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To continue pre-election cases against Edo gov The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the September 19 Edo State governorship election, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, has disclosed that he would not challenge the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the election petition tribunal but would continue to pursue the two pre-election cases he had filed to challenge the eligibility of Obaseki to contest the election. He added that his decision to continue with the cases followed the decision of the PDP and its candidate to continue to pursue several pre-election suits in various…

Ahead of Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo State, a group, Human Rights Forum, has accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of plannibg to convey thugs around the state pn election day in vehicles branded with INEC  stickers to hijack ballot boxes. Human Rights Watch made this allegation in a statement released by its president, Dr. Emmanuel Akinnagbe, in Akure, the state capital, on Tuesday. According to the statement, the said thugs have already been distributed across the state and given a mandate to hijack ballot boxes and replace them with already thumb-printed ones in favour of the ruling party.…

As the build-up to the Saturday October 10, 2020 governorship election in Ondo State boils over, the attention of the world is now drawn to the state, especially in terms of the need for violence-free and peaceful election across the 18 councils of the state. There have been a series of threats and drumbeats of violence coming from the three major parties – the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the major opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP). Though 17 different parties and their candidates have been cleared for the election in five days’ time by…

Would the immediate past governor of Ondo State lead the sunshine state back to its former lone-range status? Would Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (Aketi) uphold the power of incumbency to requite Iroko’s 2012 gubernatorial defeat? Not those alone: how far would the bourgeoning ‘Southern Solidarity’ go to redefine the zonal political balance in the state? The above posers have coalesced to build the momentum and acute interest for the October 10 governorship election in the ‘Sunshine State.’ Providence brought Mimiko, to political reckoning when the incumbent Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, ricocheted off the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) into the Zenith Labour…

Jurgen Klopp admitted his surprise at Liverpool’s stunning collapse to lose 7-2 at Aston Villa on Sunday. Ollie Watkins scored a first-half hat-trick as the Reds became the first reigning English champions to concede seven goals in a league match since 1953. “It was unexpected but it happened tonight,” said Klopp. “We put all our rubbish things and mistakes in one game and hopefully we can start again.” Liverpool’s high line was torn apart by Villa’s counter-attack, while the absence of goalkeeper Alisson Becker to injury and Sadio Mane due to a positive coronavirus test was notable. The Reds were…

Barcelona dropped their first points of the season on Sunday as Sevilla made a statement of intent in La Liga’s title race by drawing 1-1 at Camp Nou. Luuk de Jong gave Sevilla an early lead and while Philippe Coutinho levelled two minutes later, the visitors were arguably the better side in a frantic contest. The draw brings an end to Ronald Koeman’s perfect start as Barca coach but he might not be too displeased with a point, even if his team also had chances to snatch a winner. “We were less energetic than in the first two games but…

Manchester United slumped to their worst defeat in nine years on Sunday as Tottenham’s 6-1 rout at Old Trafford plunged the Red Devils back into a familiar state of crisis. United have not contended for the Premier League title since legendary former manager Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. However, hopes were high that the club was on the up as they secured a return to the Champions League on the back of a 14-game unbeaten run to finish the Premier League last season. That optimism has proven misguided inside the first month of the new campaign as United were also…

The presidency has reacted to the call by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, for restructure of Nigeria as soon as possible to avert a disintegration of the country. President Muhammadu Buhari’s Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, said the administration would not succumb to threats and intimidation to make hurried decision over the matter that has continued to generate controversies. “The presidency responds to the recurring threats to the corporate existence of the country with factions giving specific timelines for the president to do one thing or another or…

With the outcome of the gubernatorial elections in Edo state recently that saw the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) reclaiming the state, Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State Kayode gave a hint of optimism that his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) will be victorious in the Impending gubernatorial election in Ondo State. Clearly articulating his confidence, he told journalists in Lagos that the Ondo governorship election will reveal the strength of the party. He, however,r admitted that the party has some self-inflicted problems that played a role in its loss at the Edo governorship election. “We had self-inflicted problems in…

Michael Olugbode writes that Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno has become a frequent target to Boko Haram insurgents Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum was first attacked by Boko Haram on September 5, 2019,about four months after he assumed office, somewhere in Konduga while returning from a tour of Askira/Uba, Gwoza and Bama Local Government Area. His convoy ran into an ambush between Bama and Konduga. A military source on the attack said, “In fact we were only lucky that the governor, his commissioners and other vehicles in the convoy passed the black spot before the Boko Haram started opening…