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The Court of Appeal Court sitting in Lagos State, on Saturday, in an unanimous decision upheld the victory of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti at the March 18, 2023 governorship election in the state. According to the court, Otti’s election conformed with the provisions of the Electoral Act. The court also dismissed the appeals brought by the Peoples Democratic Party …

No fewer than seven people were electrocuted in Kabong community, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau state. Scores also sustained various degrees of injuries and are hospitalised at a health facilities in Jos, an eyewitness has said. An eyewitness Mr. Steven John, told Blueprint correspondent that the incident was a result of electrical High Voltage cable, belonging to the …

Novak Djokovic Picture: USTA Novak Djokovic won his fourth U.S. Open for his 24th Grand Slam singles title, breaking his tie with Serena Williams for the most in tennis’ professional era. Djokovic, 36, swept Russian Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 7-6 (5), 6-3 in a rematch of the 2021 U.S. Open final won by Medvedev to deny Djokovic’s bid to win all …

The Acting Head of Mission and Force Commander (HoM/FC) of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), Major General Benjamin Sawyer, has praised the contingent for its professionalism, unwavering dedication, and exemplary operational conduct in securing the Force Headquarters Camp (FHQ). Sawyer spoke when he embarked on a visit to the Nigerian Contingent (NIGCON 1) Camp on September …

ABUBAKAR ABDULRASHEED reports on religious intolerance in south-west Nigeria, imposition of unconstitutional curfews that has led to violent clashes, and the call for establishment of a Ministry of Religious Affairs to stem the tide In Nigeria’s South-West region, which is often considered the safest, religious extremism has wreaked havoc, causing fatalities and stirring up tension among the citizens. Experts have …

The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the death of an Inspector attacked by persons suspected to be commercial motorcyclists on Thursday. The deceased, who was attached to the Iponri Division, was one of the police officers attacked by a group of people in the Ijora-Olopa area of the state on Thursday. The command spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident …

The German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, will visit Nigeria next month in a bid to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Ajuri Ngelale, confirmed the development in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the German chancellor agreed to visit Nigeria during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu on …

President Bola Tinubu said on Friday his administration would stimulate the country’s economy for the good of Nigerians. The president gave the assurance at a meeting with the Board of Trustees of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Professionals Forum led by former Bauchi State Governor, Isa Yuguda, in Abuja. He said the government would document and periodically review every effort …

Henderson was booed off by the Three Lions fans as he was substituted against Australia. The Ettifaq midfielder had started the game as captain but was jeered as he left the pitch, to be replaced by Kieran Trippier after the hour mark. Southgate has hit back at the boos, insisting that he simply does not understand them. Henderson turned his …

…Suggest effective ways for distribution of palliatives …Urge govt to update, unbundle social register ‘…Express fears politicians may hoard palliatives like Covid-19 time’ The removal of subsidies on petrol has raised the level of hardship nationwide as citizens anxiously await the take-off of the government’s palliative measures. BENJAMIN SAMSON in this report speaks with experts on how the government can …