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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) says Nigerians will begin to pay for the issuance of national identity card in 2022, NAN reports. Aliyu Aziz, NIMC director-general, made this known at the reform seminar on National Digital Identity Ecosystem Strategic Road Map for enrollment of Nigerians and legal residents into National Identity Database (NIDB) in Abuja on Thursday. “The National e-ID Card can only be issued to Nigerians registered into the national identity system and legal residents who have attained the age of 16 years and above but the national identification number (NIN) is assignable to Nigerians only,” NAN quoted him to have said. “As a government, we recognise the huge importance of moving towards a digital government, therefore, we must embrace and harness the potentials inherent in digital identity to build and develop our country. “Nations all over the world and in particular, developed countries have utilised identity as a foundation to transf

Nigeria’s popular singer Davido has been listed to perform with other international artiste at the 2019 VestiVille Festival in Belgium Davido The `Aye’ crooner recently had is first sold-out show at O2 Arena, London. VestiVille is a brand new music festival in Lommel, Belgium. The festival is positioning itself to become the premier hip hop and urban music experience in Europe. The newest project from the people behind Amsterdam’s Vestival, VestiVille is bigger in every way, featuring a line-up headlined by some of the biggest names in music. The `Assurance’ crooner posted on his Instagram handle @davidoooficial the notice for the three day long festival with a caption, “Festival season 19 ….New level unlocked @vestiville.’’ #Askdavido: Money, record deal, endorsement, top questions Nigerians ask Davido The festival is scheduled to commence on June 28 with performances from a 33 year-old French rapper Gandhi Djuna, 25 year-old American born singer Rodriquez Broad

Paris Saint-Germain’s Uruguayan forward Edinson Cavani (R) celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Stade Rennais FC, at the Parc des Princes stadium, in Paris, on January 27, 2019. (Photo by Zakaria ABDELKAFI / AFP) Despite being one of the biggest spenders in Europe in the January transfer window, Paris Saint-Germain have lost Neymar to injury at a crucial point in the season and risk being undermined by tensions behind the scenes. In what was a quiet window on the whole, the capital club spent a reported 47 million euros ($54 million) to sign Argentine international Leandro Paredes from Zenit Saint Petersburg and provide a much-needed extra option in midfield. However, PSG remained light in that area with contract rebel Adrien Rabiot frozen out, and sporting director Antero Henrique spent the final days of the transfer window trying to add another signing. Nevertheless, a move for Everton’s I

Manchester United have released their line-up that will tackle Leicester on Sunday in the Premier League fixture. According to NorthWalesLive, Manchester United caretaker manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer released a provisional list of 23 players. Manchester United head to the game following a 2-2 draw with Burnley in their last Premier League encounter. Below is Manchester United’s squad against Leicester City: De Gea, Romero, Grant, Valencia, Dalot, Darmian, Shaw, Young, Jones, Bailly, Smalling, Lindelof, Fred, Matic, Herrera, A Pereira, Pogba, Lingard, Mata, Sanchez, Martial, Lukaku, Rashford. The kick-off time for the match is 3:05 pm. Source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/02/epl-manchester-united-squad-to-face.html

Real Madrid’s French forward Karim Benzema (L) challenges Girona’s Spanish midfielder Alex Granell during the Spanish Copa del Rey (King’s Cup) quarter-final second leg football match between Girona FC and Real Madrid CF at the Montilivi stadium in Girona on January 31, 2019. (Photo by PAU BARRENA / AFP) Karim Benzema fired Real Madrid into the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey on Thursday by scoring twice in a 3-1 win over Girona. Benzema was on target in the first leg too, a 4-2 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu last week, and he continued his brilliant burst of form with another pair at Montilivi. Pedro Porro pulled one back for Girona but any hopes of a comeback were extinguished when Marcos Llorente drove in for a 7-3 win on aggregate. Madrid joins Barcelona, Real Betis and Valencia in the draw for the last four on Friday. Barca, who are chasing a record fifth cup success in a row, will be the ones to avoid but Santiago Solari’s team are gaining momentum, having won six o

LeBron James returned to action and scored 24 points to help the Los Angeles Lakers to a 123-120 overtime win against the host Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. James, who missed the previous 17 games due to a groin injury sustained in a Christmas night win against the Golden State Warriors, also matched his season high with 14 rebounds and distributed nine assists while playing 40 minutes. Lance Stephenson matched his career high with five 3-pointers on eight attempts and scored 20 points off the Lakers’ bench. Brandon Ingram added 19 points, and Rajon Rondo had 14 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists for the Lakers. Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) moves down court defended by LA Clippers forward Mike Scott (30) in the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports Lou Williams scored 24 points off the bench to lead the Clippers, who had won 22 of their previous 25 matchups against the Lakers.

Chieftains of the Nigeria Football Federation, led by Nigeria’s Minister of Sports have arrived in London, United Kingdom for a series of meetings with sportswear behemoth, NIKE that have to do with optimizing the performance of the new, robust contract signed by NFF and NIKE in November 2018. The meetings would also dwell on merchandizing, as well as previewing and authorization of a new kit design for the National Teams to be launched in the summer of Year 2020. Barr. Solomon Dalung, with President of the Nigeria Football Federation and 1st Vice President of CAF, Mr. Amaju Melvin Pinnick and NFF 2nd Vice President/LMC Chairman and Member of FIFA Football Stakeholders Committee Shehu Dikko will attend the first of the meetings on Thursday evening at the NIKE UK office in London. The meetings would also Dwell on merchandizing, as well as previewing and authorization of a new kit design for the National Teams to be launched in the summer of Year 2020. Barr. Solomon Dalung,

A lady has been brutally murdered by an unknown person in a hotel. It was gathered that the yet-to-be identified lady was allegedly lured to the local hotel and killed in a gruesome manner. Her throat was slit and her gullet removed, according to an online report. Facebook user Adegwa Emmanuel Terkura who hails from Benue but lives in Minna, Niger state, shared the story as he warned ladies to be careful of who they follow to prevent something like this. Adegwa wrote; “Girls be careful of who you follow.not every body that is real. This lady was murdered days back by an unknown person in a hotel. Her gullet was removed, let this be a deterrent to other young girls out there”. Source: https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/02/a-lady-has-been-brutally-murdered-by.html

Ahead of his trial at the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) slated for Monday, suspended Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Walter Onnoghen, has opened up on how he got the foreign currencies he deposited in his domiciliary accounts. In a ‘Cautionary Statement Form’ filed at the Department of Intelligence Investigation and Monitoring, Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB), in Abuja, he said the deposits in his dollar account were from trading in foreign exchange (forex), AGRICODE, while other investment returns were from proceeds of his investments. Justice Onnoghen’s averments were contained in a voluntary statement he made at CCB. In the statement, he specifically explained that “the deposits made in my US Dollar account No. 87000106250 with STD. Chartered Bank of $10,000 at different intervals of June 28, 2011 were sourced partly from my reserve and saving from my estacodes, including medical expenses. “The same applies to my deposit of July 28, 2011, of $10,000 twice. It is imp

Herdsmen It was learned that the police officer, who, until his death, was attached to the Ashaka police divisional headquarters, had led a team of police officers in search of the herdsmen who had been terrorizing the area with kidnapping activities when he met with his untimely death on Thursday. Police Public Relations Officer of the state command, Mr. Andrew Aniamaka, while confirming the incident, said: “We had a situation where someone was abducted and that took our men into the bush in search of the hoodlums. “On their way, they were ambushed by the armed herdsmen who, in fact, opened fire on the police rescue team. In the process, the ASP was hit by bullets. Aniamaka, however, refused to disclose the identity of the deceased police officer, saying “His family is not yet aware of the development.” He said the officer died in the hospital where he was rushed to for treatment. According to him, “There is reinforcement into the bush and we are getting support from the l

Chelsea manager, Maurizio Sarri has spoken about striker, Gonzalo Higuain’s performance in their 4-0 defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League on Wednesday. Goals from Joshua King (2), David Brooks (1), Charlie Daniels (1) gave Bournemouth all three points against The Blues. Higuain failed to register a shot on target against Bournemouth but Sarri said that the Argentine international was ‘not in good shape’. When asked about Higuain’s display, Sarri told Sky Sport Italia: “He can improve a great deal. “At this moment, he is not in good shape, probably because he has played very little recently between transfer market distractions and back pain. “He can grow a great deal over the next few weeks.” Sarri’s side will tackle Huddersfield Town on Saturday in their next Premier League fixture at Stamford Bridge. Source:https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/02/epl-higuain-not-in-good-shape-sarri.html

Gold plated souvenir Bitcoin coins are arranged for a photograph in London on November 20, 2017.<br />Bitcoin, a type of cryptocurrency, uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central authority or banks. Bitcoin’s recent rise and booming investor interest is forcing the regulatory and stock market authorities to formulate an official position on bitcoin and other virtual currencies, which are controversial not only because of their speculative nature, but are also seen as vehicles for illegal activities. / AFP PHOTO / Justin TALLIS When Satoshi Nakamoto launched Bitcoin about 10 years ago, it faced a barrage of negative press and skepticism. Some thought of it as a bubble with an extremely limited lifespan. The skepticism was further accentuated by its perceived geeky, mysterious origin and the absence of central regulation authorities. But there were those who saw the positives. With millions of people around the world unbanked and financially excluded, especial

Real Madrid manager, Santi Solari, has said his team were “ready” for the possibility of a Clasico Copa del Rey semi-final, following Thursday’s 3-1 victory at Girona which sealed a 7-3 aggregate passage to the last four. Karim Benzema scored twice in the first half, before Pedro Porro netted after the break for Girona. However, young Blancos midfielder Marcos Llorente, finished off the scoring at Montilivi. Holders Barcelona, Valencia and this year’s final hosts Real Betis are also in the draw, set to take place on Friday afternoon. “We are four great teams in the semifinals. “Both ties will be beautiful and difficult. We are very excited whoever we get, we will see tomorrow. “If you want to win everything, you must be ready for anything. You need all players in the squad committed for that, and they are,” Solari said after the game. Source: https://samueljackson12.blogspot.com/2019/02/copa-del-rey-real-madrid-manager-speaks.html

The African Action Congress (AAC) has declared its presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore winner of ‘The Candidates’, a presidential town hall co-production between Daria Media and the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), with support from the MacArthur Foundation. Anchored by Kadaria Ahmed over the past four Wednesdays in January, presidential and vice-presidential candidates of the Young Progressives Party (YPP), All Progressives Congress (APC), African Action Congress (AAC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have all featured on the programme. A statement by Dr. Malcolm Fabiyi, Director-General of the Sowore 2019 Campaign, issued on Thursday, noted that “there was one winner from the series and that was Omoyele Sowore, presidential candidate of the African Action Congress”. The statement said: “Although Buhari and Atiku have artfully dodged a frontal debate with Sowore, ‘The Candidates’ placed all the candidates on the same platform, with the same interviewer. And for t

Inter Milan boss, Luciano Spalletti, has criticised Arsenal’s brief pursuit of Ivan Perisic and says the Croatian winger had been “conned” by the Gunners. Perisic handed in a transfer request, when he was made aware of Arsenal’s interest, missing the defeat against Torino and ordered to train by himself. The Gunners, however, were only prepared to do a loan deal without a compulsory option to buy. And Spalletti feels Arsenal’s interest was never entirely serious but it still unsettled the 29-year-old winger. “There was this story on the market, but he is a professional, understands his role and yesterday it was already a very different mood. “These things happen in the transfer window, the player received an impressive proposal and was tempted. “However, he then realised it was not a true offer, that he’d been conned, and took a step back. “Now he’ll resume training and as soon as his mind is back fully on Inter, we’ll let him play,” Spalletti told RAI Sport. Source

President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed claims that his association with Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano has diminished his commitment to the war against corruption. The Presidency in a statement, by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, on Thursday said that there was a difference between perception and reality. According to the statement, which followed comments after the proclamation by President Buhari of Ganduje as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, at a rally in Kano, the presidency cited a number of high profile prosecution of senior government officials that a former Secretary to the Government and a former state governor who is a party member and now serving term in jail as indications of will and determination to wage the anti-corruption war without fear or favour. It also added that the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Prof. Usman Yusuf, is currently on administrative leave as part of President Buhari’s commitment

The Nigerian leather industry has been projected to generate over $1 billion by 2025, the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) stated in its 2019 macro-economic outlook report. The macro-economic outlook report is an annual publication of NESG that reviews the Nigerian economy and provides policy options. Reporting on the theme, “Steering Nigeria through the inclusive growth pathway: What Strategy Should the Government Adopt?”, Mr Olusegun Omisakin, Head of Research, NESG, noted that the leather value chain market is huge with immense potential of unlocking value across the industry and reducing unemployment rate with projected foreign exchange earnings of over $1billion by the year 2025. “In addition, the leather processing sector employs over 750,000 workers with about 500,000 workers in the finished leather goods sector,” he said. The report further stated: “With about 61 million units, Nigeria has the largest resource of goatskin and kidskin in Africa representing 46 pe

Four men including a Nigerian man who threatened police officers with a firearm during a vehicle pursuit in east London have been convicted, yesterday, Wednesday, 30 January, at the Old Bailey. Lekan Akinsoji, 21, was found guilty of possession of firearm with intent to endanger life and conspiracy to commit GBH. Nathaniel Lewis, 23, was found guilty of possession of firearm with intent to endanger life and conspiracy to commit GBH. Darnell Joseph-Newill, 21, was found guilty of possession of firearm with intent to endanger life and conspiracy to commit GBH. Troy Ifill, 22, was found guilty of possession of firearm with intent to endanger life and conspiracy to commit GBH. All four men will be sentenced on Friday, February 8. On 26 July 2018 at approximately 22:45hrs, police were called to reports of men in the area brandishing a firearm. Armed officers made their way to the area and spotted a BMW Series 1 matching the description of the car on Cathall Road, Leytonstone.

The Association of Professional Bodies of Nigeria (APBN), has cautioned the Federal Government on the dangers of borrowing to finance the 2019 Budget, saying the country’s total debt could increase from N22.4trillion to N24trillion. Speaking in at media briefing in Abuja, APBN President, Olumuyiwa Ajibola, noted that with a Budget proposal of N8.83trillion, and an overall deficit proposal of about N1.86trillion, there is an expectation of financing the shortfall in revenue through foreign and domestic borrowing. He said instead, the government should seek alternative funding options for its capital projects. Ajibola said: “It is our considered advice to the Federal Government to be circumspect in respect to further borrowing. If we must support government, it should instead exploit viable alternative funding options for its capital projects. “In this regard, Public private Partnership,, initiatives are viable alternatives which have gained prominence the world over to major i

Telcos eye 70% broadband penetration in five years 2 days ago  Telecoms Guaranty Trust Bank otherwise GTB has said that the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to license telecommunications companies for payment services is a threat to banks operating in the country. GTB in a new report, Nigeria Macro-Economic and Banking Sector Themes for 2019, said the payment service banks (PSBs) will compete with commercial banks for earnings. “A more compelling threat, however, relates to the recent decision by the CBN to license Payment Service Banks (PSBs) to facilitate transactions in remittance services, microsavings and withdrawal services in rural areas,” it said in the report.Describing the move as a positive for customers, the report said it would improve customer service and digitalisation of banking services while enhancing financial inclusion. In 2018, MTN Nigeria and Airtel had announced plans to delve into mobile money services with the former expressing hopes tha

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi • Why party’s numbers may not add up With barely two weeks to the much-anticipated 2019 general election cycle, it could be said that all cards are literally on the table and the ball is now on the court of the electorate and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). On the score of the presidential poll, it has become clear that the contest is stiff between the two main political platforms, the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and the former heavy weight champion, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which, though displaced in 2015, sees 2019 as a rematch to turn the table in its favour. In the build up to the decisive electoral contest, it could be seen that APC is struggling with its strategy of meeting PDP challenge in the South-south geopolitical zone, particularly the decisive Niger Delta. In the beginning PRIOR to the 2015 election, APC received great impetus from the then governor of Rivers State, Mr. Rotimi C

By: Kingsley Omonobi **Inalegwu, Oyebade, Ezike, Folawiyo now AIGs. Abuja – The Police Service Commission has approved the promotion of eighteen Commissioners of Police, CPs, to the next rank of Assistant Inspector- General of Police, AIG, and thirty three Deputy Commissioners of Police to the substantive rank of Commissioner of Police. The Acting Inspector General of Police, Alhaji Muhammed Abubakar Adamu departing after his decoration by President Muhammadu Buhari at the State House, Abuja. Photo by Abayomi Adeshida This is one of the decisions of the 4th Plenary Meeting of the Commission held in Abuja on the 28th and 29th of January, 2019 and presided over by its Chairman, Alhaji Musiliu Smith, a retired Inspector-General of Police. The new AIGs are; Maurice A. Yusuf; Ibrahim A. Lamorde, former acting Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC;  Murtala Usman Mani, Wilson A. Inalegwu, a former CP, FCT; Dibal Paul Yakadi; Haruna Huzi, Mshelia; Mohamma

Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, was conspicuously missing as the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-olu and his running mate, Obafemi Hamzat, on Thursday stormed Ikorodu for a mega-rally. NAN reports that Majority Leader of the Lagos House of Assembly (Ikorodu Constituency 1), Mr Sanai Agunbiade, who on Wednesday insisted that the Assembly may impeach the governor, was in attendance. Sanwo-olu told the crowd that Ikorodu is an important part of the state which would attract government focus and infrastructure development if he becomes governor, urging them to give him their votes. “We would continue to develop infrastructure, education, build stadium, roads and pay compensation,” Sanwo-olu said. He promised that he would ensure that the Isawo-Agric and Igbogbo- Ebute roads were constructed and compensation paid to owners of houses destroyed because of the construction. Hamzat, who also addressed the crowd, a

An 11-month-old baby has died after being thrown in an oven by his grandparents and abandoned there to be burned alive. Baby Maxim Sagalakov was left by his mother Viktoria, 20, in the care of her parents in the Khakassia district of Russia. When she returned home, she was shocked to find her child's charred remains in the stove of the family's house in Kharoy village. The exact cause of death is still under forensic investigation but it is believed the child died from incineration after being burned alive on Tuesday. A neighbour said the grandfather had been out and got drunk on vodka. When he returned the child was thrown into the stove. A statement from the regional Investigative Committee in charge of probing serious crime reads: The grandparents were drunk and killed the baby. A family member found the body of the boy badly damaged by the high temperature inside the stove. The grandmother, 42, and grandfather, 47, who's surname is Miyagashev, ha

One pastor William Emeka, who is accused of raping four women in Bronkhorstspruit, east of Pretoria, fears for his life, his attorney Omoregie Ogboro said today. Speaking to African News Agency (ANA) shortly after Emeka made another brief appearance in the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court, Ogboro said Emeka abandoned his bail bid on December 5 last year because he feared being attacked by some members of the public. “There was a lot of tension and his church was burnt,” said Ogboro. The 43-year-old Emeka, said to be a Democratic Republic of Congo national, was arrested in November last year and his church was burnt by unknown people near Bronkhorstspruit in the same month. He faces four charges of rape and two of sexual assault. Allegations are that Emeka asked four female congregants to take off their clothes before he smeared them with anointing oil and then raped them. On December 5 last year, police saved a Nigerian man from a crowd of people who wanted to attack a

As Humanity First provides clinic, borehole, schools The joy of the people of Oko-oko and Igbo Oruwo at Oke Ogun areas of Oyo State, Nigeria knew no bounds as they experienced for the first time, the commisioning of basic infrastructure for a better living. Before now, the only source of water for several hundreds of the villagers  within the area, was a small stream located in the border area of the village. No commjunity school for the young ones and no medical facility for the sick, expectant mothers and babies. It was gathered that the nearest clinic is located about 20kilometers away from the three villages. But Humanity First Nigeria, an international islamic humanitarian non-governmental organisation with support from its counterpart from Canada came to their rescue, giving them a new lease of life.  Three projects were commissioned in the area last weekend. These are a healthcare facility, borehole for water supply and a primary school, all located in Oko-oko and Igbo Or

The Senator representing Zamfara Central at the National Assembly, Sen. Kabiru Marafa has lauded President Muhammadu Buhari for allowing justice to prevail in the crisis rocking the state chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Addressing newsmen in Abuja on Thursday, Marafa said the president deserved commendation for not influencing the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the matter. However, INEC on Wednesday, after studying the two judgments, decided to maintain its earlier position on the matter. Marara said: “The party leadership under Buhari must be commended. “It is very hard for any president to allow a commission, whose head he appointed, to bar his party from participating in election in a state that is more than 90 per cent his. “Mr President never interfered because he is a man of fairness and justice.” The senator, who is seeking the APC governorship ticket in the state, also lauded INEC for standing by its ear

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Music’s first couple Beyonce and Jay-Z are encouraging fans to go vegan for a month with a contest to give one lucky winner a lifetime of free tickets to their shows. Beyonce and Jay Z Queen Bey announced the challenge to her 123 million Instagram followers late Wednesday, saying it was in support of the Greenprint Project that promotes adopting even a partial vegan diet to limit environmental footprints. Fans can sign up for the contest online and one will be chosen at random to win a pair of tickets annually for 30 years to concerts by Beyonce and/or Jay-Z, an estimated retail value of $12,000. The superstar known for her groundbreaking “Lemonade” album said she was going meatless on Mondays and eating plant-based breakfasts, while husband and rap mogul Jay-Z vowed two of his daily meals would be plant-based. Beyonce’s personal trainer, Marco Borges, is behind the project. The superstar musicians wrote the introduction to his December book elaborating on its vision. The

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that his association with Governor Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano has not in any way tainted his fight against corruption. The President in a statement, by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, on Thursday said there is a difference between perception and reality. President Buhari noted that he has never taken sides when it comes to the issue of corruption, arguing that even those close to him the present dispensation have all been made to face the law once they are found wanting. He also noted that the Executive Secretary of the National Health Insurance Scheme, Prof. Usman Yusuf, is currently on administrative leave as part of his commitment to transparency and accountability. READ ALSO: ‘I Find The Two So-Called Contesting Parties Worthy Of Rejection’ – Soyinka Below is the President’s statement in full. “GANDUJE: PRESIDENT BUHARI’S ANTI-CORRUPTION WAR REMAINS ON COURSE President Muhammadu Buhari has dismissed claims that hisassociation with Gov

President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived Kano in continuation of his re-election campaigns across the country. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Buhari landed at exactly 12: 55 pm at the 303 Nigerian Air Force Flying Training School Base, Kano State.‎ He was received by Gov. Abdullahi Ganduje of Kano State, Gov. Akinwumi Ambode of Lagos State, Minister of Aviation and Director General, APC Presidential Campaign Council, Rotimi Amaechi‎. Others are; Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Danbazau, Minister of State Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, Accountant General of the Federation, Alhaji Ahmed Idris. Others include Kano Business Mogul, Alhaji Aminu Dantata, Governors of Zinder and Maradi in Niger Republic and members of State and National Assembly.‎ ‎The president is expected to address a gathering of party supporters at the Sani Abacha Stadium at Kofar-Mata in Kano State, to seek support for his re-election in the February 16, presidential election. Thousands of APC su