Supreme Agro Limited 66, an agro-processing company located in Igbesa, Ado-Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, was closed by the state government. The state government justified the move by saying it was committed to provide a setting free from all potential dangers. There have been allegations that the corporation has engaged in massive amounts of industrial pollution, wreaking havoc on the local ecosystem. The Ogun State Environmental Task Force received multiple complaints from the Igbesa host community and conducted follow-up verifications and warnings. Despite the firm’s denials, the Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, stated the company was found guilty…
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The Police Service Commission (PSC) has given the Nigeria Police Force high marks for preventing criminals from seizing control of off-cycle elections. The Police Service Commission Staff Monitors in the nine Senatorial districts of Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa states, as reported by Ikechukwu Ani, Head, Press and Public Relations, on Sunday, found the police officers on election duty to be courageous and fairly contained intermittent cases of attempts to hijack the elections. Officers at several voting places visited were described as kind, approachable, and professional in the statement. Some arrests were made in various areas, particularly in Kogi State, despite…
Governor Hope Uzodimma of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has been proclaimed as the winner of Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Imo State. This was declared on Sunday in Owerri by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Prof. Abayomi Fasina, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oye-Ekiti in Ekiti State and the State Returning Officer for the election, announced that the governor received 540,308 votes, comfortably defeating the other candidates. INEC reports that Athan Achonu of the Labour Party received 64,081 votes, putting him in fourth place, with Samuel Anyanwu of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in a distant second with 71,503…
The Kogi State gubernatorial election’s collation center is now up for business, thanks to INEC. As of the time of this report, strict screening of accredited media houses and Civil Society Organizations was still occurring, despite an earlier announcement that collation would begin at 10 a.m. on Sunday morning. Local government electoral and collation officers, as well as agents from numerous political parties, are present at the collation center. More details…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has taken decisive action by announcing the suspension of elections in specific areas of Kogi State, citing reported incidents of electoral malpractices. The Commission disclosed that it received reports from its officials in the state, highlighting concerns over the completion of result sheets before voting as a significant issue leading to this decision. The affected locations, as outlined by INEC, include Adavi, Ajaokuta, Ogori/Magongo, Okehi, and Okene Local Government Areas. Of particular concern is the serious nature of incidents in Ogori/Magongo, impacting nine out of ten Registration Areas. In a statement signed by Mohammed…
Senator Adams Oshiomhole of Edo North has extended an olive branch to Governor Godwin Obaseki, referring to him as a friend despite their political disparities. Oshiomhole conveyed this sentiment during his goodwill message at the ongoing 2023 Alaghodaro Summit in Benin City. Asserting the importance of recognizing diverse opinions without sparking hostilities, Oshiomhole emphasized, “Regardless of what people say, we should not give the impression that different opinions translate to war.” He underscored his respect for the Office of the Governor and Governor Obaseki, stating, “having [had] the privilege of being governor, I have high regard for the Office of…
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have initiated the crucial phase of sorting and counting votes in the aftermath of Saturday’s governorship election in Imo State. Voting concluded in most polling units in the Ehime Mbano council area around 4:30 pm. At specific locations such as Umunumo Town School 08, Central School Umueze I (010), and Central School Umueze II (011), sorting and counting processes were underway by 4:50 pm, marking a pivotal stage in determining the election outcome. However, concerns of voter apathy emerged in Central School Ogboama (09), Umuezeala community, Ehime Mbano LGA, where out of…
Dino Melaye, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kogi State, has fervently urged the cancellation of election results in five Local Government Areas (LGAs). Making the demand through his official X account, Melaye identified the affected LGAs as Okene, Okehi, Ajaokuta, Adavi, and Ogori/Mangogo. In his statement, Melaye claimed that the election results from these LGAs have been compromised, asserting the need for decisive action by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He insisted that INEC must annul the outcomes in these areas, citing alleged irregularities orchestrated at the highest level of the electoral body. Describing…
Senator Samuel Anyanwu, the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State, has raised concerns over alleged electoral malpractices during Saturday’s election. Addressing journalists at his Amaimo residence in Ikeduru Local Government Area (LGA) of Imo, Anyanwu claimed instances of ballot box snatching, vote buying, and other irregularities reported by party agents in the field. Anyanwu, presenting evidence during the interview, asserted, “I have proof that one of the thugs involved is a member of the House of Assembly. The lawmaker’s Identity Card fell off during the ballot box snatching, and I have it here with me.”…
Because of an incident involving an airplane owned by Aerocontractors that became stalled on the runway, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja has been closed briefly. In a statement that was released on Sunday, Dr. James Odaudu, who serves in the role of Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection for the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), confirmed the new information. The statement claims that the Lagos-Abuja flight that was operated by Aerocontractors arrived at the airport, but that it became trapped in the grass fringe while attempting to exit the runway. On Sunday morning, an incident involving a…
In the regions of Ajigin and Banki Junction in Borno State, the aviation component of the combined military task force that is part of Operation Hadin Kai has been successful in eliminating a number of terrorists. Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, who serves as the Director of Public Relations and Information for the Nigerian Air Force, stated that the two massive air strikes that took place on November 8 and November 11 were both successful. According to him, the military operations to conduct the interdictions were a continuation of their efforts to clear the areas of any remaining terrorists. According to…
On Wednesday, November 15, the Court of Appeal will hear Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule’s appeal. The governorship election petition tribunal’s 2-1 decision to remove Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate David Ombugadu from office is being challenged by Sule. The Court of Appeal’s Electronic Desk Officer, Nasiru Alhassan, sent out a notice to all parties involved confirming the scheduled hearing date. The proceedings will begin at 9 am at the Abuja Division of the Court of Appeal.
Chief Emma Eneukwu, who serves as the Deputy National Chairman for the South region of the party that is now in power, the All Progressives Congress (APC), has extended his congratulations to Governor Hope Uzodinma on his victory in the off-season gubernatorial election that was held on Saturday in the state of Imo. According to the media, the Independent National race Commission, also known as INEC, has announced that Uzodinma has been declared the victor of the race with a significant margin. Eneukwu, in a letter of congratulations, expressed respect for Governor Uzodinma’s unwavering devotion while also recognizing the faith…
New elections are scheduled to take place in 59 polling units in the Ogori/Magongo Local Government Area of Kogi State, according to an announcement made by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday. The commission has announced that the next election will take place on the following Saturday, November 18, 2023. In a statement that was released late on Sunday night, the INEC National Commissioner, Mohammed Haruna, revealed this information. The electoral authority stated that it had received an update on the matter from Kogi about the suspension of polls in certain locations within the state where result sheets…
The leadership of the Bayelsa State chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a statement condemning the action that was reportedly taken by the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Timipre Sylva, regarding the hostage situation involving officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Twon-Brass, which is the headquarters of the Brass Local Government Area of the state. According to a statement that was released by the APC candidate’s publicity secretary, Ebiye Ogoli, the APC candidate stormed the INEC office in Brass Island on Sunday in an attempt to alter the result of the…
Sunday Asefon, the former president of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), was recently appointed as the Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu on Students Engagements, and student leaders around the country have voiced their opinions on the appointment. The nomination was announced in a letter from the Secretary to the Government of the Federation dated October 31, 2023, as confirmed by InfoStride News. Student leaders under the umbrella of The G7 released a statement to the media on Saturday in response, calling his appointment “a round peg in a round hole.” Former Special Assistant on Students Affairs…
Lack of safety and confidence in the electoral process have created concerns regarding the participation of eligible voters in today’s election in Imo State. InfoStride News claims that for over three years, unknown gunmen and other non-state actors have been operating in Imo. This is a huge concern for the outcome of the election today. According to INEC, 2,419,922 voters were registered for the election, and of those, 2,318,919 had already gotten their permanent voter cards (PVCs). There are seventeen candidates running to succeed incumbent Governor Hope Uzodinma of the All Progressives Congress, APC, who is running for reelection. However,…
The Imo State local government supervisors claim that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) took away their passwords. The Presiding Officers’ passwords for uploading results have been released, INEC said. The claim by unnamed concerned employees that the commission removed the password from APO1s was refuted by INEC’s chief press secretary, Rotimi Oyekanmi. In a statement issued on Friday, Oyekanmi said: “The attention of the Independent National Electoral Commission has been drawn to a story attributed to unknown ‘concerned workers’ of the commission that passwords for result upload have been withdrawn from LGA Supervisors for use by APO1s in Imo…
Today is election day in the off-cycle states of Kogi, Imo, and Bayelsa, where citizens will choose new governors. Voters in the South East, South South, and North Central areas of Nigeria will cast ballots in this round of voting. The current governors of Imo and Bayelsa are running for reelection, while Kogi State will choose a new leader. To keep their respective states in power, the All Progressives Congress (APC) will focus on Kogi and Imo, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will focus on Bayelsa. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has held sway in Bayelsa since 1999, and…
Athan Achonu, the candidate for governor in today’s off-cycle election from the Labour Party (LP), has claimed that the election is being rigged. Achonu claims that there is a conspiracy to cause BVAS problems at the polls all around the state. He claimed that the goal was to tamper with the vote in places where the riggers were weak or to achieve a skewed outcome. While speaking to reporters in Owerri, the state capital, the LP candidate made his appeal. According to a statement released by Achonu’s Director of Media and Publicity, Chibuikem Diala, Achonu has asked the REC to…