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Atiku’s endorsement: Keyamo challenges Afenifere, Ohaneze, others to ‘popularity contest’

- Festus Keyamo has challenged the leaders of Afenifere, Ohaneze, others to popularity contest over their endorsement of Atiku Abubakar - The spokesperson of President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign council said their endorsement is inconsequential as Nigerians no longer listen to them - Keyamo also alleged that those who endorsed Atiku are known PDP members and sympathizers disguising as socio-political groups Festus Keyamo (SAN) has reportedly challenged the leaders of the Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, Northern Elders Forum, Pan-Niger Delta forum, the Middle Belt Forum, and a faction of Afenifere to ‘popularity contest’ over their endorsement of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. The spokesperson of President Muhammadu Buhari’s campaign council challenged the socio-political groups to a popularity contest in states where President Buhari is yet to hold his presidential campaign. Keyamo made this statement while appearing as a guest on Channels Tel

Unai Emery reveals 2 Arsenal stars who impressed during Man City defeat

- Unai Emery has singled out Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torreira as best Arsenal’s best legs against Man City - The Gunners were beaten 3-1 at the Etihad on Sunday as they slipped to sixth in the Premier League log - Emery admitted his side couldn't cope with Manchester City's quality on the night Unai Emery has singled out Matteo Guendouzi and Lucas Torreira as Arsenal’s best legs against Man City despite admitting the superiority of the Citizens. According to The Mirror, Emery stressed Arsenal still have a long way to go to compete at the top, but was quick to lists two squad members for special praise. READ ALSO: Emiliano Sala's missing plane wreckage discovered after using hi-tech equipment The Gunners suffered a 3-1 basing at the Etihad with Sergio Aguero netting three times for the Premier League defending champions. A performance that saw Arsenal lose their fifth spot to Manchester United after a 1-0 victory at Leicester’s King Power Stadium. "I canno

2019: No going back on manual results collation, transmission - INEC

- The Independent National Electoral Commission said the results of forthcoming general elections will be collated and transmitted manually - According to the national commissioner and chairman, information and voter education, Festus Okoye, the election will take place in 1,558 constituencies and 774 local government areas - Okoye said the collation of results will take place in 8,809 registration areas/ wards and in 119, 973 polling units and 57,023 voting points nationwide The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, February 3, insisted on manual collation and transmission of the forthcoming general elections’ results. The national commissioner and chairman, information and voter education, Festus Okoye, who made this known in Abuja, said the decision to stick to manual collation and transmission of results was in line with extant electoral laws. The Nation reports Okoye said INEC was ready for the conduct of the polls in 1, 558 constituencies and 774 local

Victor Moses gets special gift from Fenerbahce fans for his wonder goal (photo)

- Victor Moses has shared the gift he received from Fenerbahce fans - Moses joined the Turkish side on loan from Chelsea and has scored for the club - He was given a special coffee by fans who are impressed with his performances so far Victor Moses has taken to social media to share the awesome gift he received from Fenernahce fans for his impressive performances since he joined the club on loan from Chelsea. Lack of active playing time this season at Chelsea under Maurizio Sarri forced the Nigerian football star out at Stamford Bridge. He is now enjoying regular games since he joined the Turkish club and even scored his first goal for Fenerbahce on Friday, February 1. It was in Fenerbahce's 2-0 win over S.K Göztepe in a Turkish Super Lig clash that Victor Moses got his first goal for his new club. The club's fans are impressed with his game so far and they however made a special coffee for the Nigerian. Victor Moses expressed his gratitude while sharing the photo thank

Election 2019: Vote buyers should be arrested - Security expert tells police

- The Nigeria Police Force has been urged to track and arrest politicians involved in vote buying ahead of the 2019 general elections - This was the position of an election expert and Executive Director of OJA Development Consult, Jide Ojo - Ojo made the call at a two-day training for personnel of the Nigeria Police Force on election security and vote buying An election expert, Mr Jide Ojo, on Friday, February 1, urged the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to track and arrest politicians involved in vote buying ahead of the 2019 general elections. Ojo, Who is the Executive Director of OJA Development Consult, made the call at a two-day training for personnel of the Nigeria Police Force on election security and vote buying held in Abuja. Legit.ng gathered that the training was organised by ANS Consulting Limited in collaboration with the NPF to sensitize officers and men of the police on what constitute vote buying and how they can help curb the menace especially as the 2019 election app