Nigeria’s opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday told the Presidential Election Tribunal that its presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, defeated President Muhammadu Buhari, in his home state, Katsina State. Salisu Maijigiri, who is the PDP’s state chairman in Katsina and was…
Buhari’s counsel, others kick as Atiku, PDP tender documents as exhibits (Guardian)
Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the February 23 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar, and his party yesterday began move to prove their petition against the re-election of President Muhammadu Buhari by tendering volumes of documents at the Presidential…
Buhari govt using EFCC to persecute Saraki, Atiku alleges (Guardian)
Former Nigerian vice president Atiku Abubakar Tuesday alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration was using the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to persecute political opponents, particularly, immediate past Senate president Bukola Saraki. “I believe it is wrong to use…
Mounting refuse heaps drag back march to greater Lagos (Guardian)
It is 48 hours shy of a month since Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, was sworn-in into office. In the last one month, the governor has been very visible, though without a cabinet yet, in stamping his imprimatur on governance…
Women’s World Cup 2019: Shelley Kerr says Scotland ‘devastated’ after cruel World Cup exit (Guardian)
Phil Neville looked forward to the “business end” of the World Cup after watching his side defeat Japan 2-0 to reach the knockout stages as group winners. But while England can look forward Scotland can look only back with regret…
Crew member stabbed on set at Harry Potter film studio (Guardian)
A man has been arrested after a crew member was stabbed at a film studio celebrated as the home base for the successful Harry Potter film series. Hertfordshire police said: “Police were called at around 12.35pm [on Wednesday] to reports…
NURTW chieftain killed in Ojota crisis (Guardian)
The brewing tension and crisis in the Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) escalated with a bloody clash yesterday as factions engaged in a free-for-all, leading to the death of one of the chieftains…
Nas releases first children’s book (Guardian)
Aside’s being one of rap’s most lyrical MCs, Nas is advancing into the children’s book business. Last week, the Queens rapper announced plans to release his first book for children titled I Know I Can, a homage to the 2002…
Asthma: Avoid dust, smoking (Guardian)
As World Asthma Day comes up on Tuesday, experts have cautioned person who are susceptible to shun things that could trigger the ailment. Similarly, they should avoid smoking, wash curtains and beddings regularly, clean surfaces with damp cloths, avoid dusty…
Father of five nabbed while selling stolen car (Guardian)
A 41-year-old man has been arrested by operatives of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), Lagos State command, for snatching a Toyota Corolla car from its owner and attempting to sell it for N1 million in Ikorodu area of Lagos. The…
