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The suspension of Nigeria’s most senior judge by President Muhammadu Buhari broke international human rights standards on independence of the judiciary and the separation of powers, Diego Garcia-Sayan, UN’s Special Rapporteur on the Independence of Judges and Lawyers, said Monday. Buhari, who was a military ruler in the 1980s and was voted into office in 2015, is hoping to win a new term in a presidential election scheduled to take place on Saturday. The chief justice could preside over any dispute over the election result. Nigeria’s judiciary has helped resolve electoral disputes in past votes, some of which have been…

The Nigerian Army has appointed the new Director of Army Public Relations. A statement signed Monday by Col. Aliyu Yusuf said Colonel S. Musa is to function in acting capacity. He replaces Brigadier General Sani Usman who until his retirement last Friday, was the head of the Directorate of Army Public Relations. Similarly, Colonel A. .A. Yusuf was appointed Deputy Director, Public Relations, 82 Division, Nigerian Army. The statement explained that the Nigerian Army released the postings and appointments of some of its senior officers on Sunday. According to the statement,Colonel AD Isa is posted to Theatre Command Operation Lafiya Dole…

President Muhammadu Buhari has warned politicians against resorting to violence ahead of Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly Elections, saying he was not an apostle of bloodshed. Buhari described those who sponsor election violence as unpatriotic, vowing sanctions for such perpetrators. The President also vowed to ensure that those who mismanaged the nation’s resources lived to regret it. President Buhari gave the warning Monday in Southern Kaduna, during the women conference of the First African Church Mission, held in Zuturung, Gada Biyu, Zango Kataf Local Govt Area, with the theme “I will help you”. Represented by Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic…

The Akwa United, Monday, defeated Kada City FC 4-0 in the Nigeria Professional Football League, NPFL, at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. By this winning, Akwa United are placed 4th on the league table with 11 points. Mfon Udoh and Ndifreke Effiong scored first and second goals in the first half while Wisdom Fernando and Ndifreke Effiong scored third and fourth goals during the second half cracker. Two weeks ago, Akwa United had thumped Go Round FC of Omoku 3-0 at home and beat Yobe Stars FC 1-0 away. As a result of their defeat, fans of Yobe Stars…

A mild drama ensued on Monday as some Akwa Ibom workers who gathered at Workers Solidarity Centre, Atan Offot, Uyo local government area for the adoption of Governor Udom Emmanuel for a second term in office appeared not to be on the same page with the labour leaders. In 2015, the workers preferred Emmanuel who contested under Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to Umana Okon Umana, the All Progressives Congress, APC, governorship candidate. In unanimity, they supported his election. From the grapevine, most workers rejected Umana on the basis that he was alleged to be responsible for the disparity in the…

The music world hit the red carpet on Sunday for the 61st Grammy awards, with a wider selection of nominees — led by hip-hop royalty and a bevy of talented women – who grabbed the top prizes. The televised bash in Los Angeles kicked off at 5 p.m. (0100 GMT Monday) at the Staples Center. At a ceremony dominated by female performers and presenters, Kacey Musgraves won album of the year and Cardi B became the first woman to win best rap album as a solo artist. At the beginning of the show, Alicia Keys, the host, introduced “my sisters”:…

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Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League, with another Sergio Aguero hat-trick, and did so by destroying Chelsea. The Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England was on fire as English Premier League reigning champion, Manchester City downed title contender, Chelsea, 6 goals to nil. Sergio Aguero scored brace, Raheem Sterling and Gundogan all scored the six goals. They humiliated them and their head coach Maurizio Sarri – and that is dangerous territory for a club with Chelsea’s ambition. Four goals arrived in the first-half. Or, rather, the first half of a first-half in which it felt like only…

The list of nominees in the major categories for the 61st Grammy Awards which holds on Sunday, February 10, has been made public. The award which is scheduled to hold at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles will feature performances by prominent artistes and presentation of awards. Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads this year’s nominations with eight, followed by Drake with seven. Nominees Are As Follows: Album of the Year  Cardi B, “Invasion of Privacy” Brandi Carlile, “By The Way, I Forgive You” Drake, “Scorpion” H.E.R., “H.E.R.” Post Malone, “Beerbongs & Bentleys” Janelle Monae, “Dirty Computer” Kacey Musgraves, “Golden Hour” Various Artists,…

Gareth Bale has reached a century of goals for Real Madrid, with his 100th effort recorded on derby day against Atletico Madrid. The Wales international had been stuck on 99 for three outings. Having netted against Espanyol on January 27, Bale drew a blank against Girona, Alaves and Barcelona.