The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed its gratitude to the people of Edo State for their support in electing its candidate, Monday Okpebholo, as the new governor of the state. The party’s appreciation follows the declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, confirming Okpebholo’s victory in the Edo State gubernatorial election. Okpebholo secured 291,667 votes to emerge victorious, defeating the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Asue Ighodalo, who garnered 247,274 votes. The announcement was made by the Returning Officer, Professor Faruk Adamu Kuta, who is the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Minna. Kuta revealed…
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The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has expressed its views on the recent victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its candidate, Senator Monday Okpebholo, in the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared Okpebholo the winner on Sunday. In a statement released on Monday by Mrs Chinyere Kalu, the National Publicity Secretary of IPAC, the council hailed the outcome as a victory for democracy, noting that it would further strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process. “The good people of Edo State have spoken with their votes and expressed their confidence in the…
Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, his Deputy, Godwins Omobayo, and the Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, all suffered defeats in their respective local government areas during Saturday’s governorship election. The election, conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on September 21, 2024, saw the opposition All Progressives Congress (APC) making significant inroads, defeating key figures from the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Governor Obaseki, who hails from Oredo Local Government Area, lost to the APC, with the opposition party securing 30,780 votes, while the PDP trailed behind with 24,938 votes. Similarly, Dennis Idahosa, the…
In a pointed critique, Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thoughts, has questioned the seriousness of any political aspirants hoping to become Nigeria’s president in 2027 without addressing the perceived issues within the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Amadi’s comments came in the wake of the INEC’s announcement declaring Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the Edo State governorship election. The result has sparked controversy, with opposition parties expressing concerns over the integrity of the election process. Taking to social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, Amadi expressed…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has congratulated Monday Okpebholo on his victory as the Edo State Governor-elect following the recent gubernatorial election. In a statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by his Chief Press Secretary, Edwin Olofu, Ganduje described Okpebholo’s win as well-deserved, noting that it reflected the trust and confidence the people of Edo State had in the progressive agenda of the APC-led administration under President Bola Tinubu. “The triumph of Monday Okpebholo is a testament to the confidence the good people of Edo have in the progressive vision and leadership of the…
The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has strongly criticised the outcome of the Edo State governorship election, expressing deep concerns over the state of Nigeria’s democracy. His reaction follows the declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday, which named Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the September 21 election. In a statement issued on Sunday, Fintiri condemned the conduct of the election, describing it as “shameful” and raising doubts about the integrity of Nigeria’s democratic process. “I weep for Nigeria’s democracy after witnessing the shameful Edo Gubernatorial poll,” Fintiri said,…
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…
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…