![Workers inspect the damaged wedding hall after the blast in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 18, 2019 [Mohammad Ismail-Reuters]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/19071412-218x150.jpg "Death toll in Afghanistan wedding blast rises to 80")
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Court dismisses ‘certificate forgery’ suit against Kwara governor
A High Court sitting in Ilorin on Wednesday dismissed the certificate forgery case filed against Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State, following the claimant’s application to withdraw the case
Senator compares Bukola Saraki to late dictator Sani Abacha
The senator representing Ebonyi central, Obinna Ogba, has likened the leadership style of the outgoing Senate president, Bukola Saraki, to that of Nigeria’s late military dictator, Sani Abacha.
AGF: Previous acquittal can’t stop Senator Saraki from fresh trial
The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation, AGF, has validated the move by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, and any other law enforcement agency to investigate the Senate President, Dr Bukola...
Senator Saraki nominated as international human rights commission ambassador
President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, has been nominated as an “Ambassador-at-Large” of the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC).
Kwara PDP women protest against new police commissioner
Scores of women, who are also members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), at the weekend, protested against the posting of Commissioner of Police Kayode Egbetokun to Kwara State.
![[File] Nigeria's Senate leader, Bukola Saraki, announces that he would stand to become the main opposition candidate in 2019's presidential elections in Abuja, Nigeria, August 30, 2018. REUTERS-Afolabi Sotunde](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/09050848-324x235.jpg "Kwara bye-election: APC sending wrong signals ahead of 2019 polls – Bukola Saraki")
Kwara bye-election: APC sending wrong signals ahead of 2019 polls – Bukola Saraki
Senate President Bukola Saraki says the “open intimidation and harassment of voters” in the Kwara house of representatives bye-election is sending a wrong signal ahead of the 2019 general election.
IPOB rejects VP slot for South East, insists on referendum for Biafra’s exit
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) said that it was not interested in who clinches which party ticket or becomes president or vice in 2019 general election but wants referendum for Biafran restoration.
Eddy Olafeso: Defections will favour PDP in 2019
Despite the current posture of the leadership of the All Progressives Congress, (APC), where it sounds unperturbed by the recent gale of defections, there are indications that the party is actually rattled and might be in dilemma about its chances in the next elections.
Bukola Saraki: Nigerian politician with big ambitions
As the leader of Nigeria's Senate, Bukola Saraki is third in the political hierarchy behind President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
Senator Saraki commissions road, fertilizer projects in Rivers
The President of the Senate, Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki, on Saturday commissioned the Obiri Ikwerre-Airport Road in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, constructed by the Governor Nyesom Wike Administration.
Police invite Senator Saraki over Offa bank robberies
The police have invited the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, over the April 5, 2018 Offa bank robberies in which nine policemen and 33 persons were killed and millions of naira stolen.
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INEC: Presidential election results server transmission claim ‘greatest lie of this century’
Yunus Usman, counsel to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), says the claim that results of the February presidential election were transmitted to a server is “the greatest lie of this century”.
Phil Neville calls for social media boycott in wake of Paul Pogba racist abuse
England women’s manager Phil Neville believes football players should boycott social media in the wake of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba becoming the latest high-profile figure to suffer racist abuse online.
Dangote Cement overtakes MTN as NSE’s biggest firm
Dangote Cement Plc has regained its position as the biggest listed firm on the Nigerian Stock Exchange as sell-offs were witnessed in MTN Nigeria Communication Plc’s shares on Tuesday.
Cristiano Ronaldo drops retirement hint
Cristiano Ronaldo is uncertain when he will stop playing, but the Juventus star said it could be as soon as next year.
Cristiano Ronaldo: It hurts when people question your honour
Cristiano Ronaldo told Portuguese television on Tuesday that “2018 was the most difficult year on a personal level.”
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Caf CL: Kotoko didn’t deserve to lose against Pillars in Kano – coach
Asante Kotoko coach Kjetil Zachariassen believes his team did not deserve to lose the first leg of their Caf Champions League preliminary round tie against Kano Pillars.
Ambulance driver killed as army battles rebels
A volunteer ambulance driver was killed in Myanmar’s remote northeast as clashes between the army and ethnic insurgents escalated over the weekend, state media reported Sunday.
India premier vows to ‘restore’ Kashmir’s ‘past glory’
Indian PM Narendra Modi has said his decision to strip Indian-administered Kashmir of its special status will restore the region to its “past glory”.
Kaduna church begins medical intervention for less privileged
The Restoration Bible Church, Kaduna has commenced the second round of its annual medical intervention for the less privileged at its Mercy Angel Hospital in the Ungwan Romi area of Kaduna.
#RevolutionNow: Court refuses to release Omoyele Sowore
A Federal High Court in Lagos has declined to order the release of SaharaReporters publisher, Omoyele Sowore, and other persons in connection with the August 5, #RevolutionNow protest.