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Chelsea and Arsenal snatched three vital points from their opponents in the pulsating English Premier League on Saturday.                             Conor Gallagher’s first goal for Chelsea helped the Blues snatch all three points in stoppage-time in a 2-1 draw at Selhurst Park. Arsenal moved four points clear at the top of the Premier League and inflicted a first defeat of the season on 10-man Tottenham with a 3-1 win in an exciting north London derby. Read also: Graham Potter favourite to succeed Tuchel as Chelsea’s new Coach The Blues capitalised on a fragile and new-look Chelsea defence inside 10 minutes as…

Supporters of Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party made nonsense of the Nigeria’s 62nd Independence celebrations in most states as they marched along streets, causing gridlock. From Akwa Ibom State, there was intense gridlock on Nwaniba Road, from Water Fountain, Plaza, Ikot Ekpene Road, and other major roads in Uyo, the state capital, as the “Obidient Movement,” embarked on a two-million peaceful solidarity rally. More than 10 different support groups for Peter Obi’s presidential ambition had on Saturday, October 1, 2022, gathered around the water fountain, Nwaniba, which was the take-off point as early as 8 am before…

The Federal High Court, Abuja has nullified the nomination of Osun Governor Isiaka Oyetola and his Deputy Governorship candidate, Benedict Alabi citing violations of the 1999 Federal Constitution of Nigeria (as amended) in their nomination. Specifically, the court held that Governor Mai Mala Buni who submitted their names to INEC, violated the provisions of Section 183 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Section 82(3) of the Electoral Act 2022. The verdict was given on Friday, September 30, in a suit filed by a member of the party, Kehinde Ogunwumiju (SAN), challenging the nomination and sponsorship of Governor…

Here is the full text of President Buhari’s speech on Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary. Read below… Fellow Nigerians, I address you today, with a deep sense of gratitude to God and a high level of appreciation to all Nigerians whose tremendous goodwill gave me the opportunity to provide leadership for our great country at one of the trying times in her history. Conscious that today’s address would be my last on an Independence Day as your President; I speak to the millions of Nigerians, who believed in me, propelled and stood by me in my quest to bequeath a country where…

Alhaji Ibrahim Gusau has been elected to replace Amaju Pinnick as the new President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF). The Zamfara-born football administrator who polled the highest votes cast was elected during the Annual General Assembly of the NFF held at Benin, Edo State capital on Friday. In the first round, Gusau led with 21 votes while Barr. Seyi Akinwunmi trailed with 12 votes, next to Mallam Shehu Dikko with 6 votes and Peterside Idah alongside Alhaji Abba Abdullahi Yola with one vote each. Read ALSO: Enyimba FC Richer By N12.8m After CAF Confederation Cup Exit Dr. Christian Emeruwa…

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II has stripped four of her eight grandchildren of their royal titles to enable them to live a more normal life, it has been announced. The children of the monarch’s second son, Prince Joachim, will no longer be referred to as prince or princesses from 1 January next year. Princes Nikolai, 23, Felix, 20, and Henrik, 13, and Princess Athena, 10, instead “can only use their titles as counts and countess of Monpezat,” and will be addressed as Excellencies in the future. Read also: Queen Strips Prince Andrew of military Titles and Charities Queen Margrethe, 82, revealed…

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has rejected payment of money as bribes but admitted payment as housing allowance to some members of its National Working Committee (NWC). At least, six of 19 members of the NWC have returned funds paid into their accounts after alleged approval by the National Chairman, Iyorchia Ayu. The amounts range from N28.8 million to N36 million, depending on the recipient’s position. Letters of the refund are in the public domain. Read also PDP Crisis deepens as Ayu dares Wike and allies over resignation As PDP’s walls crack, Atiku jets to London to woo Wike Court dismisses suit…

Three lawyers of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) are among 62 lawyers to be conferred with the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). The EFCC’s lawyers who made the list are Wahab Shittu, Mr. Sylvanus Tahiru and Mr. Rotimi Oyedepo. Their elevation to the Inner Bar of the Nigerian Judiciary was approved by the acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola at the 154th plenary session of the Legal Practitioners’ Privileges Committee (LPPC), held on September 29, 2022. Read also: Akwa Ibom Son, Nwoko, 71 Lawyers Make SAN List A statement signed by the…

Enugu Catholic Diocese has lifted the ban that stopped priests and Catholic faithful from attending Adoration Ministry, Enugu led by the fiery priest, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka.  The Catholic Bishop of the diocese, Callistus Onaga had, on June 18, banned church members from attending activities at the ministry. The ban followed criticisms by the outspoken Mbaka against Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) Presidential candidate. Read also More troubles for Fr. Mbaka as Catholic Bans faithful from Adoration Ministry Mbaka Admits Meeting Buhari For ‘Contract Of Securing The Country’ Gov Uzodinma No Longer Picks My Calls – Father Mbaka Laments Mr Mbaka,…

As National Examinations Council (NECO) released the 2022 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination results, 60 per cent candidates passed in five credits in Mathematics and English Language. NECO Registrar, Prof. Dantani Wushishi, who announced the results on Thursday at NECO Headquarters in Minna, Niger State, said 727,864 candidates representing 60.74 per cent got five credits and above, including English Language and Mathematics. According to him, 1,209,703 candidates registered for the examinations while 1,198,412 sat for it. Read also How to Upload O’level (WAEC / NECO / NABTEB) Result on JAMB Portal NECO Releases 2020 SSCE Results NECO Releases Results, 71%…