The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has deregistered seventy-four political parties. This suggests that only eighteen political parties survived the deregistration process. The commission carried out a review of the performance of political parties after the 2019 general elections to see which parties qualify to exists. Briefing newsmen in Abuja, the Chairman of INEC, Professor Mahmood Yakubu also disclosed that the Commission has fixed September 19th, 2020 for the governorship election in Edo and October 10th, 2020 for the gubernatorial Ondo state.
Lionel Messi, with Five Ballon d’Or awards to his name (formerly FIFA World Player of the Year), is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time. His ball skills are second to none and is known for his lethal runs from midfield as well as his quick and dangerous left foot shots. Childhood and Family Born 24 June 1987, the Argentinian’s football career started in 1995 at Newell’s Old Boys in Rosario, Argentina. The young footballer showed great promise, however, a hormonal problem that affected his growth was a serious concern for his family and future in football. Messi’s parents were not able to afford the expensive treatment for their son, and even the wealthiest Argentine teams were not willing to foot the bill for the young boy. Early Life At age 13, Lionel Messi crossed the Atlantic to try his luck in Barcelona. After his first trial, the Catalan scouts had seen enough. They signed Messi to play for the Barcelona Under 14s and offered to pay for his...
Tragedy struck on Wednesday as two pupils were killed while two others sustained serious injuries when an overhead water tank fell inside their classroom in Royal Kings Foundation nursery and primary school, Nkpor-Agu in Idemili North local government area of Anambra State. According to findings, the victims, three boys and a girl were immediately rushed to the hospital where two of them, aged 2 and 3, were confirmed dead. Spokesperson of the state police command, SP Haruna Mohammed, who confirmed the incident, said that the tank of about 800 gallons capacity filled with water reportedly fell from its high stand from a neighbouring house adjacent to the school on the roof of the pre-nursery class and directly into the classroom. “At about 11:15am, an overhead Tank filled with water fell into a classroom of Royal Kings Foundation nursery and primary school Nkpor-Agu in Idemili North LGA of Anambra State,” the statement reads. “Police patrol team led by DPO Ogidi ...
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