Nigerian Athletics Body Admits ‘Lapses’ Over Athletes’ Doping Tests

Athletics

“The AFN bears responsibility for any lapses that may have occurred during the process…” The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), on Thursday, admitted “lapses” on its part over the disqualification of 10 athletes from the Tokyo Olympics for not complying with out-of-competition drug testing requirements. The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) had announced the disqualification of … Read more

PDP, Wada Lose As Tribunal Affirms Yahaya Bello As Kogi Governor

Yahaya Bello

The Kogi Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja has upheld the election of incumbent Governor, Yahaya Bello. Yahaya Bello was the candidate of All Progressives Congress in the gubernatorial election held late last year in the state. The petition had been filed by Mr Musa Wada, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) … Read more

PDP Alleges INEC, APC Plan To Disqualify Wada

The Peoples Democratic Party PDP has alleged that some elements within the Independent National Electoral Commission and the ruling All Progressive Congress APC was planning to disqualify the party’s gubernatorial candidate, Musa Wada. PDP alleged that the plan was to disqualified Wada from contesting in the gubernatorial election in Kogi State thereby, paving the way … Read more

Kogi Guber Poll: Wada Berates Gov. Bello Says, 'His Administration Reminds Us Of Idi Amin's Days'

The gubernatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP Musa Wada, has berated Governor Yahaya Bello comparing his administration to that of the tyrant leader Idi Amin of Uganda. The PDP gubernatorial candidate disclosed this during an interview with newsmen ahead of the November 16 governorship election in Kogi State. He said “The scenario in … Read more