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- David Ombugadu, the PDP's governorship candidatate in Nasarawa state, has said that the rumoured endorsement of Labaran Maku is false - It was reportedly said that Labaran Maku, his APGA opponent, was endorsed by the Eggon Cultiral Development Association (ECDA) - Ombugadu said that that the endorsement was fake and only meant to influence the minds of Eggon people David Ombugadu, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s governorship candidate in Nasarawa state, has dismissed the purported endorsement of Labaran Maku, his All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) rival, by the Eggon Cultural Development Association (ECDA). Ombugadu, in a press briefing in Lafia on Thursday, March 7, said that the purported endorsement was a “stage-managed” gathering by Maku’s supporters to sway the opinion of the Eggon people believed to be one of the largest in the state, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports. READ ALSO: Atiku calls on supporters to vote PDP in coming elections “I was tol

- Over 15,000 officers would be deployed by the Rivers police command for the forthcoming governorship election in the state - The police command said that over 1,500 personnel from other security agencies will also be engaged - The force also mentioned that there will be restriction of movement during the electoral exercise in the state The Rivers state police command has said that it will engage the service of 15,544 officers for this Saturday’s governorship and state Assembly elections. Usman Balel, the state commissioner of police, disclosed the full details about the deployment in Port Harcourt on Thursday, March 7. According to him, over 1,500 personnel from other security agencies would also be deployed., Leadership reports. READ ALSO: PDP should recall past members for Buhari to investigate - Shehu Sani He also said movement will be restricted during the electoral exercise from 12:00 midnight on Friday, March 8 to 6pm on Saturday, March 9. This development is coming af

- Court of Appeal has cleared the Kano PDP's candidate, Abba Yusuf, to contest Saturday, March 9, election - The court granted a stay of execution of the order of a high court which barred the PDP from recognising Yusuf as candidate - Yusuf, however, urged his supporters to keep their hope alive and vote for him massively on the election day Abba Yusuf, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abba Yusuf, has been cleared by the Court of Appeal to participate in Saturday, March 9 governorship election in the state. Premium Times reports that the court presided by Justice Daniel Kalio granted all the prayers put forward by the appellant. Legit.ng gathered that the court granted a stay of execution of the order of a high court which barred the PDP from recognising Yusuf as candidate. READ ALSO: PDP should recall past members for Buhari to investigate - Shehu Sani It was reported that the high court ruling was followed by an application by an aggrieve

- Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will be named as Man United manager on a full-time basis - Man United's Champions League win over PSG has sealed the job for the Norwegian - Solskjaer held discussions with Man United chief Ed Woodward at the team hotel in Paris Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has moved a step close to being named Manchester United manager on a permanent basis after PSG defeat in the Champions League. The Daily Mail claim the 46-year-old Solskjaer will be handed the managerial role at United on a full-time basis, and the big question is when the will the Norwegian be confirmed for the job. The Red Devils massive Champions League result at Parc des Princes on Wednesday night sealed the job for Solskjaer, who has turned around the club’s fortune since replacing Jose Mourinho as interim manager mid-December. READ ALSO: Ferdinand lists Man City as his favourite to win UCL after Real Madrid exit Solskjaer and United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward held talks on Wednesday mornin

Nigerian singer, Davido, celebrated with family and friends as his billionaire dad, Deji Adeleke, clocked a new age on March 6. To mark the special occasion, close family members and friends gathered to throw a surprise birthday dinner for the billionaire. Some of the photos from the special dinner have emerged online and many are pouring in birthday greetings and wishes to the man of the hour. Singer and 30 billion gang leader, Davido, has also joined in sending love his dad's way and even revealed that his dad is the love of his life. This is very interesting for those who know the details of how Davido easily got on the bad side of the his dad at the very beginning of his music career. However, time has changed a lot of things and the duo appear to be best friends now. Spotted at the ceremony were many family members including Sina Rambo, who also wished his uncle well on the day as well as friends who have turned family like Prince_ii who had Davido as one of his groomsmen a