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Charles Soludo Of APGA Leading As Results Trickle In From Polling Units The ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) is leading from results being collated at polling units and wards in Anambra State. Although, it is too early to presume a winner in the election which the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is expected to make a formal declaration over, APGA has garnered more votes than other parties at some wards. There are three leading candidates in the election – Professor Chukwua Soludo (APGA), Senator Andy Uba, All Progressives Congress (APC), and Mr Valentine Ozigbo of the Peoples Democratic Party…

The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Charles Soludo, won in his polling unit in Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State. He polled 126 votes, with his closest rival, Valentine Ozigbo of the Peoples Democratic Party, polling only five votes. Mr Soludo, a former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, voted in Isuofia ward, polling unit 2 of Aguata local government area. Voting at the polling unit ended at around 7:20 p.m. The delay was largely due to the malfunctioning of the accreditation machine and the late arrival of officials, some of whom INEC said backed out…

Ex- Governor Danjuma Goje’s Daughter Resigns From Gombe Cabinet On Friday, her father, Senator Muhammad Danjuma Goje was attacked by suspected thugs, who blocked his convoy on his way to Gombe. Barely 24 hours after her father was attacked, Dr Hussaina Danjuma Goje has resigned as the state Commissioner of Environment and Forest Resources. In a short video and press statement obtained on Saturday by Daily Trust, Husssaina said her resignation was on personal grounds. She appreciated Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for giving her the opportunity to serve the state. “Today Saturday November 6, 2021, I wish to inform the…

Kalu Begs Igbos to Work With Buhari, says Abia North has no Regret in Giving 68% Votes Chief Whip of the Senate and Senator representing Abia North Senatorial district,  Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has pleaded with Igbos to work with President Muhammadu Buhari and appreciate him for the infrastructures he built in the South East   This is even as the former governor hailed his constituents,  Abia North for being the only zone  in the South East to have given  Buhari 68% votes during the 2019 general elections .   Kalu spoke to Journalists in Kebbi state on Friday,  after…

Vice President Osinbajo Sues Sahara Reporters Over False Publication Linking Him To Ikoyi Collapsed Building Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has communicated with his legal counsels, directing them to initiate legal actions against an online publication which allegedly linked him to the high rise building that collapsed in Lagos state, recently. The Vice-President, who made this known in a statement by Laolu Akande, his media aide, denied any dealing with Chief Michael Ade. Ojo, Chairman of Elizade Motors; who allegedly sold the land to him. Osinbajo however condoled with the families and relatives of all those who have died, were injured…

Police officers deployed for Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State have protested the alleged non-payment of their feeding allowance. The officers, on Friday, demanded that the N10,000 approved for their feeding should be paid immediately. THE WHISPERER learnt that the cops, many of whom arrived Anambra during the week, were not given accommodation. According to a video by Goldmynetv on Friday, the officers gathered at Idemili Ogidi Police Division, chanting “pay us our money.” “Here are policemen protesting over non-payment of Election feeding allowance. 10,000 naira is the amount for feeding. Meanwhile, over three days now, no accommodation and no…

Cross River State Governor, Sir Ben Ayade’s special assistant on Print Media, Ebriku John Friday JP, who is one of the youngest political appointees in Nigeria has been honored with Niger Delta Youth Ambassador Award. The award, which was presented to him by the Best Logic Nigeria Project Ambassadors Initiative is in recognition of his contribution to the economic development of the region for Youth Development & Empowerment, Developing democratic principles and promoting the cultural values and practice of the region. John Friday JP who was appointed by the Cross River State governor, Sir Benedict Ayade has distinguished himself by…

Argungu Emirate Honours Kalu with Kibiyan Kabi Title The Argungu Emirate in Kebbi State has today bestowed it's revered traditional title of Kibiyan Kabi (Commander of the Archers) on the Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Uzor Kalu.   It can be recalled that  the former Governor of Abia State and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) senator was earlier notified of the conferment in a letter from the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Mohammed Mera.   Kalu who arrived Kebbi yesterday with his  entourage were duly  received by the  state Governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu and the enthusiastic and good …

Group canvasses support for CRUTECH/UNICROSS Alumni President, Agwu Paul Some members of CRUTECH/UNICROSS Alumni Association have called on members of the association to support the administration of Lion Paul Agwu. The group under the aegis of CG-4 stated this in a statement signed by Comrade Saviour Eteng, Obubra Campus; Comrade God'swill Iyamba, Ogoja Campus; Comrade Sunny Idika, Okuku Campus; Comrade Bassey Bassey, Calabar Campus. According to the group, no man can do the work of governance alone, stressing that the Alumni President relies on all to succeed. "It is with great delight that we congratulate the association for the success…

Sam Nwachukwu Hails Orji Kalu as Argungu  Emirates Honours Him with First Class Chieftaincy title Eminent businessman and Philanthropist, Hon Sam Nwachukwu has hailed the conferment of the chieftaincy title of Kibiyan Kabi of Argungu Emirates on Senator Orji Uzor Kalu by the Emir of Argungu, His Royal Highness Alhaji Mohammed Mera. Nwachukwu, in a statement on Friday, described Kalu as  true nationalist; a pan Nigerian who is loved across board. Noting that the honour is well-deserved,  Nwachukwu said: “It is a confirmation of his National appeal, astuteness, philanthropic gestures and excellent human relations for which he has been known…