LP’s Alex Otti declared Abia Governor-elect
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the governorship candidate of the Labour Party, Alex Otti winner of the March 18 governorship election in Abia. Otti scored 175,467, Ahiwe…
Naira Scarcity: NLC declares nationwide strike
President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Joe Ajaero has directed public sector workers in the country to embark on strike beginning from Wednesday next week, Daily Post reports. He also directed that…
Oyo Tribunal Receives 20 NASS Election Petitions
The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Oyo State says it has received 20 petitions from aggrieved political parties and their candidates in the state. The Tribunal Secretary, Mr Ibrahim…
Mitrovic faces lenghty ban following FA charges
Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic is facing a lengthy ban after the Football Association released a statement regarding his sending off against Manchester United. The Football Association said its standard punishment…
Emmanuel Adebayor announces retirement from football
Former Arsenal and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has retired from football, bringing an end to his 22-year career. The 39-year-old Togolese forward retired after a stint with Togolese club…
Sampaoli sacked by Sevilla following poor results
Argentine coach Jorge Sampaoli has been sacked by Sevilla with the club just two points above the La Liga relegation zone. The former Chile and Argentina coach joined Sevilla in…
Senate probes rejection of 19 constitution alteration bills by Buhari
The Senate on Tuesday said it has constituted a committee to probe why President Muhammadu Buhari did not assent to 19 out of the 35 constitution review bills transmitted to him by…
Peter Obi, LP urge tribunal to void Tinubu’s election
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25 elections, Peter Obi has asked the Presidential Election Petition Court (PEPC) to among others, cancel the election and conduct a…
Sanwo-Olu approves 20% salary increase for workers
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved a 20 percent increment of salary for civil servants in the State. This was contained in a statement by the Head of Service, Hakeem…
Catholic Priest wins Benue Gov poll
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress (APC) in Benue State, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia, the winner of Saturday’s election. The returning officer,…