The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticised the All Progressives Congress (APC) for its attempt to reconcile party members ahead of the 2019 general elections.

The PDP in a statement signed on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Kola Ologbondiyan, described the move as laughable, stressing that no amount of effort will stop Nigerians from voting out the party.

It also accused the APC of failing to live up to its promises in nearly four years, yet, rather than trying to right the wrongs, the party is more interested in running in the coming elections.

Sportswear manufacturing giants Nike have officially unveiled the playing jerseys which the senior national team of Nigeria will use at the World Cup later this year. The event took place at a ceremony in London on Wednesday. The jersey unveiled by Nike carried a resemblance of the Super Eagles jersey of 1995, which they used in a friendly game against England.

Ex-Brazil international, Ronlado de Lima says Paris Saint Germain attacker, Neymar Jr is very close to winning the Ballon d'Or as everything appears to be working in his favor. Speaking with SFR Sports, Ronaldo said  “I haven’t really spoken about it with him, but I think he has everything here to be happy.

A powerful 6.4 magnitude earthquake has toppled buildings in the Taiwanese city of Hualien, media reports say. The tremor struck at 23:50 (15:50 GMT) about 20km (12 miles) off the island's east coast. Emergency services are working to free people who are trapped in a hotel that has partially collapsed, the reports say.

The UN's migration agency, International Organization for Migration (IOM) says ninety migrants are feared drowned after a boat capsized off the Libyan coast, According to the BBC, three survivors said most of those who drowned were Pakistani nationals. "Ten bodies are reported to have washed up on Libyan shores," the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said in a statement.

Olivier Giroud, Chelsea's new striker has revealed some of the sterling qualities he appreciates in his new Manager, Antonio Conte.The France International who joined Chelsea on deadline day was asked what he likes about Conte and he replied  “I don’t know him very well obviously but I like the positive energy he brings to the pitch.