The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Muhammad Adamu, has emerged the winner of Saturday’s Kafinhausa State Constituency by-election in Jigawa. Adamu polled 14,924 votes to beat other candidates in the election. NAN reports that the poll took place in the 120 polling units in the area. Prof. Ahmed Kutama, the Returning Officer, declared the result at the collation centre in Kafinhausa Local Government Area. He said the APC candidate defeated his closest rival, Garba Muhammad Tambale, of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who polled 8,612 votes. The electoral officer declared Adamu the winner, having secured the highest number…
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The purported plans to recall the Senator representing Imo West Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Owelle Rochas Okorocha has continued to generate controversy between the supporters of the former governor and those of the state governor, Hope Uzodinma. A political group, Orlu Political Consultative Assembly (OPOCA) alleged to be affiliated to Senator Hope Uzodinma, had initiated a legal process to recall the Senator on grounds of incompetence. But another pro-Okorocha women group from the zone, the Association of Orlu Women for Good Governance (AOWGG), accused the Uzodinma-led government of having earmarked over N1 billion for the recall process, advising…
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent wishes to former President Olusegun Obasanjo, one day after his birthday. It is not clear if the belated birthday message was an oversight. However, the very vocal former Obasanjo clocked 84 on Friday and received many birthday wishes from Nigerians from all walks of life In a statement on Saturday by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, Buhari said Obasanjo served the country with loyalty and huge dedication. The Nigerian leader wished the retired General, continued good health and happiness. Buhari said the nation will continue to look up to the former President for wisdom and statesmanship.…
The leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South East geo-political zone and Governor of Enugu State, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, on Saturday, led party delegates to the zonal congress to elect Chief Ali Odefa as the National Vice Chairman (South East) of the PDP. The PDP zonal congress also elected 14 other members of the Zonal Executive Committee of the party through a peaceful and transparent election that was conducted by the Electoral Committee from the National Leadership of the PDP, led by Dr. Ibrahim Umar. The electoral process was monitored and thereafter endorsed by the Independent…
Senator Magnus Abe, who was the factional leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Rivers State has announced the closure of all parallel APC offices in the state. Abe who at a media briefing in Port Harcourt reacted to the Supreme Court judgement that laid the APC crisis in Rivers State to rest also congratulated Isaac Abbot-Ogbogbula as the duly recognized Chairman of the party in the state. The Senator said the crisis in the Rivers Chapter of the APC was not about who controls the structure of the party but about party members who felt cheated by the…
Former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, has threatened to expose a “crooked Special Adviser”, who is part of a conspiracy to destabilise Nigeria. According to him, the plan is to ensure that President Muhammadu Buhari declares a state of emergency in 10 states including Zamfara. Fani-Kayode made these allegations on his Twitter page on Saturday night. He wrote: “The conspiracy to destabilise our nation is coming from within. The culprit is a crooked Special Advisor. “The objective is to destabilise 10 states including Zamfara and ensure the President declares a state of emergency in each one. “This man is the…
Former Governor of Edo State, Adams Oshiomhole, has made peace with the incumbent, Godwin Obaseki, describing him as his brother and friend. Both men met in Auchi, Edo State, at the Centenary Birthday Thanksgiving of Msgr. Thomas Oleghe and 18th Canonical Erection Anniversary of the Diocese of Auchi. Oshiomhole and Obaseki exchanged greetings with an elbow-bump in compliance with COVID-19 protocols. Obaseki said, “I don’t have anything personal against Oshiomhole. I may not like his politic but he has not done anything personal against me. We all are interacting with the interest of the country and the development of our…
The New Initiative for Credible Leadership (NICREL) has demanded the resignation of Ahmed Bobboi, Executive Secretary of the Petroleum Equalization Fund Management Board. The organization condemned a recruitment exercise conducted in 2020, alleging that of the 200 persons hired, only 17 persons were from the oil-producing states. Executive Director of the group, Cyprian Godknows, in a statement on Saturday, said the outcome of the process was an unfair representation of the Niger Delta. He lamented that the region giving the country wealth has been shortchanged and denied their quota. “NICREL wishes to state that as people who suffer environmental degradation,…
The All Progressives Congress, APC faithful in Unit 1, Ward 9 in Urhoka Community, Abraka in Ethiope-East Local Government Area of Delta State today backed out of the local government elections in the area. An APC Chieftain, Mr. Akpokiniovo Edwin disclosed this in a telephone chat with newsmen in Abraka. He said the DSIEC officials arrived at the polling unit at about 10am with other electoral materials but ha no original result sheets. According to him, “We cannot go ahead with the elections. At the end of the day, the result will be collated despite using result sheets and the…
Former Governor of Bayelsa, Senator Seriake Dickson says he has no rift with his predecessor, Governor Douye Diri, who took over from him on February 14, 2020. Dickson said his noticeable absence from government functions was deliberate and in consonance with his values and principles of non interference. In a statement issued on Thursday, Dickson, who is now a senator representing Bayelsa West Senatorial District of the state, said he remained supportive of Diri’s administration. He said he had no hand in the media attacks against Diri’s administration by some of his former aides. Dickson’s explanation came on the heels…
The opposition party describes Obasanjo as exceptionally energetic administrator. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has celebrated former President Olusegun Obasanjo on his 84th birthday. The party in a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mr Kola Ologbondiyan, in Abuja on Friday described Obasanjo as a patriotic leader and a global figure. He also described the former president as exceptionally energetic administrator, who made immeasurable contributions, both as a military leader and democratically elected president for the survival, unity, stability and development of Nigeria. “As a military leader, Obasanjo fought for the unity of our dear nation during its turbulent…
The Speaker of the Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori and the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chairmanship candidate, Hon. Isaiah Isiovwa, today cast their votes shortly after accreditation at Unit 9, Ward 6 in Osubi community in Uvwie Local Government Area. In a chat with newsmen, the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Oborevwori said the election process in the area was peaceful. He added that Hon. Isaiah Isiovwa is an acceptable candidate in Osubi community. According to Oborevwori,”Everybody accepts the candidature of Hon. Isaiah Isiovwa. We see him as a good candidate.” The Speaker expressed confidence that victory is…
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has denied reports that its Executive Chairman, Mr. Abdulrasheed Bawa advised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC not to sell nomination forms to any aspirant who has a file with the agency, against the 2023 general election. The Commission in a statement by its Head, Media & Publicity, Wilson Uwujaren on Saturday stated that the report was false and urged Nigerians to disregard it. Uwujaren maintained that Bawa has neither met with INEC officials nor made any pronouncement relating to elections since he was appointed. The agency pointed out that in Bawa’s two…
Former President, Goodluck Jonathan has said President Muhammadu Buhari and state governors are working towards resolving Nigeria’s security problem. Jonathan said he believes that Buhari and state governors are not sleeping over the burning issue. He spoke during a condolence visit to Ifeanyi Okowa, the Governor of Delta State, over the death of his father. The former president commended Buhari and urged Nigerians to support the effort of ensuring that the country is safe. Jonathan expressed hope that the Buhari-led federal government and governors would be able to resolve Nigeria’s insecurity challenge. He said: “I believe that the president himself…
The Ogun State House of Assembly has admitted there was no voting before the removal of Honourable Dare Kadiri as the Deputy Speaker of the House. This was disclosed Friday by the Chairman, House Committee on Information and Culture, Yusuf Adejojo, who also doubles as the Spokesperson of the Ogun Assembly. Kadiri was impeached on Thursday over what the house termed gross misconduct. But Kadiri said his impeachment was illegal and unconditional, saying it did not follow due process. While featuring on Channels TV alongside Adejojo on Friday, the impeached Deputy Speaker claimed that there was no voting before he…
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has said there are no more obstacles against the party in Rivers State. Ogbonna Nwuke, the State Publicity Secretary, reacted to Friday’s Supreme Court judgement on Friday. He noted that the court ended all arguments relating to the authentic Chairman of the APC Caretaker Committee. The spokesman called Igo Aguma “a meddlesome tombo fly,” who had no right to challenge the right of the party to choose leaders of its committee. “Based on the ruling, Isaac Ogbobula is the authentic Chairman; it is now clear that the obstacles placed on the way of the APC…
Former Nigeria president, Goodluck Jonathan, has addressed speculation that he will run again for the position during the 2023 general elections. According to him, it is all a speculation. Jonathan stated this when he paid a condolence visit to Governor Ifeanyi Okowa at the Government House in Asaba, over the recent death of Sir Okorie Okowa. He pledged to continue to serve God, humanity, Africa to the best of his ability. Jonathan said, “On the rumour of my interest in the 2023 presidential election, it was mere speculation. “I will continue to serve God, humanity, Africa, and the world to…
Doyin Okupe, a former Senior Special Assistant to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan on Public Affairs, has hinted at how Nigerians would decide the country’s next President in 2023. Okupe said Nigerians would no longer vote for a presidential candidate based on religious affiliation or region. He pointed out that the next Nigerian President would have to earn his ticket and votes. In a tweet, Okupe charged presidential hopefuls to start the process of getting votes now. “2023 on my mind. The next Nigerian President will have to earn his ticket and his votes. The era of taking money or I am…
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has explained why it shied away from creating new Senatorial Districts and constituencies. INEC in a statement blamed the lack of population census for not reviewing the existing constituencies. The Commission in a statement by Festus Okoye, Chairman Information and Voters Education Committee disclosed this on Friday. TheInfoStride had reported that the House of Representatives tasked INEC to review the electoral act. The Commission said it would be hard to review the constituencies without a population census since Nigeria had its last census in 2006. “The Constitution also provides that the Commission may embark…
Some members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State have protested the alleged imposition of candidates ahead of the local government election in the state. The protesting members stormed Oyo State Secretariat in Agodi Ibadan to kick against the imposition of candidates on them. Some of the members from Oyo East Local Government took the protest to the Oyo State Governor’s Office, Agodi Secretariat, Ibadan on Friday. The protesters are kicking against the alleged imposition of candidates for the planned local government election slated for May. They carried placards, chanting solidarity songs to express their displeasures. The protesters…