President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, on his victory in the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Senator Okpebholo the winner on Sunday after he defeated his opponents in the keenly contested race. In a statement released by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu commended the APC national leadership, party officials in Edo State, and APC governors for their efforts in securing the victory. He noted that Okpebholo’s triumph reflects the strong support for the ruling party’s progressive ideals and the ongoing economic…
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A tragic incident occurred in Yauri Local Government Area of Kebbi State, as a hippopotamus killed Malam Usman Maigadi, a guard at the Orchard Farm owned by the Emir of Yauri, Dr Muhammad Zayyanu-Abdullahi. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the 60-year-old guard was attacked on Sunday while fishing in the Yauri River near Tillo Village. The animal, possibly perceiving Maigadi as a threat to its calf, reportedly attacked in self-defense. Local authorities confirmed the incident, with the Chairman of Yauri Local Government, Alhaji Abubakar Shu’aibu, announcing that Maigadi had been laid to rest according to Islamic rites…
Troops of the 6 Division of the Nigerian Army have successfully neutralised two armed vandals, recovered two AK-47 rifles, and arrested 18 suspected oil thieves in a major crackdown on oil theft and pipeline vandalism across the Niger Delta region. According to details released on the Army’s official social media platform, the operation led to the destruction of 13 active illegal refining sites, the recovery of seven boats, and the discovery of eight illegal connection points. In total, over 60,000 litres of stolen crude oil and refined products were confiscated in various locations. The Army’s success followed credible intelligence about…
A devastating explosion, caused by a methane gas leak at a coal mine in Tabas, eastern Iran, has resulted in the deaths of at least 51 workers, marking one of the most tragic workplace accidents in the country in recent years. The incident occurred on Saturday night around 9:00 pm local time (1730 GMT) in South Khorasan province. Reports indicate that approximately 70 workers were on site at the time of the explosion, with around 20 sustaining injuries. Initial figures had placed the death toll at 30, but as more bodies were recovered, the number of confirmed fatalities rose to…
Nine individuals have been arrested by the police for alleged vote buying and possession of pre-filled ballot papers during the ongoing governorship election in Edo State. The arrests were made in various parts of the state, with the suspects linked to vote-buying operations and voter intimidation tactics. In a statement on Saturday, Force spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the arrests and revealed that six suspects were apprehended at Aibotse Secondary School near Meremu Hotel in Auchi. The police reportedly recovered a large sum of money, weapons, and evidence of plans to intimidate voters in the area. Among the key suspects are…
The collation of results for the Edo State governorship election resumed on Sunday, with All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, taking the lead in 11 out of the 17 Local Government Areas (LGAs) announced so far by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). According to the latest figures announced by the Returning Officer, Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta, Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna, the APC leads with 275,329 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) trails with 220,892 votes. The Labour Party (LP) is currently in third place, garnering 18,737 votes. The results from 17 of…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the local council elections held on Saturday across the 16 local government areas of Kwara State. The ruling party won all chairmanship and councillorship positions in a sweeping victory. Announcing the results in Ilorin, the Chairman of the Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC), Muhammed Baba Okanla, stated that the APC secured all available seats in the local government polls. He praised the peaceful nature of the election and commended the professionalism of those involved. Speaking at a press conference, Okanla said, “Firstly, I’d like to express our heartfelt appreciation for…
The All Progressives Congress (APC), Imo State chapter, has emerged victorious in all 27 local government chairmanship and 305 councillorship seats in the recently concluded local government elections. The announcement was made by the Chairman of the Imo State Independent Electoral Commission (ISIEC), Charles Ejiogu, during a press briefing held at the Commission’s Secretariat in Owerri, the state capital. “All the candidates of APC have been officially declared winners as Councillors and Executive Council Chairmen-elect. The elections were conducted across 305 electoral wards and 27 local government areas (LGAs) in Imo State,” Ejiogu stated. While the APC celebrated its clean…
A potential crisis that could have disrupted the electoral process in Edo State was narrowly averted in the early hours of Sunday at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Benin, the state capital. The incident occurred as final collation activities for Saturday’s governorship election were set to commence. InfoStride News reports that the crisis began shortly after midnight when Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, led a protest to the INEC office, alleging irregularities in the ongoing collation of results. The governor arrived at the office around 12:47 a.m., accompanied by the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo,…
In a statement issued by the commission, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Dr. Anugbum Onuoha, informed the public, political stakeholders, and election observers of the scheduled resumption of the collation process. “This is to inform the general public, political stakeholders, and observers that the collation of results for the ongoing Edo State Governorship Election will resume today (Sunday), 22nd September 2024, at 10:00 a.m.,” Onuoha said. The collation will take place at INEC’s head office in Benin, the Edo State capital. This announcement comes amid growing tension in the state over the delay in the official release of results. The commencement…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) are currently locked in a close contest in the ongoing governorship election in Edo State. As of Sunday morning, a check by Press men revealed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had uploaded approximately 97% of the results from the 4,519 polling units onto its Result Viewing (IReV) portal. The early results indicate a neck-and-neck race between the PDP candidate, Asue Ighodalo, and his APC counterpart, Senator Monday Okpebholo. According to the data available on INEC’s IReV portal, Ighodalo is leading in the Edo South Senatorial District, while…
The outgoing Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, was escorted out of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) premises early Sunday morning during the ongoing collation of results from Saturday’s governorship election in the state. Reports indicate that Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Frank Mbah, facilitated Obaseki’s exit around 4:10 a.m., following protests from members of the All Progressives Congress (APC). Governor Obaseki reportedly arrived unannounced at the INEC office in Benin around 2 a.m., allegedly to protest perceived irregularities in the collation of results from several local government areas, including his constituency, Oredo. INEC officials had informed the…
On Thursday, September 19, the Federal Government of Nigeria expressed deep concern over the increasing rate of suicides in the country, revealing that the suicide rate has surged to 12.9%. The figure, which the government described as alarming, was discussed during an event to mark the 2024 World Suicide Prevention Day. The event was themed “Changing the Narrative on Suicide.” The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, represented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollom, voiced the government’s concern. He noted that many suicide cases in Nigeria go under-reported…
Five dissatisfied members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kaduna State have secured an ex parte order from the Federal High Court in Abuja, effectively halting the state congress and elections initially scheduled for Saturday, September 21. The court’s ruling restrains both the party and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from proceeding with the congress until a motion on notice for an interlocutory injunction is resolved. The legal move was initiated by M. A. Mahmud (SAN), counsel for the aggrieved PDP members, who filed the ex parte motion in court. The plaintiffs — Nura Waziri, Mutari Shuiabu, Yusuf…
Felix Morka, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has refuted claims that the ruling party is behind the internal crises plaguing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Responding to allegations made by Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, Morka stated that the APC is far too occupied with governing the country to involve itself in the internal affairs of the opposition. In a statement issued on Friday, Morka described Governor Mohammed’s accusations as baseless, urging him to focus on resolving the issues within his party rather than blaming external forces. “Rather than pointing fingers at APC for its endless woes,…
The Labour Party (LP) candidate, Olumide Akpata, has categorically denied rumours circulating on social media suggesting his withdrawal from the governorship race. Speaking on the issue, Akpata dismissed the allegations as false and labelled them a fraudulent attempt by political opponents to mislead the public. In a statement reported by Newsmen, Akpata made it clear that he remains fully committed to the race, describing the claims as part of a broader scheme to undermine his candidacy. “The allegation of my withdrawal is not only a falsehood but also a fraud whose perpetrators must be uncovered,” Akpata stated. Delivering a prepared…
The National Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Rabiu Kwankwaso, has reiterated his ambition to run for President, emphasising that his primary goal is to steer Nigeria out of its current economic crisis. Kwankwaso made this declaration during a visit to the Osun State Party Secretariat over the weekend. He underscored the need to revitalise the state chapters of the party to ensure smooth and efficient administration. According to him, strengthening these chapters will be crucial in the party’s bid to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections. This was disclosed in a statement…
The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hassan Abubakar, announced that the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has received 12 new aircraft over the past year, a significant boost in its operational capacity. He made this disclosure on Friday during the graduation ceremony of Air War Course 10/2024 at the Air Force War College in Makurdi. According to Air Marshal Abubakar, the newly acquired aircraft were delivered between September 2023 and September 2024 and are already being deployed for operations. He said, “In line with the Federal Government’s resolve to adequately equip the Nigerian Air Force for the safe…
Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has lauded the conduct of the Enugu Local Government Council election, describing it as a demonstration of democracy in action. The governor made this statement after casting his vote at Owo Ward in Nkanu East Local Government Area during the local government elections held on Saturday. Speaking to journalists, Governor Mbah expressed satisfaction with both the electoral process and the massive voter turnout across the state. He highlighted that this marked a significant milestone, as it was the first local government election under his administration. “This is a major milestone for us, conducting…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has successfully uploaded over 73.67% of the results from the Edo State governorship election to its Result Viewing Portal (IReV). According to reports, 3,329 results out of the 4,519 polling units where elections were held in the state have already been transmitted. This follows earlier assurances by Anugbum Onuoha, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Edo State, that results from the governorship election would be transmitted electronically. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Saturday, Onuoha emphasised that only technical issues, such as poor network coverage, could delay the transmission of results to…