Saturday Elections: Protect Each Other, Oritsejafor Urges Christians, Muslims
President of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Ayo Oritsejafor, has admonished Nigerians to eschew violence as the Africa’s largest democracy goes to poll Saturday. Oritsejafor, Friday, in a statement, stressed the need for citizens irrespective of “their religious, ethnic and…
Elections: INEC In Sensitive Material Mix-up Controversy
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been accused by political parties of mixing up materials for Saturday’s presidential election. In Nasarawa State, participating political parties in election have raised alarm over what they called a “mix-up” in the distribution…
#NigeriaDecides: Behave Responsibly, Environment Minister Urges Youths
The Minister of Environment, Mrs. Laurentia Mallam, on Friday urged youths to behave responsibly during the conduct of the general elections beginning on Saturday. She made the appeal at the end of a Unity and Peace Soccer Competition she organised…
#Nigeria2015: Group Condemns Hate, Blackmail Campaign By Politicians
A Muslim rights group chided politicians for engaging in hate speeches, blackmail and violence, even leading to death, in the build up to Saturday’s presidential election. The body, Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), in a statement by its Director, Professor Ishaq…
Nigerian Troops Recapture Boko Haram Gwoza Caliphate
Nigerian troops on Friday recaptured the town of Gwoza from Boko Haram. The town was said to serve as the headquarters of the insurgents after the Boko Haram declared the town their “caliphate” last year. “Troops this morning captured Gwoza…
US Isolated as Allies Line Up to Join China-led Bank
United States (U.S.) resistance to a Chinese-led Asian regional bank has left it isolated among its Asian and European allies and given some heft to China’s frequent complaints that Washington wants to contain its rise as a world power, AP…
Frank Lampard touches down at JFK airport on trip to watch New York City FC
• Frank Lampard signed for New York City last July before delaying his MLS arrival to finish the Premier League season playing for Manchester City • The former England star has taken advantage of the international break • Lampard will…
Graeme McDowell pulls out of Valero Texas Open with ankle injury as Northern Irishman bids to be fit the The Masters
Graeme McDowell has been forced to withdraw from the Valero Texas Open in San Antonio with an ankle injury. The Northern Irishman suffered the problem during practice on Wednesday and, although he managed to play his opening nine holes on…
Luis Suarez: It is more difficult to play my game at Barcelona than it was at Liverpool… the style has been a whole new world for me
• Luis Suarez struggled to adapt after £75million move from Liverpool • Uruguayan striker says it is more difficult at Barcelona than at Anfield • Suarez has improved recently, scoring seven goals in his last seven games • 28-year-old says…
Xavi to end glittering Barcelona career as Spain legend is poised to sign three-year deal with Qatar side Al Sadd
• Xavi has committed his future to Al Sadd and is set to pen three-year deal • He will sign his contract, which will be worth £22million, in Doha this week • The Barcelona legend subbed a move to join…
Barclays will not renew £40m-a-year Premier League sponsorship when current deal expires at the end of 2015-16 season
• Barclays agreed a £120million three-year sponsorship deal back in 2012 • The bank will not renew their agreement when it expires next year • New £5.1billion TV deal is expected to increase the cost of sponsorship • Barclays have…
