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The Independent National Electoral Commission has rejected the applications of over 124 political parties, this newspaper has learned. According to a statement from the Deputy Director, SERVICOM at INEC, Okuonghae Olayide, 101 political groups applied to be registered as political parties between 2019 and December 2021. Further to this, 23 more political associations applied for registration between December 2021, and March 2022. An Interim report by the commission also indicated that as of March 25, 2022, a total of 124 applications have been received and none so far has been approved. “As of March 2022, the commission had on record a…

Personal Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media and Digital Communications, Bashir Ahmad, has picked the House of Representatives nomination and expression of interest forms of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Ahmad, who is seeking to represent Gaya, Ajingi and Albasu in the lower chamber of the National Assembly, picked the N10 million form this weekend. He is to challenge the incumbent occupier of the seat, Mahmoud Abdullahi Gaya, who is also of the ruling APC. Ahmad is considered one of the youngest aides of Buhari. He was appointed at the age of 24 after spending some years in the media.…

Two-time boxing heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury has called on Manchester United players to retire following their humiliating 4-0 loss to Brighton. On Saturday, May 7, Manchester United were thrashed 4-0 by Brighton to compound the woes of the Old Trafford club. The victory never looked in doubt as United barely disturbed Goalkeeper Robert Sanchez until the result and three points were secure for Brighton. Now, Boxing icon, Tyson Fury, who is also a Manchester United fan, has given a scathing review of the game . In a short clip uploaded to his Instagram story, Fury bemoaned: “I tell you what, never mind the…

SAMSON OPEYEMI BENJAMIN Poularly known as Nazkii was born in IFON, Osun State and raised in Minna,Niger State but has family roots in Osun State. In 2019,Nazkii decided to pursue a career in music after graduating secondary school when he was 19 years old, He gained recognition in the Nigerian music industry after releasing debut Single “FOLA” in 2021 Ever since then he has Promised to improve and give us some DOPE AfroElectronic/Street vibes.His Role Model’s are Fela,wizkid,davido,burnaBoy,Olamide,Bob marley,naira marley Sunny ADE,Portable,Sade ADU,Small doctor,zlatan,Qdot and Many MORE This new song of NAZKII “Friday Cruise” featuring Papiwizzy Is a…

A Frontline House of Representative aspirant for Ilorin East/South Federal constituency under the platform of the All Progressive Congress, APC , Abdulwaheed Oluwanishola Jimmy Idiagbon on Friday 6th of May, 2022, picked his nomination and expression of interest forms with an assurance that if elected, he will take the constituency to a future of progress and prosperity. He joins the growing list of aspirants jostling for the ticket of the All Progressive Congress which holds its primaries this month. This makes him an official contender for the Ilorin East/South Constituency APC ticket in the forthcoming primary election. According to him,…

President Muhamamdu Buhari has told Igbo leaders that the fate of the Indigenous People of Biafra’s leader, Nnamdi Kanu, will be determined by a court. Buhari said this while meeting with leaders from the region at the New Government House in Abakaliki, capital of the State. The South-East Leaders had appealed to Buhari to release Kanu and other Igbo youths in detention across the country during their first meeting on Thursday May 5. At Friday’s meeting, Charles Mkpuma, chairman of the south-east traditional rulers, repeated the plea. However, President Buhari stated that it is important that the court makes…

Will Smith is reportedly seeking out help through therapy in the wake of his infamous slap at the Academy Awards. In a new report from Entertainment Tonight, a source revealed that the 53-year-old Best Actor Oscar Winner is now going to therapy, months after attacking Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 Oscars ceremony. Smith, 53, ‘has been going to therapy after the Oscars incident,’ a source told Entertainment Tonight Thursday of the actor, who made international headlines for his outburst toward the 57-year-old comedian at the March 27 event at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California. The Oscars exchange between Smith and Rock took…

The Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI) has suspended its indefinite strike. Recall that the union had embarked on an indefinite strike last October over unresolved issues with the Federal Government. The union announced the suspension of the strike in a letter to the Minister of Labour and Employment, Chris Ngige, signed by its Secretary General, Comrade Theophilus Ndubuaku. The letter read: “The Academic Staff Union of Research Institutions (ASURI), hereby writes to inform you of our decision to suspend, with immediate effect, our ongoing strike called to protest the following issues: “Refusal of the supervising…

Nigeria will face France, Canada, and South Korea in Group C of the 2022 U-20 Women’s World Cup in Costa Rica. The Falconets were seeded in Pot 3 along with the United States, Spain, and Mexico. The teams were seeded into pots based on their performances in the five previous World Cups. The draw took place at the Teatro Nacional de Costa Rica in San José on May 5, with the tournament kicking off on  August 10 to 28. In Group A, hosts Costa Rica will face Australia, Spain and Brazil while Group B will see Germany take on Colombia, New…

Super Eagles star, Moses Simon has been named Nantes’ Player of The Month for April after his impressive form for the French club. The Nigeria international garnered 59.51 percent of the total votes to emerge the winner, beating teammates Quentin Merlin, Wylan Cyprien, and Kalifa Coulibaly to the award. Simon scored three goals and provided one assist in five league games in the month of April. It is the second time he would scoop the award this season, having been voted the club’s best player in September 2021 after his impressive performance. His impressive form also saw him named in…