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Former NBA President Olumide Akpata to Run for Edo State Governorship

6Oct

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Former NBA President Olumide Akpata to Run for Edo State Governorship

Olumide Akpata, a former President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), has officially declared his intention to run in the upcoming Edo State governorship election, slated for next year. Akpata, who recently joined the Labour Party (LP), made his aspirations known, stating that his entry into the race is driven by the desire to serve the people and that the Labour Party is the only political party he identifies as truly people-oriented. The seasoned lawyer turned politician emphasized his commitment to changing the political narrative in Edo State to ensure that the benefits of democracy reach the people. He expressed concern that, in current Nigerian politics and governance, the interests of the citizens often take a back seat, with politicians seemingly detached from the needs of ...

Chicago State University: Another Classmate Surfaces for Tinubu, Swears Oath in Court

26Sep

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Chicago State University: Another Classmate Surfaces for Tinubu, Swears Oath in Court

The legal battle between President Bola Tinubu and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar regarding Tinubu's academic records from Chicago State University has taken an intriguing turn. Olajide Adeniji, who claims to be a classmate of the former Lagos Governor, has testified under oath in a United States district court that he knows Tinubu and that they contested against each other in the race for the presidency of the Accounting Society Club at the Department of Business Administration/Accounting in the same institution. This development comes just two weeks after another individual, public affairs analyst Durojaiye Ogunsanya, asserted that he was a coursemate of President Tinubu at Chicago State University. Ogunsanya stated during an appearance on TVC's 'This Morning' show that they bo...

Opposition in Zimbabwe Demands Fresh Elections Amid Fraud Allegations

30Aug

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Opposition in Zimbabwe Demands Fresh Elections Amid Fraud Allegations

The Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC), the opposition party in Zimbabwe, has raised serious allegations of fraud following last week's general election. The party is calling for fresh elections and the disbandment of the electoral commission, accusing the ruling party, Zanu-PF, of manipulating the results. Deputy CCC spokesperson, Ostallos Siziba, addressed the media, stating that his party intended to appeal to the African Union and the Southern African Development Community (Sadc) to exert pressure on the government to organize new elections. The CCC's leader, Nelson Chamisa, secured 44% of the vote, but he maintains that the election results are inaccurate and tainted by manipulation. While Siziba did not directly reveal whether the CCC would pursue legal action to challenge th...

Army Officers Announce Coup in Gabon, Overturn Election Results

30Aug

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Army Officers Announce Coup in Gabon, Overturn Election Results

A group of army officers in Gabon has declared a coup, claiming to have taken power and annulling the results of the recent presidential election. The military takeover was announced on national television by twelve soldiers who appeared early on Wednesday morning. The officers disclosed that the election results were being cancelled, and all institutions of the republic were being dissolved. They also revealed that the country's borders had been closed "until further notice." The move comes after the opposition alleged that Saturday's election, which declared President Ali Bongo as the winner, was fraudulent. Bongo was reported to have won just under two-thirds of the votes, an outcome that was met with skepticism from the opposition. If this coup is successful, it will bring an end t...

INEC Announces Direct Transmission of Kogi State Governorship Results from PUs

29Aug

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INEC Announces Direct Transmission of Kogi State Governorship Results from PUs

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed plans to transmit the results of the Kogi State Governorship Election electronically directly from polling units to its server. The decision aims to enhance transparency, eliminate rigging, and curb electoral fraud, according to Prof. Gabriel Longpet, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Kogi. Prof. Longpet shared this information during a two-day media roundtable engagement organized by the Independent Press Center (IPC) in Abuja. He emphasized that electronic transmission of results would prevent irregularities and enhance credibility by maintaining the integrity of the results throughout the electoral process. He highlighted the importance of electronic transmission in addressing issues that typically occur...

Kumuyi: Nigerians Disappointed with Call to Forget the Past

23Aug

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Kumuyi: Nigerians Disappointed with Call to Forget the Past

The General Overseer of Deeper Life Church, Pastor Williams Kumuyi, shared his optimism about the potential positive changes that Nigeria could experience under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu and his newly appointed ministers. However, his comments have triggered widespread disappointment and criticism from Nigerians who are pointing out apparent double standards in his stance. Addressing the media during a press conference ahead of the church’s Global Crusade, Pastor Kumuyi urged Nigerians to embrace the new leaders, emphasizing the need to move forward and leave behind past grievances. He expressed confidence that President Tinubu's administration, along with his selected ministers, would usher in a period of progress and transformation for the country. https://twitter.c...

Nigeria’s New Cabinet: President Tinubu Unveils 21 Ministerial Portfolios

16Aug

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Nigeria’s New Cabinet: President Tinubu Unveils 21 Ministerial Portfolios

In a move that was expected to herald a fresh era of governance, President Bola Tinubu has finally unveiled the portfolios of 21 out of the 45 confirmed ministerial nominees. The list, which has generated a mixed reaction across the nation, paints a picture of a cabinet that is a blend of political veterans, resulting in a lot of skepticism about the future. However, as the dust settles, revelations of concerning aspects of the selection process are emerging. Many of the appointed ministers have been labeled as career politicians, and cynics suggest that their appointments are more about compensating their roles in the last election rather than being driven by a commitment to deliver on the nation's challenges. This revelation has raised concerns among Nigerians who had hoped for a tra...

National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal Sacks Labour Party Representative

25Jul

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National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal Sacks Labour Party Representative

The National Assembly Election Petition Tribunal in Asaba, Delta State, has invalidated the election of Mr. Ngozi Okolie, the member representing Aniocha/Oshimili Constituency at the House of Representatives. Okolie, who was declared the winner of the February 25 House of Representatives election in the federal constituency by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), has been disqualified and removed from his position. The petition challenging Okolie's victory was filed by the immediate past Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Ndidi Elumelu. Elumelu contested the results, arguing that Okolie was not properly sponsored by the Labour Party and that he did not resign from his position as a public office holder, ...

APC National Chairman Senator Abdullahi Adamu Faces Battle to Retain Position

6Jul

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APC National Chairman Senator Abdullahi Adamu Faces Battle to Retain Position

There are indications that the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Abdullahi Adamu, is facing a battle to remain the party's chairman following his disapproval of the principal officers of the National Assembly announced by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Speaker of the House of Representatives Tajudeen Abbas on Tuesday. Multiple sources have revealed that Adamu's disowning of the principal officers named by Akpabio and Abbas is among the factors that may lead to his ouster as chairman. It has been gathered that Adamu's position on the principal officers was seen as a defiance of President Bola Tinubu's wishes, as the National Assembly leadership reportedly had the support of the presidency before making the announcements. Senate President Akpabio ha...

EU Election Observation Mission Notes Lack of Transparency with Data Deleted from the BVAS

5Jul

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EU Election Observation Mission Notes Lack of Transparency with Data Deleted from the BVAS

The EU Election Observation Mission (EUEOM) has released its latest report on Nigeria's 2023 general election, drawing attention to the controversy surrounding the deletion of election data from the bimodal voter accreditation system (BVAS) between the presidential and governorship elections held in February and March 2023, respectively. In its final report titled 'Election Observation Mission Nigeria 2023,' the EU pointed out that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) failed to provide clear information regarding the specific data that was erased from the BVAS and what was stored on the back-end server. The report highlighted that the BVAS machines used on February 25 were redeployed in the same polling units on March 18. During this period, the BVAS underwent reconf...