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Feb

27

2022

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Kalu Idika Greets Abia Deputy Governor, Oko-Chukwu At 60

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Abia state gubernatorial aspirant, Chief Kalu Idika Okwara has felicitated with the Abia State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Ude Oko-Chukwu as he clocks 60. He said Oko-Chukwu’s excellent relationship with Governor Okezie Ikpeazu was worthy of emulation. Idika Okwara, in a congratulatory message signed by him on Sunday in Umuahia, described Oko-Chukwu as an accomplished administrator and politician. He described him as a diligent person who had shown humility in the service of the people. According to the governorship hopeful, the deputy governor’s contributions as an accomplished chartered accountant is particularly remarkable. He said: “Rt. Hon. Oko-Chukwu has brought his…

Feb

27

2022

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INEC declares APC candidate winner of Akure North and South Federal Constituency by-election

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INEC declares APC candidate winner of Akure North and South Federal Constituency by-election The Independent National Electoral Commission has declared Mr Mayokun Lawson Alade of the All Progressives Congress, APC as the winner of Akure North and South federal constituency by-election. Mr Alade polled 26,379 to beat his closest rival, Mr Olumuyiwa Adu of the People's Democratic Party, PDP who polled 24,201 votes. Other contestants, Oluwawemimo Fadeke of the African Democratic Party, had 465 votes, Joseph Ajayi of the All People's Party polled 125 votes, Olaniyi Olufemi of the National Redemption movement ,76 votes , Opawole Tajudeen of the Social…

Feb

27

2022

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BREAKING: APC wins Ogoja/Yala federal constituency by-election

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Jude Ogbeche Ngaji of the All Progressives Congress as the winner of the bye-election for Ogoja/Yala Federal Constituency by-election. The Returning Officer, Dr. Eno John Eno who declared the result in Ogoja on Sunday morning said Mr Ngaji won the election with 22, 778 votes. He defeated his closest contender, Mr. Mike Ede Usibe of the People's Democratic Party who got 20, 590 votes. THE WHISPERER reports that the bye-election followed the declaration of the seat as vacant by the federal house of representatives. This was due to the election of the…

Feb

26

2022

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BREAKING: Bye-election: PDP defeats APC To Win Cross River Assembly Seat

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PDP defeats APC To Win Cross River Assembly Seat The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Effiom Ekeng Edet of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner of the bye-election for Akpabuyo Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly. The Returning Officer who declared the result on Saturday said Mr Ekeng won the election with 5,866. He defeated his closest contender, Bassey Ekpo Effiom of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who got 5, 363 votes. THE WHISPERER reports that the bye-election followed the declaration of the seat as vacant by the state House Assembly. This was…

Feb

26

2022

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BREAKING: INEC Announces New Dates For 2023 Elections

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INEC Announces New Dates For 2023 Elections The INEC boss also said the Electoral guidelines will also be published in due course. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced new dates for the 2023 elections. This was announced by the National Chairman of the commission, Professor Mahmood Yakubu at a news conference in Abuja, the Federal capital. According to him, the Presidential and National Assembly elections will now hold on Saturday, February 25, 2023, while governorship and state houses of assembly elections will hold on March 11, 2023. Yakubu explained that the new date is to allow for conformity…

Feb

26

2022

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New Electoral Law May Not Guarantee Credible Elections – Ex- INEC Commissioner

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A former Independent National Electoral Commission National Commissioner, Prof. Lai Olurode, has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the amended Electoral Bill into law. Olurode, a Professor of Sociology at the University of Lagos, who said this in a statement on Friday, however said the new electoral act would not guaranteed credible polls. He also applauded the steadfastness of all stakeholders in their advocacy and interests in improving Nigeria’s electoral landscape. He said, “The additional technology being introduced into the electoral process at the back end and front would arrest the audacity of electoral fraudsters. “As commendable and as necessary…

Feb

26

2022

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BREAKING: Federal Government Lists Four Borders In Ukraine Nigerians Can Cross To Safety

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Federal Government Lists Four Borders In Ukraine Nigerians Can Cross To Safety The Nigerian government has listed four borders in Ukraine where its citizens seeking to leave the country can be evacuated. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), spoke on Saturday. She said the borders are Hrebenne-Rawa Ruska, Korczowa-Krakowiec, Medyka-Szeginie and Budomierz-Hurszew. “For Nigerians in Ukraine trying to cross over to Poland, there are eight borders between Poland and Ukraine, four borders are recommended,” she said. “Nigeria volunteer groups, as well as staff of the Nigerian embassy, will be at these borders to…

Feb

26

2022

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Ex- Vice President, Atiku Abubakar meets Obasanjo behind closed-door

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Former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar is currently in a closed-door meeting with former President Olusegun Obasanjo. Atiku arrived the Pent house residence of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, around 10am on Saturday. Atiku was Obasanjo’s deputy when they both ruled the nation from 1999 to 2007. The former Vice President has made various attempts to rule the nation, but to no avail. In 2019, he contested under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), but he lost to the incumbent President Muhammadu Buhari of the All Progressives Congress (APC). It is not clear…

Feb

25

2022

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Withdraw Your Troops From Ukraine, Stop Aggression Approach – Nigerian Govt Tells Russia

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The Federal Government has met with envoys of the G7 countries in Nigeria, expressing worries over the Russian-Ukraine conflict with a call for peace to resolve the conflict. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Geoffrey Onyeama, met with the envoys on Friday in Abuja, saying that the Nigeria government call for peace and use of diplomacy in resolving all differences. Onyeama said that the Federal Government had stated that Nigeria does not condone the approach of aggression by Russia, calling on Russia to pull back. “Peace and diplomacy to be prioritised by both sides. “We support every effort being made to stop…

Feb

25

2022

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Electoral Act: Kalu hails Buhari over assent to bill

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The Chief Whip of the Senate, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for signing the Electoral Act Amendment Bill into law on Friday. Kalu in a statement signed by his media office on Friday, applauded President Buhari for his patriotism and commitment to the advancement of the nation's democracy. According to Kalu, President Buhari has proven to Nigerians that he is a committed democrat and a reliable leader with the much-sorted Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) and now the Electoral Act Amendment Bill signed into laws. He congratulated the president while appreciating his patriotism and visionary leadership style…