Yiaga Africa Faults By-Elections Results, Seeks Reforms
Election observer group Yiaga Africa has said that Nigeria must move beyond holding “relatively peaceful” elections to processes that inspire trust and confidence in the electoral system. Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Monday, its Programme Director Cynthia Mbamalu, she explained that the by-elections were generally peaceful except for some constituencies where there…
APC, PDP Must Prove They’re Not Terrorist Organisations — Falana
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) must “urgently” take legal steps to prove they are not terrorist organisations, following a recent Canadian court ruling describing them as such. In a statement on Monday, Falana argued that instead of hurling insults at the…
Nigerian Applicants Who Omit Social Media History Risk Visa Denial — US
The United States Department of State has mandated that every Nigerian visa applicant provide a five-year social media history as part of the requirements to be considered eligible to be on the United States’ soil. In an X update on Monday, the US Mission in Nigeria said applicants who fail to disclose their five-year social…
Unconvincing Win: ‘The Sign Of Champions’ Or Reasons To Worry For Arsenal?
Arsenal have started their season with three points and a win at Old Trafford, but their performance has led to a discussion about what their season could hold. Mikel Arteta accepted his side were not at their best and it is only the first game of the campaign, with new players settling in – but…
Corpse Of Missing Nigerian Woman Found In US
Authorities in Illinois have discovered the body of a missing Nigerian woman, Olasinmibo Abosede, popularly known as Sinmi. The remains were found on Thursday at about 1:55 p.m. in the Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve near the intersection of 83rd Street and Chandelle Drive, according to the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County and the Naperville…
ADC: Senator Nwoye Appoints Wife Of Slain Lawmaker Hours After Election Loss
Less than 24 hours after she lost the bid to replace her husband, Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial Zone, Tony Nwoye has appointed the candidate of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, Justina Azuka as a legislative aide. Azuka was appointed as Senior Special Adviser on Special Duties to the federal lawmaker. Recall that Mrs Azuka…
Chelsea Draw Blank In Crystal Palace Stalemate
Chelsea suffered a Club World Cup hangover as they were lucky to escape with a 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace to open their Premier League campaign on Sunday. Palace were denied an early opener when Eberechi Eze’s free-kick was ruled out by a VAR review for Marc Guehi obstructing the Chelsea wall. New Chelsea signing…
By-Elections: Obi’s Allied Force Failed, ADC, LP Dead In Anambra, Says Soludo
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, says the results of Saturday’s by-elections in the South-East state show that the Labour Party (LP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are “dead” and “non-existent” in the state. The governor stated this on Sunday during an event in the Nanka area of the state to celebrate the victory of…
I Don’t Want My Sins Forgiven, Won’t Join APC – Tambuwal
Sokoto South Senator, Aminu Tambuwal, has vowed never to join the All Progressives Congress, APC. Tambuwal, a member of the opposition coalition said he has no interest in seeking political “forgiveness of sins.” Addressing his supporters upon his return to Sokoto, the former state governor said he cannot join the APC because he does not…
FULL EPL FIXTURES: Arsenal Face Revamped Man United, Liverpool Battle Bournemouth
Arsenal face an immediate test of their title credentials against a revamped Manchester United, while a new-look Liverpool launch the new Premier League season at home to Bournemouth on Friday. Newcastle are set to be without wantaway star striker Alexander Isak for a tough trip to Aston Villa. Hifoxnews looks at the key talking points…