Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Enugu State, Dr Emeka Ononamadu, has praised the press and residents of Enugu State for playing their part in the remarkable success of the governorship and state House of Assembly elections. Mr Emeka revealed this in a recent interview. He hailed the media for refuting rumors that started spreading to ensure turnout of voting was low. His words, “We thank the media tremendously for their immense help to INEC today as always. You have been so helpful in ensuring mobilisation of our people in large number to vote today. Once more, I will thank the…
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President Muhammadu Buhari recently delivered his polling unit 003, Kofar Baru III (A and B) Daura, Katsina State to the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Aminu Masari, sealing 370 votes for his fellow party member. Coming at a far second was the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lado Danmarke, who polled just 33 votes. As per the State House Assembly at the unit, APC’s Nasir Yahaya attracted 336 votes while PDP’s Lawal Husseini received just 40. Weeks back, in the same polling unit, Mr Buhari himself, received 523 votes, defeating Atiku who polled just 3 votes in the Presidential…
APC leader, Bola Tinubu has said the logistics for today’s polls were apt as materials arrived their local governments on time He said this briefly after casting his vote at ward 003, polling unit 047 at Alausa, Lagos. His words, “They are doing quite well, They brought materials to polling units early enough. Logistically, they have not failed.” Speaking on the recent violence in Okoto area if Lagos in the last election, he said, “I take exception to two weeks ago Okota incidence, as if we were violent prone. I am very upset about that, taking Lagos as if we…
The Financial Times of London has come out to say President Muhammadu Buhari has been in charge of a government that has showed no direction since 2015. The newspaper company then urged Buhari to ensure he uses his tenure till 2022 to correct things for the citizens of this country. A recent editorial read, “With his renewed mandate, it is now Mr Buhari’s task to rebuild faith by running a dynamic and successful administration and by building the institutions that can lay firmer foundations than in his previous term.” “The omens from his first four years in office are not…
Reports have it that the turnout of Nigerians to exercise their franchise in Ekiti State for the state House of Assembly elections is low. Whether the situation will improve or not is still unknown but the current number is reduced compared to what was recorded during the last Presidential and National Assembly polls that witnessed large turnout of voters. Some residents in the state were even seen wandering about on the streets, completely going against INEC’s order on limited movements. NAN also report that even security personnels were relaxed as opposed to the last election. More to come.
Gov. Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoto State has vowed to accept the results of the Governorship and State House of Assembly elections when they begin to roll in. He said the turnout of Nigerians was applaudable and he was glad to see voters exercise their franchise with smiles on their faces His words, “So far, the conduct is peaceful across Sokoto State; though some challenges have been reported we are happy with the process. “Moreover, I want to assure you that I will accept whatever is the outcome of the election in good faith.” “I am impressed by the peaceful conduct…
Muhammadu Buhari has come out to say Atiku Abubakar’s court case after his loss after the Presidential polls is not shocking. The President revealed this after exercising his franchise during today’s gubernatorial and State House Assembly elections at the polling unit 003 Kofar Baru III, Gidan Niyam, Daura, Katsina State. His words, “I will leave it (security) to the law enforcement agencies especially the police, because they have been meeting virtually on a 48-hour basis to make sure that they have identified the flashpoints, as you mentioned, wherever they are and make arrangements to counter it.” He then hailed the…
PDP Governorship candidate, Jimi Agbaje has come out to state categorically that he is winning Saturday’s election. In a recent interview with Guardian Nigeria, he talked about his chances ahead of the weekend’s polls and how he plans to rule if he wins. Exerpts from the interview below, “This is not the first time we are running campaigns in Lagos, and there is the provision in the law that for politics, there is a waiver on adverts for as long as it is within the specified area and we followed that. The ruling party in Lagos has been having a…
Babatunde Fashola has said Lagos State voters have just two options to choose from ahead of Saturday’s governorship election. He simply said it is a choice between the protectors and the aggressors. His words, “The choice on Saturday will be for the people to decide between their protectors and their aggressors, for me, I will choose my protector,” The ex governor revealed this on TVC recently alongside Babajide Sanwo-olu and the deputy governor aspirant, Obafemi Hamzat. Fashola noted that both candidates from the APC are used to the challenges of Lagos State. His words, “Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat are familiar with…
Samuel Ortom sees the sponsorship of youths to the Force Headquarters in Abuja to ask for more security presence in Benue State by the APC as nothing but desperation. The governor said the purpose for such was only to ensure the election got postponed so they have the time to rig it. His words, “The phony outing by the hired youths in Abuja, most of whom we noticed are not indigenes of Benue, has confirmed our earlier statement that APC plans to use Federal Government agencies to trigger political crisis in Benue, if their plan to rig the election fails.”…
Popular rating agency, Augusto & Co just said Muhammadu Buhari must ensure the growth of the the private sector in Nigeria since there are clear restriction in the government’s plans to create jobs in the country. They noted that the country could afford to not get it right with the sector as not doing so can lead to unfavorable consequences. They begged Buhari to boost the efficiency of our economy by coming up with the right policies and infrastructural plans for the betterment of the country. They encouraged the participation of private enterprises to ensure the best results. A report…
Aisha Buhari has begged the APC to look into more APC members clinching a higher number of political appointments during Buhari’s re-election. She also urged that the party’s constitution should be fully adhered to. She still thanked the people of Nigeria for ensuring he husband was chosen to lead till 2023. Her words, “I wish to thank the women and youths of this country for the number of votes they gave President Buhari in the 2019 election, and to assure that he will continue to do his best to make Nigeria a better country,” The First Lady said all this…
Popular Nollywood actress, Idowu Phillips a.k.a Iya Rainbow, is still yet to marry after the death of her hubby 35 years ago and she is not bothered about that fact. In a recent chat with Sunday Scoop, she said that she was no longer interested in marriage. Her words, “Over my dead body would I get married again. My husband closed (my heart) with a padlock and he went away with the key. I don’t trust the men of these days. There was one that said he wanted to marry me but he ran away after he saw all my…
Namibian beauty queen, Meriam Kaxuxwena, who emerged winner of Miss Africa Tourism Universe 5 years ago, has jumped on social media to reveal a message she got from Big Brother Africa The Chase winner, Dillish Mathews. In the message, Dillish threatened to deal with Meriam because of her beau, Emmanuel Adebayor. The issue began when the beauty queen claimed that she met Adebayor before Dillish, and even shared a bed with him in 2017. As a reaction, Dillish threatened to whoop her for such comments. Meriam Kaxuxwena has now said she is ready to involve the police. See the messages,
Set to clock 30, Taylor Swift is concentrating on 2020. In a recent interview with Elle Magazine, Taylor Swift shared 30 things she’s learned in her (almost) 30 years in life reveling that she sees herself using her brand to aid citizens to decide in the right manner next year. Her words, “I’m finding my voice in terms of politics. I took a lot of time educating myself on the political system and the branches of government that are signing off on bills that affect our day-to-day life. I saw so many issues that put our most vulnerable citizens at…
Popular Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Taiwo Hassan a.k.a Ogogo has shared why he has never kissed a lady in a movie. Famous for his disciplined and firm characters, he rarely plays a romantic role, and even when he does, he restricts himself. His words to Sunday beatz, “I don’t really like romantic roles, but when I have to do them, I have my limitations. How would my wife and children feel if they always see me kissing other women in a movie? For example, I have never kissed a woman in a movie; the most I can do is to…
No 1 female musician in Nigeria, Tiwa Savage has rubbished reports that she has exited Mavin Records. The rumor started when Tiwa was seen as The Temple Management company 2 days ago and even took pictures with some top guys in the entertainment outfit. Fans pounced on that to conclude that the “Kele Kele Love.” crooner has left Don Jazzy. Tiwa Savage has revealed that she is still with Mavins though, ending all speculations. The songstress presently has a song writing deal Sony/ATV Publishing.
Cool FM OAP and controversial pastor, Daddy Freeze has had his say on the present battle between Hushpuppi and Cubana Chief priest. The Nightlife boss revealed that Hushpuppi was not the true owner of the Rolls Royce Black Badge he recently showed off online. However, Daddy Freeze begs to differ and also flaunted proof that Hushpuppi indeed bought the expensive automobile. Daddy Freeze shared a pic of Huspuppi’s name engraved in the Black Badge Wraithe, pointing out that Rolls Royce will never do that if he did not buy it. The Radio Presenter also showed his fans two car keys…
Popular singer, Justin Bieber, who was reported to be going through a lot in his marriage to Hailey Baldwin has jumped on Instagram to flaunt several pictures of his beau. In one of the images, Hailey herself dropped a comment in the form of an “embarrassed monkey” emoji. Beiber’s mum, also commented in the form of a “heart eyes.” icon. See what he shared,
Piers Morgan just blasted all the ladies in the Kardashian-Jenner family and it did not take more than one tweet. The media personality spared no one when he shared on his social media that every member of the Kardashian-Jenner family are not role models. His exact words were, “Young girls need better role models than a family who’ve built their fame/fortune on sex tapes & topless selfies.” Call him whatever you want, he is not about to stop criticizing these successful ladies anytime soon.