The All Progressives Congress, (APC) in Ekiti State has said that its opposition, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is frustrated and idle and has resorted to empty threats and incitement as its weapon even as it warned that the law is there to tame and deal with any form of unlawful acts by any person no matter how highly placed. Responding to threats made by the state PDP in a statement it issued on Wednesday to take laws into their hands, the ruling party in the state said PDP had already taken laws into its hand by sponsoring the latest…
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The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has congratulated Professor Mahmood Yakubu on his re-appointment as Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). The body encouraged him to keep up with the electoral reforms he initiated. National Chairman, Leonard Nzenwa, in a statement on Wednesday, said Yakubu’s re-appointment was good for Nigeria. Nzenwa noted that the electoral chief did well in his first term. He praised Yakubu’s digitalization programme, pointing out that it has transformed the conduct of elections in the country. Nzenwa added that the, “smooth conduct” of Edo and Ondo governorship elections confirmed that the technology INEC deployed was…
Recall, Yakubu was first appointed INEC chairman in November 2015. President Muhammadu Buhari has nominated Professor Mahmood Yakubu as chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a second term. President Buhari’s spokesperson, Femi Adesina, stated in a statement on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 that a letter has already been forwarded to the National Assembly to confirm the nomination. “I am pleased to present for confirmation by the Senate, the nomination of Professor Mahmood Yakubu for appointment as Chairman, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a second and final term,” Buhari stated in a letter addressed to Senate President, Ahmad…
The Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo has insisted that engagement with the Nigerian youths has to be transparent and honest. This, according to him, will help develop a progressive society, adding that this was why he refused to share slots among politicians in the implementation of the Buhari administration’s Social Investment Programmes (SIPs). The Vice President stated that the Social Investment programmes, SIPs, such as the N-Power, were conducted in a manner whereby Nigerians who knew no one could benefit. VP Osinbajo spoke on Tuesday when he played host to the executive committee of the Young Parliamentarians Forum…
President Muhammadu Buhari has beckoned on Nigerians to operate within the dictates of the law, adding that his government respects the rights of all citizens. The President stated that his administration has made available measures and strategies to address End SARS demands, stressing that the government will do everything lawful to ensure all sides are satisfied with measures taken to achieve peace in the country. President Buhari, represented by the state Minister of Works and Housing, Engr. Abubakar D Aliyu, made the remarks at a stakeholders’ meeting on peace in Damaturu, Yobe State. He stated, “In the spirit of democratic…
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Governor David Umahi has announced to the state’s residents that there were no more unshared COVID-19 palliatives in the state as all items meant for them have been shared. Umahi made the announcement on Tuesday in a broadcast to the people over the recent disturbances in the state by hoodlums. The governor said that the government, in collaboration with Local Government Areas in the state, was working towards providing another set of palliatives to be distributed to the people in December. “You are aware that we spent billions of naira to purchase palliatives which were…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, on Monday questioned Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s alleged claim that it will take N1 trillion to restore all properties and facilities destroyed by hoodlums during the violence that trailed the #EndSARS protests in the state. The PDP disagreed with Sanwo-Olu and the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in a statement in Lagos by its Publicity Secretary, Mr Taofik Gani. Gani accused the Sanwo-Olu-led APC government of “dishonesty and extortionate tendency. According to him, the act of inflating and over costing governance in the state has now become spread in the Lagos State Government’s…
The Governor of Kogi State, Governor Yahaya Bello on Tuesday stated that the End SARS protest was politically motivated. Though Governor Yahaya Bello refused to mention names, he revealed that the protest was motivated by politicians and those he said have continued to gain from same. He stated; “Whether anybody says it or not, I am saying it again and quote me anywhere, any day, the protest was politically motivated.” Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Governor Bello wondered why the protesters continued to increase their demands whenever government decides to grant the initial ones. He also queried why the…
The Governor of Cross River, Governor Ayade Ben has announced a reward of N100,000 to anyone who volunteered information that could lead to the recovery of properties looted during the #EndSARS protests of October 23 and October 24. Mr Christian Ita, Special Adviser, Media and Publicity to the governor said in a statement issued in Calabar on Monday that whistleblowers should call 08034500531 to give such information. Hoodlums, who hijacked the protest, looted the state government’s warehouse in Calabar on October 23 before going on to loot private residences on October 24, and set many properties ablaze. Senator Gershom Bassey,…
The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Umar Farouq has stated that she has pardoned those who accused her of hiding COVID-19 palliatives meant for the poor. Minister Farouq said this while fielding questions from journalists in Gusau on Monday. “I’m aware many people have made various spurious allegations and accusations against my person and my ministry over the way we distributed Federal Government palliatives to cushion the effect of COVID-19. “I have always said I am carrying out my duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability and with fairness to all parts of…