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The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Zanfara State on Saturday called on the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency in the state due to ongoing security challenges. The party made the call in a statement issued in Gusau by its State Secretary for Public Relations, Yusuf Idris. Idris said: “We appeal to President Bola Tinubu to impose a …

Manchester United and Crystal Palace played out a goalless draw in their Premier League meeting on Saturday night. Both sides wasted a fair share of chances, with Eberechi Eze missing two for Palace, while Alejandro Garnacho also missed. Andre Onana was in fine form as he saved what looked to be the hosts’ best goal-scoring chance, keeping out two shots …

The Abia State government will hold general elections in 17 local council areas in the state on November 2. The Chairman of the State Independent National Electoral Commission (ABSIEC), Prof. George Chima, announced the date during a meeting with political parties and other stakeholders on Saturday in Umuahia. Elections will be held in 184 districts across the state. Chima told …

Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) will secure a landslide victory in the September 28 local council elections in the state. Soludo spoke at the APGA’s grand rally held on Saturday in Awka. He noted that only APGA fielded candidates for all 21 chairmanship positions and 326 board positions from the …

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called for the immediate and unconditional release of its voters, members and supporters arrested in the ongoing Edo governorship election. The party’s demands were contained in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba. The PDP stressed that police harassment would not stop its gubernatorial candidate, Asue Ighodalo, from winning. The party …

Nigerian-born Anthony Joshua will win against Daniel Dubois, according to heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk’s prediction. Usyk backs Joshua to beat Daniel Dubois in the IBF heavyweight world title fight scheduled to take place at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night Usyk vacated the IBF belt for Dubois, and the Ukrainian is confident two-time unified heavyweight champion Joshua will beat Greenwich-born Dubois. …

Asue Ighodalo, a governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo State general election, has criticised the late arrival of National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials at various polling units, and called for an extension of polling hours to compensate for the delay. Ighodalo’s concerns echo those of voters and observers who have reported delays in the arrival …

Asue Ighodalo, a governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Edo State general election, has criticised the late arrival of National Electoral Commission (INEC) officials at various polling units, and called for an extension of polling hours to compensate for the delay. Ighodalo’s concerns echo those of voters and observers who have reported delays in the arrival …

As preparations for the Edo State governorship election heat up, the Nigerian Police have announced the arrest of two suspected political thugs during overnight raids at several locations across the state. Police Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who made the announcement in a statement posted on his X account on Saturday morning, said the raids were aimed at …

Voters in Edo State will today turn out to elect a new governor to replace incumbent Governor Godwin Obaseki to run the affairs of the state for the next four years. Although 18 political parties took part in the election, it was unfortunate that the main battle was between three frontline candidates. The ongoing race has been dominated by three …