The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has said that it is yet to officially release the timetable and schedule of activities for the 2019 General Elections. It stated that the clarification became important following several enquiries from stakeholders on the issue. It noted that only the actual dates for the general elections were so far released by the commission. “So far only the time table and schedule of activities for the Ekiti and Osun governorship election and the Idemili North State Constituency by-election have been released. “That of the 2019 general elections will be unveiled in due course.”
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Tony Nwoye, APC’s candidate in the Anambra governorship race, says his party is talking to youths on the need to participate in the election slated for Nov. 18, 2017. Nwoye said on Friday in Abuja that his political party was in no way worried by Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB)’s threat to frustrate the election. The APC candidate, who was earlier presented to President Muhammadu Buhari by governor Mohammed Abubakar, who is the Chairman, National Campaign Council of the APC for the Anambra governorship election, urged the electorate to ignore the threat. “We are not afraid of the threat. Our…
Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar (retd) has said Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has not effectively played credible opposition role in the current politics and governance in the country. I must say it is very sad that you have not played your role properly in opposition. “May be you are suffering from the shock of defeat, but I thought that at least six months down the line will have been enough to come out of the shock, to really face the governance. “It would have been enough to perform your role in giving a credible opposition which I am afraid you have not…
Chief Raymond Dokpesi, the founder of Daar Communications, has increaed the number of ways he has planned toward winning the support of key PDP stakeholders in his ambition to become the party’s National Chairman. Dokpesi visited Chief Edwin Clark, the Ijaw leader, former Niger Governor, Babangida Aliyu, and former FCT minister Ibrahim Bunu, at their residences in Abuja. Clark, while receiving Dokpesi, described him as “courageous, transparent, fearless and the right man the PDP needs to move forward”. “If 10 people want to be chairman in a local government, they should all be allowed to go for the election. That…
The Edo Government is aiming for a minimum of 250,000 hectares of land for cultivation to boost agricultural production within the next two years. Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo disclosed this recently. “The importance of embracing agriculture as an administration via focusing on food security, large scale farming, and access to land, information and improved seedlings cannot be over emphasized . “Agriculture is now scientific and mechanisation will help us compete in the agricultural market,” he said. The governor said his administration has revitalized the Edo fertiliser blending plant in Auchi Governor to improve farmers’ access to fertiliser as well…
Okezie Ikpeazu has warned the Army not to maltreat residents. He said “While the state government has always indicated its preparedness to cooperate with all security agencies in their lawful operations within the state, we shall not condone a situation where the presence of the Army in the state becomes a platform to (trample on) the human rights of our people and subject them to inhumane and degrading treatments without any lawful excuse. “The Government of Abia State shall no longer condone this unwarranted assault on the people of the state. Our people, as law-abiding citizens, deserve their basic freedom…
Alhaji Mohammed Abdulrahman has said that Nigeria will crumble if President Buhari stays in power in 2019. The ACF scribe said “The North and Buhari must get serious and behave themselves. Nigeria does not belong to the North because if you maintain the position, grandstanding that the North is powerful in Nigeria, you are wasting your time and Nigeria would collapse and crash. “Why is the North asking for eight years? It is because of incapability to put in a leader. After Buhari, the best is Buhari. I am telling you now; go and write it down. “The best the…
Yemi Osinbajo has asked for greater integration of African economies to enable the continent develop free trade among AU member nations. “We still have one of the lowest trade integration levels under 20 per cent while Asia is at 40 per cent and European integration is very much further ahead at about 60 per cent. “The fact remains that other regions play as a bloc but Africa is still largely splintered into several economies and the ease of doing business across the region remains a significant challenge.” He noted that the Continents Free Trade Area Initiative (CFTA), launch of the…
Spain’s World Cup winning hero in 2010 Andres Iniesta believes next year’s tournament in Russia is likely to be his last at international level. “I am realistic. There is a great chance this World Cup will be my last event with the national team,” Iniesta said. “I am aware of the moment, my age and everything it entails, but we will see how things develop. “There are many months still to go until the World Cup and hopefully everything will go well so that I can be in Russia.” Iniesta refused to rule out even retiring at club level at…
Paul Pogba has circulated footage of him stepping up his rehabilitation from a hamstring injury in Miami by sharing it on social media. Pogba has not played for United since September 12 when he hobbled off after 19 minutes of their Champions League victory over Basle and manager Jose Mourinho referred to the problem as ‘long-term’. But the Frenchman took to Instagram to post videos of him running on a treadmill, testing his upper body strength and agility and using exercise ropes before cooling off in an ice bath. Pogba’s posts will provide United and Mourinho with a welcome boost…
Jose Mourinho has admitted he expects to move on from Old Trafford in the future despite reports stating the club will offer him a new contract. ose Mourinho has revealed he is sure he will not end his managerial career with Manchester United because he still has ambitions for new experiences. The Portuguese coach is in his second season at United after signing a three-year deal in 2016 and they look set to make a big improvement on their Premier League campaign from last year, sitting second in the table after eight games. He told Telefoot: “The only thing I…
Andy Cole believes Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be just what Jose Mourinho needs as he attempts to plot United’s resurgence to Premier League glory. ‘(Zlatan is doing) Really good. Back next year, I think, so he’s done well really,’ he told the Sun. ‘He’ll get games because he’s got so much quality. And he’s brilliant in the dressing room. ‘I love Zlatan. He tells you how it is. He’s legendary.’ The former Sweden international won the Community Shield and League Cup with United last season, while a serious knee injury saw him miss out on their Europa League final win over…
Dejan Lovren has said the team must develop a “cruel” streak in front of goal to get the most out of their play. Lovren told Liverpool’s official website: “We show every game we are better and better and we are really confident within the team. “Hopefully we can keep this momentum and find the net. “We need just to stay hungry and keep focused on our own work. We just need to be a little more cruel in front of goal.” “When everyone defends well like our team then it is easier for the back four to defend,” Lovren added.…
Ernesto Valverde is hopeful that Luis Suarez’s late equaliser against Atletico Madrid on Saturday can begin the Uruguayan international’s season. “I thought he looked good, regardless of the goal,” Valverde said in a news conference after Suarez’s third goal of the campaign rescued the Catalan side’s unbeaten start with an 82nd-minute header. “Obviously strikers live for goals and the confidence of a player can change [with goals]. But when they score it seems as if everything is going for them and if [they’re] not [scoring] then they’re left in the shadows. “In this case, [Suarez] scored a goal, he had…
Mauricio Pochettino has said he would like to manage England one day. “If I were to be an international manager one day, I’d relish the opportunity to coach the England national team. “I’ve heard that I’ve been considered for the job before, but I don’t know if there was any truth in it. “I’d be reunited with loads of familiar faces — Harry Kane, Danny Rose, Dele Alli, Eric Dier, Adam Lallana.” “Of the last 21, 17 have played under me. “Eleven regulars in the England squad made their debuts under my stewardship. “The English are brave, honest and aggressive…
AC Milan’s sporting director Massimiliano Mirabelli has not given up hope of signing Andrea Belotti from Torino, saying that he would still like to make the Italy international’s dream come true. The club had tried to lure Torino into selling Belotti in the summer before turning their attention to Nikola Kalinic. “We tried to bring Belotti to Milan,” Mirabelli told Radio Rossonera. “It was quite difficult for a variety of reasons, but he’s a player who is a Milan fan and maybe one day he will get to wear the colours he has dreamed about since he was a child.”…
Troy Deeney has replied Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, saying that the Gunners lack the “cojones” to be a real Premier League force. “I’ve heard Wenger’s already blaming [the penalty] as the reason for why they lost,” Deeney told BT Sport. “Well, I’m not going to be one to tell Mr Wenger about himself, but there’s a reason that they lost and it wasn’t because of one penalty. “I have to watch what I say, but it’s [having] a bit of cojones, is what I’ll say. Whenever I play against Arsenal, I’ll go up and think ‘let me whack the first…
Kylian Mbappe has said he was not pleased with his performance as a central striker despite creating his side’s last-ditch winner in a 2-1 victory at Dijon on Saturday. Mbappe fluffed two great chances and said he felt playing in a role he had not occupied recently had hindered him. “I tried to get my goals, but I missed many chances. “It was not an ideal match and it was not easy because I have not played in this position for a long time. “Usually, Edinson plays in this position and he has had it throughout the year. He wasn’t…
Royal Arts Academy and Rok Studios have premiered their upcoming thriller “Body Language.” The premiere held on Thursday, October 12, 2017, at the IMAX Filmhouse, Lekki, Lagos. It was attended by cast, crew and celebrities such as Omoni Oboli, Emem Isong, Desmond Elliot, Monalisa Chinda, Tana Adelana, Uduak Isong among others. The thriller features Ramsey Nouah, Tana Adelana, Ken Erics, Lauretta Richards and Emem Ufot. It was produced by the award winning filmmaker Emem Isong Misodi and directed by Moses Inwang, who recently helmed two psychological thrillers, “Stalker” and “Alter Ego.” DOP was by Tom Robson and the screenplay was…
Glenfiddich, in partnership with the highly anticipated annual Felabration Celebrations, hosted a first of its kind Felabration Night event at Federal Palace Hotel, Victoria Island on Friday, October 13, 2017. The event focused on the Glenfiddich Mavericks campaign. It sole aim was to celebrate people who are bold enough to forge their own path, create their own rule book, adopt unconventional creative thinking and excel greatly in their own space. The concert had performances from Bez, Nneka, Seun and Femi Kuti. It was an unforgettable night as the legend and music icon, Fela who embodies the key message of the…