U.S lawmaker warns INEC against tampering and manipulation of results.

Smith, a ranking member of the House Subcommittee on Africa, was among the delegation that held meetings with PDP presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, in the United States on January 18, 2019. In a statement plastered across his website, Smith wrote that; “Yesterday (Feb 23), Nigeria voted. Today, votes are being counted. I am very concerned by credible reports that the vote is being tampered with. To avoid any manipulation of the tally, it is critical that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announce without delay actual results — which are certified by party agents and observers — at each polling unit as the vote is tabulated. Atiku Abubakar is the PDP presidential candidate. “Well-placed sources report that in some states and localities — including Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia — INEC commissioners are receiving enormous pressure to alter poll results. This must not be allowed to happen. “The eyes of the United States, of Africa, and the world are upon Nigeria and INEC. I also ask Secretary Michael Pompeo to hold accountable anyone who seeks to cheat the Nigerian people — who have waited patiently — of their vote or foments violence.”

A season of press statements

The PDP has issued one press statement after another all weekend, alleging that the electoral commission is manipulating the vote for the governing APC, claims INEC have repeatedly rejected and denounced. INEC postponed a result collation event from 6pm on Sunday, Feb 24 to 11am of Monday, Feb 25. The vote counting exercise will happen inside the Collation Center in Abuja, Nigeria’s moneyed capital. “Well-placed sources report that in some states and localities — including Anambra, Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo, Abia — INEC commissioners are receiving enormous pressure to alter poll results. This must not be allowed to happen. “The eyes of the United States, of Africa, and the world are upon Nigeria and INEC. I also ask Secretary Michael Pompeo to hold accountable anyone who seeks to cheat the Nigerian people — who have waited patiently — of their vote or foments violence.” 

INEC postponed a result collation event from 6pm on Sunday, Feb 24 to 11am of Monday, Feb 25. The vote counting exercise will happen inside the Collation Center in Abuja, Nigeria’s moneyed capital.

Mikel Obi escapes flight mishap after faulty Middlesbrough plane was grounded before take off

Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi and his Middlesbrough teammates reportedly escaped a flight mishap after a faulty Middlesbrough plane was grounded before take off. 

According to a report by Football live, Mikel and his Middlesbrough teammates were about the leave the Rodney Parade Arena after a 2-0 loss to their opponents but their flight had to be postponed. In the report, the Middlesbrough flight was postponed as the plane suffered from engine failure and was grounded. 

If the fault had not been detected, Mikel and his teammates could have suffered a mishap while on air which could have cost the lives of players and officials of Middlesbrough. The news comes at a time when the football world is still in shock over the passing away for Argentina and Cardiff City striker Emiliano Sala who was confirmed dead days after his flight crashed. 

In the report after the plane was not cleared to take off at the Cardiff Airport runway, Mikel and his Middlesbrough teammates had to return home by bus.

UK Students Allegedly Being Paid To Be Infected With Tropical Diiseases

Well,how else will they find the cure if they don't study how the illnesses destroy the human cells right?..

Many people feared dead as petrol tanker explodes near Anambra State Governor's lodge.

Last night, a tanker fully loaded with petrol exploded near the lodge of the Anambra State Governor at Amawbia junction in Anambra, The tanker was said to have skidded off the road. 

Ronaldo’s mum Dolores Aveiro is reportedly “fighting for her life” as she battles with cancer.

Dolores has always been supportive of her son over the course of his very successful career. The 34-year-old superstar, however, is reportedly in shook over the bad news as she has been diagnosed with cancer in 2007. 

Emiliano Sala's Nr 9 Jersey To Be Retired By FC Nantes After His Body Is Identified

FC Nantes have released a statement on their official website on Friday February 8,2019 confirming that the club will retire the number nine Jersey worn by late Footballer Emiliano Sala. 

Washington DC Mayor proclaims February 8th as "Taraji P. Henson Day"

February 8th has now been officially proclaimed as Taraji P. Henson Day. The 48-year-old award-winning actress was presented with the special honor on Friday afternoon at the Office of the Mayor in Washington, D.C. 

British rapper Cadet killed in horror taxi crash while on his way to perform at a show.

British rapper, Cadet has been killed in a horror taxi accident while on his way to perform at a gig. 

Mum and dad arrested after 4 of their children died in a house fire.

A mum and dad have been arrested after 4 of their 5 children died in a house fire in Highfields, Stafford on Tuesday, February 5th (read here). Natalie Unitt, 24, and Chris Moulton, 28, were arrested on suspicion  of manslaughter by gross negligence after a house fire killed Riley Holt, 8, Keegan Unitt, 6, Olly Unitt, 3, and Tilly Rose Unitt, 4.