okay brings you our daily segment of Top Nigerian Newspapers headlines for today, January 25, 2019.
1. Oby Ezekwesili withdraws from presidential race as she insists on coalition
Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili on Thursday stepped aside from the presidential race to help build a coalition to defeat the All Progressives Congress and the People’s Democratic Party in the February 16, 2019 election. – Continue Reading HERE
2. Oby Ezekwesili’s party, ACPN endorse Buhari’s re-election bid
The Allied Congress Party of Nigeria (ACPN) has endorsed President Muhammadu Buhari as their choice as they react to withdrawal of its Presidential Candidate, Dr Oby Ezekwesili from the February 16 general elections. – Continue Reading HERE
3. INEC rejects Oby Ezekwesili’s withdrawal from presidential race
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Thursday said it is too late for any candidate to withdraw from contesting any position in the upcoming elections.
Ezekwesili announced her withdrawal on Thursday, saying she wanted to give room for a coalition against candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC), okay reports. – Continue Reading HERE
4. Ahmed Musa’s mother dies after illness
Mother of Nigerian professional footballer, Ahmed Musa, has just passed away.
The Al-Nass player shared the news through his Verified Twitter handle on Thursday. – Continue Reading HERE
5. APC expels Hope Uzodinma from party for anti-party activities
The Imo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has expelled, Senator Hope Uzodinma, its governorship candidate over alleged anti-party activities.
Hon Daniel Nwafor, state Chairman of the party, announced the expulsion during a media briefing at the party’s secretariat, said that the action became necessary to save the party from disintegration. – Continue Reading HERE
6. Monaco suspends Thierry Henry as permanent manager
Monaco have suspended Thierry Henry as the team’s permanent manager with immediate effect.
The former Arsenal player has been in charge to the French said in October. Continue Reading HERE
7. Mikel Obi joins Middlesbrough on short-term deal
Mikel Obi has completed his move to Middlesbrough after leaving Chinese side Tianjin Teda.
The Nigerian player joined the club as a free agent and will wear the No.2 shirt, okay reports. – Continue Reading HERE
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