Politics

Abiodun’s Victory, True Reflection Of People’s Wishes – APC

November 11, 2019 2:04 pm

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State, has described the victory of the state governor, Dapo Abiodun, at the Appeal Court as a true reflection of the overwhelming wishes of Ogun people, freely expressed in the March 9 governorship election.

The party equally said the dismissal of the appeal filed by the Allied People’s Movement (APM) by the Appellate Court was a reaffirmation of the divine mandate given to Abiodun.

The four-member panel of Court of Appeal, Ibadan on Monday, upheld the election of Ogun State governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

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Otedola Doles Out ₦5bn For North-East Intervention

November 11, 2019 11:58 am
Billionaire entrepreneur and Executive Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, Mr. Femi Otedola, has donated N5 billion to Save the Children charity to support its intervention in the North-East.

This is arguably the largest individual donation to charity in Nigeria’s history.

Otedola made the donation, yesterday,  at the ball organised by the Cuppy Foundation to raise funds for Save the Children, the 100-year United Kingdom-based charity.

Cuppy Foundation is a non-profit organisation founded by Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola (aka DJ Cuppy), who is Femi Otedola’s daughter.

Speaking at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, while making his presentation, Otedola pledged to devote his …

Anambra Workers To Get Salaries, Benefits by Dec. 15

November 11, 2019 9:26 am
Gov. Willie Obiano of Anambra has approved the payment of salaries and allowances to civil servants in the state before Christmas.

Obiano disclosed this during the dedication of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish, Agu-Awka, Awka on Sunday.

The governor, who was represented by Mr Harry Udu, Head of Service in Anambra, said this was ensure workers in the state happily celebrate the Christmas and New Year.

Udu also government would also embark on massive road repairs across the state now that the rains were over.

“The governor has the interest of the masses at heart, that is why he made …

APC Raises Alarm Over Printing Of Ballot Papers

November 11, 2019 8:29 am

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship campaign organisation, has raised the alarm over alleged printing of ballot papers and other sensitive materials by the Bayelsa State Government and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Government House.

The party alleged that preliminary investigations showed that the process of printing of the said electoral materials has reached an advanced stage within Government House.

The APC in a statement signed by Ebimobowei Tamarapriye on behalf of the  Security Committee of the Governorship Campaign Council, called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the police and all other security agencies, to investigate and impound …

2020 Budget: Showdown Looms In House Of Reps

November 11, 2019 6:21 am

A showdown is dangling over the House of Representatives following alleged allotment of constituency projects to principal officers  in the 2020 budget besides their share of votes allocated for projects in the Zonal Intervention Projects (ZIP).  

A member of the House, who declined to be named told Daily Sun that aside projects due to principal officers from ZIP, “they already have a number of projects included for them in the budget” before President Muhammadu Buhari presented estimates to a joint session of the National Assembly on October 8.

The development has not gone down well with members,  especially ranking lawmakers, …

Alarm Over Violence, Trading Of PVCs In Kogi, Bayelsa

November 11, 2019 6:20 am
Youth Initiative for Advocacy, Growth and Advancement (YIAGA) Africa through its Watching the Vote (WTV) has raised the alarm over ominous signs that may derail the elections in Kogi and Bayelsa states.

In its second pre-election observation report, YIAGA Africa stated in its summary findings through its WTV that there have been verbal attacks over issues pertaining to the electoral process and physical confrontation between supporters of political parties in Ankpa and Kabba/ Bunu Local Government Areas in Kogi and Nembe, Southern Ijaw, Yenagoa, Brass and Sagbama Local Government Areas of Bayelsa State.

The summary findings signed by its Executive …

INEC Chairman, Mahmood Sued Over Asset Declaration

Rerun Only In Akpabio’s LGA –INEC

November 11, 2019 6:19 am

Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has applauded the Court of Appeal’s ruling in Calabar which ordered a rerun of Akwa Ibom North West Senatorial Election only in Essien Udim Local Area, saying it has been vindicated.

In a statement by its Public Affairs Officer, Don Etukudoh, yesterday, INEC said the ruling has affirmed the position of the  commission in the state that the widespread violence and irregularities during elections in Essien Udim council, had vitiated the outcome of the elections in that council area.

“The court re-affirmed as valid and preserved the elections as declared by the commission in nine

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Enugu Bans Killing Of Primates, Imposes ₦100, 000 Fine

November 11, 2019 2:51 am
Determined to preserve endangered species, Oji River Local Government has passed a bill that protects biodiversity in its autonomous communities, namely Akpugoeze and Inyi, Oji River lga in Enugu State.
The law, the “Primate Rights Bill,” became effective on November 1, 2019. It extends protection to primates found in the communities of Akpugoeze and Inyi in Oji River LGA.

The local government took action in response to a need for greater awareness about the ecological and cultural values of the primate species found in the region and also to the global biodiversity crisis.

To draw attention to the plight of

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Property Owners Storm Lagos Appeal Tribunal

November 11, 2019 2:50 am
Despite the reprieve promised by the Lagos government to property owners, professional groups and the organised private sector after protests that trailed the land use charge law last year, many residents are yet to enjoy the reductions in the rates.
Investigations by The Guardian last week show that property owners within the state still have to battle with high charges on their properties even as many of them had to approach the assessment appeal tribunal to seek redress from what they called, ‘outrageous financial burden’.

The Lagos state land use charge is a property tax backed by the Land Use

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Osinbajo Will Come Out Stronger From Travails, Says Cleric

November 11, 2019 2:49 am

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will come out stronger from the political challenges he is facing at the presidency, says the Assistant Provincial Pastor for Youth, North Province 6 of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Tunde Benjamins-Laniyi.

The pastor in charge of The Throneroom Parish noted challenges as part of life with no exemption, adding that one’s faith in God would make him an overcomer.

In an interview with journalists after a special church service which had in attendance the General Overseer of RCCG, Enoch Adeboye, yesterday in Abuja, the cleric described Osinbajo as a man of so much

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Ganduje, Sanusi Differ On Fate Of Kidnapped Kids’ Parents

November 11, 2019 2:47 am

The Emir of Kano, Muhammad Sanusi II, and the governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, are on the same page that the act of kidnapping innocent children remains a crime, but they seem to disagree on who should bear the brunt.

Although investigation is still in progress, Sanusi had insisted that the police must charge parents of the victims with criminal negligence.

Speaking at a public forum in Kano at the weekend, Sanusi confessed that he was not sure if such offence was truly operational, adding that the parents of the children deserved jail for failing in their responsibility.

But Ganduje vowed to …

Bayelsa

As PDP’s Diri, APC’s Lyon Get Set For Bayelsa’s Guber Poll

November 11, 2019 2:46 am

Five days to the November 16 gubernatorial election in the oil-rich Bayelsa State, the election environment shows a very tough battle between the two arch rival political parties, the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and its stubborn opposition All Progressives Congress (APC).

And so, for both PDP’s Senator Douye Diri and the standard-bearer of APC, Chief David Lyon, the showdown presents as about the fiercest and trickiest gubernatorial contest in the 20-year history of the Niger Delta state.

To underscore the high premium placed on the contest, the two frontline candidates are backed by powerful political figures in the …

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