The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has excluded the Ogun State governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Ladi Adebutu, and his running mate from its final list of candidates for the 2027 governorship election. Adebutu and his running mate, both members of the PDP, were absent from the list released by the commission. INEC listed candidates from 13 political parties for the election, but the reasons for the omission of Adebutu and his running mate were not immediately known as of the time of filing this report. The final list, signed by INEC Secretary Rose Oriaran-Anthony, also includes…
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Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has praised the midfield partnership between Moisés Caicedo and Jordan Henderson following their 5-1 victory over Bournemouth on Saturday. Henderson and Morgan Rogers scored twice each, while João Pedro also found the net as Chelsea returned from the international break with a convincing win. Speaking at his post-match press conference, Alonso was asked about the partnership between Henderson and Caicedo and how effectively the duo worked together. Before Saturday’s encounter, Chelsea’s midfield had been a source of concern for Alonso. Recommended The Spaniard said: “Both, in terms of qualities, are different, and in terms of positioning…
The presidential candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), Seyi Makinde, has said he plans to reset Nigeria through a government that would last just four years. Makinde, the current governor of Oyo State, said in Yola on Saturday that he would serve as president for only four years, after which he expected presidential power to return to the North. He spoke at a North-East town hall meeting organised by the party in Yola, attended by APM leaders and candidates from the six states of the North-East. He stressed that his administration would transfer power to the North after four…
The Edo State chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Jarrett Tenebe, has openly declared his hatred for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. Tenebe spoke during an interview in which he defended the policies of the Tinubu administration and explained his “AK-47 fire” comment. He also stated that he would spit in the faces of Obi and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. According to the Edo APC chairman, he would not hesitate to confront opposition figures over their criticism of President Bola Tinubu. Recommended “If I see them, I will…
A Nigerian national who worked as a canvasser for a Democratic congressional campaign in Pennsylvania has been arrested by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, after pleading guilty to a disorderly conduct charge arising from a public exposure incident. The US Department of Homeland Security, DHS, identified the man as Chimaobim Adedayo Igbojekwe in a statement issued on October 7, 2026. According to the department, Igbojekwe was arrested in East Pennsboro Township, Pennsylvania, on September 27 over allegations of indecent exposure and disorderly conduct. He subsequently pleaded guilty to the disorderly conduct charge. “ICE subsequently arrested him on October…
Commercial motorcyclists, popularly called Okada riders, have embarked on one day fasting in Ikom Town, in Ikom LGA of Cross River State. The one day fast is compulsory and seriously enforced by officials of the Okada Riders Association in the town. Okada riders spoken to in Ikom Town said they usually hold the spiritual exercise once a week. One of them, 40-year-old Maxwell Nsan, said the purpose of the fast is to unite them and avert untoward events like accidents and robbery attacks. Recommended “The weekly fast is often strictly enforced. We will converge at a particular venue to pray…
Super Falcons interim head coach coach Augustine Eguavoen, says his side deserved victory in their clash against Comoros. The 10-time African champions defeated Comoros 2-0 in the first leg of their 2028 Olympic Games second qualifying round fixture on Friday. Michelle Alozie and Uchenna Kanu scored the goals for the Super Falcons in the second half. Eguavoen confessed he was nervous when the game was goalless by half-time. Recommended “I was nervous at the start because it’s an away game, a draw away from home would be good, but for our pedigree and the quality we have, forget the names of…
Galatasaray striker, Victor Osimhen, has revealed how his team should approach their UEFA Champions League clash against Barcelona on Tuesday at Rams Park. Osimhen spoke after Galatasaray defeated Kasımpaşa 3-1 in a Turkish Super Lig encounter on Friday. The Nigerian international said Galatasaray should face Hansi Flick’s side with seriousness and apply pressure in the front area. “When you are playing against a team with such quality players, you have to play with both excitement and seriousness; you need to apply pressure in the front area,” Osimhen told HT Spor. Recommended “They possess the ball a lot, so in a match like this,…
Academic activities are set to resume immediately at Lagos State University, LASU, Lagos State University of Education, LASUED, and Lagos State University of Science and Technology, LASUSTECH, following the suspension of an industrial action by university lecturers. The Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, announced the decision on Friday after negotiations over staff welfare and the implementation of outstanding agreements, bringing relief to students and parents affected by the disruption. In a joint statement, the union leaders described the development as an important step towards securing improved welfare for lecturers and ensuring the fulfilment of previously reached agreements. The statement…
Real Madrid manager, Jose Mourinho has issued another warning to the squad over their behaviour. Mourinho was defending Vinicius Junior’s poor form, insisting that the out-of-form winger is trying his best. Vinicius Jr has been booed by sections of the Madrid fanbase as he struggles for form this season, after turning down a summer move to Arsenal. According to Mourinho, he would only have a problem with players that are not putting in enough effort. Recommended Mourinho has vowed not to even include them in his match day squads. He said: “I promise you, when a Real Madrid stops behaving…