A former governor of Jigawa State, Sule Lamido has alleged that some people are instigating Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State against the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar. Lamido spoke during an interview with BBC Hausa on Monday. He noted that Wike was a responsible and committed PDP member. The former governor, however, pointed out that the Rivers helmsman exhibits signs of youthful exuberance. “We did a national convention. The highest gathering of decision making of the PDP chose Atiku. Wike contested and lost. Wike is a responsible and committed man but there is some youthful exuberance…
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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has suspended the head of Ukraine’s spy agency (SBU) and the prosecutor general in the wake of treason cases in the two organisations. President Zelenskyy on Sunday suspended Ivan Bakanov and Iryna Venediktova. However, the officials are yet to comment on their suspension. Over 60 former employees were now working against Ukraine in Russian-occupied areas, BBC reported quoting the Ukrainian President. “Such an array of crimes against the foundations of the national security of the state… pose very serious questions to the relevant heads (of the two organisations),” President Zelenskyy said in a video address late…
The Deputy Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party Governor’s Forum and Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has reacted to the victory of the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party in the just concluded gubernatorial election held in Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, on Saturday. InfoStride News reported that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had in the early hours of Sunday declared Adeleke winner with a total vote of 403,371 to defeat incumbent Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress, who got 375,027 votes. Reacting, Dr Ikpeazu, in a statement issued by Onyebuchi Ememanka, his Chief Press Secretary,…
The Zamfara State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it has received report of some of its erstwhile members who moved to the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the State. According to a press statement signed by the State’s publicity secretary of the party, Comrade Yusuf Idris Gusau, the APC was not moved by their decision to defect. He said they failed to officially inform the party of their move which was not for any reason but self aggrandizement. “Their individual and collective loyalists have remained in the people-focused APC, thus it’s bewildering to hear them claim…
The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Abdullahi Adamu, has lambasted the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, over its move to disqualify Bola Tinubu, APC, presidential candidate from the 2023 presidential election. Adamu said APC’s call for Tinubu’s disqualification was mischievous. He insisted that Tinubu can’t be disqualified because he emerged as APC presidential candidate after a duly organized national convention. PDP had instituted a suit calling for Tinubu’s disqualification over his decision to replace his running mate. Tinubu initially named Kabiru Masari as his placeholder ahead of the deadline for submission of running mates by the Independent National…
Prince Uche Secondus, a former National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP, says the victory of Sen. Ademola Adeleke at the Saturday election shows Osun people have taken their collective destiny into their own hands. Secondus, in a message by his Special Adviser on Media, Ike Abonyi, in Abuja, said that Adeleke’s victory was a clear affirmation and demonstration of the voters’ goodwill in appreciation of the efforts of the Adelekes in the development of the State. The former Chairman commended the voters for standing up for democracy by ensuring that no one else intervened in their will. “By…
Across Europe, signs of distress are multiplying as Russia’s war in Ukraine drags on. Food banks in Italy are feeding more people. German officials are turning down the air conditioning as they prepare plans to ration natural gas and restart coal plants. A giant utility is asking for a taxpayer bailout, and more may be coming. Dairies wonder how they will pasteurize milk. The euro has sagged to a 20-year low against the dollar, and recession predictions are on the rise. Those pressure points are signs of how the conflict and the Kremlin gradually choking off natural gas that keeps…
Pastor Tunde Bakare of the Citadel Global Community Church Serving has called on Nigerians to prioritise nation building over ethnicity and religion. Bakare, who was one of the All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential aspirants, stated this during a sermon on Sunday. Reacting to the controversy surrounding the APC presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s choice of running mate, the popular pastor kicked against religious sentiment in politics. According to him, what the country needs is leadership that would work for both Christian and Muslims. He said, “We dream of a Nigeria in which every woman as well as every man will…
Former Anambra Governor, Peter Obi has congratulated Osun governor-elect, Ademola Adeleke. The Labour Party (LP) presidential flagbearer issued a statement on Sunday night. Obi also hailed LP candidate, Yusuf Lasun and his running mate, Adeola Atanda, for a hard fought battle and their spirit of sportsmanship. The politician told the “Obidient Movement” and admirers nationwide that outcome “is not a verdict on our exponentially growing strength”. Obi noted that the movement is barely one month old in the party “and we had to contend with forces that have been entrenched in the state for the last two decades”. He said…
Atiku Abubakar, the presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has congratulated Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke for emerging winner of the Osun State governorship election. Adeleke won the Osun governorship election with 403,371 votes. He defeated his major contender, Governor Gboyega Oyetola who polled 375,027 votes. Reacting, Atiku said light has come to Osun State. “Light has come to Osun. Congratulations, Sen. @AAdeleke_01, on a well-fought victory. Also, hearty congratulations to the @OfficialPDPNig family and all stakeholders who came together to make this possible. “Most importantly, congratulations to the great people of Osun State for proving that power…
Senator Ademola Nurudeen Jackson Adeleke has been declared the winner of the Osun State governorship election. Adeleke emerged the winner of the election with 403,371 votes. Announcing the winner on Sunday morning, the returning officer for the Osun governorship election, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe announced that Ademola polled 403,371 votes. He polled the highest vote to win his major contender, Governor Gboyega Oyetola who pulled 375,027 and Action Democratic Party (ADP) Kehinde Atanda as the second runner-up. Adeleke won 17 local governments while Governor Oyetola from the ruling party won 13 local governments. The former…
Biden was risking criticism by visiting a country he had vowed to make a pariah for human rights abuses, and there was no guarantee the visit would immediately yield higher oil production to offset rising gas prices. He decided to face the blowback anyway, hoping to use the visit to repair strained ties and make clear to wary Arab leaders that the US remains committed to their security and the region’s stability. His visit to Saudi Arabia was occasionally uncomfortable but, in Biden’s view, ultimately necessary. Although he’s been focused on confronting Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and limiting China’s expanding…
Former President of the Senate, Senator David Mark has sent a message of congratulation to Osun State Governor-Elect, Ademola Adeleke over his victory in the gubernatorial election on Saturday. Senator Mark in a congratulatory message said Adeleke’s victory is a testimony of the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) acceptance by the people of Osun State who desire a positive change. He said: “Your perseverance, steadfastness, focus, determination and unwavering commitment to the wellbeing of the citizens of Osun State has paid off. Their votes are investments and trust in you to lead them to the promised Land”. The former…
President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress, APC, governors have been accused of attempting to rig the just-concluded governorship election in Osun State. Deji Adeyanju, a socio-political activist, said Buhari did not allow a free and fair election in the Osun State governorship election. He insisted that the president and APC governors tried to rig the election till the last minute. In a tweet, he warned Nigerians to be on alert because APC is not planning a free and fair election in 2023. He wrote: “Buhari did not allow free & fair election in Osun. Both he & APC…
Benue State Governor, Dr. Samuel Ortom has congratulated the Osun State governor-elect, Senator Ademola Adeleke for his victory in Saturday’s gubernatorial election. He praised Senator Adeleke for his steadfastness, hard work and commitment to the welfare of the people which earned him the victory, saying “ the people have spoken”. Governor Ortom in a congratulatory message to Adeleke also praised the people of Osun State, the Independent National Electoral Commission ( INEC), the media, civil society organizations (CSOs) and the security operatives for ensuring that the will of the people prevailed. He said: “On behalf of myself, the government and…
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) 2023 Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar has said with his party’s victory in Osun State, the march to reclaim Nigeria’s greatness has begun. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) early on Sunday declared the PDP candidate, Ademola Adeleke who scored 403,371 votes winner. The runner-up was the incumbent governor, Gboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 375,027 votes. Atiku in a statement on Sunday said he had affection for the people of Osun State for obvious reasons. He said no matter how difficult a situation is men and women of courage and astute…
President Joe Biden, speaking at a summit of Arab leaders, said Saturday that the United States will not walk away from the Middle East as he tries to ensure stability in a volatile corner of the globe and boost the worldwide flow of oil to reverse rising gas prices. His remarks, delivered at the Gulf Cooperation Council on the final leg of a four-day Middle East tour, came amid concerns about Iran’s nuclear ambitions and support for militants in the region. We will not walk away and leave a vacuum to be filled by China, Russia or Iran, Biden…
Ademola Adeleke of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) may have emerged the winner of Saturday, July 16, Osun gubernatorial election going by the number of votes that have been counted. However, INEC official, Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe, Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos, who is the Returning Officer for the Osun 2022 gubernatorial election is yet to officially announce any winner. Ademola Adeleke polled a total of 403,364 votes while his close rival, Adegboyega Oyetola of the All Progressives Congress (APC) also polled 374,827 votes. Adeleke won in 18 local governments as against his opponent who won in 12…
Results from the 30 local government areas of Osun have emerged from the central collation centre. The figures announced by INEC officials showed the Peoples Democratic Party in a clear lead of the election. See results as follows: Atakunmosa East LG APC: 7,449 PDP: 6,992 ============= Atakunmosa West LG APC: 6,601 PDP: 7,750 RA7 There was an infraction in a polling unit. Corps member was axed and has been hospitalized ============ Ayedaade LGA APC: 14,527 PDP: 13,380 ============= Ayedire LGA APC: 7,868 PDP: 7,402 ============= Boluwaduro LG APC: 5,649 PDP: 5,860 =============== Boripe LGA APC: 21,205 PDP: 7,595 ============= Ede…
The Campaign Council of Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s re-election has warned the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) not to set the State on fire by allegedly claiming to win the Saturday gubernatorial election. The Director-General of the Campaign Council of Governor Gboyega Oyetola’s re-election, Senator Ajibola Basiru gave the warning in a statement on Saturday evening. Basiru said the claim by the PDP was capable of setting Osun on fire. He equally called on the security agencies to take appropriate action in dealing decisively “with the peddlers of this false claim as they are setting the stage for violence and chaos.” According…