sumbo Oshile. The lady golfer expressed her delight in being part of the golf tournament, adding that “Pixels is investing more than …
Read More »Falana draws Udo Udoma as 17th BOA Lawyers League begins on Sunday
[FILE PHOTO] Football pitch The law firm of Falana & Falana, which finished with the silver medal last year, will play against Udo Udoma Belo-Osagie/Adepetun, Caxton-Martins, Agbor & Segun Law in Group B of the Bankola Olumide Aluko football competition, which 17th edition will kick off on Sunday at the …
Read More »Lagos, Abuja to host maiden FCV Gladiators Football camps
Nigeria’s seat of power, Abuja and its commercial nerve centre, Lagos will host the FCV Gladiators Football camps, which debuts in April. The Lagos camp will hold at the University of Lagos Sports Centre from April 14 to 19, while the Abuja leg will hold at Aduvie International School from April 21 …
Read More »PDP Optimistic Of Victory Ahead Of Supplementary Polls
PDP spokesperson Kola Ologbondiyan The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has expressed optimism that it will be victorious in states where the Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec), is to hold supplementary governorship elections on March 23. The party’s National Working Committee (NWC), expressed the optimism in a statement issued by its …
Read More »Certificate Of Return: Okorocha Reveals What INEC ‘Is Planning For Him’
Inec Omits Okorocha’s Name From List Of Senators-elect Imo state governor Rochas Okorocha says the Independent National Electoral Commission (Inec) may be planning to organise a special event to issue him a certificate of return. Okorocha stated this on the backdrop of the omission of his name from those that INEC …
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