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Governor Fayemi’s Concession To Defeat Was A Propaganda - Fayose

The Ekiti State governor-elect, Ayo Fayose has said that the concession of incumbent governor Kayode FayemI to defeat was a propaganda stunt aimed at eliciting public sympathy.

He told newsmen in Abuja that although governor Fayemi at the weekend conceded defeat publicly and congratulated him, the governor had not picked calls from him since then.

FIFA Bans Luis Suares From All Football Related Activities For Biting Italian Defender Giorgio Chiellini.

Uruguay participation at the on-ongoing World Cup has suffered a huge set back as start striker, Luis Suarez has been handed a four month ban which rules him out of the event.

The Liverpool striker was suspended this afternoon from all football related activities following his bite on Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini in their last group game match which Uruguay won one-nil.

FIFA’s independent disciplinary committee imposed the ban after finding Suarez guilty of misconduct.

The twenty seven year-old father of one is also handed nine international match ban and sixty-thousand seven hundred pounds fine.

Police Confirms 21 Persons Dead From Wednesday’s Bomb Attack In Abuja

The Nigerian security agencies have confirmed that twenty one persons died while seventeen others who sustained injuries are receiving treatment at various hospitals following the bomb explosion at Emab Shopping Complex in Abuja Yesterday. 

A Statement by the police spokesman Frank Mba hinted that the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has ordered increased security presence and surveillance in and around Abuja.

It stated that security Forces are taking measured steps to strengthen all soft targets and critical infrastructure in a bid to improve overall public safety in and around the FCT.

Explosion Rocks A Tank Farm In Lagos

An explosion has occurred at the Folawuyio tank farm on creek Road, Apapa, Lagos.

The Director of fire service in Lagos, Rasak Fadipe said he was told that there were causalities in the blast.

He told our correspondent that operators of the Tank Farm prevented fire servicemen from entering the facility to determine the cause of the blast.

Reps Mandates Committee To Investigate Alleged Searching Of Aminu Tambuwal Speaker

The House of Representatives has mandated some of its committees to investigate Monday’s alleged searching of Speaker Aminu Tambuwal’s official vehicle in Kaduna.

Some soldiers allegedly insisted on searching the official vehicle of the Speaker at a public function.

The Committees are expected to report back to the House within one week.

The resolution followed a motion by a member of the House, Ogbuefi Ozomgbachi.

I Will Work With Fayemi And Bamidele - Fayose

The Governor-Elect in Ekiti State, Ayo Fayose has promised to work with Governor Kayode Fayemi and Opeyemi Bamidele to develop the state.

Ayo Fayose told newsmen in Ado-Ekiti that there was no winner or loser in the election.

He said Governor Fayemi has called him to concede defeat, and saluted the governor’s courage for accepting him and his readiness to allow peace to reign in Ekiti.