The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it would not share the responsibility of appointing collation and returning officers with groups, individuals or political parties. Mr Festus Okoye, INEC’s National Commission and Chairman, Information and Voter Education Committee made this known to the public on Thursday during an interview with NAN in Abuja while reacting to some concerns by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over an alleged attempt to compromise the outcome of the poll. According to him, the INEC had a clear procedure of appointing collation and returning officers. You would recall that the Chairman of the…
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As Mr. President, H.E Muhammadu Buhari prepares to present the 2021 Appropriation Bill before a Joint session of the National Assembly, the Senate has issued an order that prevent him from appearing with some of his Aides. According to the Senate, President Buhari will not be accompanied by many people on the entourage, emphasizing that only few people that are very key and important to budget that will accompany him into the chamber. Announcing this Wednesday in Abuja during plenary, Senator Ahmad Lawan, President of the Senate stated that the budget presentation will not exceed one hour because of Covid-19…
The Ondo State Executive Members Of All Progressives Congress, APC, on Thursday, outlined the 10 reasons why it’s Ondo governorship candidate Governor Rotimi Akeredolu deserves to win Saturday’s election. Chief Yekini Nabena, APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, stated that the Akeredolu’s administration has done well in the area of education, healthcare delivery, infrastructure development, security, youth empowerment and industrialization. Chief Nabena, who stated this in a statement also urged security operatives to ensure the protection of votes during the Saturday’s election. The statement was tagged: “Ondo Governorship: 10 Reasons Rotimi Akeredolu Deserves a Second Term.” Chief Nabena emphasized that Governor…
The Former Governor of Abia, H.E, Dr Orji Kalu on Wednesday in Abuja praised the Federal Government for refurbishing the Onitsha seaport. Dr. Orji Kalu, in a statement made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), stated that the seaport would drive industrialisation and create jobs for Nigerians. According to him, the resumed activities at Onitsha seaport will boost economic activities in the South East and rapidly create chance for employment opportunities and wealth for Nigerians. He, however, applauded the efforts of the Federal Ministry of Transportation and the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) for the development. Dr. Orji…
Chief Eyitayo Jegede, the candidate of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has stated that he would love to be in Governor Rotimi Akeredolu’s shoes. Chief Jegede stated this on Wednesday, during a governorship debate organised by Channels TV. He was countering statements issued by Governor Akeredolu that he (Jegede) was part of the administration that owed pensioners, civil servants and generally performed below expectations. “The government he (Jegede) served in owed arrears of pensions; we paid. “Morale was low in the civil service and the civil servants were dying, being owed seven months salaries; we paid,” Akeredolu said. Replying to that,…
The Former Ekiti Governor, H.E Ayo Fayose, on Wednesday night, reacted to the removal of his cap in Ondo State during the Ondo PDP Rally. H.E Ayo Fayose was walking to the podium at the campaign ground when someone he labelled a “hoodlum” removed his cap. In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mr. Lere Olayinka, he alleged stated that Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde, and ex-PDP Deputy National Chairman, Bode George, were the mastermind behind the act. Ayo Fayose promised that he won’t relent in saying the truth about the party in the Southwest. He announced that those who have…
The Anambra State Governor, H.E Willie Obiano on Tuesday in Abuja informed President Muhammadu Buhari on destruction and damages caused by flood in four out of the 21 Local Government Areas of the state. Speaking to State House correspondents after a closed door meeting with the president, the governor stated he also briefed President Buhari on the developmental efforts of his administration in Anambra. He said that 4 out of the 21 Local Government Areas of the state had been submerged by flood while over 5,000 people were displaced. “As usual, I come once in a while to brief Mr…
The Action Democratic Party (ADP) and its candidate, Iboi Lucky Emmanuel has urged the Edo State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Benin City, the State capital, to remove Governor Godwin Obaseki from seat. In a suit marked EPT/ED/GOV/01/2020, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, All Progressives Congress (APC) and Andrew Osagie Ize-Iyamu are listed as 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Respondents, respectively. ADP in the petition, demanded the tribunal to announce that by virtue of his non-qualification, the votes credited to the PDP candidate should be null and void and…
The Vice President Of Nigeria, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo says it is time for the Federal Government to focus on what they have been elected or appointed to do which is to carter or improve welfare of her citizens. Professor Yemi Osinbajo made this submission at the closing session of the two-day Joint Executive-Legislature Leadership Retreat on Tuesday in Abuja. According to him, there is no clear practice of the doctrine of separation of powers; hence the need for flexibility. “The Anglo-American traditions that we hold on to in support of the separation of powers are not pure; so, for example…
The paramount ruler of Akure kingdom has said that Governor Akeredolu has fulfilled his promises to the people of Akure kingdom. Rotimi Akeredolu, the Ondo State Governor, further stated that he’s proof that not all politicians are liars. He also vowed that upon re-election for another term in office, the state capital of Akure will be connected to the global economy. Ondo will decide on its governor on Saturday, October 10, 2020. More so, the Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom, Oba Ogunlade Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi has defined the governor as a noiseless achiever, saying; “I never knew he could perform meritoriously…