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2019: Olusegun Obasanjo endorses Atiku Abubakar for president
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has endorsed his former deputy, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, who is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, for President.
Osun election: Ademola Adeleke says rerun is a sham, vows to head to court
The Adeleke Campaign Organisation has alerted the world to what it described as “brazen theft and daylight swindling” of Osun people who were criminally denied their rights to vote in the rerun election on Thursday.
David Mark: Why I want to be President
Gov. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State says that the former Senate President and presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Sen. David Mark has the pedigree to be Nigeria president.
Stella Oduah: Why I returned to PDP after three months in APGA
The senator representing Anambra north, Stella Oduah, has reportedly dumped All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, for Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, on Friday.
Jide Sanwo-Olu: I will not back down for Governor Ambode
Babajide Sanwoolu, a governorship aspirant on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, has expressed his desire to pursue his ambition to become the next governor of the state, saying he will not step down for the incumbent, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.
NLC: We’ll give new Ekiti governor three months’ grace
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Ekiti State chapter, has threatened that it would not tolerate the eventual winner of the July 14, 2018 governorship election more than three months.
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Donald Trump: US to make final conclusions on Saudi killing in days
The United States will make final conclusions by early next week over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi, President Donald Trump said Saturday, following reports that the CIA had held Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman responsible.
Amaju Pinnick dedicates 2019 AFCON ticket to Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians
NFF supremo Amaju Pinnick has dedicated the Super Eagles qualification for 2019 AFCON to President Muhammadu Buhari and Nigerians, as he also confirmed that the team will begin preparation for the 2019 AFCON immediately after Nigeria’s participation was confirmed on Saturday.
2019: Muhammadu Buhari showcases achievements, projections to commence campaign
President Muhammadu Buhari is set to come official campaigns for the 2019 elections by first showcasing his achievements and projections for the next four years.
DR Congo Ebola response effort suspended in Beni after clashes
Efforts to fight an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo's restive eastern Beni region were suspended on Saturday after clashes just a "few metres" from a local emergency centre and the hotels of several response teams, the health ministry said.
Nigerian troops foil Boko Haram attack
Nigerian troops repelled an attack on a military base in northeastern Borno state in which a soldier was killed and four others were injured, military and militia sources told AFP on Saturday.
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Ayogu Eze: I have no case with anti-graft agencies
The All Progressives Congress governorship candidate for the 2019 election in Enugu state, Senator Ayogu Eze, says he has no case with anti-graft agencies.
AS Roma donate €150k to help fund medical costs for injured Liverpool fan Sean...
AS Roma and club president Jim Pallotta have made a combined donation of €150,000 to a trust fund set up to help the family of Liverpool fan Sean Cox with his medical and rehabilitation costs.
Nigeria, Uganda, Mali, Morocco qualify for Africa Cup of Nations
Nigeria, Uganda, Mali and Morocco qualified for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday while Libya scored eight goals to keep alive their hopes of also featuring at the finals.
Food security: Nigeria to kick-start climate-smart agriculture
The Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Foundation is set to promote climate-smart agriculture as a strategy to boost food security in the country.
Abducted Zamfara twins freed after N15 million paid
The famous Zamfara twins, Hassana and Hussaina, who were kidnapped a month ago have been released.