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INEC declares PDP’s Tambuwal winner of Sokoto governorship election

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Gov. Aminu Tambuwal winner, of the governorship election, after Saturday’s supplementary poll. He won by a small margin of 342 votes,
According to the Chief Collation/Returning Officer, Prof. Fatima Mukhtar, Tambuwal of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured the highest votes of 512,

Manchester United set to spend £250m on prime targets

Manchester United is set to spend £250million on their prime targets in the summer transfer market as they plan a major raid on Portuguese League.
The report in The Mirror says manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to sign the best young talents rather than older experienced players.
He is keen

Arsenal set to overtake Spurs to sign Ivory Coast star

Arsenal set to overtake Tottenham Hotspurs to sign Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie from AC Milan.
The 22-year-old is nearing the end of his second campaign at San Siro, with nine goals being scored from 83 appearances in all competitions.
However, Kessie was fined earlier this week due to a

Gunmen Shoot Collation Officer in Benue

Unknown gunmen on Saturday night shot Comfort Dooshima, Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, collation officer for Gboko Local Government Area in Benue State.
It was gathered that, Dooshima a lecturer at the University of Agriculture, Benue, was attacked on her way to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) head office

Lalong wins Plateau Governorship election

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has declared Plateau State Governor, Simon Lalong as the winner of the governorship election in the state.
INEC’s Returning Officer, Professor Richard Kimbir, said on Sunday that Lalong has been declared re-elected having polled majority of votes cast at the governorship election.
He said

Rohr releases Uzoho & three other Super Eagles stars for U-23 duties

Sport March 23, 2019 at 2:08 pm 0 comments

Nigerian head coach Gernot Rohr has dropped Francis Uzoho and three other Super Eagles players to Olympic National Team as they bid to qualify for the U23 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
The Dream Team VII have a mountain to climb in their quest to overturn a two-goal deficit

Hazard sparks another transfer rumour, talks about Zidane

Sport March 23, 2019 at 7:41 am 0 comments

Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard has sparked another transfer rumour after his comment about Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane.
The Belgian attacker spoke of his admiration for Zidane and when asked about the manager they won three Champions League in a roll with Real Madrid and he revealed that the Frenchman

UEFA fines Ronaldo $22,000 for celebration gesture

Sport March 21, 2019 at 7:54 pm 0 comments

Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been fined 22 , 600 dollars by UEFA for appearing to make an obscene gesture while celebrating his side ’s Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid .
The Portugal international was guilty of “improper conduct ,’’ the control , ethics and disciplinary body of the

Super Eagles not favourites to win AFCON 2019 —Rohr

Sport March 21, 2019 at 7:34 pm 0 comments

Super Eagles coach, Gernot Rohr , says Nigeria ’s national team is not favourites to lift the AFCON 2019 tournament which kicks off on June 21 in Egypt.
Rohr made the disclosure at a pre -match news conference in Asaba ahead of the Nigeria / Seychelles AFCON qualifier on Friday

Chelsea plan for transfer ban, aim to tie down two stars

Sport March 21, 2019 at 11:36 am 0 comments

Chelsea is planning for life during the transfer ban as they aim to tie down two of their main players at the Stamford Bridge by offering the Brazilians stars improved deals.
Chelsea hierarchy is willing to persuade Willian and David Luiz to extend their stay at the Stamford Bridge after

Edo monarch regains freedom —Police

Security March 21, 2019 at 11:26 am 0 comments

The Edo State Command of the Nigerian Police Force has confirmed the rescue of Enogie Godwin Aigbe , the abducted Monarch of Ukhiri Community , Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of the State.
DSP Chidi Nwabuzor , the Command ’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed the development to the News Agency of