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Edo poll : INEC fixes dates for signing of peace accord, BVAS test-run

29Aug

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Edo State 2024 Election, Opinion

Edo poll : INEC fixes dates for signing of peace accord, BVAS test-run

Ahead of the Edo State governorship election, the Independent National Electoral Commission has announced that the signing of the peace accord will be held on September 12, 2024, in Benin City. The INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, who announced this during a meeting with political parties held in Abuja on Thursday, provided crucial updates on preparations for the election. The agency also said Mock Accreditation exercise will take place on September 10 to test BVAS deployment and result uploads. The signing of the peace accord organised in collaboration with the National Peace Committee aims to ensure a peaceful and credible electoral process. “After consultation with the National Peace Committee under the leadership of our respected former Head of State, General Abdulsalam...

‘Give us Osimhen,’ Chelsea fans cry out after 2-0 loss to Man City

Following their season opening 2-0 loss to Manchester City on Sunday evening, August 18, fans of Chelsea have called on the club to immediately sign Victor Osimhen . Erling Haaland took just 18 minutes to make his mark. Jeremy Doku’s low cross was deflected by Bernardo Silva into the Haaland's path and he coolly slotted over Robert Sanchez. For the second goal, Kovacic was allowed to burst through the midfield unchallenged and aimed for the top corner to make it 2-0. In the game, Chelsea missed chances upon chances, and fans of the club say a top striker like Nigeria's Osimhen must be brought in to convert the team’s chances in games. @the_Lawrenz wrote on X, “Todd Boehly leaving the match early to go and complete Joao Felix and Victor Osimhen deals” @Tunnykvng wrote, “A...

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris agree to debate each other on September 10

US Television network ABC has said both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have agreed to a presidential debate on 10 September. This comes after Trump earlier on Thursday said he had agreed to the date after last week refusing to do so, saying his litigation against ABC was clearly a conflict of interest. “ABC News will host qualifying presidential candidates to debate on September 10 on ABC. Vice President of Harris and former President Trump have both confirmed they will attend the ABC debate,” the network said in a statement. Speaking at a news conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Trump said that he was “looking forward” to debating the vice president and that he had agreed to upcoming dates with Fox News, ABC and NBC. “I think it’s very important to have debates,...