The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Musa Mustapha, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Yobe East senatorial by-election. The Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration, Federal University Gashua (FUGA), Ibrahim Ahmed Jajere, who served as the Returning Officer, declared Mustapha as the winner with the highest number of votes. According to Jajere, Mustapha secured 68,778 votes, defeating his closest rival, Aji Kolomi of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 18,878 votes. The total number of votes cast was 90,949, with 88,771 valid votes and 2,178 rejected votes. Associate Professor Ibrahim Ahmed Jajere,…
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The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof. Anthony Ani, has emerged victorious in Saturday’s Ebonyi South Senatorial by-election in the state. Ani secured a landslide victory with 46,270 votes, defeating his closest rival, Ifeanyi Eleje of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), who garnered 3,513 votes. Silas Onu of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) polled 2,783 votes, while Mr. Linus Okorie of the Labour Party (LP) scored 2,710 votes in the election. The Returning Officer for the Ebonyi South Senatorial election, Eze Uchechukwu, announced these results on Sunday in Afikpo Local Government Area of the state. According to…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Namibia’s President, Hage Geingob. Geingob passed away in the early hours of Sunday after battling cancer. The 82-year-old’s death was announced in a statement by Namibia’s acting president, Nangolo Mbumba. In response to this tragic news, President Ramaphosa expressed his condolences in a heartfelt post on his X account, stating, “Today, South Africa joins the people of our sister state Namibia in mourning the passing of a leader, patriot, and friend of South Africa. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Geingob family and the people of…
Primate Elijah Ayodele, the leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has called on President Bola Tinubu to enact the death penalty for anyone caught kidnapping. Primate Ayodele warned that failure to implement capital punishment for kidnappers could lead to the infiltration of the Presidential Villa and the abduction of top government officials. In a statement released by his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, Primate Ayodele emphasized that if the government is serious about ending the kidnapping menace, there should be immediate death sentences for those found guilty of kidnapping. He stressed that terrorists require swift judgment to deter their activities, adding…
The joint forces of 114 Battalion (Rear) of 6 Brigade Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security units, have successfully eradicated multiple bandit hideouts in Taraba State. This operation led to the rescue of four kidnapped individuals. According to Lieutenant Oni Olubodunde, the Acting Assistant Director of 6 Brigade Army Public Relations, the mission, which commenced on February 2, 2024, aimed to restore peace in the Yorro Local Government Area and its surroundings. The troops engaged bandits at Gampu hills and Ban Yorro area, using superior firepower that compelled the criminals to abandon their hideouts, leaving behind the previously abducted…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) emerged victorious in all four state constituency rerun elections held in Bauchi State on Saturday, as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officers for the election on Sunday. In Madara Chinade Constituency, Prof. Ahmed Abdulkadir, the Returning Officer, declared Dr. Ala Ahmed of the PDP as the winner with 13,920 votes, defeating Mr. Dantali Ali of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored 9,710 votes. For Bauchi Central, Prof. Ismail Shehu, the Returning Officer, declared Jamilu Dahiru of the PDP as the winner with 1,857 votes, while Aliyu Abdullahi of the APC…
Former Minister, Dr. Obiageli Ezekwesili has underscored the critical role of good governance and quality political leadership in addressing Africa’s under-development. Speaking at the inaugural session of the School of Politics, Policy, and Governance (SPPG) Distinguished Guest Speaker Series, she emphasized the need for effective governance to drive economic development. Ezekwesili, who is the Founder of the School of Politics, Policy, and Governance and Chair of #FixPolitics, spoke on the theme, ‘Power, Performance, and Legitimacy: Renewing Global Democratic Momentum.’ She highlighted the central thesis of #FixPolitics research, which focuses on the absence of good governance as the greatest obstacle to…
President Bola Tinubu expressed profound sadness over the death of Senator Bukar Abba Ibrahim, the former governor of Yobe State and Senator representing Yobe East. In a condolence message released by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu conveyed his heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the late Senator, as well as to the Government and people of Yobe State. “Former Governor Ibrahim was a personal friend and a consummate leader who served the people of Yobe with dedication during his extensive political career,” Tinubu stated. “As a senator for 12 years, his wealth of experience…
Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State has praised his predecessor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, for his hands-off approach to the governance of the state, stating that Okowa respects the Office of the Governor and refrains from interfering in state affairs. Speaking at the 60th birthday and 24th marriage anniversary thanksgiving of the state chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Olorogun Kingsley Esiso, at Living Faith Church, Shell Road, Sapele, Governor Oborevwori lauded Okowa’s conduct, contrasting it with that of other former governors in different states who reportedly meddle in governance after leaving office. “Senator Okowa is a good man; he…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) Returning Officer, Arnold Adimabua Osugo, announced on Sunday that Hon. Ebitonmo Anthony Alapala, of the All Progressives Congress (APC), emerged victorious in the rerun election for the Burutu North Constituency in Delta State. According to the election result sheet certified by Osugo, Alapala secured 7,728 votes, defeating his closest rival, Hon. Asupa Forteta of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who garnered 6,616 votes. The Head of Publicity and Enlightenment at INEC confirmed the election results, sending a copy to our correspondent via WhatsApp. He also stated that the rerun election for the Ethiope-West Constituency…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has vehemently rejected the outcome of the rerun election held on Saturday in Tambuwal West Constituency, labeling it as “daylight robbery.” In a statement issued by the party’s state spokesman, Hassan Sahabi Sanyinnawal, on Sunday, the PDP congratulated the winners of the other two contested seats but expressed strong reservations about the Tambuwal West Constituency result. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Dahiru Bashir Ahmed, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Tambuwal West Constituency with 19,315 votes, defeating PDP’s Hantsi Sule Romo, who polled…
Okechukwu Isiguzoro, a chieftain of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, the apex Igbo socio-cultural organization, stated on Saturday that it was time for Igbos to gradually start retreating and redirecting their businesses back to the South-East. Isiguzoro’s statement came in response to a circulated online video showing helpless Igbo traders at the Trinity spare parts market in Apapa, Lagos, on February 1, 2024, lamenting over their inability to salvage their goods and products. Describing the situation as disheartening, Isiguzoro said the organization was meticulously “documenting the systematic demolition of Igbo-populated markets in Lagos State,” and closely observing the distinct pattern of these…
The rerun election in the Delta State House of Assembly, Ethiope-West Constituency, on Saturday, was characterized by a low turnout of voters in the various polling units and wards. Media correspondent, who monitored the election, observed that the people of Oghara, Mosogar, and Jesse Communities were seen going about their normal businesses in Ethiope-West Local Government Area. Despite the presence of security personnel and INEC ad-hoc staff at the various polling units and wards visited, there was significant voter apathy. In an interview with our correspondent, the INEC Electoral Officer in Ethiope-West Local Government Area of Delta State, Mrs. Beauty…
The Edo State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized the state government over the approval of an N11.3 billion loan by the state house of assembly. The Edo State House of Assembly recently approved the sum of N11.3 billion loan for the state government. Governor Godwin Obaseki stated that the loans are for agricultural palliatives, contractor finance, bank guarantee, procurement of 50 CNG buses for the Edo City Transport Services (ECTS), construction of roads, and drainages in the new Coral city in Benin, among others. The loans are to be sourced from First Bank of Nigeria. Reacting…
Former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido, has described the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as a preferable “evil” compared to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Lamido urged Nigerians to choose the PDP and escape the challenging situation created by the APC. In an interview with Arise News, Lamido recounted how he faced criticism and humiliation for warning Nigerians about the dangers of the APC. He stated, “I think the choice is very narrow. You either join the PDP or you remain in your own hell. No matter how you analyze it, no matter what we have stolen, or how dirty…
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has officially appointed Mr. Ajisafe Toyese from Osun State as the party’s National Vice Chairman for the South West region. This announcement was made by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Mr. Debo Ologunagba, in a statement released in Abuja on Saturday. According to Ologunagba, Toyese’s appointment was ratified by the party’s Working Committee on behalf of the National Executive Committee (NEC). This decision follows the untimely passing of the former Vice Chairman of the South West zone, Mr. Soji Adagunodo, on May 20, 2023. Ologunagba further explained that Toyese’s…
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has revealed the final fare for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. According to Malam Jalal Arabi, the Chairman of the Commission, intending pilgrims from Nigeria’s Southern centre will pay N4,899,000, while those from the Northern centre will pay N4,699,000. Meanwhile, pilgrims from Yola and Maiduguri centre will pay N4,679,000. This announcement comes after NAHCON initially aimed to maintain the 2024 Hajj fare at N4.5 million. However, due to the recent instability in the Dollar exchange rate, a necessary adjustment was made. Fatima Sanda Usara, the Deputy Director of Public Affairs at NAHCON, explained that…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced the recovery of a total of N70 billion within a 100-day period, spanning from October 2023 to January 19, 2024. According to an EFCC document titled “Operations and Recoveries,” the commission disclosed that it recovered N60,969,047,634.25, $10,522,778.57, £150,002.10, and €4,119.90 during this period, totaling N70,556,658,370.5. During the same period, the EFCC reported receiving a total of 3,325 petitions, accepting 2,657 of them, and securing convictions of 747 individuals for financial crimes, including money laundering and internet fraud. A breakdown of the recovered funds by various EFCC commands is as follows: -…
The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has leveled allegations against the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), accusing the electoral body of preventing its polling agents from participating in the Ebonyi South by-election. Nwaeze Onu, a chieftain of the NNPP, voiced these accusations in an interview with newsmen on Saturday, highlighting the party’s lack of representation in all polling units across the senatorial district. “We do not have a single agent in all polling units across the senatorial district. We duly uploaded our agent list on the INEC system for accreditation and distribution of identification materials to political parties,” Onu asserted,…
Ifeanyi Eleje, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the Ebonyi South senatorial district rerun election, has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the election process, describing it as “hugely flawed” and “marred by intimidation.” Speaking to newsmen in Afikpo on Saturday, Eleje expressed dismay over the conduct of the election, particularly criticizing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for allegedly instructing voters to vote and leave without proper accreditation details. “This is the first election I witnessed where INEC was telling voters to vote and go. Does it mean that the accreditation details would be…