Ivory Coast emerge African champion.

AFCON 2015: IVORY COAST EMERGE AFRICAN CHAMPION.

It was a fight to finish as Ivory Coast won the Africa Cup of Nations with a dramatic 9-8 penalty shootout victory over Ghana. Goalkeeper Boubacar Barry saved a penalty then scored the winning spot-kick.

The game had finished goalless after extra-time in Bata, Equatorial Guinea, but the Elephants fought their way through the Black Stars on the football pitch to emerge victorious.

This is the second time the Elephants are being crowned African champion, after 11-10 win over Ghana on penalty in Senegal 1992.

NEDG Cancels Election Debate

NIGERIA ELECTION: NEDG Cancels Presidential Debate

 

 The Nigeria Elections Debate Group (NEDG) has postponed the presidential debate which was scheduled for February 8, 2015. The Chairman of the group, Mr Sola Omole, made this known to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja after an emergency meeting by the group, sequel to the postponement of the general elections.

 He said the debate would be rescheduled, and that the group would communicate same to Nigerians. Omole said “following the announcement by INEC chairman regarding the new date for the general elections in Nigeria, the Nigeria Elections Debate Group has postponed the presidential debate earlier scheduled for February 8."

He added that “This is a mark of respect for Nigeria as a whole, for all of the stakeholders in this process; we believe that Nigerians should concentrate and discuss the postponement of the elections.”

 “The NEDG met this morning and considering all options, the presidential debate will still be held and the dates will be determined very soon. Once the dates are determined, Nigerians will be adequately informed.”

He stressed that the elections debate would hold in no distant time. NAN reports that INEC had, on February 7, rescheduled the nation’s general elections earlier slated for February 14 and 28, to March 28 and April 11 following submissions by service chiefs on security of lives and property of Nigerians during the elections.

Keep your fingers crossed until a new date for the debate is announced.

Home About Us Advertise With Us Terms of Use Privacy Policy TODAY Home News Metro+ Business Politics Entertainment Sports Technology Lifestyle Opinion Home / News / POLL SHIFT: NEDG cancels presidential debates POLL SHIFT: NEDG cancels presidential debates By Olawale Kadir on February 8, 2015 @ 12:01 pm@todayngr nedg Click here for Nigeria's Largest Newspaper Directory Following last night postponement of the general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Nigeria Elections Debate Group (NEDG) has postponed the presidential debate scheduled for Feb. 8. The Chairman of the group, Mr Sola Omole, disclosed this to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja after an emergency meeting by the group, following the postponement of the general elections. He said the debate would be scheduled at a later date, adding that the group would communicate to Nigerians when a new decision was reached. He stated that “following the announcement by INEC chairman regarding the new date for the general elections in Nigeria, the Nigeria Elections Debate Group has postponed the presidential debate earlier scheduled for Feb. 8. “This is a mark of respect for Nigeria as a whole, for all of the stakeholders in this process; we believe that Nigerians should concentrate and discuss the postponement of the elections. “The NEDG met this morning and considering all options, the presidential debate will still be held and the dates will be determined very soon. “Once the dates are determined, Nigerians will be adequately informed.” Omole stressed that the elections debate would hold in no distant time. NAN reports that INEC had, on Feb. 7, rescheduled the nation’s general elections earlier slated for Feb. 14 and Feb. 28 to March 28 and April 11 following submissions by service chiefs on security of lives and property of Nigerians during the elections. The new dates are; March 28 for Presidential and National Assembly elections and April 11 for governorship and state houses of assembly elections. Got a news tip, article or press release for us? E-mail: scoop@today.ng or editor@today.ng Follow us on Twitter at @todayngr and Facebook at facebook.com/todayngr Related Items2015 electionsNEDGNewsNigeriaNigeria 2015nigeria news ← Previous Story Despite postponement of elections, May 29 handover date still stands – Lawyers Next Story → NFF to decide Keshi’s future on Tuesday You may also like... PDP1 PDP members battle chairman over N70m campaign fund Joshua-Dariye Kidnappers of ex-Plateau governor, Joshua Dariye’s father demand $10m ransom ASUU ASUU condemns postponement of elections, says decision is serious setback for Nigeria’s democracy Advertisement Facebook Twitter Twitter TODAY TODAY @todayngr Despite postponement of elections, May 29 handover date still stands – Lawyers today.ng/news/despite-p… reply retweet favorite 10:24 am · February 8, 2015 Popular Latest Comments Femi-Fani-Kayode If I expose the demons in APC, Nigeria will burn – Fani-Kayode Asari-dokubo-620x400 SHOTS FIRED: The Emir of Kano is a dog – Asari Dokubo Kashim-Shettima-Borno1 If I speak, heads will roll – Gov. Shettima threatens patrick sawyer EBOLA OUTBREAK: Why Patrick Sawyer travelled to Nigeria – Wife Advertisement Copyright © 2014 Newsdesk Media. All rights reserved.

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POLL SHIFT: NEDG cancels presidential debates By Olawale Kadir on February 8, 2015 @ 12:01 pm@todayngr nedg Click here for Nigeria's Largest Newspaper Directory Following last night postponement of the general elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Nigeria Elections Debate Group (NEDG) has postponed the presidential debate scheduled for Feb. 8. The Chairman of the group, Mr Sola Omole, disclosed this to newsmen on Sunday in Abuja after an emergency meeting by the group, following the postponement of the general elections. He said the debate would be scheduled at a later date, adding that the group would communicate to Nigerians when a new decision was reached. He stated that “following the announcement by INEC chairman regarding the new date for the general elections in Nigeria, the Nigeria Elections Debate Group has postponed the presidential debate earlier scheduled for Feb. 8. “This is a mark of respect for Nigeria as a whole, for all of the stakeholders in this process; we believe that Nigerians should concentrate and discuss the postponement of the elections. “The NEDG met this morning and considering all options, the presidential debate will still be held and the dates will be determined very soon. “Once the dates are determined, Nigerians will be adequately informed.” Omole stressed that the elections debate would hold in no distant time. NAN reports that INEC had, on Feb. 7, rescheduled the nation’s general elections earlier slated for Feb. 14 and Feb. 28 to March 28 and April 11 following submissions by service chiefs on security of lives and property of Nigerians during the elections. The new dates are; March 28 for Presidential and National Assembly elections and April 11 for governorship and state houses of assembly elections.

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